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Old Lyme Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Property grounds
Living area
Bar (on property)
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
The Old Lyme Inn offers a historic setting for guests to relax by the fireplace or wander the garden. The library provides books for quiet moments, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected. Visitors especially appreciate the helpful staff who enhance the experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 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
  • Harvey's Beach - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 5 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ashlawn Farm Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee’s Country Market & Catering - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saybrook Point Inn & Spa - ‬9 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), concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, 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
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 24 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 24 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

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

Hasan

Liked: Amenities
Great room and very pleasant property. Super and welcoming staff. Very easy to recommend. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

marietta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Inn, kept very clean, nice location. Staff is friendly and helpful but a little less available during the week than on weekends. None of the rooms have a coffeemaker. The standard room is very small with no TV but the more updated rooms will have one. We would stay at this Inn again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

Donald

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Our room was clean and cozy, though some of the furniture showed visible wear. Comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom that felt modern. The staff was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was a bit underwhelming, but overall, we’d recommend a stay the Old Lyme Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent a luxurious afternoon on the shady lawn in an Adirondack chair thinking life was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The setting was charming in just the way you'd want it to be. Our room (4) was spacious and cozy and the mattress was fine but there was an issue of the whole bed being too high; being a short person; the staff helped us find a milk crate that was just right for creating the step I needed to "climb into bed"! Overall, a lovely retreat and getaway. Many thanks, Janet Friedman
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

theresa

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

Highly Recoomend Lyme Inn

Chris was outstanding! got our luggage from car. brought us dessert first nite. heated up our leftovers and added a salad & dessert 2nd nite. arranged tix to next door jazz club. checked on our satisfaction with dinner in Lyme dining room. bed comfy. bathroom spotless & updated. quiet, relaxing atmosphere. only problem was thermostat. we dnot understand setting but dnot mention to staff so can't complain. Only coffee&muffin @ breakfast. Highly recommend this Inn!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

joan

Liked: Cleanliness
There was no phone in the room. I had people coming for dinner who did not have my cell and I don't on principal give it out to hotels. They arrived and I had no idea they were waiting until I went downstairs early. How does the hotel arrange for wake-up calls? No phone in the room is unacceptable. I was there for 2 nights and the room wasn't made up the second day. As it was Sunday, there was virtually no one around to tell this to until I ran into a very nice custodian who did get me towels, at least. The clock wasn't functional. Fan on the heating/cooling was not adjustable. It blew cold all weekend. There was no bar soap. Again, unacceptable. Squeeze bottle soap is useless. AND there was no conditilner in the squeeze bottles in the shower. And, no, shampoo pretending to have conditioner in it does not work. The was no table height surface and no real chair. Working on a computer on a magazine rack seated in an easy chair doesn't work. The stay was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think much more care could be taken with the coffee. There wasnt enough and the milk had curdled. How about some butter for the muffins and some knives. A small fridge could be the answer. Another good idea would be a booklet describing some ideas for places to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner (although most people i think, are satisfied to use Google and the receptionist did recommend places in the town where we were headed).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom sink drained very, very slowly the entire time we stayed. The room lighting was a little too dim. However, the Inn is beautiful, The room was spacious. We had a very good bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Lyme Inn is absolutely charming! It’s quaint, cozy, and full of character, making it the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. The entire place has such a warm, inviting vibe; I loved the mix of history and comfort throughout. Leslie at the front desk was wonderful, friendly, helpful, and genuinely interactive, which made us feel right at home. The library with board games was such a fun touch, and the live jazz music really set the mood and added to the unique experience. We had breakfast on our last morning, and it was delicious; definitely worth it. Parking was easy and convenient, and the location couldn’t be better, right off I-95. Overall, this inn has a great blend of charm, comfort, and personality. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing, memorable stay in Connecticut!
Library
Bar
Dining area
Adorable decor on front porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane Ratsey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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A beautiful Inn with lots of history. A favorite of ours. Wish their had been breakfast available but fresh coffee was out and ready
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness
The bedding needs updating. We stayed two nights and they did not clean the room or provide clean towels. There is a keurig in the lobby to make coffee and they put out a tray of muffins in the morning that are cut in half. Inn was quiet. Right off I-94. Hangry Goose is a good breakfast place near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old inn, updated rooms, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exactly what you think when you think a historical inn. Great stay. Very quiet and very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was extraordinarily hospitable, knowledgeable of the area and took time to chat....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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