The Griswold Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Essex. Located around 18 km from Goodspeed Opera House, the inn with free WiFi is also 35 km away from Wesleyan University. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. Guests at the inn can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast. At The Griswold Inn you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Essex, like hiking. Thimble Islands is 45 km from The Griswold Inn, while Mystic Seaport is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 49 km from the inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Essex
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See what guests loved the most:

  • A
    Andrew
    United States United States
    The Inn itself is great, in a cute spot in CT. Checks all of the rustic boxes and is a great spot for a nice weekend getaway.
  • Dusan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Beautiful historic property and great restaurant. Lots of attention to detail and period furnishing maintaining the hotel’s historic New England heritage.
  • Diana
    United States United States
    The Inn is very clean and very old. It is perfectly situated near the water, and there is hotel parking across the street.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • The Griswold Inn Wine Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Griswold Inn Historic Dining Rooms
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Griswold Inn Tap Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Griswold Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

The Griswold Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express The Griswold Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Griswold Inn

  • Room options at The Griswold Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The Griswold Inn has 3 restaurants:

    • The Griswold Inn Tap Room
    • The Griswold Inn Wine Bar
    • The Griswold Inn Historic Dining Rooms

  • The prices at The Griswold Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Griswold Inn is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at The Griswold Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The Griswold Inn is 500 yards from the centre of Essex. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Griswold Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Evening entertainment
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/performance
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture