Must-see hotels in Connecticut

  • Inn at Stonington

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Offering an easy sophistication, this romantic inn, long lauded by those in the know, continues to stay at the top of its game. From windows overlooking…

  • Hopkins Inn

    Connecticut

    The 19th-century Hopkins Inn boasts a well-regarded restaurant with Austrian-influenced country fare (the second-generation chef whips up a mean schnitzel…

  • New Haven Hotel

    New Haven

    This robust downtown hotel is both simply stylish and affordable. It's nice to see a private operator raising the bar. The hotel occupies a handsome mid…

  • Goodwin

    Connecticut

    This historic building reopened with a bang in 2017, redone in modern New York chic by the same folks who run Norwalk's unique Hotel Zero Degrees. The…

  • Foxwoods Resort

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Ranging from the well-appointed to the sublime to the utterly decadent, the Foxwoods Resort complex at Foxwoods Casino boasts over 220 guest rooms spread…

  • Steamboat Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Located in the heart of downtown Mystic, the 11 rooms and suites of this historic inn have wraparound water views and luxurious amenities, (some) hot tubs…

  • Boardman House Inn

    Connecticut

    If you're in town for the opera, make a weekend of it and stay at the elegant, hard-to-fault Boardman House Inn: book the light-filled garden suite if you…

  • Bee & Thistle Inn

    Connecticut

    Occupying a handsome, Dutch Colonial farmhouse dating from 1756, this classy establishment has beautiful, well-tended gardens that stretch down to the…

  • Falls Village Inn

    Connecticut

    The heart and soul of one of the smallest villages in Connecticut, this inn originally served the Housatonic Railroad. Now the five rooms are styled by…

  • Silas W. Robbins House

    Connecticut

    About 6 miles south of downtown Hartford in the charming historic village of Wethersfield, you'll find this beautiful and opulent 1873 French Second…

  • Hotel Zero Degrees

    Connecticut

    The 96 guest rooms of this classy boutique-business hotel feature clean lines, fresh tones and cool gadgetry. Paired with a noteworthy on-site restaurant,…

  • Study at Yale

    New Haven

    The Study at Yale manages to evoke a mid-century modern sense of sophistication (call it 'Mad Men chic') without being over the top or intimidating. Ultra…

  • Stanton House Inn

    Connecticut

    The excellent-value Stanton House Inn provides genteel country-house accommodations in an early-1900s mansion in one of Greenwich's best neighborhoods…

  • Connecticut River Valley Inn

    Connecticut

    This large Colonial clapboard sits proudly on Glastonbury's Main St and offers five handsome bedrooms, artfully decorated by host Pat Brubaker. But the…

  • Griswold Inn

    Connecticut

    The 'Gris' is one of the country's oldest continually operating inns, Essex' physical and social centerpiece since 1776. The buffet-style Hunt Breakfast …

  • White Hart Inn

    Connecticut

    Renovated completely in 2014, WHI radiates country luxury (marble bathrooms, flat-screen tellies etc). The classic Tap Room has the original 1806 flooring…

  • EVEN Norwalk

    Connecticut

    If you like kombucha with your kale and take your well-being seriously, you'll appreciate the in-room fitness stations of this hybrid design-and-health…

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown

    Connecticut

    Occupying a 1913 heritage building, this tasteful, modern hotel offers studio and one- and two-bedroom suites, all with full kitchens. The one- and two-…

  • Taylor's Corner

    Connecticut

    Taylor's Corner has four antique-filled rooms overlooking lovely perennial-planted gardens; the latest addition is a suite converted from the living…

  • Whaler's Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Beside Mystic's historic drawbridge, this hotel combines an 1865 Victorian with a reconstructed adults-only luxury hotel from the same era (the landmark …

  • Orchard Street Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    This unpretentious five-room inn is quiet and elegant, within easy walking distance of the town center. Free use of bicycles is provided for jaunts around…

  • Litchfield Inn

    Connecticut

    Litchfield's largest lodgings feature 32 well-appointed hotel-style rooms and a range of fantastic themed suites that are so varied you'll need to check…

  • Tollgate Hill Inn

    Connecticut

    About 2 miles east of town, this 1745 property used to be the main way station for travelers between Albany and Hartford. Divided between three buildings,…

  • Crowne Plaza Danbury

    Connecticut

    This hulking chain hotel doesn't look much from the outside (in fact, it's quite ugly), but the good thing about old hotels is their oversize rooms…

  • Sachem Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast

    Connecticut

    Jen and Jason King's 'basic B&B' offers a more intimate experience, with four rooms, two with private bathrooms, all named for Hopkins kinfolk. The…

  • West Lane Inn

    Connecticut

    Quaintness mixes with modernity in a town where two well-known lodgings have closed in recent years: the West Lane is an 1849-built home just blocks from…

  • Starbuck Inn

    Connecticut

    A B&B with a modern twist, including central air-conditioning and cable TV. Peter Starbuck, your host, makes sure you get a freshly prepared breakfast…

  • Courtyard New Haven at Yale

    New Haven

    Despite its popularity, this brand-standard property in an excellent location is in good shape and is well maintained. Great staff, in conjunction with…

  • Hartford Marriott Downtown

    Connecticut

    This colossal Marriott hotel is in the Adriaen's Landing district overlooking the Connecticut River and linked to the convention center. There are 401…

  • Austin Street Inn & Gallery of Art

    New Haven

    A hotel that's a work of art, and vice versa, the Austin features parlors done in tasteful blue/green and cranberry/ochre accents, a welcoming hearth and…

  • Mermaid Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    This quirky, mermaid-themed Italianate B&B sits on a quiet street within walking distance of the town center. Its three rooms each have a private bathroom…

  • Inn at Woodstock Hill

    Connecticut

    The Bowen family has owned this property, now a smart 21-room inn with its own vegetable garden and a beautiful sitting room/library, since 1816. Some…

  • Hammonasset Beach State Park Campground

    Connecticut

    The campground at Hammonasset Beach State Park offers Connecticut’s only beach camping. It’s on the coast between Madison and Clinton, and despite its 558…

  • Taber Inn & Suites

    Southeastern Connecticut

    This property has downtown Mystic prices, family charm and a range of accommodations. It's somewhat aging in places, and bathrooms are on the smallish…

  • Omni New Haven Hotel

    New Haven

    At this enormous, 309-room hotel you get all the smart amenities you'd expect, including a 24-hour fitness center and a restaurant on the top floor. Ask…

  • Hilton Mystic

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Updated in 2015, Mystic's only true full-service hotel has 183 fresh, understated guest rooms and suites in an enviable location near a bunch of family…

  • Daniel Rust House

    Connecticut

    Serving travelers since 1800, the four period rooms here brim with history. The finest is the Anna White room with its antique canopy bed, although the…

  • Holiday Inn Express Mystic

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Featuring oversized guest rooms (some with jetted tubs), complimentary parking, breakfast and wi-fi, this well-located chain hotel offers excellent value…

  • Holiday Inn New London

    Southeastern Connecticut

    New London's only downtown hotel received a complete renovation in 2013 and is still in pretty good shape. Beds and showers do what they're supposed to do…

  • Spa at Norwich Inn

    Southeastern Connecticut

    Set in 42 acres of woodland near the Public Golf Course, Norwich's elegant Georgian spa offers 36 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and…

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