Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG
10 Laura Blvd, Norwich, CT 06360, Norwich, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Norwich by IHG is a contemporary, 3-star hotel in Norwich, Connecticut, located at 10 Laura Blvd. It’s positioned for easy access to the area’s casino and attractions corridor, with Mohegan Sun about 3 miles away and downtown Norwich about 3.4 miles away. The hotel holds a public rating of 3.8/5 from 994 reviews.
Rooms
Rooms are straightforward and decorated in warm tones, with practical features geared to short stays and stopovers. In-room amenities include desks, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, sofa-beds, coffeemakers, microwaves, and minifridges. Bathrooms include high-pressure showerheads, and free Wi‑Fi is provided.
Dining
The hotel has an American restaurant on-site. Kids 12 and under eat free at the restaurant, which can be a useful value add for families. Reviews mention both breakfast and dinner in the bar area as highlights in otherwise mixed stays.
Amenities & Services
On-site facilities include an indoor pool, a gym, a business center, and self-service laundry. Parking is complimentary. A complimentary shuttle to Mohegan Sun is available, supporting casino visits without needing to drive.
Location & Nearby Places
The property is well placed for major entertainment and museum attractions, including Mohegan Sun (3,252 m) and Foxwoods Resort Casino (13,973 m). Nearby points of interest also include Slater Memorial Museum (4,331 m), The Dinosaur Place (12,191 m), and the Submarine Force Library & Museum/USS Nautilus area (about 14,000 m). Outdoor options include Gardner Lake (8,936 m) and Devil’s Hopyard State Park (18,767 m).
Best for
This hotel fits travelers planning casino and entertainment trips who want a complimentary shuttle to Mohegan Sun and free parking. It also suits guests who prefer practical, in-room conveniences like microwaves and minifridges, plus an indoor pool and on-site dining. Those sensitive to property condition should weigh recent guest feedback about dated areas and maintenance/cleanliness concerns.
Travel tips
If your itinerary includes Mohegan Sun, plan around the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to reduce parking and driving logistics. Foxwoods and the Mashantucket attractions are farther (roughly 14 km away), so budgeting extra travel time can help. Since reviews mention occasional internet and service issues, confirm Wi‑Fi reliability and housekeeping expectations at check-in if those are important to your stay.
What guests say
Guests often highlight room size and bed comfort, with positive mentions of soft bedding. Food receives favorable feedback in multiple mentions, particularly breakfast and dinner at the bar/restaurant. At the same time, several reviews point to a dated feel and concerns about cleanliness and maintenance in some rooms (such as worn or broken items). Service consistency is mixed, with some guests describing front-desk issues and loyalty recognition concerns, and at least one report of unreliable internet.
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