The Griswold Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Essex. Located around 11 miles from Goodspeed Opera House, the inn with free WiFi is also 22 miles away from Wesleyan University. The property has 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'll 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 28 miles from The Griswold Inn, while Mystic Seaport is 29 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Tweed-New Haven Airport, 30 miles from the inn.

Couples in particular 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 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
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:

  • Doris
    United States of America United States of America
    The location is central to everything. It was great for that purpose.
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    had a great time nice stay everybody was helpful great lunch and dinner was over the top
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    Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was excellent—all of the breakfast food I look for.

Area info

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
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • The Griswold Inn Tap Room
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered 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 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about The Griswold Inn

  • The Griswold Inn has 3 restaurants:

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

  • The prices at The Griswold Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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 1,500 feet from the center of Essex. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Griswold Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • 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

  • Room options at The Griswold Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple