Norwich, Connecticut sits at the junction of three rivers, the Yantic, the Shetucket and the Quinebaug. After their confluence at Norwich, the rivers become the Thames, which flows to Long Island Sound. Historic downtown Norwich has no hotels, but there are accommodation options within a three-mile radius. Nearby attractions include the Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea which includes outdoor exhibits of ships from bygone days.
Three miles north of downtown Norwich, the Courtyard Norwich has 115 rooms and five suites on five floors. Recreational facilities include an indoor pool and a gym, and there’s a 24-hour convenience store in the hotel. The onsite Bistro serves breakfast and dinner and alternative dining options are a 10-minute drive away in central Norwich. Choices there include the Red House which serves Asian dishes and sushi, and the Norwich Pizza Palace. Mohegan Park, which offers lake swimming, fishing and nature trails, is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
Comfort Suites Norwich, a 10-minute drive from downtown Norwich and just a mile off I-395, offers a complimentary shuttle service to the Mohegan Sun Casino, a 10-minute journey away. Guests can swim laps in the hotel’s indoor pool or relax in the jetted tub and sauna. The hotel provides breakfast and for other meals, Illiano's Real Italian Restaurant and the Yantic River Inn are both a few minutes’ drive away. Norwich Golf Club has an 18-hole course open to visitors and is a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
A 10-minute drive west of central Norwich, the Holiday Inn Norwich features two on-site dining options. The Rendezvous Restaurant serves breakfast and the Scorzz Sports Bar & Grill, equipped with 12 high-definition TVs, serves Mexican snacks, burgers and steaks. Leisure facilities at the hotel include a fitness center and an indoor pool. If you’re 21 or over, the hotel provides a shuttle service to the Moneghan Sun Casino, a complimentary $10 bet and a free voucher for the dinner buffet there.
The Spa at Norwich Inn, a 10-minute drive from downtown Norwich, boasts 42 acres of wooded and landscaped grounds and has a full-service spa on site offering beauty treatments, relaxation therapies and hairstyling. The hotel has 100 rooms, suites and villas and offers both spa and golf packages. The on-site Kensington's Restaurant specializes in healthy eating options and has a deck overlooking the gardens for summer dining. Just off the hotel lobby and modeled on a New England inn, Ascot’s Pub serves gourmet snacks, fine wines and cocktails.
