The Whaler’s Inn has been a site of hospitality and commerce in Downtown Mystic for over 125 years. Learn more about the history of the property and the role it has played in the Mystic community.
Comprised of five buildings from different historical eras, the Inn is located along East Main and Cottrell Streets. Each of its buildings has a distinct history and personality, but all reflect the culture and character of coastal New England.

The building we refer to as “The Main Inn” houses fourteen guest rooms. It was built circa 1920 and was originally called “The Clinton Building” after hotelier J. Clinton Fitch.

For most of the building’s history, the second and third floors have offered rooms for rent, while the first floor has been the site of commercial businesses, including a Ford Model-T showroom, a gift shop, and a hardware store.

The property was converted to a hotel in 1969 by The Whaler’s Inn. Throughout updates, we have been careful to retain many historical touches including original floors and tin ceilings in the 2nd and 3rd-floor halls and decor throughout that pays homage to the area’s nautical heritage.