Baymont by Wyndham Groton/Mystic

In southeastern Connecticut on Route 12 just off I-95, this hotel sits minutes from the USS Nautilus, the Submarine Force Museum and Naval Submarine Base New London. Mystic Seaport and Mystic Aquarium are about a 15-minute drive away, with Mohegan Sun and Fort Griswold also within easy reach. Family-friendly and convenient for military and government travelers—per diem rates are honored.

About 140 guestrooms and suites offer refrigerators, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and desks for simple comfort. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Expect a midscale, hometown-hospitality vibe with bilingual staff (English/Spanish) and evening fresh-baked cookies.

Swim in indoor and outdoor pools, soak in a spa tub or relax in the sauna, then hit the fitness center to stay on track. There’s a complimentary casino shuttle, picnic and BBQ areas, plus free self-parking. Free wired and wireless high-speed internet helps you plan days in Mystic or get work done between excursions.

A 24-hour business center and conference/banquet halls accommodate meetings, interviews or events. Complimentary high-speed internet and express check-out streamline business travel.

An on-site restaurant and bar serve American-style dishes and there’s a complimentary hot/cold buffet breakfast each morning. Limited room service is available and evening fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies add a cozy finish to the day.