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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Griswold Inn

36 MAIN ST, Essex, us

The Griswold Inn - main view

About the Property

Charming Historic Inn in Essex

Historic Charm: The Griswold Inn offers a unique stay in a historic property with a garden, terrace, and shared lounge for guests to relax and unwind.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in American cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with options for vegetarians, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets available upon request.

Explore the Area: Located near popular attractions like Goodspeed Opera House and Wesleyan University, guests can also enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking in the picturesque surroundings of Essex.

Book your stay at The Griswold Inn for a memorable and cozy experience in Essex.

Facilities & Amenities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Concerts/live shows
Private picnics
Wine release events
Reception hall

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

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1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent321 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.9
Service9.3
Location9.4
Room Quality7.8
Amenities8.3
Value for Money8.3
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience8.9

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C
ChristineusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 2, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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JamesusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 25, 2026

"All in all, a good experience. Staff was knowledgeable and polite."

7.0

Breakfast was very good.

I did not like the thermostat; it was too hard to adjust.

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ThomasusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 23, 2026

"Classic stay at a quaint Inn"

7.0

White, charming, but with charm usually comes a smaller size! As we are both over 6 feet, found the bathroom, especially shower door and showerhead to be quite low in the bed to be small!

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ChrisusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 20, 2026

"Perfect overnight getaway"

10.0

Everything was great! From the historic charm to the delicious meals, The Gris did not disappoint!

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GeraldusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 11, 2026

"Wonderful history lovely bar and restaurant"

8.0

The Inn was fantastic, the history was amazing and made it special. The room was chilly and the heat didn't work very quickly so we were cold in the room. The staff was pleasant and very helpful. The bar and restaurant were quaint and food was good. All in all we enjoyed our stay.

The heat in the room

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SueusUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 8, 2026

"Delightful!"

9.0

Ambiance, charm, historical significance, decor, tavern and meals, cleanliness, friendliness of staff.

Nothing.

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SimoneusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 5, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Essex is a lovely town - great location and historic inn.

Rooms are small and breakfast wasn’t great.

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CindycaCA
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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PatrickusUS
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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cantalinousUS
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 31, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

The location was beautiful

Nothing

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