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About the Hotel

36 Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, United States

The Griswold Inn, rated 8.8/10, is a 2-star Essex hotel featuring a marine art collection and on-site dining specialties. With a blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, the property has been a destination for travelers for over 244 years.

Rooms & Amenities

The Griswold Inn offers various accommodations that include rooms with air conditioning, parquet floors, and private bathrooms equipped with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy the distinctive Family Cottage, a free-standing building in Griswold Square.

Dining Options

Dining at The Griswold Inn features classic American cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Toppin, served across its varied dining rooms. The Wine Bar boasts the prestigious Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator for 13 consecutive years.

Leisure & Entertainment

The Griswold Inn hosts events such as wine tastings that include small plates for pairing, along with art tours showcasing the hotel's impressive marine art collection. Entertainment options include festive atmosphere and scheduled programs throughout the week.

Location & Nearby Options

The property is located near landmarks like the Florence Griswold Museum, which is 3.5 miles away, and Canfield Woods, just 2 miles from the Inn. Nearby restaurants include Essex Coffee & Tea Co, Siren Kitchen & Bar, and Wright's Steakhouse, each within 0.2 miles.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

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2 persons

19 m²

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1 Double bed

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Queen Room

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2 persons

21 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Triple Room

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2 persons

21 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Essex 1.6 km

Airports

Tweed-New Haven (HVN) 49.8 km

Hartford-Brainard (HFD) 58.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

Off-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Services

Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

36 Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, United States

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36 Main Street, Essex, Connecticut, United States

City landmarks

1 Railroad Ave

Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park

2.0 km

Library

Essex Library Association

930 m

20 West Ave

Pratt House

720 m

19 West Ave

Pratt House Museum

720 m

North Cove

2.2 km

South Cove

2.6 km

Canfield Woods

2.9 km

Hamburg Cove

3.5 km

Museum

Florence Griswold Museum

5.8 km

Bridge

Raymond E Baldwin Bridge

4.9 km

Museum

Museum of Fife and Drum

5.0 km

Gallery

Lyme Art Association

5.8 km

Nearby

Museum

Connecticut River Museum

230 m

20 Main Street

Main Street Park

190 m

Gallery

Cooper & Smith Gallery

320 m

8 Novelty Ln

Fitness on the Water

400 m

Restaurants

Essex Coffee & Tea Co

100 m

51 Main St

Sweet P's

100 m

51 Main St Grisswold Square Plaza

Carlson's Landing

110 m

63 Main St

Olive Oyl's

150 m

77 Main St

Black Seal Seafood Grille

300 m

15 Main St Ste C

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