My mom and I just got back from a wonderful weekend at the spa celebrating her birthday. We stayed…read moreone night at the Inn, enjoyed massages and the spa facilities, and ate at both Kensington's restaurant and the pub (in our white bathrobes mostly, ha!). We also did the afternoon tea, which was absolutely lovely and a good value. Our hotel room was clean, comfy, modern, and spacious. The spa facilities were also extremely clean and well kept, with the ladies locker room stocked with everything you could ever need. Every staff person we dealt with from the hotel to the restaurants to the spa was friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed the hot tub/sauna/steam room area.. yes, it was crowded a few times but I noticed that crowds in both the pool and hot tub areas tended to clear quickly and several times I had both to myself! I especially appreciated the thoughtful little touches everywhere, like cold washcloths available for post-sauna cooldowns and fresh flowers all over the place. The vibe was extremely relaxed and I appreciated that when staying in the hotel you get full use of the spa facilities even on check-out day. We had breakfast and lunch at Kensington's and also had the afternoon tea. Everything was delicious!! Good cocktails too. I wished the indoor pool had been larger to better accommodate busy times, and the spa treatments are definitely on the pricey side, but those are about the only two criticisms I can come up with about this place! We are hoping to make it an annual tradition!

Update: I usually come once a year for a special treat around my birthday, but I haven't been for a…read morewhile. We finally came back today to use my gift cards and sadly, our whole spa experience wasn't the 5 star of yesteryear... Firstly, this is what went right: Yes, it's still very pretty and the staff are terrific as always. The spa itself is just lovely New England charm. We were greeted well and given our itinerary. We went to our respective locker rooms for comfy robes and slippers. I had a nice swim before our massages. We both loved our massage therapists, mine was Kisbel, hubby's was Alexis. All good there! Secondly, what went wrong? We were saddened to see that the fun activities that were always included are either MIA entirely like the wine tasting, or are being up-charged tremendously like the formerly complimentary tea and scones! Really?! Bummer!! Also, when I booked online, I saw that my go-to all-inclusive personal day package is no longer offered. No decent pick two services like a massage & pedicure with included lunch plus fitness class to round out your spa day. After our massages, we chilled out in the relaxation room, no reading materials provided anymore, but they still do have loungers and comfy blankets. As there was nothing else of interest included to do anymore, we made a reservation for dinner out with plenty of time after we check out. Not a bad experience up to this point, just slightly disappointing to be wanting to leave so much earlier than in the past. Now here's where things went terribly awry---the operator of the check out process "Anashelly" could NOT process my gift cards! It was $300 in gift cards, leaving a balance of $97.30, a hefty total of $397.30 for only two 50 minute massages. Finally she phoned a higher up and explained the system wasn't working correctly. MUCH time passed and the line is now out the door behind me! Worse than that, we will miss our special dinner and I'm also so embarrassed! Finally I say we are leaving and we can handle it later over the phone. I paid $397.30 and I left a ball of stress after looking forward to this for over a year. I have come here with friends & family for almost 27 years now, but I will decidedly NOT BE RETURNING. PS Adding insult to injury, they also stopped sending me my usual birthday coupon years ago. Having to report all this?? Spa at Norwich Inn you break my spa loving heart!

This was such a fun and unique experience. The winery is classy and cozy inside with a deck that…read morehas sweeping views. The team there is very friendly and enjoyed making suggestions. You can bring food to pair with the delicious wine. We also loved that there was a disc golf course and a very nice one at that. It goes out into the woods on the property and circles back to the winery at the end. We will definitely be back.

Came here for an event on a beautiful evening and I must say, we had an absolutely perfect time…read more The food they provided, the tent & tables, the vineyards wine, the local brewerie's beer they had as an option, the musicians music, it was all just perfect. The owner was joy to interact with as well & the tour of his buisness that he brought us on was a nice treat. It's always nice to see someone enjoying what they do. You can see the passion in this guy. Looking forward to the next one

Definitely one of our favorite Connecticut wineries! The staff is always friendly and the wine is…read morealways good! You will definitely walk away with at least a couple bottles every time! It was nice and quiet when we got there around opening time. I wish we could have stayed for the live entertainment, but we had other plans already.

Nice setting in the woods. Not Much for dry wines. Purchased a flight and they poured In small…read moreplastic cups in a muffin tin. Not a good experience.

This is such a unique and fun way to spend the evening out with your girlfriends or an educational…read moreday for the kiddos! Owner Carrie puts a lot of love and attention into each class and it shows. Her classes are by appointment only and you can book adult paint and sip classes, charity events, and kid-friendly weekly activities alike. If you're looking for great ideas for a bachelorette party, birthday, or just something a little different from the norm- check this place out! She gives step-by-step instructions on how to make your very own gallery-worthy piece of art. (BYOB for paint and sips) Another cool thing? You can actually purchase some of the pieces you see on display! I love that Carrie's unique style shines through each of her canvases. So much so that I've hired her to make a few special paintings for my family and gave them as precious gifts. Lastly, she does events at The Art House or you can hire her to do private parties. I've seen her at bars, restaurants, fairs, and even campgrounds! I HIGHLY recommend Carrie and The Art House. Prices are reasonable and it will definitely be a day to remember. Spots book fast so reserve yours before someone snaps it up. Have fun!

Checked in late after going to a convention at Mohegan Sun. Hotel was clean, staff was friendly,…read morebed was comfy and the lighting was good nice and soft. They had a breakfast bar and I just got coffee and it was good and I'm pretty picky with my coffee. Usually hotel coffee is weak, but this time. Also they have a shuttle that runs to Mohegan Sun so it's super convenient and you can save a few $

First of all, I support this hotel whenever I travel to this area for business. The hotel has a 48…read morehour cancellation policy. Upon calling the hotel more than 24 hours in advance of my stay and informing them I would not make it and need to cancel due to illness and require cancelling my entire trip. They said no problem. Now upon challenging this both the manager and front desk have no notes in the system the reference this and claim that I haven't called the previous 4 days this week as well. I know I personally called the hotel, as I utilized the number in the hotel section of the Bonvoy App. I didn't not make a note of the name as I was laying in bed with the flu. I do travel frequently and stay in a Marriott property 45+ nights/year. I was even traveling to one when I had to return home with the flu the first leg of this trip and the property in Boise had no issue! Most Marriott's require a 24 hour cancellation and have never had a problem. As a Lifetime Gold member and multiple years Platinum, I have been truly loyal to Marriott. This property's management is rarely in the office as I have called on multiple occasions and feel that their customer support is less than stellar if in fact they don't have the appropriate notes as I've left with each team member this week, yet she is claiming no one has gone into my profile and made any notes. At this point, she is unwilling to refund my reservation fee of $160+ and remains on my credit card. They were argumentative and stating specifics that I knew were not correct of my actions and whom I contacted...So, I question where the disconnect is in their understanding of customer service. I have always been treated with respect at other Marriott properties. Be cautious at this property!

The Sun Patio is a great outdoor spot to enjoy a beer! This area does not have a lot of outdoor…read morespots, but this spot is nice and new!

Used the entire space inside and outside under the trees for my daughters wedding. It was…read morebeautiful. Plenty of room for parking. Bar area, room for dancing and dining. Martha was great to work with, gave us many options for layout, linens, bar ware, serving. Great central location.

What a wonderful concert venue! We were there Saturday night for Sarah Brightman Christmas…read moreSymphony. This show had a full choir and full orchestra with amazing lighting, and I mention this as this is a sports arena! The arena was well prepared and I felt I was in an theatre for most of the show. The ushers were caring and earthy, a credit to the big picture of getting folks in and out safely. Strongly recommended and looking forward to returning for many shows to come!

The arena isn't ginormous so there's really no bad seat. I've been to many concerts here and have…read moreenjoyed it. Seats are easy to find with friendly staff to help you. The ambiance of the venue is great and climate controlled. Sound isn't bad as long as the sound person does their job well. There's Jumbotrons for anyone that can't see the performers but sometimes the video person messes up the tv stuff. During basketball season the floor is the court and fun to watch.

I spent yesterday at the Mohegan Sun Bridal expo as both a vendor and bride-to-be. My fiance has a…read morephotography business, so we reserved a booth to promote his wedding packages and ended up meeting some wonderful couples. Overall, the expo was much better than any other wedding conventions I've been to. Usually I absolutely hate them but this time around, I actually met a few vendors that I'll keep in mind when my wedding rolls around next year. On the vendor side of things, the Mohegan staff could NOT have been more fantastic to work with. Load-in was seamless with plenty of carts available to transport our setups, and breakdown was a bit chaotic but overall quicker than expected. The organizers provided their cell numbers beforehand and were remarkably helpful and easy to get in touch with. We will definitely participate again next year!

Wow, this place is huge!!! Everyone we encountered was friendly and professional. Food,…read moreentertainment and shopping options to cover every taste. If this is your thing, lights, noise, people, people, people and you don't mind second hand smoke - you will enjoy!!!