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.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- 1.25 miles from Yale's Old Campus
- 1.25 miles from the New Haven Green
- one long block from Yale Divinity School
- 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 - Nearest major airport: Hartford, CT (BDL-Bradley Intl.) 7 miles
- Directions from airport:
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. - Meeting places:
- Connecticut Limousine
- Tweed Airport, New Haven
- Union Station
- Airport
- Bus
- Train
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Private guest rooms.
- There are 8 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 199.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 99.00 and $ 249.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Amenities
| In 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 | |
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| On Site | |
| Board games | CD player |
| Conference Rooms | Library |
| Piano | Videos |
| Washer/dryer | |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| Coffee Bar in Dining Room | Bottled Water in Fridge in Guest Kitchen and Dinin |
| Parking on site | Luxurious Down/feather beds/duvets/pillows |
Meals
- A sumptuous breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Coffee and tea bar, Afternoon tea
- Our signature dish is Broccoli Stratta
This is a delicious crustless quiche made with broccoli, cheese, eggs and milk
Policies
- Minimum stay required (3-day minimum stay for Yale Graduation and Yale Parent's Weekend)
- Smoking is not allowed (Thank you for not smoking)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (We may be able to accommodate your pet.)
- Children are welcome (Family friendly)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Limited alcoholic consumption permitted. Bring your own)
- Deposit amount required (for long term stays.)
- Check in time is Key-Less Entry and Check out time is 11 a.m.
- 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
Discounts available:| | 10% | AA | |
| | 10% | AARP | |
| | 15% | MILITARY | |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Elizabeth Baehr Lopez
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
- There is one cat on the property
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
Onsite or Nearby Activities
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
New Haven Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from New Haven, Connecticut.