AUBERGE Mayflower Inn and Spa, Auberge Collection
Tucked into the wooded hills of Washington, Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is Auberge's flagship New England country retreat — a 30-room property built around The Well, a 20,000-square-foot spa that is genuinely the star of the show. It's a quiet, cozy escape for New Yorkers and Bostonians within a two-hour drive. The closest competitor in category is Winvian Farm down the road, though Mayflower trades Winvian's themed cottages for a more traditional inn atmosphere and a dramatically better spa.
Couples on an anniversary, honeymoon, or babymoon who want a spa-centered weekend within driving distance of New York or Boston. Also ideal for mother-daughter trips, solo reset stays, and dog owners who want a genuinely pet-friendly luxury property.
You're a dining-first traveler expecting the restaurant to match the room rate — food quality is good but inconsistent and portions run small for the price. Also skip it if you need state-of-the-art rooms throughout, reliable cell service, or a livelier scene with nightlife.
Genuinely exceptional and the property's strongest attribute alongside the spa. Staff remember names, anticipate needs, and handle special occasions — proposals, anniversaries, birthdays — with personal touches like handwritten notes, replica wedding cakes, and champagne. Weaknesses emerge only during high-volume events, where holiday dinners and weddings have strained the team.
Inconsistent but improving under the current chef. The Garden Room and Tap Room both draw praise for breakfast and well-executed seasonal cooking, but recurring complaints flag small portions for the price, limited menu rotation, and occasional service lapses. Dining is the weakest leg of an otherwise strong stool.
Post-renovation rooms designed by Celerie Kemble are beautifully layered — four-poster beds, gas fireplaces, balconies, deep soaking tubs. The catch: not every room has been touched equally, soundproofing in the main house is poor, and a handful of bathrooms still feel dated. Request a renovated room in the Allerton or Speedwell buildings.
Set on expansive wooded grounds with Shakespeare gardens, a labyrinth, walking trails, and a pond. Washington Depot and New Preston offer antiquing and cafés within 15 minutes. Remote enough to disconnect — cell service is spotty — but only two hours from Manhattan.
The hardest category. Rooms run $900–$2,000+ and breakfast isn't included. For spa-forward stays, experience justifies the price; for travelers focused on dining or room quality alone, Mayflower Inn & Spa can feel overpriced.
Quintessential New England inn updated with Kemble's whimsical, pattern-rich country aesthetic. Fireplaces, libraries, fire pits, and tucked-away sitting rooms reward guests who linger.
Genuinely exceptional and the property's strongest attribute alongside the spa. Staff remember names, anticipate needs, and handle special occasions — proposals, anniversaries, birthdays — with personal touches like handwritten notes, replica wedding cakes, and champagne. Weaknesses emerge only during high-volume events, where holiday dinners and weddings have strained the team.
Inconsistent but improving under the current chef. The Garden Room and Tap Room both draw praise for breakfast and well-executed seasonal cooking, but recurring complaints flag small portions for the price, limited menu rotation, and occasional service lapses. Dining is the weakest leg of an otherwise strong stool.
Post-renovation rooms designed by Celerie Kemble are beautifully layered — four-poster beds, gas fireplaces, balconies, deep soaking tubs. The catch: not every room has been touched equally, soundproofing in the main house is poor, and a handful of bathrooms still feel dated. Request a renovated room in the Allerton or Speedwell buildings.
Set on expansive wooded grounds with Shakespeare gardens, a labyrinth, walking trails, and a pond. Washington Depot and New Preston offer antiquing and cafés within 15 minutes. Remote enough to disconnect — cell service is spotty — but only two hours from Manhattan.
The hardest category. Rooms run $900–$2,000+ and breakfast isn't included. For spa-forward stays, experience justifies the price; for travelers focused on dining or room quality alone, Mayflower Inn & Spa can feel overpriced.
Quintessential New England inn updated with Kemble's whimsical, pattern-rich country aesthetic. Fireplaces, libraries, fire pits, and tucked-away sitting rooms reward guests who linger.
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