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Graduate by Hilton New Haven

1151 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, USA, 06511
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About us

A local landmark, Graduate New Haven sits in the heart of downtown, making it a perfect venue to host your next event or business trip. The city's best art galleries, shops, restaurants and theaters are right outside our front door, and Yale's campus is just a few blocks away.Originally the Hotel Duncan, our character-laden lodgings are steeped in history. To celebrate the building's storied past, we looked to its founding in 1894.

Venue Details

ChainHilton
BrandGraduate by Hilton
Built1894
Renovated2019
Total meeting space2,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms72
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Transportation
  • Taxi
  • Train
AV capabilities
  • AV equipment

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 12, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
Aug 3, 2025 - Aug 6, 2025
Aug 10, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Aug 17, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025
Aug 24, 2025 - Aug 27, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 3, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025
Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 17, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025
Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Nov 24Apr 01 - May 31
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Mar 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 15Jan 01 - Feb 29Nov 25 - Dec 31

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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
2,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
860 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
1,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,200 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
40
Seating capacity
279
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
Cocktail rounds
Boardroom
Majestic Room
1,200 sq. ft.
-
85
70
12
Old Heidelberg
1,000 sq. ft.
-
100
80
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
72
Tax rate
7.35%
Occupancy rate
15%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 4.3 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Street parking

Local Attractions

Yale University
Yale University
University
1 blk
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701, it is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine Colonial Colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
New Haven, CT, US 06520
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Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery
Museum
2 mins
The mission of the Yale University Art Gallery is to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through direct engagement with original works of art. The Gallery stimulates active learning about art and the creative process through research, teaching, and dialogue among communities of Yale students, faculty, artists, scholars, alumni, and the wider public. The Gallery organizes exhibitions and educational programs to offer enjoyment and encourage inquiry, while building and maintaining its collections in trust for future generations.
1111 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT, US 06510
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Yale Repertory Theater
Yale Repertory Theater
Theater
1 min
Yale Repertory Theatre, the internationally celebrated professional theatre in residence at Yale School of Drama, has championed new work since 1966, producing well over 100 premieres—including two Pulitzer Prize winners and four other nominated finalists—by emerging and established playwrights. Seventeen Yale Rep productions have advanced to Broadway, garnering more than 40 Tony Award nominations and 10 Tony Awards. Yale Rep is also the recipient of the Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. Established in 2008, Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s most robust and innovative new play programs. To date, the Binger Center has supported the work of more than 50 commissioned artists and underwritten the world premieres and subsequent productions of 31 new American plays and musicals at Yale Rep and theatres across the country.
1120 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT, US 06510
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Yale British Center for the Arts
Yale British Center for the Arts
Museum
5 mins
The Yale Center for British Art is a public art museum and research institute that houses the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. Admission is free.
1080 Chapel St
New Haven, CT, US 06510
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Shubert Theater
Shubert Theater
Theater
3 blks
The theater itself is the crown jewel of downtown New Haven. Opened in 1914 before "talkies," television, or rock concerts, the Shubert has just 1600 seats. It was built for the live theater experience: intimate, personal and immediate. While it now has a wide sparkling lobby, comfortable new seats and a state-of-the-art sound system, it is a real Broadway house, where the magic of theater, music and dance come alive. The Shubert, New Haven is operated by CAPA, a Connecticut Not-For-Profit Organization.
247 College Street
New Haven, CT, US 06510
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The Shops at Yale
The Shops at Yale
Shopping
2 blks
SHOP, DINE & EXPLORE more than 80 unique boutiques, retailers, eateries, award-winning restaurants, theaters, and world-renowned museums in the heart of downtown New Haven.
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Wooster Square
Wooster Square
Historical landmark
1 mi
The Pizza Capital of the US! The area for delicious Italian eateries and pizza.
Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport
Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport
Airport
4 mi
155 Burr Street
New Haven, CT, US 06512
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Additional Information

Additional details

HOTEL OVERVIEW Rekindle the spirit of your alma mater at the smartest place to stay in New Haven. A local landmark, Graduate New Haven sits in the heart of downtown, making it a perfect venue to host your next event or business trip. The city's best art galleries, shops, restaurants and theaters are right outside our front door, and Yale's campus is just a few blocks away. GUESTROOMS & SUITES Graduate standard rooms are outfitted with comfy beds, a work station and lounge chair for more space to stretch out. A blue and white palette in of-the-era patterns decorates guest rooms. Nods to campus icons, including Handsome Dan and Mory's Cups, mix with antique art and furniture for an authentic bygone Ivy feel. MEETING & EVENT SPACES Make us home for your New Haven meetings and memories with over 2,000 square feet of events space. • OLD HEIDELBERG (1,000 sq. ft.) - Old Heidelberg is perfect for your next party, reception, or meeting, accommodating up to 100 people. Located in the lower level of the hotel, our authentic piece of New Haven history allows guests a trip back in time. • MAJESTIC (1,200 sq. ft.) - Ideal for small to medium sized groups, our Majestic Room can accommodate parties up to 75 people. Located in the back lobby level, this elegant law library-styled space offers a unique backdrop for any social or professional networking event. LOCATION Graduate New Haven is located on historic Chapel Street in the heart of downtown, just steps from Yale University.

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Graduate by Hilton New Haven Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Graduate by Hilton New Haven's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
We provide recycling bins in rooms and a linen reuse program. We also participate in several social impact initiatives.
Does Graduate by Hilton New Haven have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, General Recycling program

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Graduate by Hilton New Haven and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Graduate by Hilton New Haven's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Graduate by Hilton New Haven developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Cleveland Clinic and Procter and Gamble
Does Graduate by Hilton New Haven clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, A Health and Safety Awareness Committee has been created to help implement the Graduate Cares program
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