By Kim P. Alden
The Best Hotels in Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey is best known as the home of prestigious Princeton University. Rich with history, Princeton offers visitors beautiful surroundings, monuments, parks, sports, shopping, gourmet restaurants and a wide variety of cultural events. Many hotels serve visitors to Princeton. Among the best hotels are the Inn at Glencairn, Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, The Laurie House and the Hyatt Regency Princeton.
The Inn at Glencairn
This 1736 Georgian manor has been renovated as a gracious inn with modern amenities. Rooms and suites offer comfortable mattresses with featherbeds, duvets, Egyptian cotton linens, en-suite bathrooms, fluffy towels, Frette bathrobes, Lather bath amenities, flat screen televisions and wireless Internet access. Individually appointed rooms may feature four-poster beds, antique armoires or 18th century woodwork. Fine antiques, oriental carpets and a revolving collection of art can be enjoyed throughout the Inn. Gourmet breakfast is made from organic local ingredients. The Inn at Glencairn's staff uses cleaning products that are nontoxic, biodegradable, and unscented.
Inn at Glencairn
3301 Lawrenceville Rd.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-497-1737
innatglencairn.com
Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
This smoke-free hotel and meeting facility occupies 25 acres in Princeton. The 300 guest rooms and 11 suites feature views of the wooded landscape, 300-thread-count bedding, fluffy pillows, Marriott Revive beds, refrigerators, wet bars, coffee makers, two telephones, Internet access and work desks. Hotel amenities include room service, valet parking, concierge services, dry cleaning and a front desk staff that is on duty 24 hours a day. The Princeton Marriott has an indoor pool, health club and full service spa. The Homestate Cafe serves American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Barley's Pub is open for lunch and dinner.
Princeton Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
100 College Rd. E.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-452-7800
marriott.com
The Laurie House
The Laurie House, once a hunt club, sits by a peaceful lake on 370 wooded acres. This inn has been updated but stayed true to its gracious pastoral origins. Each guest room or suite is decorated individually and has a view of the lake or the gardens. Rooms offer Egyptian cotton linens, luxurious towels and bathrobes. A full breakfast is served each morning, and afternoon tea features fresh scones, jam and other treats. Guests can relax in the living room, library or on the patio. The Laurie House has a swimming pool, fitness center and nature trails.
The Laurie House at Chauncey Conference Center
Rosedale Rd.
Princeton, New Jersey 08541
609-921-3600
lauriehouse.com
Hyatt Regency Princeton
The 347 rooms at the Hyatt Regency provide spacious sitting areas, coffee makers, cable television, iPod docking station, Internet access, voicemail, cordless speakerphones and luxury bath products. Other highlights include a fitness center, tennis court, basketball court and indoor heated pool. Guests can take advantage of a fully-equipped business center, onsite car rental, free parking and shuttle service. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar.
Hyatt Regency Princeton
102 Carnegie Center
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
609-987-1234
princeton.hyatt.com
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About the Author:
A professional writer and editor for more than 25 years, Kim Alden is also a certified yoga therapist who has lectured in and traveled to many parts of the world. She combines her travel savvy with natural health and yoga expertise to write for various online publications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX.
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