Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

Timeless Weddings in Connecticut

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.2

Praised by couples for:

Amenities

Helpful staff

Guests comfort

We used the Omni for our wedding room block (not our wedding venue). Laura and her team were great and so easy-going from start to finish. They understood the challenges faced on couples with COVID and planning, and were very understanding as our original numbers drastically changed. We arranged for a morning after the wedding breakfast last minute, and everything was terrific. Laura was extremely responsive (I emailed her VERY often) and always kept everything professional. Thank you, Laura!

Heather G.

5.0

We had a wonderful experience having our wedding at the Omni! Initially we were worried it would feel boring to have our wedding in a hotel ballroom, but it did not at all. First of all, this is a historic hotel, and one of the only venues in New Haven right in the heart of downtown and able to hold a large wedding. It's got a lot of character. Second, the staff worked with us to totally personalize the event. One thing that really stands out - we were able to have our cocktail hour across the street outside on the Temple Plaza. We had to arrange that with city parks, and once we did, the Omni did everything to make it a reality. It was seamless and so nice to have a portion of the festivities outdoors. The ballroom was beautiful, and the food was delicious. We were happy with the experience and would recommend the venue to anyone!

Becky F.

5.0

Summer Milton

SENIOR CATERING SALES MANAGER

Located in New Haven, CT, Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale is a wedding venue. Whether you're planning a traditional wedding ceremony or an informal gathering, the elegant ballroom and modern high-rise restaurant at this hotel offer a stunning setting for all your wedding festivities. The friendly staff, outstanding cuisine, and convenient location will be sure to exceed all your expectations! Omni Hotel is situated in the heart of New Haven, surrounded by timeless architecture and Yale University's magnificent buildings. The cozy and welcoming ambiance of the hotel embodies New Haven's rich cultural history, allowing you and your guests to become immersed in the vibrant and ever-evolving story of this historic city. The hotel boasts multiple well-appointed event spaces, so you and your beloved can celebrate your day your way. On the 19th floor, you'll find the Harbor Room, where expansive windows showcase views of Yale's iconic towers and the surrounding New Haven skyline. You and your beloved can host your ceremony in this breathtaking space, allowing scenic views to form the backdrop of your "I dos." For your reception, the Grand Ballroom awaits, with its sparkling chandeliers and exquisite Venetian paneling. At 9,200 square feet, this setting can accommodate events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings of 100 guests to glamorous receptions of 600 guests. The local ingredients and culinary traditions of Connecticut inspire every aspect of the Omni Hotel's event catering menu. The talented chefs will work closely with you to ensure your wedding meal is as one-of-a-kind as your love story, with every detail tailored to suit you, your beloved, and your preferences. The venue's events team will go above and beyond to make your planning journey easy and stress-free. From setting up your event space to organizing guest room bookings, you can leave all the logistics to the professionals at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale.

28+ years in business

Speaks English, French, Spanish

Large team (21+ members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

On-Site Accommodations

Reception Area

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Hotel

Restaurant

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Food & Catering

Planning

Any questions?

Meet the team

Summer Milton

Senior Catering Sales Manager

For more than 10 years, Summer has been creating unforgettable experiences for couples and families, bringing warmth, expertise, and an extraordinary level of care to every celebration. With a heart as big as her passion for weddings, Summer has a gift for making every couple feel truly special. She takes the time to listen, understand their vision, and thoughtfully guide them through each detail of the planning process. Her genuine kindness and calming presence make her not only a trusted partner, but an absolute joy to work with. Known for going above and beyond, Summer approaches every wedding as if it were her own family's celebration. The countless heartfelt notes and rave reviews she receives from her couples speak to the relationships she builds and the exceptional level of service she provides. For Summer, the greatest reward is seeing a couple's vision come to life and knowing she played a small part in creating memories they'll treasure for a lifetime.

4.2

out of 5.0

11 reviews

Your trust is our goal. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Search reviews

Angela P

DO NOT BOOK! Rude, unprofessional, and simply do not care. The Omni Hotel dropped our hotel block WITHOUT EVEN TELLING US, a month before the wedding. There were no other hotels ...

in the area and they left us high and dry due to the rooms filling up with a Yale event, even though we signed a contract for the block. They admitted to breaking the contract, did not offer anything in return, and tried to blame us for the incident. There was no follow up throughout the contract and the only reason we found out was because our guests were not able to book. They were infuriating to work with, and never took the blame for leaving us without a hotel block for our wedding. Find a hotel who actually cares about their guests more than just business! It put a huge damper on our wedding planning.

Heather G

We used the Omni for our wedding room block (not our wedding venue). Laura and her team were great and so easy-going from start to finish. They understood the challenges faced on c...

ouples with COVID and planning, and were very understanding as our original numbers drastically changed. We arranged for a morning after the wedding breakfast last minute, and everything was terrific. Laura was extremely responsive (I emailed her VERY often) and always kept everything professional. Thank you, Laura!

Any questions?

Becky F

We had a wonderful experience having our wedding at the Omni! Initially we were worried it would feel boring to have our wedding in a hotel ballroom, but it did not at all. First o...

f all, this is a historic hotel, and one of the only venues in New Haven right in the heart of downtown and able to hold a large wedding. It's got a lot of character. Second, the staff worked with us to totally personalize the event. One thing that really stands out - we were able to have our cocktail hour across the street outside on the Temple Plaza. We had to arrange that with city parks, and once we did, the Omni did everything to make it a reality. It was seamless and so nice to have a portion of the festivities outdoors. The ballroom was beautiful, and the food was delicious. We were happy with the experience and would recommend the venue to anyone!

Audrey H

Wonderful customer service! Every single employee was so attentive to our wedding guests. We had several people comment on how wonderful and helpful the staff was! Additionally ...

the food was incredible! The Hors d'oeuvre were just spectacular especially the potstickers and the entrees were just as fantastic. We had so many comments on how delicious all the food was. The pricing at the Omni was much better than any other place in the area and has the most classy and beautiful spaces.

Nicole F

The Omni Hotel at Yale was a perfect venue for our wedding. We wed at Yale's Battell Chapel (two blocks from the Omni). The Omni provided excellent service. We used a presidential ...

suite for the bride, our guests had blocked rooms on the 7th, 8th and 7th floor. Everyone loved the old grandeur of the hotel. We even took our "pre-wedding" photos there. In the bridal suite, the bride received free breakfast daily, free beverage refills, fresh fruit, complimentary services and more. The guests however had to pay for valet or street parking, internet and services in the business office. That was a disappointment since the blocked price was about $179 per room before taxes. The best part of the Omni? 1. Bridal Suite and Service 2. Old Grandeur of the Hotel 3. Breakfast in the restaurant on the 19th floor the morning after the wedding. Breakfast was TASTY and VERY easy to set up at the last minute!

Michelle C

We stayed at the Omni New Haven the night before my wedding. We had our hair/makeup appointments down in the Salon in their lobby (Jobella, now the Mane Room - they were AMAZING to...

o!) so it was very convenient. The Omni was great and really went above and beyond to help make my day as perfect as possible. They sent us welcome champagne to the room, allowed for early checkin and checkout, and were just great to deal with. We had an issue with our Limo not showing up... it was over an hour late. I was about to have to take a taxi in my wedding dress when the hotel GM - Allan - offered to personally drive us to our first look location. I was very upset about the limo (obviously), but it was so generous of Allan to offer to drive us and really saved the day. Thank you!!!

Kayla a

We decided to splurge and spend our wedding night at the Omni, but we didn't really feel like we got our money's worth. The room was nicer than your standard hotel room, but small...

er than we were led to believe from the images on the website. Also, the thermostat in the room did not work at all and we practically baked during the night. When we complained about it, the hotel just said that it was an unfortunate event due to us being "between the heating and cooling seasons," but offered no additional assistance or apologies. AND, they make you pay for parking! I wouldn't stay there again and would recommend against it to family and friends. You can find a better value elsewhere.

Jean

This is the only venue in New Haven that can accommodate up to 750 people and a dance floor. The space is very big and pretty so it doesn't need additional decorating (although I d...

id add color-changing lights behind the dance floor to spruce it up even more). There is a minimum spend amount if you use the venue, and that figure is extremely high (five figures), so it'll only make sense if you have a large wedding and use their catering service. Even their wedding packages and service charges are more expensive than all the other New Haven wedding venue options. So be prepared to pay a lot if you do use this venue. The staff are all very nice and tried to accommodate our needs. However for a place that strives for impeccable service, they made a lot of mistakes (inadvertently), so it's really up to you to double check their charges and delivery of what they promised. I can't give them a perfect 10 because I had a number of frustrations with them along the way (and even after the wedding), but overall they did a really nice job for our wedding -- on the day of the wedding we felt like our guests and ourselves were well taken care of and everything executed fairly smoothly.

Julie M

It was very clean and elegant, with great views of the city. They gave us complimentary champagne and chocolate covered strawberries for our wedding night.

Erica C

The rooms were very nice. The restaurant, John Davenport's was awesome. The food was perfect, service was perfect and the price was very reasonable. They even allowed us to ...

store our flowers in their coolers for three days.

Kimberly D

It provided a one-stop place. All of our guests stayed at the hotel. We were able to have a dessert reception for all traveling from out of town (almost everyone!) the reception a...

nd then brunch the next morning!;While the banquet office was very accommodating the front desk was out of the loop. Guests were calling to ask for rooms and as we needed to add additional rooms to our room block the front desk told our guests there were no more rooms available. We would call the banquet office and a room would be made available. The front desk didn't recognize my parents and wouldn't give them a late check out the banquet manager took care of it. The front desk just had NO idea.

Service area & Contact info

155 Temple St, New Haven, CT

Open map

(203) 974-6849

Want to book a visit?

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale's photos

Why use The Knot to message vendors?

Messaging our verified vendors on The Knot is free, safe and secure.
Conveniently track vendor messages and planning details all in one place.
Our mobile apps make it easy to stay in touch with vendors while you're on‑the‑go.
For personalized pricing and package details, sending the vendor a message is the fastest way to get info.

Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale

About this venue

Service area & Contact info

Wedding vendors in New Haven

Why use The Knot to message vendors?