MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods
The newest and sleekest of the four Foxwoods hotels, the four-diamond AAA-rated MGM presents deluxe rooms, producer suites and director suites. Ranging in size from 388 to 601 square feet, the rooms come equipped with wireless Internet service, 24-hour room service, iHome alarm clocks, a mini-bar and a 32-inch LCD television. Director suites have jacuzzi tubs and king-sized feather beds. Neutral hues accent the rooms, many of which have sweeping views of the surrounding forest. The hotel is connected to the casino complex and houses a spa, several restaurants and the MGM Grand Theater. It is located approximately a half-mile from Lake of Isles. Shuttle service transfers guests between hotel and course.
MGM Grand Hotel at Foxwoods
240 MGM Grand Drive
Mashantucket, CT 06338
(866) 646-0050
mgmatfoxwoods.com/Accommodations.aspx
Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods
According to Frommer's, "The Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods handily takes its place among New England's elite resort hotels." The Grand Pequot also maintains a four-diamond AAA rating, and its rooms range from 450 square foot deluxe rooms to 5,000 square foot villas. The deluxe rooms have marble baths, refrigerators and breakfast tables. One-bedroom suites, center suites and corner suites come equipped with a wet bar, an entertainment center and a jacuzzi. For larger parties, the parlor suite provides a gathering place and can be joined with deluxe rooms for a bigger space. Other amenities include high-speed Internet, 32-inch LCD televisions with on-demand, 24-hour room service and valet parking. Fine dining options include the Paragon on the 24th floor. Shuttle service transfers guests between hotel and course.
Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Mashantucket, CT 06338
(800) 309-9663
foxwoods.com/GPT.aspx
The Spa at Norwich Inn
The Mashantucket tribe acquired The Spa at Norwich Inn and invites guests to partake in their Troon golf package programs. The Troon golf packages provide guests with a room at the inn, breakfast, use of the inn's upscale spa facilities, 18 holes at Lake of Isles and more. Shuttle service transports guests from the inn to the golf course. The Norwich Inn, which opened in 1930, offers charming guestrooms equipped with high-speed Internet and CD players. Lavish suites and villas also provide home-like comfort. The Norwich Public Golf Course is next door.
The Spa at Norwich Inn
607 West Thames St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(800) 275-4772
thespaatnorwichinn.com
Stonecroft Country Inn
Stonecroft Country Inn is a rustic, romantic spot close to Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, Mystic and Long Island Sound. Rooms in the Grange house come with free wireless Internet, jacuzzi tubs, heated towel racks, gas fireplaces, air conditioning, wide-screen televisions, coffee, tea and a book and movie library. The quaint 1807 House rooms have fewer amenities, but include Internet, air conditioning, books and a common coffee and tea room, and three of four rooms have wood-burning fire places. Stonecroft has a romantic restaurant and manicured grounds that appeal to rustic New England charm.
Stonecroft Country Inn
515 Pumpkin Hill Road
Ledyard, CT 06339
(800) 772-0774
stonecroft.com
About The Author
Emily Keeler is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, religion, environmental and health topics. She holds a B.A. in English and philosophy from Northeastern University and a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School. She began writing professionally in 2007 with Gulliver's Travels Associates, who published her travel guides on emerging Middle Eastern and European destinations on Octopustravels.com.
