The Blake Hotel

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Independent
9.4 (180 reviews)
9 High Street, New Haven, Connecticut, 06510 , New Haven , US
+1 203-390-5352

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Fireplace in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great Location
Amazing Food
Cons:
Slow Valet

Categories

Cleanliness
9.31
A wonderful visit with a clean hotel and courteous service.
Service
9.78
Courteous service noted in multiple reviews.
Location
9.82
Close to everything on Campus with lots of restaurants around.
Room Quality
9.27
Love this hotel, indicating satisfaction with the property.
Amenities
9.3
Love this hotel, beautiful rooftop - indicates superior amenities.
Value for Money
8.76
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.31
Amazing food and staff!!
Overall Experience
9.68
Outstanding experience at the Blake on multiple occasions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-01 23:13

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Blake Hotel, nestled in the heart of New Haven.

Recreation and Relaxation: Unwind in our 24-hour fitness center or take in breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace. Feel at home with our cozy fireplace in the lobby, creating a warm atmosphere for relaxation.

Dining Excellence: Satisfy your culinary cravings at Hamilton Park or explore our other delightful dining options, including two restaurants and a charming coffee shop. Enjoy refreshing drinks at either of our two vibrant bars.

Modern Guest Accommodations: Our 108 uniquely decorated rooms feature fully equipped kitchens, 50-inch Smart TVs, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi to keep you connected. With amenities like laptop-compatible safes and desks, your stay is designed for both comfort and convenience.

Book your unforgettable stay at The Blake Hotel and experience New Haven like never before!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 180 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.31
Service: 9.78
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 9.27
Amenities: 9.3
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.68
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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
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Stephanie • couple • us
7
Our stay at The Blake Hotel felt like a retreat!
Pros:

Very chic decor and style. Stunning lounge. Adorable kitchenette. Beautiful shower. Nice high ceilings. Convenient location. Easy walk to lots of appealing dining options, coffee shops, ice cream.

Cons:

Restaurant was closed for private evening baby shower. Restaurant was also closed in morning. Hair dryer was busted (couldn’t plug it in).

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Room was clean, comfortable, and luxurious. The restaurant was delicious!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jaccoby • couple • il
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Lonettai • couple • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • solo_traveller • us
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Smells great; clean and woodsy in the city

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
Would definitely stay here again!
Pros:

The food at the restaurants was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Beautiful spacious rooms.

Cons:

Ice machine was difficult to find. There were no signs pointing to the direction to where it’s located on the floor.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
8
Overall positive but could use some attention to detail.
Pros:

The food at the restaurant was excellent. The bed was quite comfortable and the bathroom was clean with an appealing, modern shower. The room was outfitted with a nice array of kitchen appliances — dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave and refrigerator making it attractive for an extended stay.

Cons:

The lighting at the restaurant bar was dark, detracting from the overall dining experience, and parts of the lobby were too dark as well. There was no ice machine we could find near the room, though there was an ice bucket. One bedside outlet wasn’t functioning.
The selection of snacks in the lobby was extremely limited, and there was no milk available for coffee.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • us
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Ideal place to stay in Downtown New Haven
Pros:

Very modern and well appointed Hotel just around the corner from the action. Everyone has been helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Julian • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • bm
9
would return for sure
Pros:

exceptional staff at the restaurants

very good staff at the hotel

Cons:

actually like and appreciated everything

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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EliCash • Family
10
Once Again, The Blake Goes Above and Beyond
Pros:

We stayed at The Blake Hotel last month for the second time, and the top notch level of service we received before was just as amazing this time. We had a minor crisis come up during our stay that was not related to the hotel, but the front desk staff still jumped into action to save the day. While it can be pricey compared to other properties in the area, it's worth every penny.

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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jscdjjk • NONE • Brookline, Massachusetts
4
Poor service
Pros:

The hotel generally did not provide much service, no breakfast and limited hours of the onsite dinner restaurant. The staff was hit or miss. Sometimes you are welcomed by a staff member who was professional and helpful, and other times someone who seemed to prefer to be elsewhere. My recent stay was particularly bad, because the front desk staff, who claimed to be the manager, refused to intervened a noisy party happening in the room next to mine after 10:30pm. Rather she offered a full refund and moving to a different room, when I wanted her to knock on the door and asked the party to quiet down. It was a very unpleasant stay.

I never received the refund, even though the morning staff emphasized that they would call expedia... My email to the general manager Emma Swan went unanswered.

2026-05-25 • via Tripadvisor
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galen • couple • us
8
Pros:

Large rooms

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • za
10
Pros:

Decor is wonderful. Staff very friendly.
The gym is fantastic!

Cons:

Not a dislike - but the hotel does not have breakfast service. Just needs to be noted

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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G5788DGmichelem • NONE • Amelia Court House, Virginia
10
Fantastic Experience
Pros:

We loved our entire stay from check in to check out. Hotel is beautiful and every staff member was nice and fantastic . We will be back

2026-05-11 • via Tripadvisor
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johnjS3194MP • NONE
10
Great
Pros:

Great stay, great property. Would recommend to anyone looking for accommodations while in New Haven. Thanks for having me.

2026-05-11 • via Tripadvisor