Mayflower Inn and Spa
FAQs
Travel FAQs: Auberge Collection’s Mayflower Inn & Spa
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Before You Decide
This FAQ guide answers the most common questions about a stay at Mayflower Inn & Spa, so you can decide whether the property aligns with the kind of experience you are looking for. -
What kind of place is Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is a luxury country hotel and wellness retreat set on 58 landscaped acres in Litchfield County, Connecticut. -
Where is Mayflower Inn & Spa located?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is located at 118 Woodbury Road in Washington, Connecticut, in the Litchfield Hills, roughly two hours from New York City. -
Is Mayflower Inn & Spa a good fit for couples?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is an excellent choice for couples seeking a romantic Connecticut countryside escape, with garden dining, fireplaces, wellness experiences and secluded accommodations. -
Is Mayflower Inn & Spa family-friendly?
Mayflower Inn & Spa welcomes children and families, with spacious suites and cottages, outdoor activities and tailored experiences; contact the hotel for age-specific arrangements. -
What kinds of accommodations are available at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers guest rooms, suites and cottages across four buildings, including one-, and two-bedroom options with fireplaces, balconies and garden or woodland views. -
Is Mayflower Inn & Spa pet-friendly?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is pet-friendly; guests should contact the hotel directly for current pet policies, eligible room types and applicable fees. -
How do I get to Mayflower Inn & Spa from the nearest airport?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes from Bradley International Airport (BDL) and about 1 hour and 25 minutes from Westchester County Airport; private car service is available. -
When is the best time to visit Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is inviting in every season, from gardens and outdoor activities in spring through fall to fireside stays, wellness and nearby skiing in winter. -
What is the check-in and check-out policy at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Check-in is at 4 PM and check out is at 12 PM local time. -
Is parking available at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Parking is available for Mayflower Inn & Spa guests; contact the hotel directly for current valet, self-parking and vehicle-arrival details. -
Does Mayflower Inn & Spa charge a resort fee?
Yes, Mayflower Inn & Spa charges a resort fee of $58 per accommodation, per night. -
What is the cancellation policy at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa cancellation policies vary by stay dates, offer and selected accommodation; guests should review their reservation confirmation or contact the hotel directly. -
Is Mayflower Inn & Spa wheelchair accessible, and what accessible accommodations are available?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers mobility-accessible Signature King Rooms with Roll-in Shower. Guests should contact the hotel directly to confirm the best accessible room, route and features for their stay.
Before You Arrive
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Does Mayflower Inn & Spa offer airport transportation service?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers private car service; guests should contact the hotel to arrange airport transportation and confirm availability and pricing. -
Does Mayflower Inn & Spa have a pool?
Mayflower Inn & Spa has an outdoor pool and an indoor spa pool for hotel guests. -
Does Mayflower Inn & Spa have a gym or fitness center?
Mayflower Inn & Spa has a renovated fitness center with Peloton cycles and Technogym equipment, plus movement classes, private training and outdoor yoga. -
Does Mayflower Inn & Spa have a spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is home to The Retreat, a 20,000-square-foot holistic wellness destination with treatments, hydrotherapy, sauna, steam, indoor pool, fitness studios and relaxation spaces. -
What are the dining options at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Dining at Mayflower Inn & Spa includes The Garden Room, offering thoughtful, New England-inspired dining for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch, and the Tap Room, the Mayflower’s convivial, modern New England tavern-inspired space. Through 2026, experience Café Boulud at Mayflower Inn, an exclusive culinary residency with renowned chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud, bringing his celebrated French cuisine to the idyllic countryside retreat through a thoughtfully curated menu inspired by seasonal ingredients and timeless techniques. Café Boulud at Mayflower Inn is open in the Garden Room for lunch Monday–Friday from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and dinner Thursday–Saturday from 5:30–9:00 p.m. Dinner is offered as a five-course prix fixe menu ($175 per guest, with an optional wine pairing for $95 per guest). Café Boulud favorites are also available in the Tap Room daily from 5:30–9:00 p.m. -
What is the wellbeing experience at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Wellbeing at Mayflower Inn & Spa centers on The Retreat, with personalized spa treatments, fitness, movement, meditation, hydrotherapy, outdoor yoga and nature-based renewal. -
What experiences and activities are available at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers hiking, padel, snowshoeing, fencing, archery, tennis, cycling, culinary experiences including Café Boulud at the Mayflower, wellness classes and concierge-arranged countryside activities. -
What can I do in the area around Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Guests can explore the Litchfield Hills through hiking, antiquing, art galleries, farms, golf, cycling, local wineries and distilleries, apple picking and winter skiing.
Events and Celebrations
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What makes Mayflower Inn & Spa different from other Auberge Collection properties?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is distinctive within Auberge Collection for its English-country-house character, 58-acre Connecticut setting and comprehensive wellness focus at The Retreat. -
What kinds of events can be hosted at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa hosts weddings, celebrations, private dinners, meetings and corporate gatherings across indoor and outdoor estate settings. -
Does Mayflower Inn & Spa host weddings?
Mayflower Inn & Spa hosts weddings, including exclusive property buyouts, destination day weddings and intimate dinner weddings, with tailored food and beverage options. -
What venues at Mayflower Inn & Spa are available for wedding ceremonies and receptions?
Wedding venues at Mayflower Inn & Spa include the Shakespeare Garden, Parlor, Library, Lounge, Wicker Porch, Teahouse and indoor and outdoor event spaces. -
Can Mayflower Inn & Spa be reserved for a full buyout?
Mayflower Inn & Spa may be reserved for exclusive wedding or group buyouts, subject to availability; contact the hotel’s events team for a tailored proposal. -
What meeting and conference spaces are available at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers a 3,500-square-foot event tent, the 1,200-square-foot Teahouse, Garden Room, Tap Room, Parlor, AV equipment and event coordination. -
Is Mayflower Inn & Spa suitable for corporate retreats and executive offsites?
Mayflower Inn & Spa is well suited to corporate retreats and executive offsites, combining flexible meeting venues, catered dining, wellness, team experiences and a private countryside setting. -
What are the options for private and group dining at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa offers private and group dining in The Garden Room, Tap Room and varied estate settings, with menus and experiences tailored to the gathering. -
What is the minimum and maximum group size Mayflower Inn & Spa can accommodate?
Mayflower Inn & Spa can host intimate celebrations through larger gatherings in its event tent and estate venues; final capacity depends on venue, layout and event format. -
How far in advance should I book an event or group stay at Mayflower Inn & Spa?
Mayflower Inn & Spa does not require a universal lead time for events or group stays; groups should contact the events team early to secure preferred dates, accommodations and venues.
