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The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
A peaceful garden retreat near Princeton University where travelers enjoy continental breakfast, boutique comforts, and modern amenities

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The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, blends boutique style with practical amenities. Relax in the garden or terrace with continental breakfast. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning, and access to a nearby indoor pool and health club, all minutes from Princeton University.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only) | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Princeton, The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel is near a train station. Jasna Polana and Princeton Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Princeton Battlefield State Park and Woodfield Reservation. McCarter Theater and Herrontown Woods Arboretum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Princeton travel guide
Map
20 Bayard Ln, Princeton, NJ, 08540

What's nearby

  • Princeton University
    Princeton University
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palmer Square
    Palmer Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princeton University Art Museum
    Princeton University Art Museum
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nassau Hall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albert Einstein's House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princeton Junction Station
    15 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    65 min drive

Restaurants

  • Small World Coffee
    8 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Princeton Public Library
    9 min walk
  • Maman
    7 min walk
  • Noodle House & Kung Fu Tea
    6 min walk

About this property

The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Boutique hotel near Princeton University
At The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Peacock Restaurant, features American cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • An electric car charging station, access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and a banquet hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Peacock Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

What time is check-out at The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated in Princeton, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Princeton University, Morven Museum & Garden, and Palmer Square. Nassau Hall and McCarter Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are quite small but charming. Great staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Great staff. Great breakfast. Great rooms and grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
delicious oysters and cocktails at the bar, kind staff, good coffee, firm mattress!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Well put together and overall, friendly staff. Pleasant, cozy, clean room but could hear some outside sounds. Carpet a little stained, otherwise excellent. Included breakfast was basic. Afternoon tea (separate and open to the public) was not recomendable. Nothing like the real thing. Bar was well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at the Peacock Inn are friendly and welcoming and seem happy to be working here. The hotel is beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean and has a restful ambience. I slept well, felling comfortable and safe. I enjoyed the fresh and healthy breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant, lovely room, though the heating was not responsive in the morning. Apparently the house system overrules the room system! We'll be back though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the style of the hotel. Super comfortable stay and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anjali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and very conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Xiaoli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good overall, but there wasn’t a lot of fresh hot food and the variety was limited. But, the breakfast was free, and the breakfast area was extremely nice with beautiful artworks on the walls and delicate silverware. The hotel room was clean mostly except for the 3 bugs I found that I had to kill, and there was a light stain on the outside of the comforter. But, other than that, the room was very nice and well put together, and the bathroom was spacious with many useful amenities that you wouldn’t find in other hotels such as mouthwash, a body exfoliator, and etc. The hotel outside and rooms have a 17th century style of furniture, wall art, and overall decoration, which I found was really cute and matches the Princeton area nicely. The staff were welcoming and helpful. They offer to park your car when you arrive. The hotel is a great location. You can walk to Princeton and many other great shops and cafes from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and cute property. Excellent service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff all around!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best place to stay in old town Princeton, walk to University and have great diiner right at the Inn
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was in town for a bar conference. Met the manager and spent some quality time talking with him. Food was great and the bar was friendly and well served. Very good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel and totally walkable to the campus and town. The staff is above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff and service and accommodations are wonderful! My only wish is that they had a water center where I could refill my water bottle. Again, thank you so much for the beautiful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel with a beautiful garden. The restaurant menu was excellent. Very homey and friendly staff. So happy I was able to stay. Will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming Inn Close To Town

The charming inn offers small but comfortable rooms, a great bar where a basic continental breakfast is served, and a restaurant. We held a Sunday brunch there for 12 people. Unfortunately the service was exceedingly slow, but the food good. The dining rooms are very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great couples getaway!

Very good stay for me and my husband. This hotel has a lot of character because it is a historical building. The room was quite small (we had a regular queen room) but thoughtfully laid out. We also loved the area in which it is located. Everything downtown was walkable, which is what we wanted. One complaint - The continental breakfast was excellent but the coffee was not hot. I could have probably said something about this though. The staff is super attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay in Princeton

Pleasant stay at the Peacock Inn. Close to downtown, walkable. Room was small but clean and quiet. Nice shower and bed linens. Helpful staff. Breakfast was continental - not bad. Coffee was excellent. Free NYT & WSJ. Would recommend and stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

May need a second stay???

The availability of the EV charger was wonderful. Staff was accommodating and pleasure to deal with. Room was on the small side and shower was confusing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and well appointed, the staff were friendly and very accommodating, and the location was terrific. Beautiful and quaint Princeton, NJ's shopping and restaurants are only a short walk away, but the street it is on is quiet and tranquil. We had planned to have dinner at the restaurant the last night of our stay, but we had to leave early so we can't rate the food and service, but the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic night out. One small issue we had was that the room key cards frequently stopped working and we had to keep getting them replaced. Apart from that, the hotel is an old Victorian manor that has no elevator, and all of the rooms are one or more flights up. This is likely fine for most, but should be considered if one has mobility issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to campus, convenient to walk to numerous eateries, shops, and historic sites.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My new favorite in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW ALFRED CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Peacock was in a great location. The staff were lovely to interact with, especially Meg, Red(?) and Mike. Bar staff and concierge were superb and made the stay very pleasant. I'd certainly return on a visit to Princeton.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff in
Stayed 1 night in May 2026