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Old Lyme Inn

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At Old Lyme Inn, you can look forward to concerts and live shows, a garden, and a library. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Old Lyme Inn, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a lamp, and two windows with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, chair, bedside table, lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two four-poster beds, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Superior 2 Twins

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Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with two four-poster beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a patterned wallpaper.

Standard 2 Twins

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Lyme, Old Lyme Inn is near a train station. Essex Island Marina and Childrens Museum of Southeastern Connecticut are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Tanger Outlets. Saybrook Country Barn and Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Old Lyme travel guide
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Map
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371

What's nearby

  • A garden with a wooden shed and a variety of colorful flowers.
    Florence Griswold Museum
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern architectural structure with a glass ceiling and colorful, abstract designs.
    Mohegan Sun Casino
    27 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • A basketball arena filled with spectators, a basketball court, and a large scoreboard.
    Mohegan Sun Arena
    27 min drive - 24.7 miles
  • A sunset over a river with buildings in the distance.
    Foxwoods Resort Casino
    40 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Old Lyme Historical Society
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coffee’s Country Market & Catering
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    11 min walk
  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Ashlawn Farm Coffee
    5 min drive

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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 12 to 20 for adults and USD 12 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Old Lyme Inn

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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 on-site 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)
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12 to 20 for adults, and USD 12 to 20 for children
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Lyme Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 15-minute walk of Florence Griswold Museum, Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine, and Old Lyme Historical Society. Connecticut River and Goose Island are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Lyme Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty inn with spacious rooms. Everything was very comfortable but there was not a lot of service in the building. Couldn’t reach anyone from the room as they left a cell phone number that nobody answered. Our room was on the second floor so they provided someone to help with luggage but nobody to help when checking out. In a very pretty area with cafe Flo across the street in a museum. Highly recommend for lunch. Overall we enjoyed our stay but would have appreciated a coffee maker in the room and either a mini fridge or at least ice on our level. Lots of walking up and down stairs but other than that, the location was close to many restaurants and the Essex dinner train.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We came to celebrate our anniversary, ride the Essex Steam Train for dinner. This was the perfect spot. We were in room 4 on the first floor, I have some physical issues and the first floor with a ramp to the entrance made it so I could actually help bring in our bags. The room was very clean and comfortable. The fireplace was my favorite feature. From the pics you would think the shower was a tub shower, it was actually a big shower that had a 6-8 inch step over. We had very nice views when we were in the room. The chairs in the room were very uncomfortable but we didn’t spend much time in the room. There is no coffee service in the rooms or in the lobby for early morning coffee.thats a bummer but Dunkin is a half mile away. I would place my order on my phone each evening and we ran for it early in the morning. We did fine in the restaurant once for brunch and once in the evening for coffee and dessert. The food was good and so was the service. There is a nice library/lounge that is very welcoming, lots of books, games, comfy seating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely old inn, updated rooms, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff is always welcoming and the stay is my favorite in Old Lyme. I feel at home there.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was wonderful! The Inn itself is very charming!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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staff was extraordinarily hospitable, knowledgeable of the area and took time to chat....
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great room and very pleasant property. Super and welcoming staff. Very easy to recommend. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about the stay was excellent. Staff very hey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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comment

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Customer service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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