The Blake Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (523 reviews)
9 High Street , New Haven , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Well-appointed, stylish design
Modern rooms
Clean rooms and hotel
Quiet and comfortable (high ceilings, good sleep)
Extremely convenient location
Friendly staff (in many interactions)
Parking available (valet)
Cons:
Staff failed to inform about laundry
Restaurant not open for breakfast (requested)
Room deadbolt did not work and poor handling by staff
High prices / poor value for money
Valet understaffed during busy times
No accessible HDMI / streaming limitations on TVs
Overpriced beverages (minibar/front desk)

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple reviewers explicitly note rooms and hotel are clean; high marks for housekeeping and overall room cleanliness.
Service
8.5
Mixed feedback: some staff described as friendly, but a serious service failure around a non-working deadbolt and indifferent follow-up, plus understaffed valet at busy times.
Location
10
Repeatedly described as extremely convenient—near Old Campus, Yale Art Gallery, New Haven Green and many restaurants—strong positive location sentiment.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms praised as well-appointed, modern, comfortable with high ceilings and quiet; a few negatives (door lock issue, limited HDMI access) reduce a perfect score slightly.
Amenities
9.3
Hotel is modern with on-site amenities, but guests noted gaps: laundry information wasn’t communicated, restaurant not open for breakfast, and TV/streaming/HDMI limitations.
Value for Money
7
Clear negative sentiment on price: reviewers call rates 'eye-watering' and point to high drink prices and limited deluxe amenities for the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Limited direct comments on food quality; concerns about restaurant not offering breakfast and pricey drinks, but no major quality complaints.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is very positive with multiple recommendations, praise for design and comfort; one significant service/security issue marred one stay but did not dominate the general praise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-14 00:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Top-Notch Amenities

The Blake Hotel, nestled in the heart of New Haven, offers a luxurious stay just steps away from City Hall and Yale University. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities including a fitness centre, private parking, and a delightful terrace to unwind. The on-site restaurant and bar provide delectable dining options for guests to savor.

Convenience at Your Fingertips

Selected rooms at The Blake Hotel are equipped with a fully functional kitchen, complete with modern appliances for added convenience. The multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk ensure a seamless stay for guests, catering to their needs in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

Explore Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located near Connecticut Post Mall Shopping Center and Thimble Islands, The Blake Hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our prime location is perfect for your stay.

Book your stay at The Blake Hotel now and experience luxury and comfort like never before!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BDL

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 523 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 8.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 10
K
Kirsten • solo_traveller • de
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Perfect location and clean and comfy

Cons:

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2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Gidi • couple • il
5
היעד מעולה המלון יפה ונוח אבל
Cons:

אין כלל ארוחת בוקר וגם אם תוגש לא בימי שני וזה לא מפורסם בשום מקום
הם גובים מחיר על חניה מעבר לתעריף שרשום באתר בוקינג
המיקום מעולה אבל הצוות צעיר וחסר ניסיון ותודעת שירות כמובן לא כולם

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
B
Bhavna • family_with_children • in
9
Very comfortable stay
Pros:

Lovely boutique hotel, great proximity to Yale University campus

Cons:

Check out time was 11am, which felt rushed

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Lara • couple • gb
10
Great, awesome stay
Pros:

Staff were amazing. Room clean and kitchen facilities awesome. Washing facilities fantastic.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Shuyang • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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WilliM • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
9
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
D
DAIHSUAN • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • nl
8
Top hotel met een fantastisch restaurant.
Pros:

Heel comfortabel en super verzorgd.

Cons:

Prijstechnisch aan de hoge kant vergeleken met andere opties. Die zijn niet zo goed maar kosten de helft.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
S
Simona • couple • gb
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • us
10
Room was large and comfy
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Having friends and family visit and have dinner and the restaurant doesn’t comp the valet. Spend over $300 and still charge to valet

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
A
Amy • couple • us
10
Perfection
Pros:

The room was beautiful- clean modern and had everything you could possibly need we did the 1 bedroom suite- proximity to the hospital was perfect- customer service was amazing. Everything about our stay was perfect, next time we need to be in newhaven we will be back

Cons:

There was absolutely no negative it was perfect.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
M
Manu • family_with_children • us
9
Great design and location
Pros:

Well appointed and designed rooms and hotel. A pleasure to see great design in action.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kerstin • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Yasunori • solo_traveller • sg
9
Wonderful
Pros:

Clean, high ceiling, quiet, comfortable

Cons:

The staff did not tell me about the laundry, which would have been useful. The restaurant could be open for breakfast?

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • couple • us
9
Loved my stay would recommend
Pros:

Everything very modern

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel has an amazing Stay would recommend
Pros:

Everything hotel is modern and clean

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
R
rebeccafW261XV • Business
8
Comfy, cozy, pedestrian
Pros:

Hotel experience is excellent. Rooms were clean. I got the best sleep ever. Just note, avoid parking if you can. During busy times, the valet seem understaffed.

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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F8902UUseanh • NONE
6
room was decent, but door didn't lock properly and the staff didn't care
Pros:

Pros:
The location is extremely convenient, near Old Campus, the Yale Art Gallery, New Haven Green, and many restaurants.
The staff were friendly.
There is parking available (though it's valet parking, for a fee).

Cons:
On arrival, the deadbolt on my room door did not work. I went back down to the front desk to alert them to the problem, and the person staffing reception came back up to the room with me and confirmed that indeed, it did not work. I was told that maintenance would be contacted. The following morning, I asked at the front desk and the person there was unaware of the issue but asked maintenance and they said the problem could not be fixed. No one expressed any regret about this security problem, nor the inconvenience of having to spend my time dealing with a maintenance issue rather than spending time with friends at the reunion I was attending. All I was offered was a much less desirable room on a lower floor right above the valet parking lot, with no view of anything but the parking lot, and no discount. For the eye-watering prices the Blake charges, I would expect either a functioning room or at least profuse apologies and prompt resolution of the issue, but got hardly more than a shrug and wasted time. Other than not locking securely, the room was mostly fine, but this experience soured me on the Blake.

Prices are high. The rates are extremely high for rooms w/o any deluxe amenities. They asked $15 for a single bottle of craft beer at the front desk, or $8 for a can of Narragansett.

Minor annoyance: I like watching my own streaming stick on hotel TVs, so I can follow my favorite teams, but this TV was situated such that no HDMI jack was reachable, so no MLB or WNBA for me. And the closed system with Netflix didn't work very well. Please ditch the proprietary portal and let us watch our own entertainment in peace.

2026-07-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Sean • solo_traveller • us
8
room was OK, but the door didn't lock and the staff didn't seem to care
Pros:

The location is extremely convenient, near Old Campus, the Yale Art Gallery, New Haven Green, and many restaurants.
The staff were friendly.
There is parking available (though it's valet parking, for a fee).

Cons:

On arrival, the deadbolt on my room door did not work. I went back down to the front desk to alert them to the problem, and the person staffing reception came back up to the room with me and confirmed that indeed, it did not work. I was told that maintenance would be contacted. The following morning, I asked at the front desk and the person there was unaware of the issue but asked maintenance and they said the problem could not be fixed. No one expressed any regret about this security problem, nor the inconvenience of having to spend my time dealing with a maintenance issue rather than spending time with friends at the reunion I was attending. All I was offered was a much less desirable room on a lower floor right above the valet parking lot, with no view of anything but the parking lot, and no discount. For the eye-watering prices the Blake charges, I would expect either a functioning room or at least profuse apologies and prompt resolution of the issue, but got hardly more than a shrug and wasted time. Other than not locking securely, the room was mostly fine, but this experience soured me on the Blake.

Prices: The rates are extremely high for rooms w/o any deluxe amenities. They asked $15 for a single bottle of craft beer at the front desk, or $8 for a can of Narragansett.

Minor annoyance: I like watching my own streaming stick on hotel TVs, so I can follow my favorite teams, but this TV was situated such that no HDMI jack was reachable, so no MLB or WNBA for me. And the closed system with Netflix didn't work very well. Please ditch the proprietary portal and let us watch our own entertainment in peace.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee