Owenego Inn — Hotel in Branford

This review is for the Inn:||||Pros - ||Time travel back to the '40's||Terrific views||Perfect if you want to completely disconnect||Helpful, friendly staff (with one exception, see below)||||Cons -||No air conditioning||No luggage assistance and a steep flight of stairs to rooms||Over-priced given the shared bathroom, lack of ac||Breakfast is coffee, juice, yogurt and Costco muffins||No beach to speak of, mostly rock.||One cocktail, served in a plastic cup is $15.||Noise from weekend events||||As you can tell, I've got mixed feelings about this inn. It is a throwback to a quieter time with no tv, no phones, no wifi, spotty cellular reception and no air conditioning, and a shared bathroom down the hall. I imagine this is what inns were like back in when my parents were young.||||Unfortunately, the prices are very 21st century. The rooms are too expensive for what you get. The rooms were clean and tidy. Furnishings were clearly recognizable as courtesy of Chez Target. The cost of one cocktail, served from the food truck parked on the premises, is exorbitant. I took off a star for for the prices & breakfast.||||The breakfast, as a previous reviewer mentioned, is uninspired. It is especially unappealing when you roll down on a Sunday morning to see an extensive spread laid out (salmon, fruit, pastries, ham, etc.), only to be harshly told by the woman in charge "THAT'S NOT FOR YOU!!!" in tones suitable for warning off a seasoned criminal. The breakfast for in residents was off in another room, and featured muffins from Costco thrown into a basket and yogurt.||||All this said, the staff were terrific (with that one exception). Would I stay there again? No - there are better options at the same price point, and with air conditioning. However, for the right person seeking to time travel a bit in the more temperate months, this may be the...

We recently held my mother's celebration of life at the Owenego Inn, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. John, the owner, and his staff went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of with care and compassion. From accommodating our special request for my mother’s favorite drink to be served at the bar to providing exceptional service throughout the event, they made us feel like family. The venue itself holds a special place in our hearts, as my brother and sister-in-law were married there over 26 years ago, and it still exuded the same magic and charm. Situated on the picturesque shoreline of Connecticut, the location added to the serene atmosphere of the day. The recommended caterers, especially Gourmet Gallery, seamlessly worked with the venue staff to create a memorable dining experience. Overall, the Owenego Inn provided the perfect setting for a classy and well-put-together tribute to my mother's life. We are forever grateful for the warmth and professionalism shown by John...

I was invited to a wedding that took place on the lawn, with a stunning backdrop of the Long Island Sound. |The Inn is a charming wooden structure, typical of New England. The dining room faces the water, and as the sun set, the bride & groom were being photographed against a pink glow over the water.|The staff is very efficient. The open bar had 2 bartenders. There was a large glass container of water with lemons for self serve, a nice touch. The food, from the copius little bites to dessert, was above average. The dinner was buffet style. There was a large salad as well as an assortment of roasted vegetables, a carving station, very good chicken with artichoke on spinich, Chilean sea bass, and many more dishes to choose from. |There is an elevated deck off the dining room where guests can go to admire the view and sit at tables. |I can imagine coming here for a nice dinner on a hot summer night and walking on the seawall below before staying...