Cambria Hotels expands to New Haven, Conn.

Choice Hotels' Cambria brand has a new hotel in Connecticut: the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area, which is owned by LCP Group.

"New Haven is a thriving New England city, and home to a number of prestigious universities and national corporations," said Janis Cannon, SVP, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "At Cambria Hotels, our expansion has always focused on growth in markets with strong business and leisure demand. As the cultural hub of Connecticut, New Haven is the ideal spot to premiere the Constitution State's latest Cambria hotel. We are excited to welcome New England travelers to yet another property in our rapidly growing portfolio."

The six-story, 130-room Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area is close to Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital. It is also near national corporations such as Pfizer Research and AstraZeneca, and other landmarks like New Haven Harbor, University of New Haven and Southern Connecticut State University.

"We're thrilled to capitalize on LCP's strategy of owning the newest and best-located assets in thriving markets such as New Haven," said Francis Lively, CEO of the LCP Group. "Collaborating with Choice and Crescent, along with the prestigious universities, hospitals, and local businesses, LCP looks forward to growing our presence in the community."

The Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area features:

  • Multipurpose indoor and outdoor spaces and business center;
  • An open-concept lobby with locally inspired design and décor, including artwork from  New Haven artists;
  • A full-service restaurant and bar with locally inspired menu, local craft beers, craft cocktails and outdoor seating;
  • Multifunction meeting and event spaces.
  • A fitness center.
  • A selection of craft beer and wine in collaboration with Cambria Estate Winery and Cambria's Signature Local Craft Beer Program.

The Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area was developed in collaboration with HighSide Development, architect and interior designer Baskervill and general contractor KBE Building Corp. Crescent Hotels & Resorts manages the hotel.