Chimney Crest Manor

5 Founder's Drive, Bristol, CT 06010.

(860) 582-4219. ***Mobil Travel Guide. Experience gracious hospitality at our English Tudor Mansion listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Suites, working fireplaces, therma-spa, and kitchens. Private bath, a/c, wifi, and cable TV. Full breakfast. Hot-Air Balloon Packages. Clock & Watch, Carousel Museum, Lake Compounce Theme Park, tennis, skiing, swimming, cultural activities nearby. 10 mins. off I-84 from Hartford or Waterbury, 14 mi. from Litchfield.

Clarion Hotel

42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010.

(860) 589-7766. Fax: (860) 585-0707. A contemporary 120 room full-service hotel located 2 1/2 mi. north of I-84 on Rte. 229. Hotel features a Restaurant, Lounge, Room Service, Exercise Room, Business Center, Free Wireless Internet, Free Parking, and Flexible Meeting and Banquet Space. Located next to ESPN and Lake Compounce Amusement Park and close to public golf courses, ski area, American Clock & Watch Museum, The New England Carousel Museum, and other local attractions. Just 15 miles from Litchfield. Weekend packages available, and all major credit cards accepted. Under renovation. Soon to be a Doubletree.

Plymouth Motor Lodge

325 Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786.

(860) 582-6331. 2.5 miles from Rte. 8, Exit 39. King Bed, non-smoking rooms, jacuzzi rooms, cable tv, phone, refrigerator, a/c, high-speed wireless internet. Open 24 hours. Major credit cards accepted. Next to McDonald’s.