Connecticut Hotels Ranked High in Travel Awards
Four state properties were named among the top 20 hotels in the Northeast by Conde Nast Traveler voters.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Hotels
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Conde Nast Traveler has released its 39th annual Readers Choice Awards, recognizing four Connecticut properties for their excellence. The rankings were determined by nearly 800,000 votes cast in the travel survey.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the rising prominence of the state as a destination for luxury travel within the Northeast. The recognition helps potential visitors identify top-rated lodging options across the region.
Four Connecticut hotels secured spots on the list of 20, including the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington with a 98.93 score and Belden House & Mews in Litchfield with 98.56. Delamar Westport and Delamar Mystic also placed with scores of 96.47 and 96.31 respectively.
The players
Conde Nast Traveler
This is a luxury travel magazine that conducts annual surveys to rank top travel destinations and accommodations.
Mayflower Inn & Spa
This is a luxury hotel located in Washington, Connecticut, that ranked second on the recent regional list.
The details
The rankings featured the Mayflower Inn & Spa at No. 2 and Belden House & Mews at No. 5, while the Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, took the top position with a score of 99. These hotels represent a mix of locations across the state recognized for quality lodging experiences.
Timeline
Conde Nast Traveler released the 2026 Readers Choice Awards list in October 2026.
Travel Outlook
The 39th annual Readers Choice Awards provide a long-standing benchmark for hotel industry performance evaluations. This year's rankings update the performance metrics for Northeast accommodations established by this historical survey series.
Travelers planning visits to these top-rated Connecticut destinations can use these rankings to gauge expected service quality and luxury levels. Booking well in advance is recommended for high-scoring properties like those listed, which often see increased demand following awards.
The takeaway
Visitors can benefit from using these community-voted rankings as a baseline for comparing the quality of local hospitality offerings. These results suggest a high standard of consistency across the state's top-tier lodging market.
Further reading
Discover more about local hospitality rankings in our Hotels section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Haven Register.
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