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Farnam Guest House
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  • The Elegant Farnam Guest House can provide all of your accommodation needs: Bed and Breakfast, Short and Long Term Stays. We can also create specialized events: Weddings, Baby or Wedding Showers, Brunches and Family Reunions.

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  • Inn Details

    Your host, Elizabeth Baehr Lopez, welcomes you to the elegant, historic Farnam Guest House, 1.25 miles from Yale's Old Campus and the New Haven Green. Prospect Hill is the most exclusive and elegant neighborhood in New Haven, close to downtown and home to the Yale Divinity School, the School of Forestry, and Science Hill. Mark Twain said that Hillhouse Avenue was the most beautiful street in America and much of that stately beauty has been preserved.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Elizabeth Baehr Lopez, a public school music teacher for 39 years, is your hostess. She loves to read and dialogue about great books and current events. The substitute Innkeepers are newly-weds Jason Smith and Carol Lopez-Smith. Jason is finishing his PHD in Philosophy at Yale and Carol, formerly worked as Post Client Sales manager at Christies Auction house in New York City.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Microwave

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Conference Rooms

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

    Other Amenities:

    • Coffee Bar in Dining Room

    • Bottled Water in Fridge in Guest Kitchen and Dinin

    • Parking on site

    • Luxurious Down/feather beds/duvets/pillows

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  • Walcott Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $159/$199

    Farnam Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $169/$199

    Whitman Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$150

    Room A

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$129

    Room B

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $0/$125

    Douglas Orr

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$179

    Room C

    Suite maximum capacity: 1

    • Beds

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $79/$109

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: Key-Less Entry    Check out: 11 a.m.

    • Minimum stay: 3-day minimum stay for Yale Graduation and Yale Parent's Weekend

    • Deposit amount required: for long term stays.

    • Cancellations: Cancellation with 1 week notice administrative fee of $25. For cancellation with less than one week's notice the charge is one night's lodging unless the room can be rebooked. Yale Parents and Graduation Weekends: Three-night minimum required. One half of total cost as a non-refundable deposit

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Limited alcoholic consumption permitted. Bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Family friendly

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10%

    • AARP
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • MILITARY
      Percent off: 15% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: delicious

    • Time Served: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Broccoli Stratta
    This is a delicious crustless quiche made with broccoli, cheese, eggs and milk

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Coffee and tea bar

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  • Location Type

    • 1.25 miles from Yale's Old Campus

    • 1.25 miles from the New Haven Green

    • one long block from Yale Divinity School

    • City

    City

    • Directions to property:
      Take I 95 North or South to I 91. Take Exit #3, Trumbull St. Take Trumbull Street straight until it ends -- about 5 blocks. Turn right on Prospect and go to the 5th light. The House is on the North-left corner of Highland and Prospect. Or take the Merritt Parkway north or south to Exit 61. At the exit take Whitney Avenue South toward New Haven. Go 3-4 miles past lights at Putnam Avenue, Armory Street, East Rock. Turn right on Highland (3 blocks) and go to top of hill. You will be facing our home on your right. Turn right on Prospect and an immediate second left into the circular drive

    Airport

    • Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 7 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take Airport exit to I 91 South. Get off on Exit 3, Trumbull Street. Go straight on Trumbull street until it ends. Turn right on Prospect Street. Go up the hill to the 5th light. #616 is on the north, left corner at the 5th light, Highland and Prospect Street.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Long Island Sound

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Peabody Museum

    • Plays

    • Art Galleries

    • Live Music

    • Theatres

    • Distinctive Dining

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming pool

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    Perfect weekend getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed here on a weekend getaway from NYC and couldn't have been happier. The house was beautiful and extremely well-kept. We stayed in the Farnam room which was gorgeous. The staff and owner made sure we felt right at home; it was much more comfortable and pleasant than staying in a standard hotel. We'll absolutely be back if we're in the area again!

    Very Pleasant Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    More than lived up to the advertising. Host family was very kind to accomodate a couple of special requests we had for the comfort of our daughter. If we have reason to travel to the area again, we would gladly return. Sincerely enjoyed our time at the Farnam Guest House.

    Great stay!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    We enjoyed our visit to the Farnum Guest House. The room was nice, and the breakfast served in the morning we delicious. We would definately return!

    Great stay in New Haven!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 18-25 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    A wonderful place to stay if visiting Yale! So close to campus and the service was wonderful! It felt like being at home! I definitely recommend it to anyone staying in New Haven.

    Just like home!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    Perfect location for downtown New Haven meetings. The room was lovely, and the owners made it very easy to work with them.

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