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Bee and Thistle Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Georgian inn with free breakfast

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Bar (on property)
Room Two | Bathroom | Free toiletries
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
  • Popular LocationFlorence Griswold Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGoose Island6 min drive
  • Popular LocationEssex Steam Train7 min drive
  • AirportHartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)61 min drive

Room options

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Room Eleven | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Eleven

  • 179 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room One

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Two | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Two

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Seven

  • 133 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room Three | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Three

  • 338 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room Five | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Five

  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Eight | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Eight

  • 255 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Nine | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Nine

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Ten | Living area

Room Ten

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room Four | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Room Four

  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Old Lyme

On river.You'll be steps from Florence Griswold Museum and within a 15-minute walk of Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine. Connecticut River and Ferry Landing State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Florence Griswold Museum - 1 min walk
  • Goose Island - 6 min drive
  • Essex Steam Train - 7 min drive
  • Lyme Academy of Fine Arts - 8 min drive
  • Rocky Neck State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Saybrook Station - 9 min drive
  • Bradley Intl. Airport (BDL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mystic Market Kitchen and Eatery - 5 min drive
  • Starbucks - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 6 min drive
  • Fresh Salt - 9 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 15 min walk

About this property

Bee and Thistle Inn

3.5-star Georgian inn with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Bee and Thistle Inn. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Georgian Old Lyme inn.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1756
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bee and Thistle Inn offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the inn before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bee and Thistle Inn to the airport?

Bee and Thistle Inn is 19 mi (24-min drive) away from the New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bee and Thistle Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bee and Thistle Inn.

How close is Bee and Thistle Inn to the beach?

This inn is 16.5 mi (27-min drive) from Ocean Beach Park and 6.4 mi (13-min drive) from Harvey's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bee and Thistle Inn offer free breakfast?

Bee and Thistle Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bee and Thistle Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Bee and Thistle Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bee and Thistle Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Bee and Thistle Inn have a pool?

Bee and Thistle Inn does not have a pool.

Does Bee and Thistle Inn have a restaurant?

Bee and Thistle Inn is home to The Chestnut Grille, which features American cuisine, garden views, and happy hour.

Does Bee and Thistle Inn have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer Swedish massages, facials, and aromatherapy.

How close is Bee and Thistle Inn to downtown Old Lyme?

Bee and Thistle Inn is 0.8 mi away from Old Lyme.

Bee and Thistle Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THEY ARE OUT OF BUSINESS!!!! YOU BOOKED ME A HOTEL THAT NO LONGER EXISTS!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Inn and staff was very friendly and helpful. Dinner was beyond excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bee and Thistle was a huge letdown for us. The outward appearance of the property and grounds are very nice . The rooms however are a different story. Dark, dreary and desperate for deep cleaning and coat of fresh paint in cheery color. The bathroom is almost unusable. Small , dirty, shower that barely functioned. The bed was very uncomfortable , pillows etc. The owners need to give this place an overhaul. The dinner experience was also bad. A server touched our food with bare hands in front of us. We could not get coffee until 8 am so we had to go to a convenience store . 😭
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2014

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019