Essex hotels

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Best Essex hotels

Most recommended Essex hotels

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Riverwind Inn Bed & Breakfast - Deep River - Living room
$250+
Free Wi-Fi
The Griswold Inn
8.5 Very good
$288+
$288+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Ivoryton Inn
5.8 Fair
$165+
$165+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$146

Average price (weekend night)

$170
Cheapest month to stay with an average 52% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 105% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a hotel in Essex

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Top tips for finding Essex hotel deals

  • If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Essex, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper hotels in Essex in December and November.
  • Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Essex if you stay on a Monday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
  • The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Essex found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $270, while the most expensive was $343.
  • How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their hotel in Essex for 1 day.
  • If you’re visiting Essex, CT, with your family, you can reserve a room at The Griswold Inn in the heart of Essex, which features family rooms, cribs, kids' meals, onsite shops, standard rooms, and hiking venues nearby. The hotel is near hiking trails and has a garden and picnic area. You can also check into Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook, which features family rooms, a pool with a view, laundry facilities, and an outdoor garden.
  • Fitness enthusiasts who wish to maintain their fitness routine or stay active during their stay in Essex, CT, can reserve a room at Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook. It features a modern fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. You can relax at the hotel’s indoor pool after a busy workout session.
  • Business travelers can reserve a room at Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex, which features a workspace with a desk, free high-speed internet, a business center, and meeting/banquet facilities. After a busy day, you can walk to the beach, which is closer to the hotel, or access bicycle rentals nearby.
  • If you’re visiting Essex, CT, with your pet, you can check into Liberty Inn, which welcomes two dogs weighing up to 30 lb in designated rooms at a fee. No cats are allowed. You’ll find pet-friendly amenities, such as a walking area, a pet bed, and a potty area. You can also check into Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, which welcomes two dogs up to 50 lb. There is a waste station and relief area in the facility. Cats are not allowed.
  • For a wheelchair-accessible hotel in Essex, you can reserve a room at The Ivoryton Inn. The hotel features an entire unit that is wheelchair-accessible and provides facilities for disabled guests, including reduced mobility rooms. It also features an outdoor garden, a patio, air-conditioned spaces, a well-equipped kitchen, a private entrance, and a seating area.

FAQs when booking a hotel in Essex

  • Which hotels in Essex, CT, have complimentary breakfast?

    For Essex hotels that serve complimentary breakfast, consider booking Bee and Thistle Inn. The hotel offers a free full breakfast to guests each morning. It also features other amenities like a spa, accessible spaces, a picnic area, and a restaurant. You can also check into The Griswold Inn, which serves a complimentary continental breakfast.

  • Which are the best hotels for couples in Essex, CT?

    If you’re looking for the perfect hotel in Essex for a romantic getaway, you can check into Downtown Essex Apartment. It’s an ideal 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental with a fully-equipped kitchen, linens, towels, free parking, a patio, and an outdoor garden. It’s also closer to attractions like the Connecticut River Museum, Connecticut Valley Railroad State Park, and Ivoryton Playhouse.

  • Which hotels in Essex have a hot tub?

    For hotels in Essex with a hot tub, consider booking Copper Beech Inn. The hotel features a spa and wellness center with a hot tub and massage services. It’s also close to the beach and popular hiking trails in Connecticut. Other amenities in the hotel include laundry facilities, an outdoor garden, a seating area, air-conditioned spaces, and a restaurant.

  • Which Essex hotels near Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (HVN)?

    If you’re looking for Essex hotels close to Tweed New Haven Regional Airport (HVN), you can book your stay with Water's Edge Resort & Spa (around 23.5 miles) or Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook (around 31 miles from HVN).

  • What are the best hotels near Essex Steam Train?

    KAYAK users like staying at The Griswold Inn when looking for a hotel in close proximity to Essex Steam Train.

  • How do I find a hotel in central Essex?

    After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighborhood, which allows you to pick the central Essex districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Essex city center.

  • How can I find hotels near me?

    Take a look at our extensive hotel map to find the best hotels near you.

  • Are there Essex hotels with free parking?

    There are many hotels in Essex that offer both parking and free parking. Popular choices among KAYAK users include Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Essex, Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook and Saybrook Point Resort & Marina.

Where to stay in Essex?

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