Old Lyme Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Living area
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
  • Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Goose Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Essex Steam Train
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior 2 Twins

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Old Lyme

Old Lyme Inn places you steps from Florence Griswold Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine. Highlights at this historic inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Plus you'll find a garden, wedding services and a fireplace in the lobby. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Old Lyme inn include New London Ferry Dock and Ocean Beach Park.

What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Goose Island - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Essex Steam Train - 8 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Harvey's Beach - 9 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 5 min drive
  • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ashlawn Farm Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Old Lyme Inn

Historic inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the historic Old Lyme Inn. The inn can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Old Lyme inn is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1856
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Lyme Inn offers 13 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 11 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1856
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 24 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 11 to 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 24 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
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. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Lyme Inn
Old Lyme Hotel Old Lyme
Old Lyme Inn Inn
Old Lyme Inn Old Lyme
Old Lyme Inn Inn Old Lyme

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Old Lyme Inn?

Old Lyme Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Old Lyme Inn?

Yep, Old Lyme Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Old Lyme Inn?

The closest beach to Old Lyme Inn is Ocean Beach Park (19.1 km).

What makes Old Lyme Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Old Lyme Inn.

Does Old Lyme Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered at weekends between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Lyme Inn?

No, Old Lyme Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Lyme Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Lyme Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Lyme Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.