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New hotel opening in renovated CT historic building. It boasts ‘panoramic views' of popular waterway
The Whaler's Inn family has added a new Connecticut hotel.
It's in downtown Mystic, and it's a new, upscale hotel of 10 luxury suites 'that pay tribute to downtown Mystic and the great Mystic area,' and an event space on the first floor, hotel President Amanda Airling said.
The newly renovated 100-year-old building, The Stanton House, is a sixth building in the Whaler's Inn collection and offers panoramic views of the Mystic River and the iconic Bascule Bridge, Airling said.
'It's been an incredible journey to rehabilitate and revive this property,' said Airling.' The building stood for 100 years and we want for it to stand for 100 more.'
She describes the property as 'upscale,' and near the 'great restaurants' of Mystic and shops.
The building has four floors, an event space for about 40 on the first floor, two luxury penthouse suites on the fourth floor, luxury guest rooms on the second and third floors with two bedroom suites, gas fireplaces and kitchen areas.
The Whaler's Inn has 45 guest rooms across five buildings and they're all different.
The Stanton House 'pays homage' to Mystic's maritime heritage with interior design and artwork, Airling said.
Mystic, was originally a 'village' located in Pequot Plantation, or New London, 'at the head of the Mystic River. The name Mystic, as we now spell it, derives from the Pequot term missi-tuk, which means 'a large river whose waters are driven into waves by tides or wind',' according to the Old Mystic History Center.
The new hotel is named after Fannie Stanton, wife of 18th century Mystic merchant and ship builder Joseph Cottrell. According to the Mystic River Historical Society, from 1820 to 1988, the land that is now Mystic River Park 'was home to the Cottrell Lumber Company, which was the first lumber yard in Connecticut and the second in New England.'
'The lumber company stacked its lumber where the main park area is today. Joseph Cottrell started the business in 1820, building first his homestead and next to it a warehouse, which still stand today opposite the main lumber company building. Four generations of the family ran the business,' according to the society.
The Bascule Bridge is a very popular stop for tourists who stroll around Mystic, as it has great views, as well as a mechanical system not often seen. It connects the 'Groton side of Mystic with the Stonington side of Mystic (and) is the famous drawbridge, built in 1922,' according to This is Mystic.
The Stanton House is located at 11 Cottrell St., also named after him.
The Stanton House joins other new businesses in Mystic, such as the town's first luxury hotel,— Delamar Mystic, which has water views from every room — and opened for it's first peak season, which is expected to be quite bustling judging from early reviews. The Delamar Mystic also has a nautical theme.
The Stanton House luxury suites and event space are 'perfectly suited' for bridal parties, family reunions, friends' getaways, romantic escapes, Airling said.
Other places to see in the area, are Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, shops in Stonington, the submarine museum and Coast Guard Academy in New London. Connecticut's casinos aren't far either.
