The Town of Stonington is situated in the southeastern corner of Connecticut, bordering Westerly, Rhode Island to the east, Long Island Sound to the south, Groton, Ledyard, and North Stonington to the west and north. Stonington is the only Connecticut town facing the Atlantic Ocean. Fishers Island, Long Island, and New York can be seen to the southwest, Block Island and Rhode Island to the southeast. The rocky shoreline has many peninsulas, islands, coves, and marshes. Enjoy fun and entertaining times at the MGM Casino and Foxwoods Casino that are less than 7 miles away. Visit neighboring cities like New London, Norwich, Wes Greenwich, and Willimantic, CT. Surrounded by a rich mixture of cultural, recreational, educational, businesses, and a unique glimpse of the sea's influence on American life, the La Quinta Inn & Suites Stonington has the charm, ambience and hospitality that makes our hotel a great place to visit.