‘Gilmore Girls’ Fans, Now Is the Time to Plan Your Visit to the Mayflower Inn

Due to Gilmore Girls’ popularity and loyal fanbase, the Mayflower has seen a continuous stream of guests inspired by the property’s connection to the show, says Shannon Leland, general manager of Mayflower Inn & Spa, adding that many female travelers, such as mothers and daughters or girlfriends, tend to visit the inn together. “The show has done an amazing job of showcasing the beauty of New England in the fall, so many guests come and stay with us this time of year looking for a quintessential New England escape,” adds Leland.

The Mayflower Inn, which sits on 58 acres of land, was last renovated from 2019 to 2020 by interior designer Celerie Kemble of Kemble Interiors, a firm split between Palm Beach and New York City. Kemble’s goal was to add youthfulness to the decor, and the result is a space that’s both eclectic and feminine, honoring the inn’s history as a New England pinnacle while making it more approachable. “It’s not looking to be opulent; it’s looking to be delightful,” Kemble tells AD.

She used whimsical patterns, collected Swedish antiques, and soft materials to infuse the inn with vibrance. Because of this, the inn now feels like a more modern, lively version of the show’s Independence Inn, which had a more formal feel with a dark color palette and mahogany wood.