Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, including parking for RVs, buses, and trucks.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features a stair-free path to the entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a limited number of wheelchair-accessible facilities. Visual alarms are present in hallways, and there is a well-lit path to the entrance.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Hamden, within a 10-minute drive of Yale University and Yale-New Haven Hospital. It is 2.2 miles from Hamden Dog Park and 2.5 miles from Quinnipiac River State Park.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are allowed to stay at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Carriage House

What guests think

Travelers describe Carriage House as a renovated, boutique-style roadside property with modern, comfortable rooms and notable cleanliness, consistently friendly, responsive service, easy contactless check-in, and convenient access to Hamden, New Haven, Yale, and nearby dining, plus ample parking.

Recurring downsides include noticeable highway and road noise, and a motel-style exterior that contrasts with the updated interiors. A few reviews note minor issues such as dim room lighting, slippery or splash-prone showers, sporadic front-desk presence, or security concerns. Overall, it suits travelers seeking a practical, well-kept base near New Haven.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and convenient on-site.

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Bernard

14 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay! The desk attendant was friendly and checked us in quickly. The room was exceptionally clean and had a pleasing style to the decor. The climate control unit worked perfectly and was quiet. Parking was easy and I think we took twenty steps to our room. Great room at a great price!

8

Michael

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was easy. Most food and shopping were 1-2 miles away.

10

Matteo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Parking and access to nearby dining and shopping make this property a very convenient place to stay.

8

Kennesha

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable. It had a fridge and microwave. It was bigger than expected and parking was extremely convenient. The attendant went out of her way by providing ice for us. I would rate it 4.5 only because it was more of an upgraded motel than an actual hotel. I would definitely stay again. The price waa very reasonable too.

10

Bruce

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was perfect for me safe easy parking and didn’t have a motel feel it was more of a comfortable feeling. The area could be questionable, but I felt secure at the hotel.

10

Jerone

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Quiet. Great staff. Modern. Easy parking. Great location.

8

Verna

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel worker at check in was very friendly and helped carry my bag up the stairs. The room is spacious and comfortable, very well-furnished for this price point. The shower was excellent with hot water and good water pressure. The coffee machine comes stocked with Starbucks pods. A bus stop right across the street goes right to the Yale campus. Parking is free. A very affordable place to stay for a trip to Yale. The only downsides was that there was only one window and it looks out on the breezeway so had to keep it closed for privacy. And there's quite a lot of road noise. Overall though highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns consistent praise; rooms are frequently described as spotless, fresh, and well kept.

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10

Matteo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Parking and access to nearby dining and shopping make this property a very convenient place to stay.

10

Anthony

25 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

By far the best place to stay in the area. The staff is extremely proactive and responsive. We checked in late so they left us very detailed instructions for our arrival. The room was absolutely spotless (probably the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in, and I do a lot of traveling). Do not judge this place by the surrounding area or it’s unassuming exterior, this was truly a 5 star stay.

10

Jerone

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Quiet. Great staff. Modern. Easy parking. Great location.

10

Videen

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean. Very responsive to, and available for, questions. Easy check-in and -out. Will go there again, and will recommend to others!

10

Alicia

31 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute room decor, very clean room & excellent customer service.

10

Ramesh

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff, check in and friendly in providing local information are commendable. very quite neighborhood, very clean room and access to parkway is a big plus point to this place.

10

jen

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent clean room!

10

Linda

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Carriage House is our go to place to stay when visiting family in Hamden. Not only are the rooms modern, clean & affordable, the staff are welcoming! We love this hotel & highly recommend it to all!

10

Nadia K

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall very good. No complaints. Bed very very comfortable and super clean room

10

Jody

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the outside, looks like a motel so I was a little dubious about the very positive reviews I read. But then - the room was beautiful - more like a high-end rental than a hotel room. Completely renovated, tastefully decorated, and spotless. Staff really nice, too. The only downside is the highway noise, but the location is convenient. Will be back!

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Rooms

Rooms are newly renovated with modern decor, comfortable beds, and useful in-room amenities like a coffee maker, fridge, and microwave; several reviews mention traffic or highway noise, and room size can vary.

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Steven

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The updates to the rooms are beautiful and staff very responsive and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the space used well, with a coffee maker, small fridge, and microwave. The bathroom shower was very accessible and nice but very easy to flood the floor. i would suggest that with the wonderful accessible shower, instead of a curtain which they have, a door would be better. I know sort of expensive but would be much better for the guest and preserve the quality of the place over time.

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Matteo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Parking and access to nearby dining and shopping make this property a very convenient place to stay.

8

Howard

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay-Very happy! The outside was a little scary, looked like an old-school motel and belied what the room would be like. They had contact-less check in which worked fine, you call when you get there and they talk you through getting into your room but also offered check-in at the desk if you preferred. The room was obviously very recently re-done and everything was brand new. Tasteful renovation and top of the line everything. Clean and bug-free. A little on the smallish side but comfortable. Very comfortable thick mattress, great pillows and nice linens. Aveda products in the bathroom along with Moen fixtures. New A/C unit. Flat screen TV in the room but only basic cable. Keurig coffee-maker in-room with supplies. Refrigerator with room for your stuff.

10

Emily

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nicely updated. The staff were incredibly nice, welcoming and helpful. Lots of restaurants nearby, within both walking and driving distance. You can hear the highway as it’s right next to the hotel, but this did not bother me personally.

8

Gregory

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room. Nicely decorated.

8

Verna

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel worker at check in was very friendly and helped carry my bag up the stairs. The room is spacious and comfortable, very well-furnished for this price point. The shower was excellent with hot water and good water pressure. The coffee machine comes stocked with Starbucks pods. A bus stop right across the street goes right to the Yale campus. Parking is free. A very affordable place to stay for a trip to Yale. The only downsides was that there was only one window and it looks out on the breezeway so had to keep it closed for privacy. And there's quite a lot of road noise. Overall though highly recommend!

6

Victor

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not a terrible place to stay but not really a place that makes sense. My room was clean and small, but cozy. Honestly, room was very basic but good for a one night stay. My check in was great and the communication with staff who sent me instructions was also great. My main issue was with the basic room at this refurbished motel. My toiletries were open, definitely not new, and my mattress was uncomfortable because of lumps. At around 2 am I was awoken by what sounded like garbage trucks for an hour. I realized in the morning that behind my room was a USPS facility that had trucks backing in and going out almost all night. The traffic passing by the front of the hotel was also loud all night and even worse was the mini refrigerator. Again, if I had to do it again, I’d stay at a traditional hotel.

10

Andree

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfectly adequate for the average traveler just looking for a conveniently located, clean place to stay. This was my second stay and I’ll be back. My only concern: the shower floor is extremely slippery, especially once you use shampoo- I had to put a hand towel down to feel safe.

10

Donna

24 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in and out. The room was beautifully finished. They really made the most out of an old motel. There is a bit of traffic noise, but putting the fan on easily blocked it out. Really enjoyed my stay!

10

Jody

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the outside, looks like a motel so I was a little dubious about the very positive reviews I read. But then - the room was beautiful - more like a high-end rental than a hotel room. Completely renovated, tastefully decorated, and spotless. Staff really nice, too. The only downside is the highway noise, but the location is convenient. Will be back!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and responsive, with smooth contactless or assisted check-in and proactive help from staff and owners.

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Timothy

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in person was very helpful, including offering to move luggage and provided a phone number if we needed anything. The room was as expected and I would stay at this location again.

10

Takisha

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The personable service was amazing! Thank you Damien! The room decor and amenities were well designed and placed.

8

Scott

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rinil was very helpful upon virtual check-in

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Marianne

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay here was amazing! The room was perfect for us. It was clean and comfortable, had so many extras, and was perfectly located near everything we needed. The owners are amazing to deal with (very accessible) and we really appreciated the contactless check in, so simple. No question we will be returning. Thanks again for a wonderful stay. 🙂

10

Amy

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very cute and upgraded. Wonderful service

10

Eileen

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was nicely decorated and very clean and the mgr Damian was awesome! He catered to all ur needs! I would definitely stay there again!

10

Karrie

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Visually interesting, the decor was interesting and unique. The staff was friendly and genuine. The service was friendly and personable. It felt like the staff was invested in our experience being positive.

10

Jennifer

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room, excellent staff. Easy check in also. Highly recommend!

10

Ramesh

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff, check in and friendly in providing local information are commendable. very quite neighborhood, very clean room and access to parkway is a big plus point to this place.

10

Linda

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Carriage House is our go to place to stay when visiting family in Hamden. Not only are the rooms modern, clean & affordable, the staff are welcoming! We love this hotel & highly recommend it to all!

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Location

Convenient for Hamden and New Haven with easy access to Route 15 and nearby restaurants; several guests note proximity or transit options to Yale.

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Michael

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was easy. Most food and shopping were 1-2 miles away.

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Matteo

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was newly renovated, clean and comfortable. Parking and access to nearby dining and shopping make this property a very convenient place to stay.

10

Seth

9 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing room… do not be fooled by motel appearance! Personal service and room make this a 5 star stay!! So close to New Haven and right off route 15…

10

Emily

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nicely updated. The staff were incredibly nice, welcoming and helpful. Lots of restaurants nearby, within both walking and driving distance. You can hear the highway as it’s right next to the hotel, but this did not bother me personally.

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Verna

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel worker at check in was very friendly and helped carry my bag up the stairs. The room is spacious and comfortable, very well-furnished for this price point. The shower was excellent with hot water and good water pressure. The coffee machine comes stocked with Starbucks pods. A bus stop right across the street goes right to the Yale campus. Parking is free. A very affordable place to stay for a trip to Yale. The only downsides was that there was only one window and it looks out on the breezeway so had to keep it closed for privacy. And there's quite a lot of road noise. Overall though highly recommend!

10

John

11 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was a wonderful New England style room. Very comfortable. The women at the front desk was very engaging. I'm sorry I didn't get her name. The location was great, also. I will defiantly stay here again the next time I have to come to New Haven.

10

Ramesh

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff, check in and friendly in providing local information are commendable. very quite neighborhood, very clean room and access to parkway is a big plus point to this place.

10

Cam

23 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, updated decor and comfortable. Rinal went above and beyond to help with any questions we had about Yale graduation. This is a very short drive to the school and cost a fraction of the New Haven downtown. A must check it out if in the area.

10

Virginia

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean convenient just ten min from new haven

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Jody

31 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From the outside, looks like a motel so I was a little dubious about the very positive reviews I read. But then - the room was beautiful - more like a high-end rental than a hotel room. Completely renovated, tastefully decorated, and spotless. Staff really nice, too. The only downside is the highway noise, but the location is convenient. Will be back!

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Carriage House

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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