Woodbury · Litchfield Hills: Woodbury
1754 House
Historic Hotels of America says it was built as early as 1736 and opened to visitors in 1754; 10 rooms and the Flat Five blues tavern.
- Built
- c. 1736–54HHA: 'The structure was initially constructed as early as 1736 by Anthony Stoddard and became an inn in the mid 18th-century'; it 'first opened to visitors in the year 1754.' No exact construction year is given, so year_built is null.
- Type
- Inn
- Rooms
- 10
- Area
- Litchfield Hills: Woodbury
- Credentials
- Historic Hotels of America member; Inside a National Register historic district
The story
Historic Hotels of America says the building was constructed as early as 1736 by Anthony Stoddard, became an inn in the mid-18th century and first opened to visitors in 1754. The inn describes itself as ‘considered by many to be the oldest inn in Connecticut’ (its claim, not a verified ranking). It has 10 guest rooms with private baths, a restaurant, the Flat Five blues tavern and a Carriage House event space. It joined Historic Hotels of America in 2021.
Good to know
- Breakfast: included
- Address: 506 Main Street South, Woodbury, CT 06798
Sources (3)
Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.