Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Celebrates Reopening of Two Trees Inn and New Operating Partnership with Waterford Hotel Group

Ribbon Cutting Marks Return of Tribal-Owned Property and Continued Investment in Southeastern Connecticut’s Tourism Economy

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) reopened Two Trees Inn on May 1, 2026, and marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 12. The reopening represents the return of the Tribal-owned property following its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic and reflects continued investment in the region’s tourism and hospitality industry.

As part of the reopening, MPTN has partnered with Waterford Hotel Group, a Connecticut-based hospitality management company, to operate the property and further enhance the guest experience.

Located in Ledyard, just minutes from Foxwoods Resort Casino, Two Trees Inn provides a relaxing retreat and a premier Tribal-owned destination for visitors to southeastern Connecticut. Since opening in 1993, the pet-friendly Inn has been known for its wooded surroundings, access to Lantern Hill trails, a landscaped courtyard, and its proximity to major regional attractions, including Lake of Isles and the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. The Inn also welcomes guests back to its reopened restaurant, now open to both hotel guests and area visitors.

The property underwent a series of updates ahead of its reopening, including upgraded guest rooms with modern amenities, refreshed common areas, enhanced fitness and business centers, and revitalized outdoor spaces featuring new landscaping, patio furnishings, poolside improvements, and environmentally conscious operational enhancements.

“The reopening of Two Trees Inn represents an important step in our continued efforts to strengthen southeastern Connecticut’s tourism economy and create new opportunities for local employment,” said Rodney Butler, Chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “We are proud to welcome guests back and partner with Waterford Hotel Group, whose experience and commitment to hospitality excellence make them an ideal fit for this next chapter.”

“It’s a privilege to stand alongside the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation as we celebrate the reopening of Two Trees Inn,” said Len Wolman, Chairman of Waterford Hotel Group. “We are proud of this partnership and to welcome the associates of Two Trees Inn, who will bring this property to life and define the guest experience every day.”

The reopening of Two Trees Inn underscores MPTN’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its hospitality offerings, supporting local jobs, and contributing to the region’s economic growth.

Guests can book accommodations at twotreesinn.com.

About the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America’s greatest come-back stories, featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resorts in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises. These include Connecticut’s premier luxury golf experience, Lake of Isles, the luxury Spa at Norwich Inn, and an expanding suite of innovative businesses such as Wondr Nation and Command Holdings. The Tribe’s health and wellness company, Pequot Health Care, is an industry leader in tribal and commercial health plan management and pharmaceutical services. 

As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted millions of visitors and paid billions in slot revenue to the State. The Tribe has also contributed millions in donations and sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States.

Dedicated to our future generations inheriting clean, beautiful land, a safe community, and a strong economy, we remain committed to promoting spirituality, strong family values, education, social stability, economic independence, and the well-being of our Tribal Members, employees, and guests in a healthy and supportive environment. Our ultimate goal is to protect and advance our sovereign rights to build and preserve a cultural, social, and economic foundation that can never be undermined or destroyed.

To learn more about the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, please visit us at mptn-nsn.gov.

About Waterford Hotel Group

Waterford Hotel Group, based in Waterford, Connecticut, is a national hotel management company with nearly 40 years of experience operating a broad range of properties across the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has maintained a strong presence in Connecticut, managing independent and branded hotels across all market segments. Waterford Hotel Group provides full-service management in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, and human resources, and is recognized for its commitment to delivering unique, memorable, and enjoyable guest experiences while maximizing performance for its owners and partners. Learn more at waterfordhotelgroup.com.