Hotel Duncan
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Likes: Was the cheapest hotel around which is why I stayed here and it was pretty close to the green, bus stops, downtown clubs, and eateries. They locked the doors at night as well but you just ring a bell and they let you in.
Reviewed by: Reggy from on Sep 07 2009
the room was dirty, the receptionist was rude and hostile, they charged my credit card twice I am still trying to get my money back...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 11 2009
i found duncan old and unclean. the carpet was greasy, bathroom floor had blood (!) stains, and the noise from the cooler (not ac) was earsplitting. one day, the cleaning person forgot to replace the trash bag and clean the bathroom. moreover, i found a bag of melted mozzarella cheese that earlier guests had left in the fridge. sometimes the front desk person was friendly, but other times the person on shift was not as nice. i live in it only because it is probably the closest to yale (and cheaper than the study hotel next door). other than that, i cant think of any particular reason to stay here.
Reviewed by: bonbon from on Jun 05 2009
Location is everything when trying to visit your children at Yale. All the hotels in the area raise and lower their prices at the drop of a hat when they know parents are arriving. Forget about Parent's weekend and move in day! If you didn't book ayear aheard you're out of luck or paying $400-600 per day.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 13 2009
People seem to either love or hate the Duncan. Unfortunately, I'm in the latter category. I've stayed at this hotel twice (once in 2007 and once in 2008), and I had a miserable experience both times. The rooms are in poor physical condition. My air conditioner was noisy, the door handle broke, the bathroom door wouldn't close all the way, and I could hear people coming and going in the stairwell all night.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 22 2009
First, let me say that the only time a maid has ever thanked me for a tip was at the Duncan. The bellhop seemed genuinely surprised to be tipped for taking my bag to the room door, and the concierge was helpful and friendly enough, both on the phone and in person.
Reviewed by: Laura from on Jan 03 2009
i called this place and the guy who picked up was very rude and hung up on me. definatly not staying here
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 14 2008
The staff at this hotel is incredibly rude. They openly insult customers and refuse to offer assistance. The rooms are run-down and uncomfortable; they are not worth even a cheap price.
Reviewed by: Donald from on Oct 28 2008
This place is cheap but it wouldnt be worth it even if it was free. The room had a musty smell like a closet that hadnt been opened in 200 years. The carpets were of an unidentifiable color and the sheets looked like something out of the 70's.
Reviewed by: J.P from on Oct 27 2008
This hotel is a great value and in an excellent location in New Haven near Yale. Do not expect the Hyatt but the hotel is clean and is perfect for a guest that is basically using the hotel to sleep.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 13 2008
Step back in time
Back to Hotel Duncan
Likes: Was the cheapest hotel around which is why I stayed here and it was pretty close to the green, bus stops, downtown clubs, and eateries. They locked the doors at night as well but you just ring a bell and they let you in.
Reviewed by: Reggy from on Sep 07 2009
the room was dirty, the receptionist was rude and hostile, they charged my credit card twice I am still trying to get my money back...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 11 2009
i found duncan old and unclean. the carpet was greasy, bathroom floor had blood (!) stains, and the noise from the cooler (not ac) was earsplitting. one day, the cleaning person forgot to replace the trash bag and clean the bathroom. moreover, i found a bag of melted mozzarella cheese that earlier guests had left in the fridge. sometimes the front desk person was friendly, but other times the person on shift was not as nice. i live in it only because it is probably the closest to yale (and cheaper than the study hotel next door). other than that, i cant think of any particular reason to stay here.
Reviewed by: bonbon from on Jun 05 2009
Location is everything when trying to visit your children at Yale. All the hotels in the area raise and lower their prices at the drop of a hat when they know parents are arriving. Forget about Parent's weekend and move in day! If you didn't book ayear aheard you're out of luck or paying $400-600 per day.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 13 2009
People seem to either love or hate the Duncan. Unfortunately, I'm in the latter category. I've stayed at this hotel twice (once in 2007 and once in 2008), and I had a miserable experience both times. The rooms are in poor physical condition. My air conditioner was noisy, the door handle broke, the bathroom door wouldn't close all the way, and I could hear people coming and going in the stairwell all night.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 22 2009
First, let me say that the only time a maid has ever thanked me for a tip was at the Duncan. The bellhop seemed genuinely surprised to be tipped for taking my bag to the room door, and the concierge was helpful and friendly enough, both on the phone and in person.
Reviewed by: Laura from on Jan 03 2009
i called this place and the guy who picked up was very rude and hung up on me. definatly not staying here
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Dec 14 2008
The staff at this hotel is incredibly rude. They openly insult customers and refuse to offer assistance. The rooms are run-down and uncomfortable; they are not worth even a cheap price.
Reviewed by: Donald from on Oct 28 2008
This place is cheap but it wouldnt be worth it even if it was free. The room had a musty smell like a closet that hadnt been opened in 200 years. The carpets were of an unidentifiable color and the sheets looked like something out of the 70's.
Reviewed by: J.P from on Oct 27 2008
This hotel is a great value and in an excellent location in New Haven near Yale. Do not expect the Hyatt but the hotel is clean and is perfect for a guest that is basically using the hotel to sleep.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jul 13 2008
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