Mystic Area Travel Blog - Groton CT Hotel » Question of the Week

Can you see the fireworks from the hotel?

Nancie — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:31:28 +0000

Yes, if you book an apartment and request 600 bldg, 2nd floor you can see them. Or you can have a picnic as hotel guests and the picnic area on the property is a good site to see some of the larger fireworks in the display as well.

When Parking Lot is Full Does it Mean Dining Room is Full?

Nancie — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:40:33 +0000

Remember we have banquet space for 800. When we have a banquet it doesn not mean there is waiting in the dining room. Our lobster special (Wed-Sun) and Prime Rib (All-You-Can-Eat Thurs), may not have a wait when it is banquet cars in the lot…..

Is it too Early to book Graduation Accommodations?

Nancie — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:22:30 +0000

Reservations for May Graduations at the USCGA and CONNECTICUT COLLEGE are still coming in and there is still some limited space available. Families may call the sales office directly to discuss the size of their families so we may best match you with traditional rooms or full apartments based on family size and length of stay.

What are you doing Valentine’s Day?

Nancie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:45:49 +0000

We have a special dinner at $50 a couple with shared appetizer and shared desserts and individual choice for entree and beverage with a special menu prepared by our chef. OR, book as a Romance package with deluxe suite and breakfast included with dinner for $137.00

Have you ever attended the USCGA Concerts?

Nancie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:37:39 +0000

Yes I have and the Concert for the Holidays is this Sunday. It is free and so popular that there were be 2 concerts this year. 2pm and 7pm. The matinee will be one hour and the evening performace will be a full concert. For addtional information you can clal the concert line 860.701.6826. www.uscg.mil/band

Love Sports-What is Available in Area

Nancie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:35:58 +0000

Are there sporting activities in the area for me while my wife shops?

We have sporting events most weekends. There are USCG Academy Football, CT College Football or Soccer and Mitchell College sports as well. URI is only 35 minutes away and sporting event at the Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods include boxing events as well. We can fix you up if you are not wanting to “shop”!

What Size is your lobster on the lobster special?

Nancie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:06:35 +0000

Our lobster special (Thurs-Sun) is a pound and a quarter – minimum!!!!! Comes with chowder or soup, salad and potato $18 boiled and $19 stuffed- a great deal.

Is there space left for Memorial Weekend?

Nancie — Thu, 21 May 2009 19:42:24 +0000

Yes there is last minute availability and the weather is scheduled to be excellent most of the weekend. With festivals and lots of waterfront activities, great weekend to come and enjoy. We have our 1 1/4 lobster special dinner too (Wed-Sun)…..call for room types and pricing

When is a good time to find packages and deals?

Nancie — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:33:25 +0000

You can look many months out or last minute. There are always ongoing packages but there may be last minute deals or early booking deals that give greater discounts. Not always last minute, but you never know!

WHAT ELSE BESIDES FIREWORKS THIS WEEKEND?

Nancie — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:35:49 +0000

Where to begin. Regatta race, road race, pirate parade, art bazaar at the Hygienic, Acoustic Music Festival, Lighthouse and Harbor Tours, In water Boat Show, Taste of New London restaurants or spend time away from the water at the North Stonington Agricultural Fair www.northstoningtonfair.org just to name afew besides our list of 100 things to do in the area every day.