Graduate by Hilton New Haven
New Haven, Connecticut
Downtown
Vibe
Ivy League nostalgia fills the lobby, where wood paneling, vintage books, leather seating, and cozy library alcoves set an academic scene.
“Collegiate throwback clubhouse”
Collegiate nostalgia throughout the interiors, appointed with Yale blue tones, vintage books, and custom bulldog artwork.
The restored 1894 brick building retains Connecticut's oldest working manual elevator alongside vintage architectural details.
Yale campus culture reflected through historic carved tavern tables, collegiate memorabilia, and loaner cruiser bikes.
On Chapel Street by Yale Old Campus, steps from university art galleries, theatres, and student cafes.
“The Graduate, the 72-room boutique hotel that opened in 2019, aces its collegiate-chic vibe.”
Rooms
Yale blue palettes frame vintage prints of Handsome Dan, paired with antique books and bathrooms finished in custom Dutch tile.
Backstory
Dating to 1894 as the Hotel Majestic and later the Hotel Duncan, the restored brick landmark still operates its original manual lift.
Eat & drink
Lobby cafe Poindexter pours specialty coffee under painted ceilings, while subterranean tavern Old Heidelberg serves bratwurst at carved wooden tables.
The neighborhood
Set on Chapel Street in downtown New Haven, you are directly across from Yale's School of Art and historic Old Campus.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.