One of the most exciting hotel openings is in New England

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The waterfront hotel gives panoramic views of the Mystic River.

The Whaler’s Inn is having fairly a summer time.

The historic waterfront hotel in Mystic, Conn. debuted a new building with luxury suites last month and now Conde Nast Traveler is calling the getaway “ideal for getting your New England coastal fix.”

The publication launched a listing of the most exciting hotel openings of summer 2025 on Thursday and included the hotel’s new Stanton House.

Here’s what Conde Nast Traveler wrote, in half, about Stanton House:

The addition of the Stanton House additional fleshes out the Whaler’s Inn’s lodging choices, including some higher-end new lodging that honor the space’s architectural traditions however really feel match for contemporary vacationers. This freestanding, four-story constructing incorporates a mix of each visitor rooms and suites, and the one to e book is the Riverview Penthouse: it comes with a dwelling house outfitted with kitchenette, a gasoline hearth, and a non-public 300 square-foot balcony overlooking the Bascule Bridge and Fishers Island Sound.

Take a look inside the Stanton House.

Conde Nast Traveler raved about Mystic as effectively, saying the city “couldn’t be more charming if it tried.”

“This is an authentic New England coastal town at its best, with shops, restaurants, and numerous museums just outside your door,” wrote the publication. “For a weekend trip (especially with kids) you’ll have plenty to do.”

Check out Conde Nast Traveler‘s checklist of the most exciting hotel openings of summer 2025.

Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is a tradition author for Boston.com, specializing in New England journey. She covers airways, resorts, and issues to do throughout Boston and New England. She is the writer of Scenic Six, a weekly journey e-newsletter.