Built on the grounds of an iconic resort, this luxe hotel on a bluff overlooking the ocean is 5 miles from Route 1 and 14 miles from Mystic Seaport.
The genteel rooms feature loaner iPads, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and coffeemakers. Studios add fireplaces and sofabeds, and airy suites offer living rooms and terraces; some also have kitchens. Room service is offered 24/7.
Afternoon snacks and an area shuttle are complimentary. Dining options include an elegant restaurant and a bistro. There's a private beach with butler service, a spa, an indoor pool and 2 hot tubs. A resort fee covers activities such as yoga and cooking lessons.