Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa in Groton, CT is a Premiere Destination

A winner of the AAA Four-Diamond award, the Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa in Groton, Connecticut, near Mystic Seaport, Foxwoods Casino, and Mohegan Sun, is an upscale lodging destination that offers a variety of amenities in a posh yet comfortable setting.

The smoke-free Mystic Marriott is a six story structure that boasts 281 rooms and four luxury suites. This sprawling property also includes 21 meeting rooms and more than 20,000 square feet of event space for business functions and private special events such as parties and weddings.

The guest rooms at this resort are posh and spacious, featuring Marriott's signature Revive bed, high thread-count linens, down comforters and pillows, marble bathrooms with jetted tubs, separate tub and shower, terry bathrobes, and internet access. Concierge Level rooms offer upgraded amenities and guests in those rooms are treated to evening hors d'oeuvres in the central lounge.

Onsite recreation includes an indoor pool and hot tub and a fitness center featuring cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Numerous other recreational opportunities are available within just a short drive of the Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa. Groton and the surrounding areas are ripe with leisure time activities. Guests and their families may visit Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, the nearby Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, and The Dinosaur Place, where visitors can explore life-size models of prehistoric creatures. In addition, several golf courses, mini golf, tennis, hiking trails, and kayaking opportunities are all close by as well.

Also inside the Marriot Mystic Hotel is a famed Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. Red Door Spas are among the most well-known in the nation and provide top-notch services using quality Elizabeth Arden skincare and hair care products. The spa offers a variety of services by appointment only, including various kinds of facials, body wraps, body scrubs, massages, paraffin hand and foot treatments, therapy baths, waxing, manicures, and pedicures. There are also several steam rooms inside the spa for use before or after treatments and the spa also includes a lap pool for those who wish to swim for exercise or pleasure. The spa is nicely decorated in Arden's signature red color with minimalist furnishings and the utmost attention to cleanliness. Therapists are highly trained in their field.

For dining, guests can visit the onsite Octagon Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant is best known for its succulent steaks but also serves a hearty breakfast. The lounge, which offers a more casual setting and lighter fare, is open for both lunch and dinner. Countless other restaurants are available within just a few miles of the hotel, including famous Mystic Pizza.

Marriott Mystic Hotel and Spa generally offers deals that combine a stay at the resort with tickets to a nearby attraction such as the aquarium or seaport, especially during the summer season. In addition, guests may book Girls' Getaway weekends or couples packages that combine a stay at the hotel with a variety of spa services. Other packages include a visit to southeastern Connecticut's growing wine country.