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Places to Stay in Essex CT


Be sure to check out these places to stay in Essex CT below

It may be considered small, but there is definitely a lot to explore in the three-village town of Essex, Connecticut. People don’t call it “The Best Small Town in America” for nothing. Historical sites and sights like the Benjamin Bushnell Farm, the Connecticut River Museum, the Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, and the houses done in Victorian, Federal and Cape Cod-style architecture are among the famous attractions of this charming location. So whether you’re planning to catch their annual parade for Groundhog Day or simply just taking a break to experience what the town has to offer, make your visit a lot more enjoyable by checking in at any of the following places to stay in Essex, CT.

Essex has two major inns: The Griswold Inn located downtown and The Copper Beech Inn in the village of Ivoryton. You can also opt to stay in any of the nearby inns mentioned below:

The Griswold Inn, built in 1776, is one of America’s oldest inns that are still in operation. After more than two hundred years in business, the inn has not lost its warmth and even extends its hospitality to guests’ pets. A fireplace and complimentary coffee also adds to the coziness of each room. The “Gris,” aside from being a good choice for an overnight stay, is in itself a town attraction of Essex. With its Wine Bar events and nightly live entertainment at the famed Tap Room, a good time is always only a few steps away from your room when you’re staying here.

The Copper Beech Inn is likewise one of the highly rated places to stay in Essex, CT, perhaps even in the whole of Connecticut. It has fewer rooms than the Griswold, but all are nonetheless decked out with plush furnishings and restored antiques to give you that romantic old-world experience. The inn’s restaurant is moreover recognized by the AAA for its cuisine—something that’s not to miss even if you’re staying elsewhere. It also boasts of more than 5,000 selections of fine wine available in its cellar.

The Deacon Timothy Pratt Bed and Breakfast Inn in Old Saybrook is another recommended lodging option when visiting Essex. If you want to indulge yourself, this is about as decadent as can be when it comes to bed and breakfast. All rooms in this BnB feature a canopy or four-poster bed, a fireplace, a private bath, and a Jacuzzi. Best of all, you will start your day most elegantly with a candlelit breakfast served on fine china in the formal dining room.

Saybrook Point Inn & Spa meanwhile offers the ultimate relaxing stay on the waterfront. Every room has an amazing balcony view of the Connecticut River and marina, a warm fireplace, a whirlpool tub, and even a daybed for your dog. Choose different kinds of pampering at the full service spa such as aromatherapy, Swedish massage, facials, and other body treatments.

Executive Inn and Suites in Old Saybrook is perhaps a less elegant but very affordable alternative to the above mentioned places to stay in Essex CT. It is a pleasant single-story structure with comfortably furnished rooms. With rates starting at $60, you can choose from different room types and enjoy such conveniences as free parking, phone and fax service, high speed internet, and a swimming pool.

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