We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Connecticut, USA. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, apartments, inns, holiday homes, villas, manor houses, boats and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated January 2024.
Boutique hotel.Hip. Great views. Popular among women. Located in Mystic, within 2.9 km of Mystic Seaport and 18 km of Foxwoods Casinos, Harbor View Landing provides accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 2.7 km from Mystic Seaport Marine Museum, 4.6 km from Olde Mistick Village and 16 km from United States Coast Guard Academy. Guests can enjoy river views. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Harbor View Landing have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a terrace. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Guests at Harbor View Landing will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mystic, like fishing, canoeing and cycling. Fort Trumbull State Park is 19 km from the hotel, while Mohegan Sun Arena is 29 km away. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 68 km from Harbor View Landing.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest boutique hotels in Connecticut. It also has outstanding views.
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Great bar. Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Mayflower Inn & Spa. Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, the Inn is renowned as one of Northeast America's most distinguished luxury hideaways. The beautiful establishment and its surrounding small town served as inspiration for television writer and producer Amy Sherman-Palladino’s town of Stars Hollow. Nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland, guests can swim in the sparkling pools, play tennis or golf, enjoy a revitalizing massage at the spa, or indulge in a meal of regionally-sourced ingredients at The Mayflower Dining Room. The 30 rooms are complete with a feather topped mattresses, antique oriental rugs, marble bath accommodations, as well as the Inn's signature welcoming orchid. Guests will also find gas fireplaces and a well-stocked bar.Show full description
This is likely one of the most BEAUTIFUL boutique hotels in Connecticut. It also has AN AMAZING HOTEL BAR.
Bed and Breakfast.Great views. Popular among couples. Located on the Niantic River shore, this Connecticut bed and breakfast features a breakfast buffet and free Wi-Fi. Mystic Aquarium is 28.7 km from the property. A flat-screen cable TV is located in every room at Inn at Harbor Hill Marina. Extras include a hairdryer and fan. Some rooms feature a sea view as well. Guests can stroll through the garden and terrace or stop at the tour desk to book an excursion. Boat slips are available for hire at this Niantic Inn at Harbor Hill Marina. Complimentary refreshments and snacks are available to all guests throughout their stay. Business-minded guests can schedule an early breakfast for added convenience. This property is 6.6 km from Cedar Ridge Golf Course and 12 minutes’ drive from the Waterford Speedbowl. Foxwood Casino is 38.7 km away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples. Located 15 minutes’ drive from Mystic, this inn serves a hearty organic breakfast each morning. An outdoor entertainment area with barbecue facilities and fire pit is also on site. Each room at Abbey's Lantern Hill Inn features a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and a seating area are also available in the warmly decorated rooms. Guests can relax in the garden hammocks at Abbey’s Lantern Hill bed and breakfast. Snacks, tea, and soda are available throughout the day. Enjoy miles of hiking trails, including a path to the top of scenic Lantern Hill. Foxwoods Casino is just 1 mile from the inn. Mohegan Sun Casino is 11 miles away.Show full description
This might be one of the most RELAXING AND ROMANTIC bed and breakfasts in Connecticut. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Holiday Home. Located in Madison, in a historic building, 27 km from Thimble Islands, 1860's Colonial House Near Downtown and Beaches! is a holiday home with a garden and barbecue facilities. The air-conditioned accommodation is 1.5 km from Hammonasset Beach, and guests can benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. The property is non-smoking and is set 34 km from City Hall. The spacious holiday home with a terrace and garden views features 4 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. Yale University is 36 km from the holiday home, while Goodspeed Opera House is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 31 km from 1860's Colonial House Near Downtown and Beaches!.Show full description
Apartment hotel.Creative. Superb interior design. Set in New Haven, 1.1 km from City Hall and 2 km from Yale University, Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden. This property offers access to a patio, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The aparthotel provides guests with a terrace, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with bath and bathrobes. At the aparthotel, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Yoga classes and fitness classes are provided at the fitness room in house. You can play table tennis at the aparthotel, and the area is popular for golfing and hiking. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go pub crawls nearby. The Yale Bowl is 4.6 km from Luxury Furnished Apartments by Hyatus Downtown at Yale, while Connecticut Post Mall Shopping Center is 13 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 6 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most creative, cosy and well designed apartment hotels in Connecticut! WOW!
Elegant. Great bar. Delamar West Hartford features a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in West Hartford. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. At Delamar West Hartford you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Elizabeth Park is 4.3 km from the accommodation, while Bushnell Center for Performing Arts is 5.4 km away. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.4 km from Mark Twain House. All units in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Speaking Arabic, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area. The nearest airport is Bradley International Airport, 29 km from Delamar West Hartford.Show full description
Cool. Popular among women. Located 2-miles off of I-95, this historic Mystic hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and individually-designed guest rooms that feature Tuft & Needle mattresses and work desks. The Mystic River Bascule is around the corner, along with numerous shops, restaurants and pubs. The property will be undergoing exterior renovations starting in January, with expected completion in March 2023. Dark wood furnishing and plush bedding are featured in each room at Mystic Whaler’s Inn. Select rooms feature a fireplace. The Whaler’s Inn is located a half mile from Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea and the Mystic Aquarium is a mere 6-minute drive. All guest facilities will still be available, and we will do our best to ensure the updates do not greatly impact the stay of our valued guests.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Historic property. Great bar. Recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, this inn offers historic charm combined with modern amenities and a gallery featuring work from local artists. Guests at the Simsbury 1820 House can start each day with a free continental breakfast. Accommodations at the Simsbury House feature 19th century antiques, classic reproductions and 4-poster beds. The inn also offers on-site massage and salon services and free access to a nearby fitness center and pool. Guests will also appreciate free wireless and high-speed internet access and soft goose-down comforters. The 1820 Simsbury House is located a short drive from many activities, including fishing, kayaking and skiing. The Connecticut Science Center, Stratton Brook State Park and the Hill-Stead Museum are all easily accessible.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Great value. Popular among couples. Featuring complimentary bicycle rentals, this Madison, Connecticut bed and breakfast features a coffee room with complimentary drinks and snacks. WiFi access is provided free of charge. A cable TV with DVD player is offered in each room at Scranton Seahorse Inn. Air conditioning is also included. Each en suite bathroom comes with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Guests of the Scranton Seahorse Inn can peruse the property’s DVD library or relax on the terrace. Cooking classes for guests are offered in the B&B’s kitchen. Hammonasset Beach State Park is just 5 minutes’ drive from Scranton Seahorse Inn. Madison Country Club is 1.2 km away.Show full description
Unique. This Litchfield, Connecticut guest accommodation is 3.4 miles from Topsmead State Forest. The property features uniquely decorated guest rooms with free WiFi. Some rooms feature a themed design. On-site dining is not available. Cable TV is included in all rooms at The The Litchfield Inn. Individual climate control is provided in every room. A business centre is available at the property. Breakfast is included with all rooms 7 to 10 am daily. The White Memorial Conservation Center is 1 mile from the property. The Railroad Museum of New England is a 16-minute drive away.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Charming. This historical and charming Greenwich inn offers free Wi-Fi and individually decorated rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV. Stanton House Inn is a half mile from Greenwich Avenue which provides a variety of shopping and dining Uniquely decorated rooms at Stanton House Inn offer plush bedding. Select rooms include a fireplace, refrigerator, or sofa bed. A continental complimentary breakfast is served each morning in the dining room and features hot coffee or tea, juice and pastries. Guests can enjoy the 1.5 acres of garden or relax on the patio. A seasonal outdoor pool is also available during daylight hours. Bruce Museum is 1.5 miles away and New York City is 30 miles away. Greenwich Country Club is 1 mile away.Show full description
This is likely the most CHARMING guest house in Connecticut.
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great interior design. Set in Ridgefield, 18 km from Danbury Railway Museum, The West Lane Inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 21 km from Richter Park Golf Course, the hotel with free WiFi is also 45 km away from State University of New York at Purchase. The accommodation provides room service and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, the units at The West Lane Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a patio. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at The West Lane Inn can enjoy an American or a gluten-free breakfast. The hotel offers a barbecue. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at The West Lane Inn. Manhattanville College is 45 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Westchester County Airport, 40 km from The West Lane Inn.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most LIVELY boutique hotels in Connecticut.
Apartment.Lively. Great value. Situated in Guilford in the Connecticut region and Thimble Islands reachable within 15 km, 14 Charles St Apartment features accommodation with free WiFi, barbecue facilities, a private beach area and free private parking. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. Guests at the apartment can enjoy windsurfing and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from City Hall. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Yale University is 28 km from 14 Charles St Apartment, while The Yale Bowl is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 24 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Popular among couples. Featuring free WiFi, Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton offers accommodation in Madison, 27 km from New Haven. Each room has a TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Waterbury is 49 km from Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collecti, while East Hampton is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bradley Airport, 75 km from Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Lovely surroundings. Situated in Madison, 21 km from Thimble Islands and 28 km from City Hall, The Homestead offers a private beach area and air conditioning. It is set 30 km from Yale University and features luggage storage space. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A patio with outdoor furniture and quiet street views is offered in selected units. In some units there is a dressing room for guests to change in. There is a snack bar and lounge. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. The Yale Bowl is 32 km from the bed and breakfast, while Wesleyan University is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 25 km from The Homestead.Show full description
Holiday Home.Newly opened, October 2023. Entertainer's Dream, Designer Getaway features a fitness centre and free private parking, and is within 9.1 km of Danbury Railway Museum and 17 km of Richter Park Golf Course. Boasting private check-in and check-out, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Abbey of Regina Laudis is 38 km from Entertainer's Dream, Designer Getaway, while The Yale Bowl is 47 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Flanders Nature Center. The holiday home has a sun terrace and an outdoor fireplace. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 56 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Set in Groton and only 15 km from Mystic Seaport, Waterfront Home with a View offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With river views, this accommodation features a patio. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A casino is available on-site and fishing can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Foxwoods Casinos. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Eastern Connecticut State University is 48 km from Waterfront Home with a View, while United States Coast Guard Academy is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Villa. Situated in Mystic and only 3.7 km from Mystic Seaport, Eagles Nest at Mystic Manor offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 2.9 km from Olde Mistick Village, 3.9 km from Mystic Seaport Marine Museum and 13 km from United States Coast Guard Academy. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Foxwoods Casinos. The air-conditioned villa consists of 6 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. The villa also features a TV, a seating area, washing machine and 5 bathrooms with a shower. The property has an outdoor dining area. Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Fort Trumbull State Park is 16 km from Eagles Nest at Mystic Manor, while Mohegan Sun Arena is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is T.F. Green Airport, 66 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Elegant. Great views. Popular among women. This 4-star eco-friendly hotel is located in historic Old Saybrook along the Connecticut River. The hotel features indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, a full service spa and an on-site marina. Guest rooms at Saybrook Point Inn and Spa are spacious and equipped with wet bars and refrigerators. Bathrobes and a dressing area are also provided. Saybrook Point Inn is home to the 4-diamond restaurant, Fresh Salt, which features views of the waterfront and American cuisine. Guests can use the free area shuttle or rent bikes. Free Wi-Fi and on-site laundry facilities are also provided. Saybrook Spa offers a variety of services including massages, facials, body wraps, and a nail salon. Exercises classes are also offered. Chamard Vineyards is a 20-minute drive from the Inn and Spa Saybrook Point. Fort Saybrook Monument Park is a 5-minute drive from the hotel. Guests can also shop in downtown Saybrook.Show full description
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