Must-see hotels in Connecticut

The Curtis has been an inn thing since 1754, and it shows in some places. But the 18 rooms, though a bit musty in some respects, are the most affordable…

Across the riverbank from downtown, with easy bridge access by car, this large tourist hotel is convenient and quiet. Beds are comfy, showers have great…

At first glance the one-story Inn at Iron Masters, in Lakeville, looks suspiciously like a Florida motel, but the rooms are slightly more elegant, the…

This owner-run, old-school motel is Stonington's most affordable accommodations, and is simple, convenient and quaint. The 13 no-frills rooms have…

The tranquil, 14-room historic property at Cornwall Inn consists of a six-room inn and the more rustic-flavored eight-room lodge. Evenings feature wine…

In East Lyme the well-developed Rocky Neck State Park has 160 sites with showers, concession stands and picnic tables. There's also hiking, fishing,…

Lake Waramaug State Park has 77 campsites, both wooded and open, many of them lakeside. There's a snack bar in the park and a small beach for swimming…