Collegiate design hangout
A central two-sided fireplace anchors the lobby, where rich leather seating and blackened steel create a communal neighborhood living room.
“The Blake Hotel, which also opened in 2019, exudes vintage elegance with its marble and lobby and tufted headboards in its 108 rooms.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Warm walnut millwork, rust velvet seating, and deep leather upholstery balance tailored mid-century comfort with industrial edge.
Notable
A central two-sided lobby fireplace and the High George rooftop lounge with a retractable glass roof.
Listed
Curated library shelves, regional snack provisions, and an on-site gallery showcasing rotating work by Connecticut artists.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
Its rooms meld classic and industrial design elements, and feature kitchenettes, smart TVs, and bathrobes, to make guests feel equally welcome…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on High Street in downtown New Haven, the hotel places Yale classrooms, collegiate libraries, and Chapel Street theaters a short walk away.
The rooms
Apartment-style spaces feature fully equipped kitchenettes, tailored work desks, and plush channel-stitched headboards offset by rust velvet seating.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour on-site fitness facility with cardio machines and strength-training equipment.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Siena Ristorante Italiano
Scratch-made pastas and seasonal Italian plates are served amid blue banquettes and arched blackened-steel screens.
the lobby, which eclectically mixes refined millwork and rich leather with blackened steel accents and concrete floors, has been designed as a communal hangout for guests and locals alike.
Bar
High George by Siena
Up on the sixth floor, craft cocktails and local microbrews are poured under a retractable glass roof.
At the table
Blue leather stools line the bar counter for an evening glass of wine beneath overhead lights.
How it began
Named after Alice Blake, the first female graduate of Yale Law School in 1886, the ground-up property opened its doors in 2019.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.