The Old Lyme Inn
41.324566, -72.326521Overview
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
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
205 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Room size:
250 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
305 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Fireplace
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Picnic area/ Tables
Flat-screen TV
Hiking
Golf course
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
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
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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