The Blake Hotel
Design-forward urban boutique. Think warm wood tones, curated fine art prints, oversized windows, and Yale-blue textiles — contemporary without being cold. The lobby has a fireplace. The rooftop has a retractable glass ceiling. It's polished but not stuffy.
High George rooftop is currently open to the public only on Friday and Saturday evenings — book ahead if that's your main reason for coming
Why It Matters
The best-appointed hotel in New Haven by a clear margin. Unusually generous room sizes for a city property, kitchenettes in every room (with Nespresso and Williams Sonoma kitchenware), and two distinct dining venues including a rooftop bar with retractable glass roof. The hotel also maintains a 6th-floor art gallery with rotating exhibitions from Connecticut-based artists — a genuinely unusual amenity.
The Blake is a 108-room boutique hotel at the corner of High and George Streets in downtown New Haven, two blocks from Yale. Rooms mix classic and industrial design with actual apartment-style functionality — every room has a kitchenette, and the suites genuinely feel like you could live there for a month. Named after Alice Blake, the first female graduate of Yale Law School, the hotel leans hard into local identity while keeping the quality level well above what you'd expect for this market.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Accessible Room
Spacious accessible rooms designed for guests with mobility requirements. Modern amenities consistent with the rest of the hotel's standard.
Corner Suite
The top-floor showpiece. Genuinely apartment-style: separate living room, kitchen with dining area, and a dedicated bedroom with a king bed. Warm wood accents, oversized windows flooding the room with light, curated art prints, and a sectional couch. Can adjoin with a neighboring guestroom for larger groups. The go-to for extended stays or anyone wanting more than a standard hotel room.
King
Deluxe King
The flagship room. Contemporary design with warm tones, oversized windows, and abundant natural light. King bed, lounge zone with either couch or armchair, writing desk, smart TV, and an in-room kitchenette with Nespresso and complimentary pods. Bathroom with MALIN+GOETZ products is what guests keep posting to Instagram. Robes, slippers, and neighborhood guides included.
King
Deluxe Queen/Queens
Same design and amenities as the Deluxe King — contemporary style, kitchenette, writing desk, smart TV, robes — but fitted with two queen beds. Best option for guests sharing a room or traveling with a child.
Two QueensKing Suite
A slightly more compact version of the Corner Suite — same amenities and design DNA, same top-floor address, just a bit smaller. Good option when the Corner Suite is taken but you still want suite-level space and the separate living area.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A curated art gallery on the 6th floor featuring rotating exhibitions and openings year-round from New Haven and Connecticut-based contemporary artists. Permanent collection includes ceramic sculptures, photography, and painting from artists including Amanda Duchen-Clay, Gar Waterman, and Mark St. Mary. Adjacent to the High George rooftop bar. Quiet and worth browsing even outside of formal openings.
Guests can access discounted classes at Club Pilates and Wheelhouse Cycling Studio — both within walking distance — with proof of stay. No spa on-site, but these partnerships fill the gap for fitness-focused guests.
The hotel sits two blocks from Yale's main campus. Walking maps and neighborhood guides are provided in every room to help guests get oriented.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Four meeting rooms available for events. Well-appointed conference rooms with full tech amenities. Open floor plans for groups at work or play, including outdoor options.
Wood-burning or gas fireplace in the lobby — a genuinely welcoming spot in colder months.
High-speed Wi-Fi available in all rooms, complimentary.
Complimentary coffee and tea service provided. Nespresso with pods in Deluxe Rooms; tea kettle and complimentary tea in Suites.
Round-the-clock market in the lobby for snacks, drinks, and essentials. Useful given Siena doesn't serve breakfast.
Full kitchenettes in every guestroom with stone countertops, Nespresso machine with complimentary pods (Deluxe Rooms) or tea kettle (Suites), Williams Sonoma dishes and kitchenware, and modern appliances.
Custom packages available for week-long or longer stays. The hotel's apartment-style kitchenettes and on-site laundry make it genuinely practical. Contact hotel directly to build a custom package.
Guest-accessible laundry machines on-site — especially useful for extended stays.
Dry cleaning available upon request.
Dogs welcome up to 50 lbs with a $100 non-refundable fee plus tax per pet.
Valet parking available 24 hours. Overnight rate is $37.95 (tax included); day parking is $20 (tax included). Important: no vehicle access between 11pm and 7am.
State-of-the-art fitness center available around the clock. Described by guests as well-equipped.
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