Holiday Inn Express Mystic

Holiday Inn Express Mystic is a budget-friendly chain hotel, with a few areas that could do with some freshening up. The lobby is bright and elegant, with light tiled floors, cream-colored walls, and high ceilings. It's a large area, with a carpeted lounge section with sofas, seating areas, and gas fireplace on the one side and the breakfast area on the other side. The breakfast area is a little shabby looking: patterned carpets, faded floral cushioned wooden chairs, and old-fashioned paintings on the walls. The indoor swimming pool is in a bright, well-lit room with surrounding yellow loungers adding more life and color into the space. There's also a small sundeck outside with a few sun loungers and chairs to enjoy nice weather. The budget-conscious tourists who stay here generally enjoy the affordable rooms and a location that’s convenient to Mystic attractions.

Holiday Inn Express Mystic has a central location in Mystic, surrounded by ample dining, shopping, and entertainment spots. It's a three-minute walk to Olde Mistick Village, with ample dining and entertainment opportunities, and an eight-minute walk to the Mystic Aquarium. Mystic Seaport, which is surrounded by museums, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. Downtown Mystic’s bars, restaurants, and art galleries are a 10-minute drive. For casino fans, Foxwoods Resort Casino is a 17-minute drive and Mohegan Sun Casino is a 26-minute drive. The I-95 is one mile from the hotel and it’s a six-minute drive to the Mystic Amtrak Station. Groton - New London Airport is 12 minutes away. The Bradley International Airport is over an hour by car.

The 77 guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are spacious with a classic feel. While the carpets, light wood furniture, oil paintings, and draped curtains may be slightly outdated, there is still an elegant vibe to the rooms. Rooms have either one king-size or two queen-size beds and sofa sleepers are provided in suites, along with bigger kitchenettes and a dining area. All units include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, tea- and- coffee-making facilities, desks, telephones, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Selected King Suites also include a hot tub in the bedroom. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos along with hairdryers and toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking and accessible-friendly rooms are available.

Features at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are limited to basic comforts. All rates include a free buffet breakfast each morning, including pancakes, meats, eggs, cereals, and fruits. Free coffee and tea are available throughout the day and the hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar. There's also a small indoor swimming pool with adjacent whirlpool and surrounding loungers. Don't expect much from the fitness center. It's a small, carpeted room with floor-to-ceiling mirrors taking up the one wall and a few dated cardio machines. Business travelers can make use of the 24-hour business center with printing, faxing, and copying facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with ample free on-site parking. Vending machines are available in the lobby.