Pros

  • Central location, easily walkable to Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village
  • Spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges
  • Selected suites include a hot tub
  • Free buffet breakfast with hot options
  • Free tea and coffee available all day
  • Indoor swimming pool and whirlpool
  • 24-hour business center with printing and faxing facilities
  • Ample free on-site parking
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout
  • Small fitness center with cardio equipment
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Cons

  • Some areas could use some freshening up
  • No full on-site restaurant
  • Fitness center is small and has dated equipment
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Bottom Line

The lower-middle-range Holiday Inn Express Mystic is centrally located near the I-95 and within close walking distance to the Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village's numerous dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The 77 guest rooms are spacious and well-maintained with mini-fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. A free buffet breakfast with a decent variety of hot and cold options is available each morning. The hotel has an attractive indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, as well as a rather shabby fitness center. For business travelers, there's a 24-hour business center, free Wi-Fi, and ample free on-site parking. Travelers might want to also consider the nearby Quality Inn, with similar cheaper rates and free breakfast buffet. 

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Holiday Inn Express Mystic

Scene

Chain hotel with simple and cozy interiors

Holiday Inn Express Mystic is a budget-friendly chain hotel, with a few areas that could do with some freshening up. The lobby is bright and elegant, with light tiled floors, cream-colored walls, and high ceilings. It's a large area, with a carpeted lounge section with sofas, seating areas, and gas fireplace on the one side and the breakfast area on the other side. The breakfast area is a little shabby looking: patterned carpets, faded floral cushioned wooden chairs, and old-fashioned paintings on the walls. The indoor swimming pool is in a bright, well-lit room with surrounding yellow loungers adding more life and color into the space. There's also a small sundeck outside with a few sun loungers and chairs to enjoy nice weather. The budget-conscious tourists who stay here generally enjoy the affordable rooms and a location that’s convenient to Mystic attractions.

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Location

Excellent location; within close walking distance to both Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village

Holiday Inn Express Mystic has a central location in Mystic, surrounded by ample dining, shopping, and entertainment spots. It's a three-minute walk to Olde Mistick Village, with ample dining and entertainment opportunities, and an eight-minute walk to the Mystic Aquarium. Mystic Seaport, which is surrounded by museums, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. Downtown Mystic’s bars, restaurants, and art galleries are a 10-minute drive. For casino fans, Foxwoods Resort Casino is a 17-minute drive and Mohegan Sun Casino is a 26-minute drive. The I-95 is one mile from the hotel and it’s a six-minute drive to the Mystic Amtrak Station. Groton - New London Airport is 12 minutes away. The Bradley International Airport is over an hour by car.

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Rooms

Spacious and elegant rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers

The 77 guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are spacious with a classic feel. While the carpets, light wood furniture, oil paintings, and draped curtains may be slightly outdated, there is still an elegant vibe to the rooms. Rooms have either one king-size or two queen-size beds and sofa sleepers are provided in suites, along with bigger kitchenettes and a dining area. All units include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, tea- and- coffee-making facilities, desks, telephones, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Selected King Suites also include a hot tub in the bedroom. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos along with hairdryers and toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking and accessible-friendly rooms are available.

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Features

Free hot breakfast, indoor swimming pool, and business center

Features at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are limited to basic comforts. All rates include a free buffet breakfast each morning, including pancakes, meats, eggs, cereals, and fruits. Free coffee and tea are available throughout the day and the hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar. There's also a small indoor swimming pool with adjacent whirlpool and surrounding loungers. Don't expect much from the fitness center. It's a small, carpeted room with floor-to-ceiling mirrors taking up the one wall and a few dated cardio machines. Business travelers can make use of the 24-hour business center with printing, faxing, and copying facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with ample free on-site parking. Vending machines are available in the lobby.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Holiday Inn Express Mystic

Scene

Chain hotel with simple and cozy interiors

Holiday Inn Express Mystic is a budget-friendly chain hotel, with a few areas that could do with some freshening up. The lobby is bright and elegant, with light tiled floors, cream-colored walls, and high ceilings. It's a large area, with a carpeted lounge section with sofas, seating areas, and gas fireplace on the one side and the breakfast area on the other side. The breakfast area is a little shabby looking: patterned carpets, faded floral cushioned wooden chairs, and old-fashioned paintings on the walls. The indoor swimming pool is in a bright, well-lit room with surrounding yellow loungers adding more life and color into the space. There's also a small sundeck outside with a few sun loungers and chairs to enjoy nice weather. The budget-conscious tourists who stay here generally enjoy the affordable rooms and a location that’s convenient to Mystic attractions.

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Location

Excellent location; within close walking distance to both Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mistick Village

Holiday Inn Express Mystic has a central location in Mystic, surrounded by ample dining, shopping, and entertainment spots. It's a three-minute walk to Olde Mistick Village, with ample dining and entertainment opportunities, and an eight-minute walk to the Mystic Aquarium. Mystic Seaport, which is surrounded by museums, is a five-minute drive from the hotel. Downtown Mystic’s bars, restaurants, and art galleries are a 10-minute drive. For casino fans, Foxwoods Resort Casino is a 17-minute drive and Mohegan Sun Casino is a 26-minute drive. The I-95 is one mile from the hotel and it’s a six-minute drive to the Mystic Amtrak Station. Groton - New London Airport is 12 minutes away. The Bradley International Airport is over an hour by car.

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Rooms

Spacious and elegant rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers

The 77 guest rooms at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are spacious with a classic feel. While the carpets, light wood furniture, oil paintings, and draped curtains may be slightly outdated, there is still an elegant vibe to the rooms. Rooms have either one king-size or two queen-size beds and sofa sleepers are provided in suites, along with bigger kitchenettes and a dining area. All units include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, microwaves, tea- and- coffee-making facilities, desks, telephones, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. Selected King Suites also include a hot tub in the bedroom. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combos along with hairdryers and toiletries. All rooms are non-smoking and accessible-friendly rooms are available.

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Features

Free hot breakfast, indoor swimming pool, and business center

Features at Holiday Inn Express Mystic are limited to basic comforts. All rates include a free buffet breakfast each morning, including pancakes, meats, eggs, cereals, and fruits. Free coffee and tea are available throughout the day and the hotel doesn't have a restaurant or bar. There's also a small indoor swimming pool with adjacent whirlpool and surrounding loungers. Don't expect much from the fitness center. It's a small, carpeted room with floor-to-ceiling mirrors taking up the one wall and a few dated cardio machines. Business travelers can make use of the 24-hour business center with printing, faxing, and copying facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with ample free on-site parking. Vending machines are available in the lobby.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Free Breakfast

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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