PLEASE READ ALL HOTEL WEBPAGES & CONFIRMATION EMAILS THOROUGHLY. Some people thought they were reserving hotel rooms when they were actually being put on a waiting list in case of cancellations. If you're not sure, ASK ("Am I reserving a room now, or am I being put on a waiting list? Should I reserve a room at the overflow hotel to make sure I have a room for the con?")

Our hotel is located in Cromwell, Connecticut, mere feet off of I-91 (it's right beside the exit), on Route 372. Route 372 and nearby Routes 3 and 15 are chock full of restaurants-sit-down restaurants, a 24-hour diner, and just about every fast food place around. Also nearby are two drugstores, Walmart, Kmart, Stop 'n' Shop grocery, Lowes, and a few banks. A number of these restaurants and stores are within walking distance from the hotel.

Check-in: 3pm

Checkout: 11am

Room rates

$99 per night for single/double/triple/quad occupancy

Junior Suites are available at $199 per night (2 people max).

Governor's Suites are available at $399 per night (2 people max).

The Junior Suites are twice the size of a normal hotel room, with 1 King bed and 1 sleeper sofa bed. The hotel has 3 Junior suites.

The Governor's Suite has a separate living room area and a bedroom with 1 King bed. The hotel has 1 Governor's suite.

Making your reservation

All reservations must be made by September 28. After this date, all unreserved rooms in FurFright's room block will be released to the general public. Reservations made at the hotel after the above date can still be reserved the convention rate; however, the hotel will be free to offer all unreserved rooms to the general public and rooms may be unavailable for our attendees. Don't wait until the last minute to make your reservation!

Be sure to mention the Group: FurFright!

Hotel Amenities

Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, sauna, free wifi internet, on-site restaurant and bar, ATM.

Pet Policy

No more than two (2) pets per sleeping room. All pets must be under 50 pounds, and a non-refundable $50 pet fee will be added to your bill per stay.

Pets are allowed in sleeping rooms ONLY. Pets, aside from service animals, are NOT allowed in the hotel's public areas or convention space. To bring your pet(s) into the hotel, go to the front desk and check in. The hotel will then direct you to the exterior door which is closest to your sleeping room so there is minimal public exposure to your pet(s). This is due to concerns about allergies and public safety.

We have set aside a special section of the hotel for late-night activities. The section set aside for late-night activities is open to persons who plan on having room parties or otherwise staying up late to socialize in their rooms so the noise does not disturb the other guests.

Space is very limited in this special section so apply for it as soon as possible. If you would like to request a room in the Late-Night section, please put "late-night section" in the Comments on your reservation. This will not guarantee you space in the late-night area, but will let the hotel know you want to be placed there, if rooms are still available.

Area Map (Google)

The area around the hotel is rich with many restaurants and businesses to suit most all of our attendees. Below is a list of some of the major ones. However, not every business or restaurant will be included since some are small and may not still be in business as of FurFright weekend. We encourage you to take a drive through the area or search online to scout out your favorite places to eat and shop.

NOTE:For your reference, the hotel is located on the NORTH side of Route 372, just to the EAST of I-91 and a few miles WEST of Routes 3 and 9. Route 372 runs EAST-WEST. Routes 3 and 9 run NORTH-SOUTH.

Mikado Japanese Restaurant

Take a LEFT out of the Crowne Plaza. Turn RIGHT onto Route 9 South. Go to the second signal on Route 9 and bear RIGHT onto Washington Ave/Route 66. Turn LEFT into the parking lot on the left. Mikado's entrance is on the parking lot (i.e. back) side of the building. (Sorry, but the restaurant has a long stairway to get inside so it is NOT handicap accessible. However, they do also have take-out.)

Mikado does close for a short period in the afternoon on weekdays. The prices are a little higher here, but the salad dressing is to die for.

Japanica II

Take a LEFT out of the Crowne Plaza. Turn RIGHT onto Route 9 South. Go to the second signal on Route 9 and bear RIGHT onto Washington Ave/Route 66. Follow Washington Avenue until you see Home Depot on the left and Staples on the right. Turn RIGHT into the Staples parking lot. Japanica II is at the back of the shopping center.

Japanica is open continuously throughout the day. The prices are lower here than at Mikado, and the miso soup is a little better.

Alternate route to Washington Ave/Route 66: Turn LEFT out of the Crowne Plaza and Turn RIGHT onto Route 3. Follow Route 3 until it intersects with Washington Ave/Route 66 and turn RIGHT onto Washington Ave/Route 66.

It's Only Natural Restaurant (vegetarian/vegan)

Follow the same directions listed above for Mikado.

ION has a wonderful selection of natural food. Not a vegetarian or vegan? No problem. We have taken confirmed carnivores to ION and they've gone away full. We particularly recommend the sweet potato fries. The nachos are scrumptious too! Most, if not all dishes come with soy or dairy options, where valid.

Take a RIGHT out of the Crowne Plaza (WEST on Route 372):

Just before the I-91 overpass is a convenience store and a gas station on the south side of Route 372.

On the other side of the overpass, you will find the following: Super 8 Motel, Courtyard Marriott, Chilis, Oyama (Japanese), Baci Grill, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, Luna Pizza, Cromwell Diner (24-hour diner), Walmart, and a gas station.

Take a LEFT out of the Crowne Plaza (EAST on Route 372):

Lowes Home Improvement, Wooster St Pizza, Dunkin Donuts, Friendly's, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreen's Pharmacy, Wendy's, Stop 'n' Shop (supermarket), Xpect Discounts, Kmart, Dairy Queen Chill and Grill, No Anchovies Pizza, Subway, Ruby Tuesday, and numerous gas stations with convenience stores.

If you turn RIGHT onto Route 3 from 372 EAST:

UPS Store, 99 Restaurant, KFC, McDonalds, Mortensen's Ice Cream, Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts

If you want to venture a little farther afield, try either the Berlin Turnpike (Route 15) or Silas Deane Highway (Route 99). To get to Route 15, take 372 WEST and then follow the signs for Route 15 NORTH (mini-golf is South) OR take I-91 NORTH to 9 NORTH to Exit 21. At the end of the exit, turn RIGHT onto 372 and then RIGHT again at the signal onto Route 15. To get to Route 99, take I-91 NORTH to Exit 24.

The 24-hour CVS Pharmacy is located NORTH of the hotel. Take I-91 NORTH to Exit 24. At the end of the exit, bear RIGHT. The pharmacy is located about a mile up the road.