The Study at Yale

We had a south-facing third floor room. With the sun pouring in on cold December days, it was simply perfect! Manager Peggy runs the place really well. Raeesa and Kwan at the front desk were wonderful. Valet parking was prompt. Browsing the FT,WSJ and NYT while sipping the coffee from the lobby service was the ideal way to wake up every morning.

I stay here anytime I'm visiting family in the area. Rooms are spacious and well-maintained. Staff are very friendly and accommodating. I dont eat at the restaurant often but when I have the food has been excellent. And the free morning coffee in the lobby can't be beat.

A gem of a boutique hotel right on the campus of Yale University. Very friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and an on-site restaurant whose food was absolutely excellent! Valet parking was reasonable and efficient! Touring the bucolic grounds of Yale campus was a mere 1 block away. We would definitely stay again.

The location is great, and the lobby and restaurant are comfortable and elegant. I just had 2 issues: (1) I found it hard to lower the window shades, and there was a very bright light outside of my window that made it difficult to sleep; (2) I met a friend for breakfast, and the service was really slow--definitely need to hire more staff and/or train better.

1st night was OK, nice big room (at >400 $ you can expect that). But after we left the room Sunday morning around 10am to visit the coast, bad surprise coming back at 5pm to discover that the room was not done: bed not prepared, bathroom not cleaned and towels not replaced. See pictures. The answer is exceptionnal : the service stopped at 3pm and we cannot not clean the room, we can just provide new towels! I insisted with the manager Tyler Anderson : not possible, I insisted to have the bed prepared and the bathroom quickly. He finally came with one employee, he simulated the bed preparation, apparently he never did it (see last picture). I proposed to show him how to do a bed but he left the room with precipitation. Only compensation proposed is to offer free parking (which cost them nothing). I repeated my expectation to speak tomorrow with the director. Never saw such bad behavior in an hotel of that category ! I will update my comment accordingly.

I am the Chairman of Tenon Group, Maj. Manjit Rajain, and I had the pleasure of staying at The Study at Yale on the 17th & 18th of September. My experience was excellent—the room was quiet, comfortable, and well-appointed, making the stay very pleasant and productive.||The staff were courteous and attentive, and their warm hospitality ensured a seamless visit. The Study at Yale consistently provides facilities and service comparable to a 5-star hotel, which is why it has always been my preferred choice whenever I travel to New Haven.||I look forward to returning again for my upcoming stay in October. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Yale or the New Haven area.

Valets and bellman are one and the same. No training, completely disorganized, could not find my keys, no manners and rude. Could not get assistance to bring luggage down from my room. I had to do myself. I then put all the luggage in my car myself. I spoke to the manager on duty and asked her to have the general manager. Anthony called me which she never did. There is the problem the general manager. Do not recommend hotel.

I tried to book and even though the booking did not go through, the hotel charged me a no-show fee (of $700!) for the night I was trying to book. Their customer service person was unwilling to discuss it or do anything about it. ||A room appeared to be available for the night I wanted so I filled out the booking form online (including my cc number). When I tried to check out, however, the site said “This room is no longer available.” I never received any email confirmation of a booking (which made sense because the reservation didn’t go through), but after the fact the hotel put a $700 “no-show” charge on my credit card for that night. I communicated with the hotel by phone and email. Both times it was the same person and she simply refused to listen or to even look into it. I understand that systems sometimes glitch, but this is a lot of money and I feel completely scammed. Stay somewhere else!

The Study at Yale is a cleverly themed hotel on the edge of campus surrounded by cafés, book stores, and museums. There are shelves of books in the lobby and one of the upgraded rooms offers a specially curated book collection. Promotional items include book marks and graph paper. There was ample street parking on but we opted for the valet parking, under the building, for $32 plus tip. The desk clerks and valets were prompt, polite, and went out of their way to be helpful. We checked out early and left our luggage with the desk clerks while we visited The Peabody Museum and had lunch. We enjoyed the walk to The Peabody Museum, which was a little less than a mile, and included passing the Yale Museum of Art, crossing the green, and the New Haven Museum. The room was clean, and I believe we had a "city view" room which was comprised of the top of one building, a parking garage, and some other buildings. Not great, but definitely a city view. We didn't have a chance to try the hotel restaurant or bar. In the morning they offer coffee and tea in the lobby but we didn't have a chance to try it either. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel and would stay there again.

This place is perfection personified. I would make a special trip to New Haven to dine here. First I ordered coffee. Then my friend revealed we were there for drinks.He ordered a pisco sour and I ordered a le grand fiz. For my meal, I ordered turkey chili. Bingo!!! I'll return here , one day

They had amazing banana nut muffins and when I asked nicely, they sent me the recipe and products! Lovely team.

Very gorgeous! I love the concept and the staff was nice! I'd definitely go back and recommend.

I was there for two weeks and got to know everyone pretty well. I must say that I was treated exceptionally by everyone who works there. Everyone went out on a limb for me. I want to name the people that I got to know during my stay. Kudos to: Alex, Jaylin, Jozlin, Mary, Katie, Tyler, Sofia, Quan, Varina, Zack, Jared, Steve, and Chris. I hope I didn't forget anyone! What a great place, and what a wonderful staff. I ate at the restaurant twice, sometimes three times a day. The staff was wonderful. The service was great and the food was delicious! People were kind, friendly, courteous, and personable. I grew up in New Haven and will return again in the near future, and my plan is to book The Study at Yale again. After staying there, there is nowhere else I would want to stay. Kudos again to all of you!

I set up a meeting for 12 of our top management in the 'drafting room' at The Study @ Yale. This place is top notch and Kerry who coordinates the events is such a professional, she made everything completely seamless from start to finish. The meeting room continental breakfast, the on-site lunch at Heirloom and the afternoon break (you must order the cookies!) were all fantastic. The very same day our management asked to book another meeting there.

The look is lovely, but that's it The Restaurant staff took an extremely long time to come over and acknowledge our table, then the took longer to come back to ask what we wanted to order then it took 1/2 hour to bring the food which was lunch. 3 other tables eating and drinking ours nothings the servers were very concerned with one table whom they keep going back and fourth to serve them over and over, water, assistance period servers still never came over to ask if we wanted anything to drink or we apologize for the wait nothing a whole half an hour. while everyone I mean everyone was eating and drinking. Then we noticed they brought more food for the table next to us again, which the table waved away. As if they did not order or no longer wanted. Very Disappointed my colleagues stayed I had to leave. This was really terrible experience.

Came to New Haven to visit a friend and the reviews steered me to two choices. Either the Study at Yale or the Blake Hotel. I was drawn to the Study by the pictures so I went with it. I booked a king room with a campus view. Not sure what type of campus I was looking at but it was the view of a random roof. I was not impressed with the view whatsoever. The room was clean and it was a decent size. It had a leather chair with a foot rest in there too. The bed was very comfortable too. The bathroom was a little small but it did the job for our 2 night stay. FYI, they charge $20 for parking overnight. Sunday is free parking on the street so you can save some money if you park after 9pm on Saturday into Sunday. There was plenty of parking on the street. The one good thing about the hotel parking is the elevator goes straight up to your room. I would come back and stay but next time I will make sure I have a better view. Other than that the hotel was solid.

Came for a private dinner in the Penthouse. Started with a mojito first at the bar downstairs. it was nice but paper straws stink and don't work well. Dinner itself was okay. First course- butternut squash soup allegedly served with micro greens but all I could taste was cilantro which makes my stomach turn. Bread was sliced and served with warm butter. Our server actually came around with the bread basket and doled out slices individually. Next course was the branzino which was freaking DELICIOUS. Ended the meal with a chocolate pot de creme that was served with ice cream. Didn't understand that pairing at all. I'd come back for the view and the branzino. Nice space for a private dinner with friends and colleagues. All the servers were nice. Valet parking only but its' free!

I really liked The Study Nice service. Kind front desk. I don't use housekeeping minus towel change and they were attentive. robe, paper thin, no less.....a robe. Clean modern hotel Free lobby coffee in the AM....illy Free water in room Good workout room for a small hotel. Close to hospital Felt safe Was woken by loud noises at 530a but I can't take away stars for that. Would definitely come again

Great service, very convenient location to campus and the hospital. The front desk staff and coffee baristas were fantastic!

My favorite place to stay in New Haven. Lots of light. Clean space to sleep and work. A bar with great drinks and snacks. The location is also right in the center of where you want to be!

Steps leading into the the hotel - really?!?!?!? And then doors that don't automatically open. Ummm, did the architects realize that people would be arriving with luggage? This is a new building, not a renovation. The ironies of bad design, considering that this building is next to the architecture school go on - when you enter, the light switches are not on the left wall as would be expected based on the way the door opens; the bathroom door opens at an angle at which you can't reach the toilet; you can't turn on the shower water without being in the shower; the bedside stands have no outlets for electricity or usb ports, yet these tables have phones (who makes calls with landlines anymore?); no refrigerator - have to order ice from the front desk in little pails; no coffee maker; no glasses (just 2 plastic cups); small pillows; no breakfast. Oh, did I mention that this cost $236 on a Tuesday, not including parking?

I'm staying at this hotel, about to give a talk so I need breakfast after a late transcontinental flight, and I was told they're not taking walk-in customers! Since it's raining and I don't know the area I really don't want to start walking to find breakfast. Next time I'll stay somewhere else.

Best hotel to stay at when visiting New Haven and the area of CT!!! Beautiful rooms, location and incredible staff. Make room for coffee time in the lobby or well mixed drink at the bar to end the day of pleasure or work trip!

Boutique hotel located on the Yale campus. I was fortunate to have the tab picked up by Yale. Valet parking is $35. (Also comped by Yale for me). Nit sure where you park otherwise. Rooms were small, but they felt homey. It must have been the decor, but I felt more like I was in my own house as opposed to the sterile hotel room vibe I normally get. Nice large walk in glass door shower. With seersucker bathrobes. No refrigerator or microwave or coffee pot. I should really minus 2 stars for that alone. WiFi was terrific.

Service and atmosphere was excellent. Food was too expensive for what it was but we tipped generously in support of our nice waiter. Would rather have spent 4 dollars on a tv meal for the same quality or gone to Harvest / Barcelona down the road which I felt was worth the large price tag.

Very solid place for brunch. Nice ambience, amazing food - highly recommend the hot caramel apple donuts! Pretty packed on Sundays, prepare for a little wait.

I had a great experience here last September. However, this June was different. I had booked for two nites through a third party (I thought it was the hotel site.) The nite before my reservation my friends had to quarantine for COVID, negating the reason for my stay. I have been trying to get a full refund, without confirmed success to date. Hotel has said they will honor full refund, but it doesn't happen. I want to like and recommend this hotel, but I'm not sure if they will honor my cancellation request. So this is a tentative review pending the resolution of this issue.

My husband, daughter and I stayed at The Study last night... here are my thoughts: Room: Clean but small with a tiny little bathroom. The decor is nothing special...bland at best. Walls are very thin and we were woken up by other guests as they conversed outside our room at 1 am. Service: Check in and check out was seamless. Everyone we encountered was friendly. Location: Excellent. Minutes away from everything. Overall: I don't really understand all the fabulous reviews for this hotel. I mean, it's fine but nothing to rave about. Not sure we'll return if we stay in the area again.

I have interacted with The Study in several different ways. Most recently, I stayed with them over the weekend while we celebrated a special occasion. I was very impressed with how they are handling COVID. I think I can be extremely conservative about health and safety measures right now, and I was completely impressed with how they are handling things. First, your room is unoccupied for 48 hours prior to your arrival. This made all the difference for us in making a decision about where to stay. Second, housekeeping does not come into your room each morning to clean-- you need to specifically request housekeeping. That means that if you are staying for multiple nights, you don't have to worry about anyone entering your room and breathing on your pillow or toothbrush. There is hand sanitizer everywhere. They have eliminated valet parking, but they still have a parking attendant on duty who can help you unload your vehicle (if you're comfortable) and will help you get safely into the garage and into a parking spot. We stayed for three nights and I never ran into another person in the elevator. I booked our room over the phone and the support was top notch. They helped me get the best possible rate for the room we were looking for, and tolerated several follow-up calls from me while we were ironing out the details. :-) Every hotel staff member I have interacted with in the many times I have been in the building has been friendly, helpful, and accommodating. (Heirloom restaurant is occasionally a different story on that front, but I won't get into that here). I loved our room. We stayed in a Study Suite, and worked remotely on Friday before diving into the weekend. It was a great setup. The campus view is gorgeous. The decorations and furniture in the room were what I would call "Low-maintenance Professor Chic." Simple, beautiful design, clean lines, great linens, a bed you want to spend all day in. Bigelow products in the bathroom were lovely. I have also been to the hotel as a user of their event spaces. My former employer hosted client onboarding sessions at The Study every few weeks, and I was a trainer. Standing in a windowless room for 8 hours a day can be a drag, but not at The Study-- I always looked forward to those weeks. The spaces are solid, and the staff were always just amazingly attentive. We could always rely on their help. When things went awry (as they are wont to do in a technology training session) the support was prompt, thorough, and friendly. And the food. Oh my god, the food!!! Where do I begin. The breakfast in the morning is sublime-- best bacon in New Haven. The snack spreads are life changing. I still have dreams about their barbecue flavored popcorn. I have suffered many a macaroni and cheese coma at the hands of the Heirloom chef. How do I say enough great things about this place? How much time do you have?

Wonderful hotel in the heart of the Yale campus. The staff is terrific, the rooms are wonderful, a great restaurant. Can't go wrong with The Study (but, it's where I stay if I can't get into The Blake). A beautifully-run, very comfortable, boutique hotel.

Lobby and study area in the 1st floor is all I visited here: Very nice atmosphere and location. When I got there it was very late at night, there was no one there, and the place was closing in 45 minutes, plus private event going on next door. I can't say much about the food/ drinks, extremely basic snack bar, just bought a to-go tea. Had a lovely time with a good friend there. The place is soooo chique! It's a complex that also has an art gallery.

Stayed here three nights for a Divinity School event. Comfy accommodations- linen comforter on bed, great shower, lovely service, across the street from Yale School of Art. Not cheap but excellent choice.

Amazing stay. Great front desk. Great safety. The best place to stay in New Haven, bar none. Don't hesitate to book a room here.

I stayed at the study for my birthday and it was everything I had hoped. We stayed in a study room which has a good-size reading alcove with two chairs, a desk, and full bookcase. It was nice to sit in that room and have a space away from the bedroom. The bedroom itself was quite large and had desk space and / or built-ins across the windows so you can easily spread your stuff out. The bathroom was small however very clean and modern. The bed is low-is as most modern rooms are now and it was really comfortable. I wish I could find another excuse to come back here. p.s.: the people watching here can not be beat. I just love to watch people with money that aren't afraid to insinuate how much money they have. but fear not - plenty of regular peeps as well and a couple of families went through the big gorgeous lobby. As everyone knows - the hotel options in NHV are limited so, if you have to spend your money somewhere, I suggest you spend it here.

The hotel was nice but everything was a little basic amenities wise. We had a bed and a tv and a working shower but that's about it. Nothing wrong just mediocre and worth a 3 star. It's definitely better than the other options around but I don't think it deserves the 4.5 star rating it has right now.

Recently visited new haven for work and stayed at the Study. Such a nice hotel! My room was so sleek I loved it. And the bed was incredibly comfy. Also had breakfast at Heirloom, the food was fantastic. The hotel is also in such a convenient location and close to everything! The staff was so nice and really speaks to the quality of the hotel. I had a fantastic stay and would recommend the hotel!

From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly. Darius was helpful, kind and knowledgeable. I can tell a place is top notch by the first face I see. Thank you Darius ( hope I'm spelling it correctly) for making a great first impression and helping with a hard day. Our room was spectacular with views looking over Yale University. The best part was the facilities, our on suite had a beautiful soaking tub. We didn't get to eat breakfast at the restaurant but it look lovely. Thank you to everyone who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. From our valet, to the manger and we can't forget room service you all did a great job making our stay pleasant. #rm711

This is one of the nicest boutique hotel I've visited. Rooms were clean, bedding were soft and comfortable. Picked up a lot of design details from the decor alone, it really made you appreciate the effort that went into this place from lobby to guest rooms. Too bad it was a short stay, but a comfortable one nonetheless.

3.5 stars, really. Not a bad addition to New Haven. The rooms are clean and modern, with a decent amount of space. The bathrooms are stocked, but TINY (that's to be expected in a "boutique" hotel). Service was decent--although a little stuck up. Although it's a new hotel--I think they are a bit too overpriced. Rooms and layout are definitely better than the Omni(which is showing it's age), location rocks-right next to the art museum...but still, not the best boutique hotel I've stayed at (that would be any hotel in the Kimpton chain). I would stay again if I had to.

Beautiful hotel in the heart of old campus Yale. There is some road noise but the walls are thick so there wasn't loud noise from adjacent rooms . It's a wonderful spot to take in all the surrounding campus with very comfortable beds and amazing service.

This place is fantastic! We stayed here for a wedding and they staff is all so wonderful. The valet service is phenomenal. A little pricey but definitely worth it!

At last there is a luxury boutique hotel in downtown New Haven! If only it could have opened while I was still a student, so my parents could stay in it. Still, it is better late than never. The service is cheerful. The rooms are bright, spare, and beautiful. The leather furnishings, internet, and bookish decor are all great. There is simply no nicer place to stay in New Haven, and you may well be able to get a room here cheaper than at the Omni, to boot. I haven't been to the hotel restaurant (which has a separate Yelp! entry), and I gather it is decent but overpriced; but there's lots of good stuff nearby, so don't worry about it.

Great place. The room was clean and had a modern design. I would come back again and recommend this place to others

Nice, fancy and pricey! The lobby sitting area with floor to ceiling glass windows is perfect on a sunny day. Rooms are nothing special. The location is perfect though.

Came here for an event. Did not sleep here. I like the concept- it's refreshing- considering the omnipresent architectural style around Yale. The wall of windows, Danish style open book shelves divides space w contemporary style yet comfortable & inviting lounge area. Natural elements & color scheme transition nicely into each area. @ reception complimentary petite pastries & veggie frittata, Illy Coffee, variety of reading material. Professional yet congenial staff. An artist's Photography display on view. The restrooms are cool- bamboo, granite, porcelain, bundles of fresh cotton hand towels in reed baskets, great hardware. Ambient back ground music. Fresh scents of herbs & citrus. The conference/event room was efficient, clean, good acoustics.

This hotel feels very boutique like. The finish is modern yet simple. The room was clean and spacious. This time the view from our room was of campus which was beautiful. Whilst on a previous stay we were on the road side which was a little noisier. However, the hotel does lack some desired features such as sockets by the bed, perhaps a fridge to keep cool all the left overs you have from all the lovely restaurants and most importantly just access to hot boiling drinking water either by putting a kettle in the room or by having something in the lobby. Also I just want to add that the linen cover on the duvet did become a nuisance. So as unhygienic as it was, we did end up just taking it off, just as I imagine occupants before us have done. Ewwwww! Overall I love the study and would stay again!

The hotel has been around since October 2008 and is in the same spot as the old Colony Hotel, directly across the street from the Yale School of Art. When pulling up on Chapel Street, it was unclear where to park. I pulled in front of the hotel and stepped out of the car to head inside to inquire where the lot was when an employee said he'd take the keys and park the car for me. Valet parking was $22/day with in/out privileges. It took them about 5-7 minutes to get the car, so be sure to call a few minutes before you actually need it. The initial room I got was on the second floor. I requested one on a higher floor (it's a seven-story hotel) and was told that the only other available room they had was on the third floor. The room looked exactly as it did on the website - and just as clean. Very modern amenities and there seemed to be pretty good sound insulation between rooms. The workout room on the second floor was small, but had new and clean equipment. Definitely my new first choice for accommodations in New Haven given how the very tired and dark Omni Hotel. Room rate for king bed was $199/night.

We made a reservation last minute over the holidays after having to suddenly leave a terrible Airbnb situation. We were in town to see my family, including my mother, who was recovering from serious surgery at Yale New Haven. From the first phone call, the staff at the Study were a dream. The room overlooking the Yale campus was beautiful and the whole building was thoughtfully designed. The COVID precautions were extraordinary (and I'm very cautious). The service was impeccable overall. All of our needs were met effortlessly, including specific requests like a small fridge brought to the room and scotch tape for wrapping presents. My fiancee, my dog Luna, and I all felt well taken care of throughout our visit. The front desk staff was professional, warm, and attentive. We enjoyed our stay very much, and we look forward to returning soon. You turned a challenging situation into a wonderful one. I just wanted to express my sincere gratitude.

The Study is an excellent hotel, centrally located in downtown New Haven, adjacent to campus. The service is top-notch, including an employee named Kerry O'Connor, who has gone above and beyond to accommodate my group as we descended on New Haven every other weekend for our EMBA program. I highly recommend staying there, and to the management of The Study, I highly recommend rewarding Kerry's amazing work.

I was up at Yale for business, and they put us up at the "best hotel in New Haven." Key emphasis here is the phrase "in New Haven." If you asked me to use a piece of literature to describe The Study at Yale, it would be "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," except instead of everything being justttt right, everything was just mediocre-- not too terrible, not too great-- justttt fiiiine. The bed was fine-- not too hard, not too soft. The bathroom was fine, too-- not luxurious, not quite minimalist, not too large, not too small. The room generally was fine-- not classic, not modern-- in fact, very serviceable, a little reminiscent of a dorm. The lobby was a little more than fine and is, in my opinion, the best part of The Study (other than its ideal location). Meant to evoke a study, there are desks, couches, coffee tables, books, and a coffee bar. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy and studious, exactly what you'd think of Yale. The service was a little less than fine: there was no breakfast card in my room, though a colleague's breakfast call at 7:00 AM never came (and there is nothing more disappointing than failing to wake up to the smell of bacon and, in fact, missing your train altogether), so perhaps I should be grateful it was missing. The receptionist working the front desk in the morning was less than helpful and far from friendly, though I thankfully just barely managed to make my train (no thanks to her). The Study is a fine hotel, but "fine" in the sense of "okay" and certainly not in the sense of high-end or amazing. It may very well be the best hotel in New Haven, but it just doesn't even begin to stack up against other similarly priced and rated hotels in cities like Boston, Chicago, and New York. If there were any other viable options in New Haven, I, like Goldilocks, would prefer to open the door, run out, and never return to The Study again.

I spend two nights at The Study at Yale. The guestrooms are comfortable with a contemporary decor. The onsite restaurant, Heirloom offers a tasty seasonal menu. The fitness center is small but adequate for a basic carido workout (if needed, they have free passes to a large off-site gym). And its location in the heart of downtown New Haven makes it ideal for touring the city and Yale. TIPS: 1) If you are easily bothered by street noise, request a room in the back of the hotel or one that is on the 4th floor or above if in the front. 2) When checking in, ask about the availability of free tickets to Yale events. WARNING: Outlets near the bed are lacking.

Came from NYC to the Schubert Theater to see a show and stayed at The Study at Yale. Next trip to New Haven will be just to stay at The Study at Yale and possibly see a show. Accommodations, staff, restaurant and food and over all atmosphere and look of the hotel were the highlight of our trip. Can't wait to come back.

This place is beautifully designed and has excellent service. I stayed there with my sister and teenage son last summer. We reserved at the last minute, requesting adjoining rooms. It was hard fulfill the request but they managed to do it (I thank Michael at the the front desk). Best hotel by far in the vicinity. Great restaurant too.

I was really happy with my stay here. I arrived after midnight and the valet was right there, check-in was quick and easy. The room was very nice, spacious, huge desk, and fancy bathroom. Breakfast in the morning was great.

This is simply a superb hotel. I already can't wait to stay here again, but that means I will have to come up with a reason to go back to New Haven. Well, there's Yale. Hmmm... Located across the street from the Yale School of Art and a short walk from the School of Drama, the Center for British Art and other Yale goodies, the Study at Yale is a modern, comfortable hotel for the bookworm who desires a beautiful place to stay. It is within reasonable walking distance of the New Haven-State Street MetroNorth station, although not from New Haven-Union Station - you'll have to take a cab or the bus. Those who are driving to the hotel can park in the garage next to the hotel, as there is no readily available street parking. From the bookshelves in the lobby and the small selection of offerings from The Strand for sale - proceeds go to support reading programs in New Haven - the entire hotel is set up to appeal to those who love all things bookish, and who enjoy staying at quality hotels. Rooms here are nicely appointed. I stayed in a room with a great king-sized bed and a view overlooking busy Chapel Street. The bed was a nice, soft featherbed with comfortable pillows and covers, as well as a nice blanket at the foot. It had "The Study at Yale" embroidered across it, which I thought was a nice touch. Other items emblazoned with the "Study" logo include the notepaper and freshly-sharpened pencils on the desk, which stocks free maps of the Yale campus and a list of cultural events taking place in the area, as well as a bookmark and a postcard depicting - what else? - books. (You can mail it from the hotel, too. The front desk sells stamps.) My room included a surprisingly nice leather chair, an iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi and a lovely bathroom. There was no shower/tub combination to be found here. Instead, there was just a straight-up tiled shower with pretty glass doors. The housekeeping staff is also environmentally friendly and will only change the bath towels every couple of days unless you specifically request new ones, in order to cut down on the amount of water used in the laundering process. Who loves the earth? The Study at Yale, that's who! The hotel has an on-site restaurant, which I did not try, but I can attest to the quality of The Study's culinary offerings. Whoever is in charge of the kitchen at this hotel is doing a good job. The Study at Yale serves great corn chowder, for example, and I hate corn. Simply put, this hotel is a gem. The staff is gracious and were helpful in clearing up a payment issue I had prior to the checkout process, and they want to ensure that their guests have a comfortable stay. After all, nothing says "welcome" like the jar of cookies at the front desk! If you need to take home a memento, pick up one of the handsome mugs printed with "The Study at Yale," which are on sale in the lobby for $7. While the staff wraps your purchase, contemplate the art on the walls created by Yale students, and plot your next return to The Study.

When we pulled up to The Study, a guy approached our car and asked if we were staying at the hotel. He was so schlubby and laid-back that I literally looked him up and down to make sure he was actually a hotel employee before I answered and gave him the car keys. He did have on a hat and a polo with the hotel's logo, but it was a really crummy first impression. We asked if our car was okay where it was parked, and he literally just stared at us. Things got better as we checked in. The lobby was full of activity with people chatting, reading, getting beverages from the drink kiosk, and heading into and out of Heirloom, the restaurant on the first floor. Our room was comfortable and spacious with an awesome view of the city and a window that ran the length of the bedroom and bathroom so you could see it from just about anywhere. Speaking of the bathroom, it was amazing! There's a separate room for the toilet, and the stand-up shower had great pressure and fantastic toiletries. I also appreciated the hair dryer since I'm a light packer and the free WiFi since I'm addicted to technology. Most of the people staying at the hotel seemed to be there on business and were pretty dressed up. The fella and I were there for pleasure and dressed super casual, so there were a few times I didn't feel chi chi enough to be there... causality of the location, I suppose!

This is a perfect example of what a hotel should be. The staff is genial, prompt, and professional. The room was modern and was set up with the working professional in mind. We received an upgrade upon arrival and the valet service was excellent. The view of old Yale campus was spectacular, and the location allows for walking to all major attractions (The Yale Art Gallary). Will def. stay here in the future.