Bristol, Connecticut, a suburb of Hartford, lies 20 miles southwest of the Nutmeg State's capital city. A major center for the American clock-making industry in the 19th century, Bristol celebrates that rich heritage at its American Clock & Watch Museum. The city is also the headquarters of ESPN, a major cable TV sports network. Bristol has only one hotel, but visitors can find additional accommodations at a handful of hotels and motels nearby.
In Farmington, Connecticut, less than five miles from downtown Bristol, the Centennial Inn Hotel & Apartments (centennialinn.com) offers both short- and long-term accommodations in its 56 hotel rooms and 56 unfurnished studio and one-bedroom apartments. Set amid 12 acres of woodlands and gardens, the hotel is just 30 minutes from Bradley International Airport and within easy access of the Hartford metro area's attractions. The hotel also offers an exercise facility, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, sports court, barbecue grills, a business center, complimentary breakfast, coin-operated guest laundry, high-speed Internet and free local phone calls. Nearby restaurants include Conca d'Oro, Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Joey Garlic's and Ruby Tuesday.
Bristol's six-story, 120-unit Clarion Hotel (clarionhotel.com) puts guests within minutes of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America with roots that date back to 1846. The hotel offers a money-saving package deal that combines hotel accommodations and reduced-price admission to Lake Compounce. Wi-Fi is available in all hotel rooms and common areas. Other hotel facilities and services include business and fitness centers, an indoor swimming pool, meeting and banquet facilities, free local phone calls, a complimentary weekday newspaper and a coin-operated laundry facility. Jillian's, the hotel's on-site restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, specializing in American and Italian cuisines.
Roughly five miles from downtown Bristol, the three-story, 122-unit Holiday Inn Express Southington (hiexpress.com) is just a short drive from the upscale Westfarms Mall, home to more than 160 stores and shops, including Lord & Taylor, Macy's and Nordstrom. Accommodations include standard and Executive Club-level guest rooms and a limited number of suites. Hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast buffet, business and fitness centers, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, coin-operated guest laundry and safety deposit boxes at the front desk. Several restaurants, including Bertucci's, Chili's, Friendly's and Outback Steakhouse, are nearby.
Only minutes from Bristol, the four-story, all-suites Residence Inn Southington (marriott.com) is a smart choice for family groups and visitors planning an extended stay in the area. Accommodations include 94 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, all of which feature full kitchens, flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet. The hotel, part of the Marriott chain, offers a hot breakfast buffet each morning and hosts receptions with free snacks and drinks most weekday evenings. Other hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, business and fitness centers, sports courts, a guest laundry and safety deposit boxes. Nearby restaurants include Anthony Jack's Wood Fired Grill, Cadillac Ranch, Mack's on West Brick Oven and Pepper Pot.
Amerman, Don. "Bristol, CT, Area Hotels & Motels." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/bristol-ct-area-hotels-motels-55283.html. Accessed 26 April 2019.
Photo of a white oak tree known as the Peaceable Oak, located in Bristol, Connecticut. Photo taken November 8, 2011.
Photo of plaque marking the Peaceable Oak, a white oak tree located in Bristol, Connecticut. Photo taken March 11, 2012.
Photo of white oak tree known as the Peaceable Oak, located in Bristol, Connecticut. Photo taken June 18, 2011.