History

The historic IVORYTON INN is located in IVORYTON,CT the western section of the beautiful riverside town of Essex, CT.

ESSEX was named the best Town in the USA, 2 years ago.

“IVORYTON” is so named because in the 1800’s “IVORY” was imported there from Africa. Piano keys ( “IVORIES”) were manufactured at the old piano factory located just up Main Street.

IVORY traders and other merchants from all over the world ….stayed at the IVORYTON INN, formerly known as the “IVORY INN” and the “HOTEL de IVORY”.

IVORYTON INN has been housing, feeding and welcoming travelers, business people, famous persons and Hollywood and Broadway celebrities for more than 150 years.

Completely upgraded, refurbished and modernized, the IVORYTON INN offers CLEAN, COMFORTABLE suites and rooms at REASONABLE RATES. All with private baths, WIFI, CABLE, air conditioning & free parking.

STAY WHERE THE HOLLYWOOD STARS HAVE STAYED:

For over 150 years, hundreds of FAMOUUS HOLLYWOOD stars and BROADWAY STAGE luminaries have stayed at the IVORYTON INN .

THESE INCLUDE:
MARLON BRANDO
Joan Fountaine
Gloaria Swanson
Myrna Loy
Mae West
Rudy Vallee
Katharine Hepburn
Richard Widmark
Lionel Barrymore
Van Johnson
Nancy Sinatra
Vincent Price
Jayne Mansfield
Art Carney
… and scores others.