Built in 1888 by Dr. Charles O. Belden, the main house has been redesigned by Champalimaud Design, with Victorian staircases, original fireplaces, and subtle updates that preserve the building’s character.
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Hotels Own Introduction
A Historic Estate Reimagined
Set on three beautifully restored acres in the heart of historic Litchfield, Connecticut, Belden House & Mews marks the borough’s first full-service high-street hotel in more than a century. This landmark estate blends heritage and contemporary comfort in a setting rich with character and charm.
Rooms & Suites
From the original Victorian and Colonial Revival details of Belden House—ceramic-tiled working fireplaces, ornate moldings and graceful bay windows—to the clean, mid-century lines of the Belden Mews, every room and suite is thoughtfully layered, elegant and quietly inspiring.
Bathhouse & Wellness
At the heart of the estate, the Belden bathhouse invites guests into a restorative ritual. The experience unfolds as a circuit: dry sauna, salt scrub and drenching shower, steam room, and a 225-gallon Japanese ofuro for hydrotherapy and cold plunges. Two treatment rooms complete the sanctuary, one directly connected to the baths and another designed for side-by-side treatments.
Dining
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the house’s original dining room, beautifully restored by Champalimaud Design. The historic 1888 tiled fireplace and curved gable wall set a warm backdrop, paired with bold striped banquettes, plush cushions and the glow of firelight—an inviting space where classic elegance meets modern hospitality.