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Make your reservation by calling toll free: (888) 562-7121 or locally in Connecticut: (203) 562-7121. Full
Breakfast served each morning between 7:30-9:00. Complimentary (
WI-FI)
Wireless Internet Service. Complimentary off-street
parking. Complimentary Wall Street Journal and/or. Complimentary New Haven Register at
breakfast. Complimentary local
phone calls. Self-Check-In Service - Arrive at your own convenience. Bottled water,
coffee,
tea and hot chocolate
bar, always available. Wheelchair accessible to our second floor, by the use of our elevator. Guest
kitchen facility. Guest
laundry facilities.
Hairdryer,
ironing board and
iron. Access to
fax and
copier. Click photo to enlarge! Sumptuous
breakfasts served in old world ambiance with china, sterling silver and fine Victorian antiques. The finest
room we have to offer is the. Climb in and relax in the luxurious king-sized bed fitted with a thick feather top mattress and goose down
duvet. A door in the corner of the
room leads to a private
bath which features both
tub and
shower with complimentary
bath gel, shampoo and conditioner. The
room can accommodate additional guests (up to 4) on the twin day bed and its trundle. Complimentary
cable TV and DVD player,
air conditioning, local
phone calls,
wireless high-speed
internet. Rates start at $149. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show Farnam
Room Availability]. Click photos to enlarge! is a gracious and well-lit space with sun streaming in from the south and east. The
room features a lovely queen-sized bed, a private
bath with a traditional
shower ensuite, and can accommodate additional guests (up to 4) on the twin day bed and its trundle. This
room is very popular with families visiting Yale. Complimentary
cable TV,
air conditioning, local
phone calls,
wireless high-speed
internet. Rates start at $149. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show Walcott
Room Availability] was formerly the study of Henry W. Farnam Jr. and features a queen-sized four-poster bed. The luxurious private
bath with oversized
tub and
shower is located in the adjoining hall. This inviting
room also includes a working fireplace for those romantic evenings. The can accommodate additional guests (up to 4) on the twin day bed and its trundle. A perfect
room for traveling companions who desire separate beds. Complimentary
cable TV and VHS player,
air conditioning, local
phone calls and
wireless high-speed
internet. Rates start at $145. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show Whitman
Room Availability].
Room A A comfortable, airy space, decorated with brilliant blues and whites. Includes a double bed, dresser, bookshelf and antique writing
desk. This attractive
room shares a
bathroom and has access to a full
kitchen. Complimentary
cable TV and VHS player,
air conditioning, local
phone calls and high-speed
wireless internet. Rates start at $99. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show
Room A Availability].
Room B This charming
room is softly adorned with pastels and features a double bed, writing
desk, and dresser.
Room B shares a
bathroom and has access to a full-
kitchen. Complimentary
cable TV and VHS player,
air conditioning, local
phone calls and high-speed
wireless internet. Rates start at $89. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show
Room B Availability].
Room C King Size Bed Area.
Room C Twin Day Bed Area.
Room C An inviting and spacious
room, featuring a king-sized bed and large double-door
mirrored armoire, a seating area where you can relax and watch
TV or a VHS tape, a large
desk where you can work. The
room is breezy and bright with windows that face East, South and West.
Room C shares a
bathroom and has access to a full-
kitchen with all the amenities for cooking. The
room can accommodate two additional guests on the twin day bed and its trundle an ideal combination for the traveling family. Complimentary
cable TV, VHS player, local
phone calls and high-speed
wireless internet. Rates start at $115. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show
Room C Availability].
Room D
Room D is our most cost efficient
room and is furnished with a twin bed, bedside table, dresser, and bookshelf - A cozy and comfortable accommodation for one.
Room D shares a
bathroom and has access to a full-
kitchen for cooking. Complimentary
cable TV and VHS player,
air conditioning, local
phone calls and high-speed
wireless internet. Rates start at $79. Sumptuous
breakfast included. [Show
Room D Availability]. Full-
Kitchen with all the amenities for cooking. Chippendale sofas and wing back chairs stand grandly on the lush oriental carpet. Rates and Policies: All rates are subject to change without notice. Third
Party Bookings: A 5% fee will apply to all reservations made or paid for by a remote third
party. Foreign Credit Cards: A 3% fee will apply to all reservations paid for by a foreign credit card. Advance Bookings: Reservations made more than 3 months in advance are subject to change. Additional Guests: Rates are based on number of occupants, therefore there is a charge for each additional guest. Tax: A 12% state occupancy tax applies. Cancellation Policy: There will be a $25 fee for cancellation with one week or more prior notice. For less than one weeks notice you will be charged the rate for one night unless the
room can be rebooked. Weekly and Monthly Rentals: We offer reduced rates on all of our
rooms if rented by the week or by the month. We are happy to work with you to find the perfect solution for your short or long term stay. To book a
room or
apartment for a stay of one semester or longer, a
security deposit and first and last months' rent will be required. Payment Method: We accept Cash, Visa or Mastercard. Reservations are guaranteed by credit card. Payment is due on the first morning of your stay. Special Weekends: Rates will increase for some Holiday Weekends and the following Yale Events: Move In Day - Usually the last weekend in August Yale Parent's Weekend Usually the first weekend in October Yale vs. Harvard
Game Usually in November Yale Graduation Usually the last weekend in May (Reservations begin May 1, 2008 for Graduation 2009) A minimum stay is also required. For these weekends, we take deposits. There will be a $50 fee for cancellation with 6 months prior. For Cancellations with less than 6 months notice, your deposit will not be returned. Pet Policy: We have a resident Boston Terrier and we can accommodate some pets. There is a pet fee applied. Please call to inquire. Please check your confirmation email for further details. [Show Me Availability of All
Rooms]. Maintained by
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[Click to Make On-Line Reservation] to the elegant and historic Farnam Guest House, just blocks from Yale. Wonderful energy radiates throughout this magnificent home. Thank you for being a friendly respite in the stormy sea of life.. Marcia Russell, 6/2/06. An elegant and peaceful sanctuary full of character and history, with a most charming and hospitable hostess! Gordon and Debbie Gibb, 11/12/06. The brilliant, crystal chandelier illuminates the gracious foyer. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at your guest house. You have a lovely home and you take great care of your guests! Christina Parker, Oklahoma. Matching lyre card tables frame the ornate fireplace. The dorian mantel was transported from the Farnam's former home at 43 Hillhouse, now the home of the President of Yale. ·
Wireless Internet Service · Academic and Artistic Atmosphere - Play Steinway grand Piano · Grandeur with warm hospitality - Very large, oversized
rooms · Romantic atmosphere -
Quiet solid brick and stone house · Enjoy distinctive dining at Connecticut's Finest
Restaurants · Cycle or walk up East Rock (vistas of Long Island) · Lovely flower
garden April through October · On Metro North Amtrak lines between New York and Boston · English, German and Spanish are spoken · Family Friendly and Christian Travel. Visitors since November 23, 2005.
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Restaurant Guide. Yale Repertory Theatre. Yale University Art Gallery. Concerts at Yale University. Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford. New Haven Visitor's
Bureau. Yale School of Medicine New Haven Guide. Ferry to Port Jefferson, Long Island. Metro-North Railroad. Tweed New Haven
Airport. Quinnipiac University. University of New Haven
Breakfast in the
Dining Room. Sumptuous
breakfasts served in old world ambiance with china, sterling silver and fine Victorian antiques. A beautiful dinning
room set for
breakfast for our Guests.
Dining room sitting area
Henry Farnam (1803-1883), made his fortune in the railroads in the middle 1800's and contributed a great deal of money to the early beginnings of Yale. Through his generosity, Farnam Hall, the freshman dorm at Yale, and The President's House at 43 Hillhouse were erected. Henry's youngest son, Henry Walcott Farnam, became a Professor of Political Economics at Yale. Through his inspiration and foresight, Connecticut Hall, Yale's oldest building, still stands today. Also notable are the Farnam Memorial
Gardens and the Farnam Neighborhood House given to New Haven by other family members. The Farnams built this lovely Georgian Colonial, 616 Prospect Street, in 1934 and moved here when their residence, 43 Hillhouse Avenue, was bequeathed to the president of Yale. In 1950 Professor Farnam's son, Henry W. Farnam Jr. and his wife, Eleanor Dow moved to this house. In 1970 Henry Jr. died and nine years later, Eleanor sold her home to us, Anthony and Elizabeth Lopez, your Innkeeper
616 Prospect Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Fax: (203) 562-2843 Email:
innkeeper@farnamguesthouse.com. Innkeeper: Elizabeth Lopez. Your host, Elizabeth, is a graduate of Yale and Wheaton (Ill) Colleges. She is a musician, in piano, a retired music teacher and loves to read and dialogue about great books and current events.