PIER BLUE INN Old Saybrook - Essex

Hotels
7.4 (1046 reviews)
1430 Boston Post Road , Old Saybrook , US
+1 860-388-3453

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.29
Several reviews mentioned unclean rooms and dated facilities.
Service
8.26
Friendly front desk staff were frequently mentioned positively.
Location
8.8
Commonly praised as convenient and close to necessary amenities.
Room Quality
6.75
Mixed reviews with many noting the need for updating and dated features.
Amenities
7.28
Basic amenities were available but some were not functioning properly.
Value for Money
7.74
Many found the price reasonable for what was offered.
Food and Beverage
6.29
Lack of breakfast mentioned as a downside.
Overall Experience
7.76
Generally a satisfactory stay with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:36

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located off US Route 1 near I-95, Pier Blue Old Saybrook - Clinton offers easy access to top attractions like the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Art Center and Gillette Castle.

Modern Amenities
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, refrigerator, and free WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the area with ease - Essex Steam Train and Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets are just a short drive away, perfect for a day of adventure and shopping.

Book your stay at Pier Blue Old Saybrook - Clinton for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GON

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1046 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.29
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 6.29
Overall Experience: 7.76
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Michael • couple • us
4
Stay somewhere else!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dirty. The towels and washcl9thes were visably stained. The pillows did not have covers under the cases and had also had stains. The bathtub was gross. Water pressure was good. Room had cobwebs in the corners. My socks were filthy on the bottom from the carpet. I hate giving horrible reviews but I would not stay here again. Very disappointed. Definitely an older building understable that somethings are due to age but no excuse for lack of cleanliness.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
3
Stay somewhere else!
Pros:

Water pressure was good!

Cons:

Lack of cleanliness, soiled stained washcloths and towels. Curtain was torn and tub was filthy.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • us
8
Pros:

It was quiet

Cons:

They did not have the fridge plugged in when I arrived and they freezer had water in it they didn’t remove

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • us
10
Excellent value, great location
Pros:

Excellent staff, clean rooms

Cons:

That we couldn't stay longer

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Bruno • extended_group • ch
8
Top, freundlich
Pros:

Der Manager hat uns Top informiert und sehr freundlich empfangen.
Er machte uns eine Liste mit Sehenswürdigkeiten
und Restaurants. Sogar ein Wasser haben wir erhalten. Alles sauber, aber etwas verbraucht.
Würde wieder einen Aufenthalt mit so ruhiger Umgebung buchen.

Cons:

Die Renovation ist im Gange, schauen wie es dann
später wird.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • nl
6
OK travelhotel
Pros:

Place off the hotel

Cons:

Smell in the room

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • us
6
Cons:

The Inn didn't look like the pictures we had seen.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Minki1 • couple • de
7
Pros:

Location.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Mitch • solo_traveller • us
3
It was marginal , looked much better in photos while searching
Pros:

Centrally located

Cons:

Not clean… a few things in disrepair

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
1
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Comfortable bed,clean and good location

Cons:

Rooms need an update

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • us
3
Not what was promised
Pros:

The location was fine for what we needed.

Cons:

We were not given the room we booked, did not get a price adjustment, and the manager’s family lives above our room- there was a toddler who was running around at all hours keeping us awake.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Henry • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
8
Somewhat dated but very clean and hospitable hotel. Nice breakfast at the Tea Kettle nearby.
Pros:

The receptionist was very nice and kind. Very comfy beds. Clean rooms. Quiet location.

Cons:

It would be nice to have some in room decaf coffee for those of us not able to use caffeine.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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michael • solo_traveller • us
10
Excellent place to rest and enjoy the restaurant and downtown
Pros:

It’s was nice and clean , location was great and quiet

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Pietro • couple • it
4
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Esther • couple • us
1
gross
Pros:

there was bug stains all over the floor and stains on the sheets. extremely run down. its very out of date and smells dont stay here

Cons:

sum it up its like staying at whole in the wall

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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pinto sales • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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ACDCROCKSU2 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. the rooms although dated are about to be revamped but this added to the charm.
The property was clean. room warm and bed extremely comfortable .Great powerful shower.
A plentiful amount of eateries walking distance...especially Luigi's which has been going for 70 years and the Tea and kettle for a fab brunch.
Well kept rear garden area with BBQ facilities.

Cons:

Nothing....its not the most expensive motel in town and therefore people booking here should not expect champagne facilities when paying a great lemonade price.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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AMANDA • family_with_children • us
1
Not worth the time and the pictures online are nothing compared to what you actually stay in
Pros:

It had a fridge and microwave

Cons:

Everything. It was very out dated. The pillows had stains. The single chair that you could put your cloths or even sit on was beyond disgusting. It was so dirty and discolored. Webs in the closet. A Crack in the shower/tub floor.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee