What to expect: This Hilltop Inn & Suites is a convenient choice for guests visiting the nearby casinos or the historic port, shops, and aquarium at Mystic.

Amenity highlights: Complimentary shuttles deliver guests to the Foxwoods Resort Casino on weekend nights, while complimentary late-night snacks and coffee welcome them back to the hotel. The daily complimentary breakfast includes pastries, juices, coffee, fresh fruit, cereals, and homemade Belgian waffles. The fitness center has a selection of cardio machines, as well as resistance equipment and free weights.

Insider tip: The evocatively named Jonathan Edwards Winery, 4 miles from the hotel, features fine vintages, with tastings Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM, and tours daily at 3 PM. The winery is open year-round.