13 Best Hotels in New Haven, Mystic, and the Coast, Connecticut

Mere steps from the gaming floors, Foxwoods has several options for accommodations: the deluxe, 23-story Grand Pequot Tower with 808 rooms, suites, and villas; the modern, upbeat Fox Tower with 825 rooms; and the woodsy (but still close to the action) Great Cedar Hotel with 317 rooms and suites. Each of the properties has amenities such as pools, gyms, and signature restaurants.

Mere steps from the gaming floors, this expansive 17-story showpiece contains deluxe rooms and suites updated with modern decor in pleasantly neutral tones.

The emphasis of this 34-story hotel is on luxury. As you enter, towering (surprisingly realistic) red cedar trees form a canopy above you, gleaming glass and birch-lined walls surround you, and a stream and pool of water lead you to the impressive Taughannick Falls across the lobby in the adjacent Shops at Mohegan Sun. Guest rooms are large—a minimum of 450 square feet—and all have king or queen beds and marble baths. The 22,300-square-foot Elemis Spa is one of the finest in the state.

Two luxury high-rise hotels—the huge, 34-story Sky Tower and the 13-story Earth Tower—are Mohegan Sun's on-site lodging choices. Each hotel has its own pool, fitness center, and Balinese-style Mandara Spa; guest rooms are large—a minimum of 450 square feet in Sky and 365 square feet in Earth—and all have king or two queen beds.

This six-story, Georgian-style hotel has modern rooms accented with old-world touches, such as rich fabrics, gleaming wood furnishings, and elegant detailing. The full-service Cerulean Spa is on the property, along with a gym and a restaurant.

This traditional country inn, constructed in 1865 on a 300-acre estate in this quiet town on the Connecticut coast, is right across from the Florence Griswold Room. You'll find a baker's dozen spacious guest rooms decorated in typical New England "old inn" style, with plaid, floral, or pastel wallpapers and fabrics.

This large hotel near the heart of New Haven is outfitted with all the modern amenities; some upper-floor guest rooms enjoy great views. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park—a rooftop restaurant with views of the Yale campus, New Haven Green, and Long Island Sound—serves traditional American fare.

Guest rooms at the cushy Saybrook Point Inn are done up in 18th-century style, with reproductions of British furnishings and Impressionist art; many have fireplaces, making them especially cozy on cool evenings. Three saltwater swimming pools overlook the inn's marina and the Connecticut River; a full-service spa offers Swedish-style aromatherapy, sea-clay facials, and a nice range of salon treatments; and the seasonally inspired Fresh Salt restaurant, which overlooks the river, serves cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients.

In the heart of Madison, this historic (1833) inn run by pastry chef Michael Hafford offers a restful retreat within walking distance of the beach and shops. Seven tastefully decorated rooms include luxurious bedding, flat-screen TVs, and private baths—three also have whirlpool tubs. Sumptuous breakfasts are included, and cooking classes are often offered.

The sunny, 19th-century Georgian Colonial--style house marks the center of Stonecroft: 6½ acres of green meadows, woodlands, and rambling stone walls. Although individually decorated, guest rooms here and in the historic Yellow Barn are united in their refined but welcoming country atmosphere, including fireplaces in all of the rooms.

The views of Stonington Harbor and Fishers Island Sound are spectacular from this waterfront inn in the heart of Stonington Borough. Each guest room is individually decorated, most have gas fireplaces, and most have whirlpool or oversize soaking tubs.

On 42 rolling acres right by the Thames River and a stone's throw from Mohegan Sun, this Georgian-style inn is best known for its spa, which offers the full range of skin-care regimens, body treatments, and fitness classes. Guest accommodations are large with elegantly refined furnishings; bathrooms include plush robes and spa amenities.

With a pair of spectacles emblazoned on all hotel signature items and overflowing bookshelves in the hotel's lobby, The Study at Yale is chic lodging for the scholarly set. Overlooking the sea of brick buildings that make up Yale University, this boutique hotel is designed to fit in with its erudite surroundings. Smartly decorated guest rooms have all the amenities of a posh hotel (plush Frette linens, free Wi-Fi) as well as long desks, sharpened pencils, and leather reading chairs. Make sure to treat yourself to a cappuccino or a cocktail in the light-filled lobby.