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Nassau Inn

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Princeton University

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Nassau Inn welcomes travelers with its charming terrace in downtown Princeton. The Yankee Doodle restaurant serves American cuisine, while rooms come with WiFi access. Guests appreciate the 24-hour gym, business center, and the staff who consistently make stays memorable.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ten Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ, 08542

What's nearby

  • Palmer Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • McCarter Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albert Einstein's House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Princeton University Stadium - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Princeton University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princeton Junction Station - 10 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Princeton Public Library - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Small World Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maman - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chez Alice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Nassau Inn

Hotel near Princeton University
Consider a stay at Nassau Inn and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Yankee Doodle, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In-room WiFi (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 188 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 10.95 per stay); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 10.95 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 1 to 20 for adults and USD 1 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Yankee Doodle

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 75
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 1 to 20 for adults, and USD 1 to 20 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 10.95 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 10.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 10.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 20
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Nassau Inn
Nassau Inn Princeton
Nassau Princeton
Nassau Hotel Princeton
Nassau Inn Hotel
Nassau Inn Princeton
Nassau Inn Hotel Princeton

Frequently asked questions

Is Nassau Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nassau Inn?

Nassau Inn doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nassau Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 75 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Nassau Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is Nassau Inn located?

Located in Princeton Center, this hotel is steps from Palmer Square and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Princeton University. Princeton Public Library and Nassau Hall are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Nassau Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 777 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 777 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 777 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 777 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 777 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Fantastic hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Staff provided excellent service and the inn offered freeparking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nassau Inn has been a family tradition for decades; we look forward to our next stay in the heart of historical, downtown Princeton!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and charming, wonderful staff and restaurant. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location: quick walk to Princeton University. Absolutely charming establishment. The only downside: noisy air conditioning. Still would absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming Inn - would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at the Nassau Inn when visiting Princeton.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean but felt like a generic chain motel. Sparsely furnished and cheap feeling. No robe, plastic cups and no fridge. Great location in the heart of town. Expected a more boutique type hotel for the price and historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, rooms are spacious and clean. We have stayed at the inn on multiple occasions and it’s always a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing location and spacious if dated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
was a simple room / stay. basic hotel amenities but clean and no issues were had. thermostat was slightly confusing to work.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the heart of historic Princeton. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn, staff are all friendly, courteous, and helpful. The breakfast could be better, but again, the people make up for what it lacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the heart of Princeton’s quaint downtown area. Just walk outside the Inn and everything is within walking distance!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This inn wassweet snd clean. Great location. servic was ok but room wasbeautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location and fantastic staff. Our room was upgraded.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great, spacious and comfortable and elegant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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