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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4.2/5108 Reviews
The location is excellent, the surrounding Unicom and travel are very convenient, the hotel is very cost-effective Advantages: The room is elegant and generous, simple and heavy decoration, and has a strong sense of history. The facilities in the room are complete, with everything you need. The breakfast buffet is varied and delicious
Nassau Inn
4.2/5105 Reviews
The location is very good, just across the street from Princeton University for shopping and dining, and it is convenient to walk to most buildings of the university, including the Art Museum (you must check in here, because of the rich collection, especially Chinese cultural relics, you should check in repeatedly). Check in to a 20% discount card for a restaurant on the first floor. Breakfast can also be discounted. It is a historic restaurant with good service. The hotel service is very good, but it is really a bit old, the bathtub is slippery when stepping into it, so I have to hold on to the railing. There are two blocks in the lobby, one without guests passing through. It is great to have a rest and talk about things. After leaving the room, sitting there with luggage and waiting for someone to fall asleep (jet lag) and no one would interfere.
Hyatt Place Princeton
4.1/5123 Reviews
Poor first impressions. We showed up for a one night stay. First off the main door is broken and everyone has to squeeze thru. With luggage it’s a chore We arrive at the checkin desk to find an associate sitting behind on her phone. She greets us and we indicate we are here to check in. She tells us she’s the only one here and she’s on her break. She will be with us in (checks watch) 10 minutes We literally sat there watching her stare at her phone for 10 minutes. At which point she jumps up and is like “ok I can help you now” I get that people are entitled to breaks. But how do you have ONE person manning the front desk area? I don’t fully blame her but it literally took her 72 seconds to check us in…. It’s a shame cause the location is convenient. Rooms are dated tho. From the outside it looks new and modern. Inside not so much.
Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center
4.1/597 Reviews
We only had the experience with one room type, a large room with a balcony on the second floor. I know they have smaller rooms that might have been remodeled. But having said that this room we got was dirty (dead flies, spots on the carpet all over, coffee stains on a bathroom wallet ). The heating system is a built in electric heater, quite old and fairly noisy. You can see the room was not properly updated for a while, maybe never. The bed sheets, blanket, pillows all quite sub par. We only stayed one night so did not push for a room change because of that. But I recommend you look at the room before moving in if this is possible. While the bones of this property are amazing, it needs updating.
The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
4.4/535 Reviews
A friend and I had just spent a lovely afternoon at the Morven Museum, the staff there suggested we try the Peacock Inn for lunch since it had ties to Morven. Curious to learn more about it we went. We valeted the car and saw many umbrella tables on the front lawn full of guests that looked like were enjoying a high tea. As we walked up the charming porch, we noticed tables and decided we would sit there. As we entered the inn, we were met with a glare from what we assumed was the front desk manager. I asked if we needed a reservation. He flatly and rudely stated that brunch ended at 2pm. We asked if they were serving lunch. He said in a completely bothered tone in a very pretentious manner that maybe, maybe they could do something like small bites, purveying in his voice that it would be a major inconvenience. We said that was fine and very much appreciated and we would be on the porch. A few minutes later a waiter appeared with a set printed afternoon menu served from 2-5. So, they did offer a set menu, there was no maybe, and we were discounted from the start. There was nothing said about their dining hours, no explanation, no apologies. We decided to leave as we felt unwelcome and looked at as a nuisance. I suggest that this manager be held accountable and relearn how to treat potential guests!
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4.2/5104 Reviews
Nice stay for 2 business nights in August. Convenient location with plenty of parking. Lobby was clean and bright. Front desk staff was friendly and engaging. Room was clean and fresh and didn't have any unusual smells. The breakfast was really good. My only issue was the AC in the room which didn't work effectively. After responding to the manager's check-in email someone came and attended to the AC, but it did not work any better. This is probably the best BonVoy property in the area.

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Princeton Hotel Guide

Why Visit Princeton, New Jersey?

The city of Princeton, NJ is the namesake of one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Princeton University. The historic college town is embellished in Collegiate Gothic-style architecture, largely influenced by Oxford and Cambridge. If higher learning is not for you, do consider visiting Princeton, NJ for its rich history.

Fun Fact: Rumor has it that Princeton got its name in relations to the 3 nearby towns that had names for royalty: Kingston, Queenstown, and Princessville.

The Best time to Visit Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ experiences a humid continental climate, summers are mostly hot and humid, and winters are extreme with harsh winds. Its hottest months fall between June to September, with temperatures averaging at 80°F. Princeton’s coldest months fall between December to March, with temperatures averaging at 31°F. Expect Princeton’s highest snowfall in February.

Princeton’s high season lasts from July to September. The cheapest month to visit Princeton, NJ is in December.

Getting Around Princeton, New Jersey

The closest commercial airport to Princeton, NJ is Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN), around 15 miles away from downtown Princeton. The next closest major airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), located 39 miles away. Taxis are available in front of the terminal building. It takes around 20 minutes to get from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) to downtown Princeton, and costs between US$50–US$65.

NJ Transit’s bus service route 605 serves Princeton, NJ locally. A one-way bus fare costs between US$1.60–US$2.75.

Things to Do in Princeton, New Jersey

Visit Princeton University. Be sure to stop by the Princeton University Art Museum while you’re there and marvel at over 90,000 art pieces across 26 galleries. Nassau Hall, the first building of Princeton University, previously housed American and British soldiers during the American Revolutionary War. Walking tours around the university campus are available.

Nassau Street is the main road that runs through town. Lined with shops, restaurants and entertainment spots. Visit Nassau Inn, Princeton’s only full service hotel, located in the heart of the historic Palmer Square. At the end of Nassau Street stands the Princeton Battle Monument, a 50-feet tall statue of George Washington, founding father and the first president of the United States, leading his troops to victory.

American history buffs, this one’s for you. The Princeton Battlefield State Park was the site of The Battle of Princeton in 1777 that lasted 10 days. The battle marked George Washington’s first victory against the British. On the highpoint of the park is Clarke House, which stood witness to the triumphant battle. Now restored as a museum, it is filled with war exhibits and artifacts from the 18th century. Onsite sits a stone patio, that marks the graves of the American and British soldiers who died in battle.

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