Belden House & Mews
Hotel · Litchfield ·
Historic estate hotel blends Victorian & mid-century design
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31 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759 Get directions
Historic estate hotel blends Victorian & mid-century design
31 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759 Get directions
"Comprising a Queen Anne mansion and a midcentury Mews building on a three-acre estate near Connecticut’s largest natural lake, the property juxtaposes Victorian staircases and original fireplaces with chic modern design and showcases Belden Bathhouse as its wellness-focused gem." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A serene three-acre escape in the Litchfield Hills, this hotel marries Victorian architecture with mid-century modernism: Champalimaud Design and PBDW Architects preserved Dr. Charles Belden’s 1888 colonial revival mansion—white clapboard, gabled roof, a sizable covered porch with Doric columns—while The Mews, a three-wing garden-side building from 1959, carries the mid-century thread inside with wooden furniture and pops of primary colors; even the sprawling lawn, planted with white Panicle Hydrangeas by Reed Hilderbrand, feels meticulously considered. Recently, the team added the 1891 brick Firehouse next door—once home to the Litchfield Fire Company and a gentleman’s club—as an events space. Inside, the vibe is lively and unique, from a cozy library with a welcoming round table by Ian Ingersoll and pottery with distorted faces to an emerald-green bar that looks straight out of Oz. After arriving via the BMW valet, we were whisked up the winding mahogany staircase to a multi-room suite with a luxe four-poster king bed, one and a half baths (the ensuite with heated floors), and a cozy living area; a bowl of local stone fruit awaited us—undoubtedly the best plum of my life. Relaxation infuses everything, from Wildsmith bath products and lush Frette linens to slow mornings over coffee on the idyllic front porch; outside, there’s a 50-foot pool and lawn games, while the bathhouse offers a Pilates-friendly gym, sauna, steam room, and a 225-gallon Ofuro tub. The spa was the highlight: my esthetician, Christina, delivered a transcendent facial that left me floating between wake and sleep and my skin refreshed. The cozy restaurant is open to the public, with Chef Tyler Heckman (El Quijote, Hotel Chelsea, Ferris, Toro) overseeing a seasonal menu; on staff recommendation we began with a light salad of mandolin cucumber and green mango, fresh milk curd with charred peaches and fennel pollen, and standout sourdough focaccia with koji cultured butter, moved to a grilled short rib paired with bright Rainier cherries and pearl onions, and finished with a chocolate mousse with tamarind and Fior di Latte ice cream topped with generous bee pollen." - Hannah Jackson
"A Colonial Revival estate being transformed into a luxurious hotel by Champalimaud Design."
"Belden House & Mews brings full-scale hospitality back to Litchfield’s center, more than a century after the town’s original grand hotel was lost to fire. Built in 1888 by Dr. Charles O. Belden, the main house has been redesigned by Anthony Champalimaud and team, with Victorian staircases, original fireplaces, and subtle updates that preserve the building’s character. Behind it, a 1959 mews holds 31 light-filled rooms with custom furniture and and garden access. The village green is just around the corner, but the atmosphere here feels worlds apart." - Tablet Hotels
"Style Local muse Setting Hugging the Historic District Explore More hotels in Connecticut More hotels in United States A steeped-in-history Connecticut town, Litchfield’s narrative is a long and colorful tale — and at Belden House & Mews , it’s told captivatingly. The town’s historic architecture is chronicled through this boutique hotel’s restful rooms, and its standalone mews brings Modernist musings into the mix. Its contemporary chapters unfold in its artisan-crafted furnishings, and the restaurant’s plot-to-plate menu is a page turner in itself, with a nature-backed spa as your mind-quieting epilogue… Get this when you book through us: $70 to spend at the hotel on food and drinks, or at the spa; GoldSmiths get an additional $35 for breakfast" - Mr & Mrs Smith
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