Taftville, a small community on the Shetucket River, was named for the historic Taftville Cotton Mill founded here in 1866. The entire village is on the National Register of Historic Places and visitors can view several buildings and houses from the 19th century within the downtown. Local accommodations include a few hotels that allow easy access to the mill and other attractions including the Slater Memorial Museum and Mohegan Park.
Located just over three miles west of Taftville, Courtyard Hotel offers convenient access to the Connecticut Turnpike a quarter mile away. This moderately-priced hotel offers modern guest rooms with balconies, pillow-top mattresses and a flat-screen TVs. Suites include a separate bedroom and whirlpool tub. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and fitness center. The Bistro Cafe located off the lobby serves American cuisine and offers to-go meals.
Comfort Suites in northwest Norwich is just minutes from historic Taftville. Conveniently located close to I-395 and Highway 2, guests have easy access to many attractions including the Mystic Aquarium and Mohegan Sun Casino. Guests have their choice of standard rooms and suites that include an in-room Jacuzzi tub and sleeper sofa. The property includes an expansive ballroom, heated indoor swimming pool with patio area and exercise room. Guests receive daily complimentary breakfast and can enjoy Bob's Place Sports Lounge located off the lobby for dinner.
AmericInn of Griswold, Connecticut lies four miles northwest of Taftville conveniently a block off the I-395 Turnpike. Guests enjoy free daily shuttles to the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos and are just minutes from Hopeville Pond State Park where they will find hiking trails and fishing opportunities. AmericInn features a lodge-style lobby with a large stone fireplace and wood accents; the lobby leads to a complimentary breakfast room and indoor heated swimming pool. Accommodations include standard rooms, whirlpool suites and expanded suites with a kitchenette unit.
Located on the southwest corner of Norwich, Holiday Inn offers modern accommodations just over six miles from Taftville. Guests are within minutes from the Wawecus Hill Shopping center, Norwich Country Club and Fort Shantok Indian Burying Ground. The hotel offers oversized guest rooms with a lounge chair or sofa and work desk. Guests will enjoy the large indoor swimming pool, business center and Scorzz Sports Bar located off the lobby. Rendezvous Restaurant located on-site features American cuisine with indoor and outdoor seating.
