The Old Lyme Inn

$$$$||View on mapOld Lyme, United States of America85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America, 06371|
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The Old Lyme Inn
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America, 06371·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Staff9.2
Location9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.3
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families19%
Groups14%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Staff9.2
Location9.0
Free WiFi8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.3
Who stays here
Couples56%
Families19%
Groups14%
Solo10%

Historic Connecticut inn in Old Lyme's arts district, home to the Side Door Jazz Club and seasonal local cuisine.

Entertainment & Jazz Club

The Old Lyme Inn houses the Side Door Jazz Club, an intimate venue with live music performances. Guests can also enjoy walking tours and hiking trails in the area. The hotel offers happy hour specials at the on-site bar.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant offers seasonally changing menus that highlight local ingredients. Dining is limited to a small number of tables, providing an intimate setting. Guests receive a complimentary breakfast with gourmet offerings each morning.

Rooms & Accommodations

Guest rooms feature historical New England decor with luxurious bedding and modern amenities. Soundproof rooms ensure a quiet stay despite the highway proximity. The inn is wheelchair-friendly with handicap accessibility features, including grab rails and emergency cords.

Location & Attractions

The Old Lyme Inn is located across from the Florence Griswold Museum and the Lyme Art Association. The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center is a short drive away. Mystic Seaport is 22 miles from the hotel, offering maritime history and attractions.

Services & Amenities

The hotel offers a golf course, hiking opportunities, and walking tours. Free parking and a picnic area with an outdoor fireplace are available. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for conferences and special occasions.

  • Jazz Club: On-site Side Door Jazz Club with live performances
  • Dining: Seasonally changing menus using local ingredients
  • Location: Across from Florence Griswold Museum and Lyme Art Association
  • Rooms: Historical New England decor with soundproof rooms
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly with grab rails and emergency cords
  • Complimentary: Breakfast with gourmet offerings each morning
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-16:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Standard Queen Room
  • Room size:

    205 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Standard Twin Room
  • Room size:

    250 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Superior King Room
  • Room size:

    305 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Heating
  • Fireplace
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Picnic area/ Tables

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports activities

Hiking

Golf course

Wheelchair access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
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Essential information about The Old Lyme Inn

💵 Lowest room price 139 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 31.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Tweed-New Haven, HVN

Location

85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America, 06371
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85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America, 06371
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85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut, United States of America, 06371
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Reviews of The Old Lyme Inn

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