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The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and free valet parking

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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

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Shower Only)

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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Bayard Ln, Princeton, NJ, 08540

What's nearby

  • Palmer Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nassau Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • McCarter Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princeton University Art Museum - 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
  • ‪Maman - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Winberie's Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chez Alice - ‬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
  • Smoke-free premises, a porter/bellhop, and luggage storage
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

Property is also known as

Peacock Inn
Peacock Inn Princeton
Peacock Princeton
The Peacock Inn an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
The Peacock Inn an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Princeton
The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Princeton

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 Morven Museum & Garden, Palmer Square, and Nassau Hall. McCarter Theatre and Princeton University Art Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! My new go to when visiting Princeton.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to chill in Princeton that is close to many restaurants and boutiques. The staff were exceptional, especially Suzette.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel and very convenient when traveling to Houston
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding small hotel in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anjali

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A reminder of what hospitality has been over the years in Princeton. A combination of European & American
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in Princeton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended high end lodging -- best in Princeton - GC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel feels like home. Absolutely beautiful and very comfortable and clean amenities. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The food is delicious!!! I will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Peacock Inn. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable. It was in a great walkable location. I would highly recommend it for a stay in Princeton.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Quiet hotel in Princeton

Nice hotel in the middle of Princeton. The room was very quiet, clean and comfortable. The space was a little bit tight. The continental breakfast was actually quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

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

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness
Refrigerator in room ran all night, noisy.. Step down into Bathroom unsafe. Bottle of Water in Room Had Mold growing in it. No Place to put things in Bathroom. Stayed in a lovely Hilton down the road next night for half the price and it was Perfect in all ways.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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