Hotels and Motels in North Stonington, Connecticut

This listing of five hotels in North Stonington, Connecticut is meant as a guide for consumers looking at which hotel to choose based on amenities and options of the hotel and services it provides.

Information here is based on the hotel Web site and traveler web sites and guests are encouraged to do their homework and look at comments past travelers have made regarding the various facilities.

North Stonington, Connecticut is near Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest resort casino in the world in Mashantucket and these hotels provide excellent access to Foxwoods.

While some choose to stay at one of Foxwoods three hotels on the reservation, this article will give information regarding hotels/motels outside Foxwoods only in North Stonington.

Foxwoods has a number of dining and retail choices which will greatly expand when the new MGM Grande Tower opens in May 2008.

Current food choices at the casino include: Paragon, Al Dente, Cedars Steak House, Veranda Café, Golden Dragon, Stadium Sports Bar and Grill, The Grill at Two Trees, Fifth Street Café, Hard Rock Café, California Pizza Kitchen, Panera Bread, Fuddruckers, El Pollo Loco, Pizzeria Uno, Salad Express, Carnegie Deli, Nathan's Hot Dogs, Douwe Egberts, Rainmaker Café, Asian Noodle Bar, Ben and Jerry's, Subway, High Stakes Café, Lucky 7, Sports Bar, and Festival Buffet.

Nearby restaurants outside the casino include Mystic Pizza II, Green Onion Pizza Restaurant, Degreko Pizza Restaurant, Custy's International: World Famous Buffet, Dunkin' Donuts, Tim Horton's, Subway, Roy Rogers, Sbarro, Stuckey's, and McDonald's

All facilities are also located near Mohegan Sun Resort Casino which is the second largest resort casino in the world, several Connecticut and Rhode Island beaches, Lake of Isles Golf Course, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Museum and Research Center, U.S.S. Nautilus, Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and Crystal Mall.

All facilities have easy access to Interstate 95, Interstate 395, and Route 2.

The hotels are classified to proximity to Foxwoods Resort Casino:

North Stonington:

1. Bellissimo Grande, 411A & 411B Norwich Westerly Road, Toll Free Reservations 877-700-0079, Hotel Web Site, Expedia Review.

Proximity to Foxwoods: 3.72 miles, 7 minutes, closest hotel to Foxwoods

Class: High, Italian-themed

Price: Trip Advisor states average year-round price is $152

Room Amenities: All have blackout drapes, climate control, clock radio, designer toiletries, voicemail, wake-up calls, electronic check-out, electronic/magnetic keys, in room movies, 32" flat screen LCD television, wireless access, in-room safes, hairdryers, coffee makers, iron and ironing boards, granite vanities and sinks, ceiling fans with light, some rooms with tempur-pedic beds.

Size: 3 floors, 164 suites in three categories: Presidential, Venetian, and Sicilian

Sicilian: Lowest price

Venetian: Medium price, oversized Jacuzzi's, custom bedspreads and sheets

Presidential: High price, customized furnishings, some suites equipped with fireplaces and body sprays, custom bedspreads and drapes, oversized Jacuzzi's

Common Amenities: 24 Hour Front Desk, Coffee in lobby, ATM, event catering, Wi-Fi Access for a fee, work out facilities, heated in-door pool, digital grand piano in lobby, fireplace in lobby, microwave in lobby, television in lobby, bellhop, multilingual staff, small meeting rooms.

Transportation: Complimentary Limo Ride to Foxwoods - Sun. through Thurs. 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. and Fri. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 a.m., leaving the hotel on the hour

On-site Food/Drink: Tuscany Lounge, Bistro Restaurant serving dinner, 24-hour room service, complimentary breakfast buffet

Other Services: Spa'Radise spa and salon services (including skin care treatments, body treatments, massage treatments, manicures and pedicures, make-up and waxing, just for men services, and hair styling (Reservations: call 877-700-0079)

Vicinity: I-95 exit 92

Parking: Free, bus parking available

Check-in: 3 p.m.

Check-out: 11 a.m.

Pets: None Allowed

2. Hilltop Inn and Suites, 373 Norwich-Westerly Road, 877-965-0500 toll-free reservations, 860-535-0500, Hotel Web site, My Travel Guide Review,

Proximity to Foxwoods: 4 miles, 7 minutes

Class: Medium-High

Price: Trip Advisor states average year-round price is $142

Common Amenities: Internet kiosk in lobby, fitness center, 1200 square feet of meeting space

Common Room Amenities: All have wireless high speed Internet for a fee, coffeemaker, 60 channels of cable TV including HBO, hair dryers, selection of quality amenity products, personalized voicemail, in-room safes for a fee

Size: 2 floors, 139 guest rooms and suites in three categories: standard suite, Jacuzzi suite, Presidential Suite

Standard Suite: One King bed or two queen beds, 25" color TV with cable and HBO, in room coffee makers, amenity basket

Jacuzzi Suite: In the hotel's newest addition located in a separate building. Same as standard suite features and refrigerators with soft drinks and bottled water, in room iron and ironing boards, larger seating area, enormous bathroom with 2-person Jacuzzi, separate glass enclosure shower and vanity area

Presidential Suite: Same as Jacuzzi suite features and complete living room and dining area, King size bed

Transportation: Free shuttle service to Foxwoods on Fridays and Saturdays

On-site Food/Drink: Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast

Vicinity: I-95 exit 92

3. Cedar Park Whirlpool Suites, 85 Norwich-Westerly Road, 860-535-7829, Hotel Web site, Yahoo Review, Trip Advisor Review

Proximity to Foxwoods: 6.83 miles, 12 minutes

Class: Medium

Price: Trip Advisor states average year-round price is $169

Size: 66 guest rooms, 2 floors

Common Amenities: 24 hour lobby and security, exterior corridors, no elevators, free high speed internet, small meeting facilities, fax service, secluded park like setting, outdoor chimenaes, barbecue grills throughout property, beautiful landscaping, car rental desk

In-room Amenities: Smoking and non-smoking rooms, hair dryers, A/C, cable TV, nine different movie channels, multi-line phone, free local calls, complimentary toiletries, sewing kit, electronic/magnetic keys, clock radio, ironing and ironing boards, wake up services, personal safe and 2-person Jacuzzi (either in the bathroom or in a separate room) in luxury rooms, whirlpool bath in deluxe rooms, Tempur-Pedic mattresses in all rooms

Transportation: Limousine service to Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun. Complimentary limo service to Foxwoods, service departures Sun. through Thurs. 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m. to 3 a.m., return from Foxwoods on-call 20 minutes prior to return. $10 per person each way service to Mohegan Sun, scheduled departures Sun. through Thurs. 6:30 p.m., returns 11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., returns 11:30 p.m., and 1 a.m.

On-site Food/Drink: Free deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary beverages (including champagne), cheese and crackers on Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the concierge room or in the courtyard - weather permitting

Parking: Free

Pets: Allowed in designated rooms Sun. through Thurs. $20 charge each animal

Check-in: 3 p.m.

Check-out: 11 a.m.

Vicinity: I-95, exit 92

4. Stardust Hotel, 544 Providence-New London Turnpike, 860-599-2261, Yahoo review, Global Hotel Index review

Proximity to Foxwoods: 9.72 miles, 16 minutes

Class: Economy

Price: Based on various web sites, price averages $100

Size: 22 units, 2 floors

Common Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, Internet Access, No Meeting Space

In-Room Amenities: Refrigerators, microwave ovens, color cable television, work desk with lamp in some rooms, air conditioning

Vicinity: I-95 exit 93, Route 184 North

Parking: Free

Check-in: 1 p.m.

Check-out: 11 a.m.

Pets: Not Allowed

5. Budget Inn, 593 Providence-New London Turnpike, Yahoo Hotel Review, Global Hotel Index Review

Class: Economy

Price: Trip Advisor states average year-round price is $108

Size: 22 guestrooms

Common Amenities: Exterior corridor access, no elevators, maid service, bus parking, wake-up service, copy service, fax, no meeting space

In-Room Amenities: One king or two double beds, complimentary local calls, cable TV with HBO, irons and ironing boards, desks, dial-up Internet access, hair dryers by request, some rooms have refrigerators and microwaves, air conditioning, heated, rollaway beds, wake-up service, coffee/tea maker in rooms

Vicinity: I-95 exit 93

Parking: Free

Check-in: 2 p.m.

Check-out: 11 a.m.

Pets: None Allowed