Bethel, which means house of God, got its name from the General Assembly of the Colony of Connecticut when the parish of Bethel was organized in 1759. The name Bethel remained when the parish became a township in 1855.
Hotels in Bethel
Best Western Berkshire Inn
#11 US Route 6, P.O. Box 325
Bethel, CT 06801
Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will find everything they need when staying at the Best Western Berkshire Inn in Bethel. The hotel is close to many corporate locations in Connecticut including IBM, Duracell/Gillette and Branson Ultrasonics as well as local attractions such as Candlewood Lake and museums.