THE GRISWOLD INN

The Griswold Inn in Essex is a historic building on Main Street with a garden, a terrace, a picnic area, and a shared lounge stocked with board games and puzzles. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, concierge service, meeting and banquet facilities, free parking, accessible parking, and family rooms. Facilities for disabled guests include emergency cords in bathrooms, lower bathroom sinks, and toilets with grab rails.

The Griswold Inn offers Standard Double Rooms and suites, each with a private bathroom, parquet floors, and a wardrobe. The Superior Suite has a king bed and a separate living room, and some suites include a Main Street view; the King Suite sits above the toy store across the street. Rooms do not have televisions, and air conditioning and heating are provided.

The Griswold Inn has three restaurants: the Tap Room, the Wine Bar, and the Main Dining Room. The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, offers kids' meals, and breakfast includes fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. The Tap Room pours cocktails, the Wine Bar serves small plates and wines, and the Main Dining Room offers fine dining.

The Griswold Inn schedules evening entertainment, happy hours, and live music performances in the Tap Room. Monday night sea shanties are a regular event, and the hotel also offers walking tours and classes on local culture. Guests can join the singing and dancing during live band nights in the bar area.

The Griswold Inn is a 2-minute walk from Essex Island Marina and 200 metres from the Connecticut River Museum. Essex Art Association is a 5-minute walk away, and Goodspeed Opera House is 16 km from the hotel. The hotel offers family rooms, kids' meals, and board games and puzzles in the shared lounge for families staying in Essex.

History: Operating since 1776

Music: Live music performances and Monday night sea shanties

Dining: Tap Room, Wine Bar, and Main Dining Room

Rooms: Standard Double Rooms and suites with no televisions

Location: 2-minute walk from Essex Island Marina

Family: Family rooms, kids' meals, and board games