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Bee and Thistle Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable inn with free breakfast and spa services

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Bee and Thistle Inn

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Bar (on property)
Room Two | Bathroom

Overview of Bee and Thistle Inn

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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Your area essentials

Map
100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
  • Popular LocationFlorence Griswold Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunkin'15 min walk
  • Popular LocationCoffees Country Market4 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtter Cove Restaurant & Bar4 min drive

Room options

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Room Eleven

Room Eleven

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room One

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Two

Room Two

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Seven

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room Three

Room Three

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room Five

Room Five

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Eight

Room Eight

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Nine

Room Nine

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Ten | Living area

Room Ten

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Four

Room Four

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Old Lyme

Bee and Thistle Inn places you steps from Florence Griswold Museum and within a 15-minute stroll of Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine. Highlights at this Georgian inn include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with facials and aromatherapy. The fine-dining restaurant, The Chestnut Grille, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Old Lyme inn include Hammonasset Beach State Park and New London Ferry Dock.
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What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 1 min walk
  • Goose Island - 6 min drive
  • Essex Steam Train - 7 min drive
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 8 min drive
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 6 min drive
  • Fresh Salt - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min walk

About this property

Bee and Thistle Inn

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, tour or ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at Bee and Thistle Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Old Lyme inn.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1756
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bee and Thistle Inn offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Chestnut Grille

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1756
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bee and Thistle Inn?

Yep, Bee and Thistle Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Bee and Thistle Inn?

The closest beach to Bee and Thistle Inn is Ocean Beach Park (19.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Bee and Thistle Inn?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials as well as hot stone massages.

What makes Bee and Thistle Inn a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and garden-view dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bee and Thistle Inn.

Does Bee and Thistle Inn serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is on offer daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bee and Thistle Inn?

No, Bee and Thistle Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bee and Thistle Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bee and Thistle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bee and Thistle Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bee and Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS!!!! YOU BOOKED ME A HOTEL THAT NO LONGER EXISTS!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was billed twice for my final payment. First when I checked in and then when I checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Inn and staff was very friendly and helpful. Dinner was beyond excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bee and Thistle was a huge letdown for us. The outward appearance of the property and grounds are very nice . The rooms however are a different story. Dark, dreary and desperate for deep cleaning and coat of fresh paint in cheery color. The bathroom is almost unusable. Small , dirty, shower that barely functioned. The bed was very uncomfortable , pillows etc. The owners need to give this place an overhaul. The dinner experience was also bad. A server touched our food with bare hands in front of us. We could not get coffee until 8 am so we had to go to a convenience store . 😭
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2014