New London Hotels: Where to Stay in Connecticut

Hotels in New London, CT are fewer than older guides claim. The city has a handful of confirmed properties, and Groton across the river adds more. We checked each one and removed places we could not verify. We do not quote rates because prices change by date. Use the details below to compare, then call to confirm.

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Where to Stay in New London, CT

Holiday Inn New London – Mystic Area

This is the largest full-service hotel inside the city limits. Older travel sites list the same building as a Radisson, so you may see both names online. The address is 35 Governor Winthrop Boulevard, New London, CT 06320. The front desk number is 860-443-7000.

IHG lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The minimum check-in age is 21. The hotel lists an indoor pool, a 24 hour fitness center, free Wi-Fi, free parking for registered guests, a convenience store, and self-service laundry. The on-site restaurant is La Luna Ristorante. The property is smoke free. Pets are not allowed, and the hotel runs no free local shuttle.

IHG also lists distances from the front door. The Block Island Ferry is 1.2 miles away. The Thames River Heritage Park is 1.5 miles away. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is 2.3 miles away. Fort Trumbull State Park is 2.8 miles away. Ocean Beach Park is 3.1 miles away. Mystic Seaport Museum is 10.2 miles away. Mohegan Sun is 10.5 miles away. Two sources, IHG and the Connecticut tourism listing, agree on the address and phone. A tourism listing also describes 120 guest rooms.

Regency Inn and Suites New London

Many booking pages still show this motel-style property as the Clarion Inn New London – Mystic. Hotels.com now shows the property as Regency Inn and Suites New London, Mystic. Expect both names when you search. The address is 269 North Frontage Road, New London, CT 06320. We could not confirm a phone number, so look up the current number before you go.

Hotels.com lists check-in from 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The listing shows an indoor pool, a fitness center, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. The page also lists 136 rooms over two floors, and pets are allowed in certain rooms. The same page puts the Coast Guard Academy, Connecticut College, and the Lyman Allyn Art Museum within a short walk. A 14 minute walk is listed for the Academy.

An older tourism listing also shows the Clarion name with an indoor whirlpool, a heated pool, and a morning breakfast. Because the brand changed, confirm the current amenities by phone.

Red Roof Inn Mystic – New London

This is the simple motel option in the city. The address is 707 Colman Street, Building A, New London, CT 06320. The phone number is 860-444-0001.

Travel Weekly lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The listing describes a two-story building from 1986, renovated in 2023. The listing shows free parking, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, and free coffee. Pets are allowed with an 80 pound size limit. A second listing from a regional travel guide names the same address and says the rooms were renovated. Call to confirm the pet rules and any fees.

Hotels Near New London in Groton

The city of Groton sits across the Thames River. Groton has several chain hotels close to the Naval Submarine Base and to downtown New London. Many New London visitors stay here. The properties below are outside the city limits, but they serve the same trip.

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton

The address is 224 Gold Star Highway, Groton, CT 06340. A Connecticut tourism listing gives the phone as 860-445-6800. Hotels.com lists check-in from 3:00 PM until 1:00 AM and check-out at noon. Guests must be 21 to check in.

The listing shows an indoor pool, a fitness center, a bar, and the Great American Grill for breakfast and dinner. Rooms have a refrigerator and microwave. The hotel has 128 rooms over four floors. Pets are allowed, with a limit of two dogs or cats. The same page lists the Naval Submarine Base as about a 3 minute drive. Old Town Mill and the USS Nautilus Memorial are about a 4 minute drive. New London Union Station is about a 5 minute drive.

Hampton Inn Groton

The address is 300 Long Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340. Travel Weekly lists the phone as 860-405-1585, check-in at 3:00 PM, and check-out at 11:00 AM. The listing says the hotel has 80 rooms, opened in 2000, and was last renovated in 2012. The page says the hotel sits about four miles from downtown Mystic and about three miles from Groton-New London Airport.

The listing names one meeting room. We found no verified amenity list, so ask about breakfast and the pool when you call.

Mystic Hotels Within Reach of New London

Mystic has its own lodging scene. Hilton’s New London page lists Hilton Mystic, Hampton Inn and Suites Mystic, and Spark by Hilton Mystic Groton as hotels between 7 and 8 miles away. Other travel articles describe the Spicer Mansion as a boutique inn in Mystic. We did not verify rooms, amenities, or current policies for these places, so treat them as leads and confirm with each property.

Older versions of this guide placed several of these hotels inside New London and described features such as a private beach. We could not confirm those claims, so we removed them.

Properties We Removed or Could Not Confirm

The old version of this post listed a hotel called The Garde Hotel. We found no hotel under this name. We did find the Garde Arts Center at 325 State Street. This nonprofit theater opened in 1926. Wikipedia says the Garde Theatre seats about 1,500 people. Do not book a room there.

The old post also listed the Courtyard by Marriott New London Waterford and the Holiday Inn Express Waterford Mystic Area. We could not verify either one in our research, so we dropped them. If you find a listing under those names, call the hotel before you book.

The Lighthouse Inn at 6 Guthrie Place is a historic 1902 mansion on the National Register of Historic Places. The house became an inn in 1927. News coverage from 2022 says new owners were restoring the building, planning to reopen guest rooms in stages, and opening a tavern. We found no current confirmation of overnight booking. Call before you plan a stay.

A developer has won approval for a nine room boutique hotel at 3-5 South Water Street in downtown New London. The building was still vacant when the news report ran, and no opening date was given. Do not expect to book a room there yet.

How to Choose Among Hotels in New London, CT

Start with your reason for the trip. Visitors for a Coast Guard Academy event or a Connecticut College visit should look at the Regency Inn and Suites, which lists walking distances to both. Travelers who want a full-service hotel with a restaurant should start with the Holiday Inn. Budget travelers can call the Red Roof Inn. Travelers who want an on-site grill and bar can check the Hilton Garden Inn in Groton.

Next, check the brand name. Several New London hotels changed names, and booking sites often keep old titles. Match the street address before you pay. The address is the safest way to know you booked the right place.

Finally, call the front desk. Hotels change pet rules, breakfast service, and renovation schedules. We do not quote rates here because they change by date and by event. Ask the desk for the current price, the cancellation window, and the parking rules.

Where to Stay in New London by Trip Type

For a ferry trip, the Holiday Inn lists the Block Island Ferry at 1.2 miles. Confirm the ferry schedule on its own site. For a train trip, the Hilton Garden Inn lists Union Station about a 5 minute drive away. For a Navy or submarine base visit, Groton hotels list the base as a short drive.

For a stay near the Coast Guard Academy, the Holiday Inn lists 2.3 miles to the Academy, and the Regency Inn lists a 14 minute walk. If you attend a ceremony, book early. Check the Academy’s own site for dates.

Things to Do Near Your New London Hotel

The Garde Arts Center hosts concerts and film screenings in a restored 1926 theater. The Holiday Inn lists the Thames River Heritage Park at 1.5 miles. Fort Trumbull State Park and Ocean Beach Park are both on the shoreline. The Lyman Allyn Art Museum and Old Town Mill are close to the Regency Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn. Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium sit in Mystic, about 10 miles from the Holiday Inn.

The old post named the Nathan Hale Homestead as a nearby site. The homestead is in Coventry, Connecticut, at 2299 South Street, and Hilton lists Coventry about 35 miles from New London. Plan a separate day trip if you want to go. Check Connecticut Landmarks for hours.

Getting to New London and Getting Around

Hotels.com lists New London Union Station about five minutes by car from the Hilton Garden Inn. Groton-New London Airport sits a short drive from the Groton hotels, according to the listings above. Bradley International Airport is about 68 minutes by car, according to the Hotels.com listing for the Hilton Garden Inn.

Check each hotel for free parking before you arrive. The Holiday Inn, the Regency Inn, and the Red Roof Inn all list free parking.

What We Checked

We looked at official listings from IHG and the Connecticut tourism board, travel booking sites, regional travel guides, news reports, and Wikipedia. For each hotel we looked for the address, phone, check-in time, and amenities. We kept details only when a source stated them. Where two sources disagreed or only one source existed, we say so above. Hotel details change often, so call the property to confirm.

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Conclusion

The best hotels in New London, CT are a short list. The Holiday Inn, the Regency Inn and Suites, and the Red Roof Inn are the confirmed choices in the city, and Groton adds more. Match the street address, call the front desk, and book early for Coast Guard and summer events.

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