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Old Lyme Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard 2 Twins | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Standard 2 Twins

Highlights

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

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Superior 2 Twins | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Superior 2 Twins

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ferry Landing State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Goose Island - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Essex Steam Train - 8 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 5 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 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
Take advantage of a garden, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby at Old Lyme Inn. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 11 to 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Is Old Lyme Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Old Lyme Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Lyme Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Old Lyme Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Old Lyme Inn located?

Situated in Old Lyme, this historic inn is within a 10-minute walk of Florence Griswold Museum, Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine, and Old Lyme Historical Society. Connecticut River and Ferry Landing State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Old Lyme Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Internet was spotty though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love this Inn and will be back again and again. Only small downside for me were the bathroom towels as they are quite rough. But that's a small negative. Staff is wonderful and attentive and the full experience is top notch and classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Sebastian

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is charming, well located and has the fantastic Sidedoor Jazz club - we had a wonderful time here and the staff was beyond helpful! A great place to stay in Old Lyme!

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

6/10 Okay

Scotty

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

Kim

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place,close to beautiful small New England towns.Nice comfortable rooms,breakfast plus a very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean

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

Heidi L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Lovely Stay

We had a lovely stay. The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The guest service was great and the complimentary breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely inn with great hosts

What a lovely discovery! Gorgeous, historic inn with a wonderful restaurant. Quiet, comfortable and great location to explore from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the Old Lyme Inn. The restaurant was fantastic and the service was excellent. We also saw the Jazz show which was the highlight of our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was supper friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ernest

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

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Old Lyme Inn has such old world charm with a very friendly and accommodating staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mid week getaway

Always top notch customer service at this inn. Leslie and Tosh always provide impeccable attention to guests. Offering room upgrades, informing about 3 hrs of entertainment with dinner on the patio on thursday nights, or offering suggestions on activities on the area. Would recommend for a relaxing get away. Had a great dinner outside on the patio. The crusted cod was done ĵust right , along with the deviled eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lennovic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a unique property to stay for a few days/nights. Very quaint and the staff were so hospitable and nice. Easy access to 95.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the charm of this place, loved dining on the terrace, listening to jazz, very picturesque with wonderful staff. Food great. Service great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023