Bristol is 20 miles from Hartford in Central Connecticut. The family-friendly town is filled with tree-lined streets and plenty of parks, including Page Park, Rockwell Park and Brackett. Recreational opportunities feature tennis, disc golf, softball, biking and hiking. Attractions include the American Clock and Watch Museum, ESPN and the Carousel Museum.
The Clarion Hotel contains 120 guest rooms off Interstate 84. The hotel features an on-site fitness center, indoor heated pool and on-site laundry facility. In addition, there is over 70,000 square feet of event space.
Guest rooms include cherry wood furnishings, lounge chairs and work desks. Some accommodations come equipped with sofas and king-size beds. The hotel's on-site restaurant is Jillian’s. Other nearby eateries include the Outback Steakhouse and Bristol Grille, within five miles of the property. Places of interest within two miles include Otis Test Tower and Hidden Valley Mini Golf.
The Hartford Marriott Farmington features 374 rooms and seven suites off Interstate 84 approximately 20 miles from Bristol. The hotel features 24 meeting rooms, an indoor pool, outdoor pool, whirlpool and an exercise room.
The Village Green serves breakfast and dinner next to the hotel. In addition, Proprietors Lounge serves lunch and dinner within a mile of the property. Attractions within 10 miles include the Blue Fox Run golf course, Harriett Beecher Stowe House and Mark Twain House.
Holiday Inn Express Southington sits five miles from Bristol in Southington. The hotel features 122 guest rooms, an outdoor swimming pool and an on-site fitness facility. Some guest rooms come with sofas and work desks.
The hotel serves a fee breakfast every morning. Places to dine within five miles include Wood-N-Tap for lunch or dinner and the Outback Steakhouse that serves dinner. Attractions within 10 miles include Bristol’s Lake Compounce and the Connecticut Convention Center.
The Fairfield Inn and Suites sits in Plainville about six miles from Bristol. The hotel offers 89 rooms, 18 suites, one meeting space and an on-site laundry room. The staff prepares a continental breakfast near the lobby. Other dining options include Applebee’s and Confetti that are within five miles of the hotel. Attractions within 10 miles include Tomasso Nature Park and Rapid Raceways.