Every year, thousands of people head to eastern Connecticut for its golf courses, beautiful scenery and gambling opportunities at two of the world's largest casinos. For golfers, Mohegan Sun offers their own country club, and tourists can spend days playing golf, games and seeing shows. When looking for a place to stay, there are plenty of options in the surrounding area.
Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun's official hotel is located right on the casino grounds and is often the first thing guests see when arriving at the resort. The hotel is more than 100 stories high and overlooks the Thames River. Guests have direct access to the casino floor and can take the free shuttle to the casino's golf course at any time. The hotel has multiple room options, including large suites.
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06392
(888) 226-7711
mohegansun.com
Holiday Inn
One of the closest hotels to Mohegan Sun is the Holiday Inn in Norwich. The hotel is located one exit away on I-395 and was renovated in 2007. It offers guests free shuttle service to Mohegan Sun and features an indoor swimming pool, exercise room and is in walking distance to the local Wal-Mart.
Holiday Inn Norwich
10 Laura Blvd.
Norwich, CT 06360
(806) 889-5201
holidaynorwichhotel.com
Spa at Norwich Inn
Spa at Norwich Inn
Guests can relax in luxury at the Spa at Norwich Inn. The hotel features 50 guest rooms, but they also offer a large collection of small cottages for privacy and relaxation. The hotel is located on Route 32 and offers quick access to local pizza and Chinese restaurants and has a restaurant on site. The hotel is only a few minutes away from the casino and the hotel offers a free shuttle service for guests.
Spa at Norwich Inn
7 West Thames St.
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 886-2401
thespaatnorwichinn.com
Mystic Hilton
Guests looking for more attractions than the casino can enjoy the sea life in Mystic. The Mystic Hilton is located right in the center of the city and across the street from the Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village. The hotel has more than 175 rooms.
Mystic Hilton
20 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-0731
hiltonmystic.com
Holiday Inn Express
Located across from the former Plainfield Dog Track, the Holiday Inn Express in Plainfield is a perfect spot for golfers. It offers quick access to I-395 (for Mohegan Sun) and is close to their country club in Baltic. The hotel is also close to the River Ridge Country Club in Griswold. This hotel is great for travelers on a budget and offers some of the lowest rates in the area.
Holiday Inn Express
18 Pratt Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(860) 564-1010
hiexpress.com
Comfort Suites
Featuring a pool, free breakfast, and a Mohegan Sun shuttle, the Comfort Suites hotel in Norwich provides nearly everything guests need. Tourists can walk to a nearby bowling alley that also features golfing arcades. The hotel is located in a quiet section of Norwich and is surrounding by forest, but offers quick access to Route 2 and I-395.
Comfort Suites
275 Otrobando Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 892-9292
comfortsuitesnorwich.com
About The Author
Alan Donahue started writing professionally in 2003. He has been published in the Norwich Free Academy "Red & White," UNLV's "Rebel Yell," Associated Content, Golflink, Travels and eHow. He is an expert on wrestling, movies, and television. He placed second in the NFO Screenwriting Contest and received filmmaking awards from Manchester Community College and Norwich Free Academy. He currently attends Academy of Art University.
