
Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods
Best for guests who want immediate access to Foxwoods casino, many dining options, live entertainment and a full-service spa.
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Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods is a large casino-connected tower on the Foxwoods Resort Casino campus, best for travelers who want on-site gaming, nightlife and many restaurants. Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is a 3-star Hilton-family hotel in Groton that suits visitors who prefer straightforward lodging with easy access to Mystic, New London and the submarine base.
Updated · about 11.6 mi (18.7 km) apart

Best for guests who want immediate access to Foxwoods casino, many dining options, live entertainment and a full-service spa.

Best for travelers seeking a familiar midscale-brand hotel close to Groton/New London attractions like the Naval Submarine Base and Mystic Aquarium.
When Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods wins: choose Grand Pequot Tower when your trip centers on gambling, on-campus shows, late-night dining and a wide selection of restaurants and bars all within walking distance.
When Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton wins: pick the Hilton Garden Inn if you want a predictable Hilton-brand stay, simpler logistics for visiting Groton/New London attractions (including the submarine base), and straightforward amenities without the casino campus scale.
Bottom line: both properties work for Mystic-area itineraries, but Grand Pequot Tower is the choice for immersive resort-and-casino experiences while Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is a practical base for coastal sightseeing and New London–area visits.
| Category | Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods | Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large resort tower anchored to a casino campus with lively nightlife and many dining venues | Midscale, business-leisure Hilton property serving Groton/New London visitors |
| Location (nearest towns) | Mashantucket — on the Foxwoods Resort Casino campus | Groton — near Mystic and New London |
| Size (rooms) | 306 rooms | 128 guestrooms |
| Ages / family friendliness | All-ages resort; some facilities (spa/fitness) have age limits | Not adults-only; family-friendly hotel |
| Pools | Indoor pool + seasonal outdoor pool (family & adult swim hours) | Indoor pool (hours published) and fitness facilities |
| Restaurants & bars | Many on-site restaurants and bars (celebrity chef venues, 24-hour casual options and supper-club lounge) | Great American Grill, bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe; simpler on-site dining |
| Spa / wellness | Full-service Norwich Spa with steam, sauna, whirlpool and treatments; spa day passes available | Not published |
| Known for | Direct access to a large casino, theater and outlet shopping on campus | Proximity to Naval Submarine Base New London and easy access to Mystic Aquarium and Mystic |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive meeting and ballroom spaces on campus (multiple large ballrooms/meeting rooms) | Meeting rooms and banquet hall for business events |
| Parking & transport | Free covered self and valet parking; RV/bus/truck parking; connected campus walking access | Free self parking on site; near local roads to Mystic/New London |
Grand Pequot Tower sits directly above the Foxwoods casino floor and steps from the Grand Theater and Tanger Outlet Foxwoods.
Best placed for guests who want to stay inside the Foxwoods campus and use the resort as their primary destination.
Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton is located on Gold Star Highway in Groton, positioned for visits to Mystic and New London.
A practical choice if your itinerary focuses on Groton/New London sights rather than staying on a resort campus.
Grand Pequot Tower rooms are listed as Deluxe Room (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds) with resort amenities included by key access.
Rooms are part of a large resort inventory with easy access to on-site amenities and entertainment.
Hilton Garden Inn offers 128 guestrooms with standard Hilton-room conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves.
Predictable midscale rooms suitable for business or leisure stays where a full resort experience isn’t needed.
Grand Pequot Tower contains many branded and signature restaurants and bars across the restaurant level and concourse.
You can dine across a range of price points and cuisines without leaving the campus.
Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton provides on-site dining through the Great American Grill plus a bar and a coffee shop/cafe.
If you plan to eat out frequently or visit Mystic, the Hilton’s dining is sufficient; for varied restaurant nights, Foxwoods has more choices.
Grand Pequot Tower offers an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool plus a full-service Norwich Spa on-site.
Spa treatments and multiple pool options are part of the resort experience at Grand Pequot Tower.
Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton provides an indoor pool and fitness facilities for guests.
The Hilton covers basic pool and fitness needs but lacks the resort spa scale found at Foxwoods.
Foxwoods provides late-night bars, lounges and an on-campus nightlife scene along with spa and adult-only swim times.
Choose Grand Pequot Tower if nightlife and on-site entertainment are priorities.
Hilton Garden Inn is focused on business-leisure amenities with a quieter after-hours profile.
Hilton Garden Inn suits guests who prefer quieter evenings or who will go off-site for nightlife.

Grand Pequot Tower — connected to Foxwoods casino, many late-night bars and live entertainment.

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton — predictable Hilton amenities and service model near Mystic/New London.

Grand Pequot Tower — full-service Norwich Spa, multiple pools and resort-style services.

Hilton Garden Inn Mystic/Groton — about a 3-minute drive to Naval Submarine Base New London.
Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods — it sits directly above the casino floor and connects to the resort campus.
Yes — the supplier listing notes the hotel is roughly a 9-minute drive from Mystic Aquarium and is positioned for Mystic/New London day trips.
Yes — both have indoor pools and fitness facilities; Grand Pequot Tower also has a seasonal outdoor pool and a larger resort spa.
No — both hotels welcome families. Some facilities (spa, fitness or adult swim times) at Grand Pequot Tower have age restrictions.
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