Wanderlust World Wanderlust World If you're looking to get away and do a little gaming in New England, perhaps you are considering the Foxwood Resort and Casino located in historic Mashantucket, Connecticut. With world-class gaming, a comedy theater, entertainment theater, bowling alley and skating rink, Foxwood has a great deal to offer and can provide the vacationer with lodgings that fit just about any budget from the modest to the luxuriant. If staying on property isn't your style and you'd like to experience the local flavor of New London up close, then consider a bed-and-breakfast accommodation nearby.
The MGM Grand is the perfect place to relax after your gaming and entertainment adventures at Foxwood. As of January 2011, prices start at just under $200 a night and include an evening's meal at its Craftsteak or Mangia Italiano Restaurant. Rooms include the Deluxe rooms, which include all the amenities including flat-panel screen TVs, a view of 2000 acres of forestland, queen-size beds and a marble shower. Producers Suites come with floor to ceiling windows and a king-size bed, rosewood furniture and an oversized tub. Director's suites come with a walk-in closet, a Jacuzzi bath and a private sitting area.
For a bit more rustic charm but with all the conveniences of being located on the gaming property, the Two Trees Inn boasts a 24-hour courtesy shuttle, a restaurant and lounge, a heated indoor pool with a fitness room, complimentary coffee, Wi-Fi and luggage storage. You have a choice between a deluxe room that has either one king or two double beds with a full bath. Junior suites are more accommodating for larger groups and can accommodate up to six people with a convenient half-bath and has a view of the courtyard.
Conveniently located on the Foxwood property is the Great Cedar Hotel, which has round-the-clock valet parking. A simple elevator ride separates you from the action including Rainmaker Square, the Theater District, fine dining, shopping and an indoor pool and fitness center. All rooms include a 32-inch HDTV flat-screen with video on demand and high-speed Internet. The two types of accommodation in the Great Cedar Hotel are Deluxe rooms or one bedroom suites. Each Deluxe room contains a king or two double beds with a refrigerator, safe, hair dryer, coffee pot, writing desk and breakfast table. The one-bedroom suites can house up to four people and have a wet bar and a Jacuzzi tub with a separate glass shower.
If you'd like to enjoy the historical aspects of the surrounding area and prefer a nice cozy bed and breakfast, consider staying at the historic House of 1833, which was built in 1822 by a local banker and a relative of one of the current owners. You'll find five rooms decorated lavishly in high Victorian style. The House of 1833 is nationally recognized for the quality of its accommodations in such publications as Yankee magazine and includes a tennis court, swimming pool, whirlpool baths in every suite, and a full breakfast every morning with coffee and newspapers available at 7:30 a.m. The Mystic River is accessible from the property and will provide breathtaking scenery for those enjoying a stroll down its banks into downtown New London. This is a romantic and quiet getaway for those seeking a low key accommodations with that special person.