Ok, I read a lot of reviews before staying at the Duncan. Good, bad, and indifferent. I decided to jump and take a chance and what I found was wonderful. There are undoubtedly countless reviewers who will disagree with me but I'm being honest. I've stayed in a lot of old/historic hotels while on my travels and this one has... More

I was so scared to go to this place based on the reviews. I generally like to have a nice clean hotel with crispy sheets and a flat screen TV. But I knew what I was getting into here. Your experience will really depend on the room. You have to ask for a non smoking room. I saw a smoking... More

This place looks like an old "flop house" you might see on a 70's tv show. My partner and I made reservations for a recent softball tournament. After seeing the horrible conditions we decided not to check in. We along with three other friends who also booked rooms were being told that we would be charged anyway. despite our refusal... More

After reading many bad reviews, I was concerned about my impending stay. However I am happy to report that it was perfectly fine. It is a beautiful, old, but worn at the edges hotel w/ a big lobby w/ comfortable seating. The staff was very friendly and accommodating (except somewhat strict about check out time). The only relatively unimportant disappointment... More

for $92 a night to stay in a hotel with a hand operated elevator, marble staircase, view of downtown, and the best location in town? it s a no brainer. the staff were extremely helpful after we talked to them for a minute, tho initially they were a little stand off ish. honestly just a fun place to stay if... More

This is your classical 1 star no frills hotel, located right across the street from the prestigious Yale University campus. Everyone else within walking distance of Yale was sold out so this was the only choice outside of renting a vehicle. I suggest renting a vehicle. The question is WHY they would not renovate this ancient place with their large... More

When we look at the prices, its not bad. But, if you are looking for something more, this wouldn't be the right place for you. We stayed there for the last two days. we didn't get what we expected. More

Reviews make the Duncan out to be something out of Dante. It was not. My stay was brief (1 night), but for the price mid-week ($60), it was an amazing deal. The hotel is old and a bit worn around the edges, but I found my room to be simple, clean and comfortable. The Duncan now also suffers from being... More

So one weekend, my best friend and I decided to just drive from Boston and see where we ended up, just to get away. We made it to New Haven and got sick of driving, so we decided to stay there for a night and searched for a hotel. For the price, we could stay at the Duncan for one... More