On December 17th, developer Paul McGowan of Hospitality 3 answered New Haven's need for more upscale lodging with the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Study at Yale. This new luxury hotel is located on the campus of Yale University. New Haven mayor John DeStefano joined McGowan to cut a ceremonial ribbon at the entrance of the 124-room hotel at 1157 Chapel St. A reception featuring the Yale Whiffenpoofs, America's first and oldest collegiate a cappella group, was held immediately after at The Study at Yale's restaurant, Heirloom.
Located adjacent to the Schools of Architecture and Design, the Yale Art Museum, and a short walk to the Yale Center for British Art, popular restaurants, cafes and bookstores, The Study at Yale presents a convenient lodging for guests, visiting dignitaries and corporate travelers.

The Study at Yale makes its mark on historic Chapel St. with its glass exterior embedded with pieces of amber, blue, green and eggplant colored glass that pay homage to the original gothic style buildings found on campus. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a lobby of granite, walnut, bronze and leather.

The Study at Yale is the inspired creation of Paul McGowan, a former executive of Starwood Hotels and Resorts where he played a role in launching W Hotels throughout the world before founding Hospitality 3 in 2003. His concept for The Study at Yale - to create a sense of place in a sophisticated but relaxed environment that has relevance to it's location on campus - is one he hopes to expand to other campuses and cultural centers.
To help him achieve that goal, McGowan selected Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects of Toronto as project architect and interior designers. Several principals of the firm are Yale graduates.

The Study at Yale offers a Presidential Suite and 7 "studies" offering den-like accommodations for added comfort. A dedicated "Artists Studio" suite equipped with an easel and art supplies, for when inspiration calls.
With both style and purpose in mind, the amenities at The Study at Yale include 3,000 s/f of high-tech meeting space including a private penthouse level lounge featuring views of the university's distinctive gothic buildings and interior courtyards. Guests and local residents will also be sure to enjoy the 110-seat restaurant, Heirloom, offering contemporary continental cuisine.