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Bee and Thistle Inn
3.5 star property

Comfortable inn with free breakfast and spa services

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Bee and Thistle Inn

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

Overview of Bee and Thistle Inn

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Highlights
  • Offers free parking. Only 5% of properties have this in Old Lyme.
  • Offers an onsite restaurant. Only 5% of properties have this in Old Lyme.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Your area essentials

100 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, 06371
  • Popular LocationFlorence Griswold Museum1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunkin'15 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Saybrook Station8 min drive
  • AirportHartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.)61 min drive
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Room options

Room Eleven

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 5.03 Ping (17 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room One

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 7.87 Ping (26 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Two

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • 9.13 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Seven

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 3.74 Ping (12 square meters)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Room Three

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 9.50 Ping (31 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room Five

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 5.48 Ping (18 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Eight

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 7.17 Ping (24 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Nine

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 5.9 Ping (20 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Ten

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 Ping (23 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Four

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Daily housekeeping
  • 5.48 Ping (18 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Old Lyme

Located in Old Lyme, Bee and Thistle Inn is in the historical district and on a river. Ocean Beach Park and Essex Island Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Essex Saybrook Antique Village Shopping Center and Essex Plaza Shopping Center. Saybrook Country Barn and Stay and Play LLC are also worth visiting.

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

Inn by the river
Consider a stay at Bee and Thistle Inn and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a facial. The onsite American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Chestnut Grille, features garden views and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and multilingual staff
  • Wedding services, massage treatment rooms, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries

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–9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Chestnut Grille

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1756
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Georgian architecture

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bee and Thistle Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bee and Thistle Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bee and Thistle Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa inn is within a 15-minute walk of Florence Griswold Museum and Lawrence & Memorial Family Medicine. Connecticut River and Ferry Landing State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was billed twice for my final payment. First when I checked in and then when I checked out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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