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Old Lyme Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
  • Florence Griswold Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Goose Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • New Haven, CT (HVN-Tweed - New Haven Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard 2 Twins

Standard 2 Twins

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior 2 Twins

Superior 2 Twins

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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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. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Old Lyme inn you'll find Ocean Beach Park.
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What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 2 min walk
  • Goose Island - 5 min drive
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 6 min drive
  • Essex Steam Train - 6 min drive
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 8 min drive

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
  • ‪Coffees Country Market - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mad Coffee Roasters - ‬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 coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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 50.0 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 50.0 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.

Old Lyme Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 151 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scotty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The Inn needs an update. Our room had no television, refrigerator, bathtub or fireplace. The bright spot was the Side Bar which has excellent jazz shows
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Wildwood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Lyme Inn itself is a very nice property and the staff is exceptional. The staff is warm, welcoming and very helpful and informative about events and the local area.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property seemed a little old and tired - stains on carpet and room smelled musty
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Inn is beautiful however some of the furniture was shabby and the bed was lumpy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place near our family's beach house. Staff is friendly and motivated. Great jazzy brunches.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect weekend
Our stay was excellent the staff was amazing very accommodating and friendly we were so relaxed we spent an extra day the building’s ground’s common areas and rooms were immaculate we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quaint and charming New England Inn set in a peaceful setting close to beaches. The staff do everything to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay at the Old Lyme Inn
Great stay at the Old Lyme Inn! The most welcoming and accommodating staff I've ever met! They couldn't do enough for you. Breakfast was very nice, although the coffee wasn't great. The grounds are beautiful. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Flo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Stay with a Wonderful Staff
What a wonderful experience we had at The Old Lyme Inn. From the Valentine’s Tea, the amazing dinner and the Jazz club right next door. We never had to leave the property once we arrived on Saturday. Tosh the manager made us feel as if we were the only people staying at the inn . My guess is she made everyone else there feel the same. The room had wonderful morning light, comfy chairs and everything we needed. We will definitely be back - thanks for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
wonderful
wonderful place, very good service, very friendly, and helpful staff. The room was big and clean, large bathroom. The tea party was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend!!
Family weekend. 3 night stay to meet with daughters for a weekend getaway. In allowed for an early check in because room was ready. Jazz club attached to Inn with shows Friday and Saturday night. Inn arranged for show tickets both nights. All the staff were exeptionally accomadating all weekend long from check in to show tickets to allowing us dinner service right at closing time. The dinner and breakfast were both prepared with care and quality. Dining are was very charming. From day one staff called us by name whenever we encountered them and made us feel like home. Because of their service would recommend their establishment. Inn was conveniently located right off the highway and walking distance to lyme sculptuŕe garden and floŕence griswold museum. 10 to 15 minute drive to niantic boardwalk, essex Steam train and ivoryton theatre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Art lovers
Wonderful room - spacious, on corner with three sets of windows. Very quiet and comfortable. Staff were all so nice, helpful and knowledgeable. A pleasure chatting with them. Great location across the Street from the fantastic Florence Griswald Museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything about the stay was excellent. Staff very hey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful place. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The restaurant located at the Old Lyme Inn was excellent and the Jazz Club is a must.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! The Inn itself is very charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Old Lyme Inn
An adorably quaint hotel near the Florence Griswold museum. Cozy and comfy and the staff are welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Help was fine. Bathroom shower/bathtub inferior (peeling, mold, etc. Occasional silverfish). Bed very creaky.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teah

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023