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67 River Rd, East Haddam, CT 06423-1462

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    Highest-rated 4-star hotel within 17 km of Gillette Castle State Park
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    37 Spencer Plain Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-4001
    15.2 km from Gillette Castle State Park
    #12 Best Value of 261 Hotels near Gillette Castle State Park
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    988 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457-2907
    25.9 km from Gillette Castle State Park
    #30 Best Value of 261 Hotels near Gillette Castle State Park
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  • drwatson32
    Shawnee, Oklahoma1,519 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Clever!
    We rode the ferry to and from the state park to see the castle. The ferry is $5 each way. The house is truly a feat of engineering and worth a stop. I didn't know much about Mr. Gillette before this visit, so I learned some things as well.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written June 4, 2024
  • Douglas A
    6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Elementary My Dear Watson
    Eccentric abode of famous stage actor. A very reasonably priced tour (a fair portion of which was self-tour). If crossing the river at the nearby swing bridge, be sure to factor that in your travels - my wife and I were a few minutes late for our scheduled tour as we waited to cross the bridge.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written June 25, 2024
  • magill1986
    East Greenwich, Rhode Island184 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    great value for your $6
    My top location for taking visitors, a quirky place with a great back story. And at $6, well worth it. The site and parking are free, but to access the castle, a ticket is required, in groups of 12 every 15 minutes. Depending on the day, the tickets can run out fast. The last time, arriving at 10:30 we got 1:30 tickets, but you have the trails, the bridge, and the outdoor area to explore with great views, as well as down to the riverside if you want to tackle the slope. You also have a great introductory video at the visitor center that is well worth watching and gives a lot of the context to the castle and Mr. Gillette. You can get tickets online, so that might be advised if you have other plans for the day and don't want to wait around. The castle staff can vary in quality of the info you get, students tend to give less detail, but through the several floors you aren't rushed and generally can ask as many questions as you like. You go through the castle at your own pace with staff placed at the entrance, and on the main and third floors, so you can take your time. There is a miniscule gift shop, and I have never seen the restaurant open. Trail maps aren't great if they exist at all, but there is one posted outside the door from the gift shop.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written August 14, 2024
  • Cynthia K
    Westville, Indiana4,513 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it!
    I talked him into going. He's mobility challenged, but can walk with a cane. The visitor center is the place to start. You can't miss it - it's the big building you walk to from the parking lot! You get a film about William Gillette - who he was & how the castle came to be built. There's a lot of memorabilia to look over. Tickets for the tour are purchased in the visitor center. Tours are from 10am to 4pm. We were there fairly early & got tickets right away for a tour that began in 15 minutes. That gave us time to walk up to the castle. Wow! gothic looking & unique. Even physically challenged, we made our tour time. A short walk to get to the castle. You get a brief talk in the foyer, then move on to the living room. I didn't feel rushed in any way. Another docent gave a talk in the living room, in the bar room & upstairs. You can only go forward. If you leave at any point, you can't go back. There's a lot of hiking trails on the grounds & picnic tables. The grounds are free if you don't want a tour of the inside of the castle. We enjoyed this tour a lot!
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written August 30, 2024
  • Michelle C
    New Bedford, Massachusetts135 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous views!!
    What a gorgeous park to visit with family and friends or even by urself!!! Immaculate grounds!! Gorgeous views of the Ct river!! Our only disappointment was we arrived at 1pm and the tickets to tour the castle were sold out for the day which end at 6pm. Not sure if u can purchase tickets online.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 3, 2024
  • Zoé
    Utica, New York70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth it
    The reviews are true, it’s more exciting than you would think. We are usually those people that get bored easy but this tour of the castle is worth the few dollars per person. Just note: the guides inside can differ. We were lucky with the downstairs guide, he was very informative and interesting, the top floor guide did not seem like she wanted to be there and answered questions quickly and snippy to get back to her book. In any case, it was worth it. We also did a little hiking on the property and that was beautiful. I think 2 hours is a reasonable time to spend on the property
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 3, 2024
  • Leem921
    North River, New York58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A MUST SEE when in CT!
    This is a must see if you are wishing 90 minutes of Lyme, CT. Lyme is a beautiful town in its own right. But Gillette Castle so far exceeded my expectations! We spent about an hour on the grounds and an hour in the house. The woodwork, design, cool devices, and layout - inside and out - are fascinating and amazing. The staff and docents were super nice and knowledgable. And the views of the Connecticut River - spectacular! A couple tips: inside tours sell out fast - get your tickets ahead of time online. The grill was closed on Labor Day, so there was no food around. And take the Ferry one way of the other - coming or going - Just follow the Historic Ferry signs. It's fun and a good way to see the house from the water.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written September 3, 2024
  • nataly02
    Columbus, Ohio247 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really interesting stop. Happy we did it
    We stopped here on our way to RI. So glad we did. When you think Gillette you think razor so wrong. The castle was so beautiful and Wm. Gillette was a very ingenious man. So glad we stopped. Worth the time and it was only $6.00 per person.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written September 26, 2024
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Popular hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam that have a pool include:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Some of the best hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam are:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Families travelling in East Haddam enjoyed their stay at the following hotels near Gillette Castle State Park:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Liberty Inn - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Free breakfast can be enjoyed at the following hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

These hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam have free parking:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Here are some popular hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam that offer air conditioning:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Wheelchair access is available at these popular hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Popular hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam that have a refrigerator include:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

A front desk is staffed 24 hours per day at these hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Pier Blue Inn Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

Housekeeping services are available at the following hotels near Gillette Castle State Park in East Haddam:
Quality Inn Old Saybrook - Westbrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Super 8 by Wyndham Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Old Saybrook - Traveller rating: 3.5/5

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