The Simsbury Inn

397 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070, Simsbury, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

The Simsbury Inn is a 3-star, low-key inn housed in a stately brick building in the greenery of Connecticut’s Farmington Valley. It’s a well-reviewed property, with a 4.6/5 public rating based on 641 reviews. Guests often describe it as cozy and quiet, with notably friendly service.

Rooms

Rooms feature traditional décor, with standout bed styles such as 4-poster or sleigh beds. In-room conveniences include free Wi‑Fi, cable TV, a refrigerator, and luxury Italian linens. Some guest feedback suggests bathrooms may feel dated compared with the rest of the experience.

Dining

An on-site restaurant serves American-Continental cuisine in a fine-dining setting. Reviews frequently mention positive impressions of both the food and the service, making on-property dining a practical option during your stay.

Wellness & Recreation

Recreation facilities include a heated indoor pool, a Jacuzzi/hot tub, a sauna, and an exercise room. These amenities are commonly highlighted as a trip “plus,” especially for longer stays and winter visits. Complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Location & Nearby Highlights

The inn sits at 397 Hopmeadow St in Simsbury, with convenient access to outdoor destinations like Stratton Brook State Park (about 2.5 km away) and Talcott Mountain State Park (about 2.7 km away). Hartford-area museums and attractions are also within reach, including The Mark Twain House & Museum (about 13.4 km), the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (about 15.3 km), and the Connecticut Science Center (about 15.5 km). Roaring Brook Nature Center is nearby as well (about 5.7 km).

Best for

This inn suits travelers who want a quiet, scenic base in the Farmington Valley with on-site comforts like a heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and a fine-dining restaurant. It’s also a good fit for guests who value consistently friendly service and included breakfast, and for those planning day trips to nearby state parks or Hartford-area museums.

Travel tips

If you’re planning to explore outdoors, Talcott Mountain State Park (about 2.7 km) and Stratton Brook State Park (about 2.5 km) are close enough for easy half-day outings. Many major cultural attractions—like The Mark Twain House & Museum, Wadsworth Atheneum, and the Connecticut Science Center—are roughly 13–16 km away, so expect a short drive into the Hartford area. The property offers a free airport shuttle, which can simplify arrival and departure logistics.

What guests say

Guests consistently praise the staff for being friendly and delivering strong service. The property is frequently described as cozy, with a quiet location and a pleasant overall atmosphere. The heated indoor pool and hot tub are recurring highlights, and multiple reviews note satisfaction with the food and dining experience. The main drawback that appears is that some bathrooms may feel in need of updating, even when the rest of the stay is rated very highly.

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