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10 Palmer Square, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08542

Nassau Inn - Historic hotel near Princeton University

Located on Palmer Square in downtown Princeton, the Nassau Inn has operated since 1756. The property features 168 guest rooms and 28 suites. Guests can dine at the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, which serves modern American gastropub cuisine with 16 craft beers on tap. The hotel offers 10,000 square feet of meeting space across 13 venues, all equipped with state-of-the-art A/V technology. Local legend claims historical figures like Paul Revere and Thomas Paine stayed here. The property is a 15-minute walk from Princeton University and 25 km from Trenton-Mercer Airport.

Additional perks of the hotel

Parking passes allowing unlimited in/out access

Princeton University alumni wall in the Yankee Doodle Tap Room

Hosts Princeton Revolutionary Pub Crawl events

Offers wedding packages with open bars and custom menus

Provides accessibility services including roll-in showers

Located across from McCarter Theatre Center (200+ annual performances)

Walking distance to Herrontown Woods Arboretum (142 acres with trails)

Guest accommodations

The hotel offers various room types including standard rooms with queen or king beds, and suites with separate living areas. The Christopher Reeve Suite is a fully accessible three-bedroom option with a queen Murphy bed and connecting rooms. The Judge Leonard Suite features French doors separating the living room from the bedroom, plus a wet bar. Conference rooms include the King Conference Room with a board table for six. All rooms have Serta 'Perfect Sleeper' mattresses, 42' HD TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

Other conveniences

Wireless charging docks in rooms

Sofa beds in select suites

In-room safes (back office available)

Wet bars in premium suites

Half bathrooms in conference rooms

Iron/ironing boards in all rooms

Room service during select hours

Free local phone calls

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185 sq. feet

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1 Double bed

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315 sq. feet

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325 sq. feet

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Princeton1000 ft

Airports

Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 15.0 mi

Newark Liberty International (EWR) 38.3 mi

Train

Princeton3000 ft

Princeton Jct. 3.1 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 20 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Paid shuttle service
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Location

10 Palmer Square, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08542

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10 Palmer Square, Princeton, New Jersey, United States, 08542

City landmarks

Museum

Princeton University Art Museum

3800 ft

Church

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church

2400 ft

Landmark

Maclean House

2400 ft

Landmark

Cleveland Tower

2600 ft

Park

Princeton Battlefield State Park

1.5 mi

Museum

Albert Einstein Home

3300 ft

Church

Miller Chapel

2000 ft

Public Building

Drumthwacket

1.0 mi

Park

Marquand Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Institute for Advanced Study

1.3 mi

Market

Whole Earth Center

4900 ft

Landmark

Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail

1.6 mi

Landmark

Drumthwacket Foundation

1.0 mi

Mall

Princeton Shopping Center

1.1 mi

Landmark

Billie Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve

1.1 mi

Nearby

University

Princeton University

1900 ft

Monument

Princeton Battle Monument

1300 ft

Church

Trinity Church

1600 ft

Library

Princeton Public Library

500 ft

Museum

Morven Museum and Garden

1900 ft

McCosh Walk

McCosh Hall

1400 ft

Nassau Street

Joseph Henry House

800 ft

Library

Cotsen Children's Library

1600 ft

Princeton University

Nassau Hall

900 ft

Church

Princeton United Methodist Church

1200 ft

Church

Witherspoon Presbyterian Church

900 ft

Mall

Palmer House

1000 ft

Museum

Bainbridge House

1100 ft

Princeton

John Witherspoon Statue in Princeton University

1200 ft

Hamilton Murray Theater Princeton University Hamilton Murray Theater

Princeton Summer Theater

1700 ft

Restaurants

Halo Pub

400 ft

34 Hulfish Street

Princeton Soup and Sandwich Company

300 ft

30 Palmer Sq E

Small World Cafe

500 ft

14 Witherspoon St

Mamoun's Falafel Restaurant

400 ft

20 Witherspoon Street

Small World Coffee

500 ft

254 Nassau St

Tico's Eatery & Juice Bar

600 ft

33 Witherspoon St

Witherspoon Bread Company

800 ft

74 Witherspoon St

Starbucks

800 ft

100 Nassau Street

Jammin' Crepes

1000 ft

20 Nassau St Store a & b

Chuck's Spring Street Cafe

900 ft

16 Spring St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

James

United States, January 2024

6.4/10

The hotel's location in the heart of Princeton is spectacular, making it perfect for exploring the town. While the bed felt smaller than expected and the room had a musty smell that needs addressing, the dedicated engineers tried to rectify the situation with ongoing renovations, which is appreciated.

Rooms

5.0

The room, although listed as queen-sized, felt more like a full bed, and there was a noticeable musty and dusty smell that indicates the need for renovations. Despite these issues, the efforts of the engineers to fix them were evident.

Service

5.0

The staff were not very friendly or accommodating, making it a challenge to request a refund even when booking issues arose. However, the on-site facilities such as the ballroom and attentive staff providing services like room service and dry cleaning showed consistency and excellence in service.

Location

8.0

The location at the Nassau Inn offers unmatched proximity to Princeton University, making it ideal for campus visits. The convenience of being close to the Yandee Doodle Tavern and the thoughtful coffee service provided in the morning and evening adds to the overall experience.

Dining

6.0

The dining options varied in quality, with some enjoyable selections, but overall, the service was lacking, especially in the restaurant setting. The gourmet salads stood out among the choices.

Facilities

The facilities were average, needing some improvements to match the price point offered. The hotel could benefit from updates and enhancements in various areas to elevate the guest experience.

Wendy

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.0/10

The hotel offers great rooms with high-quality furnishings, equipped for work and relaxation, although some noise and leak issues were present. The bar offers expensive drinks and average food. The service was quite helpful with some lapses in information and courtesy at times. The location is perfect for visiting the university and exploring downtown, though the property itself appears tired despite its central position. The dining options were varied, but the service could be improved. Overall, a decent choice with room for enhancements.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were great with very high-quality furnishings, providing everything needed to work on the computer and relax in the tub, despite the noise from construction and water leaks.

Service

7.0

The service was very helpful overall, though there were moments of lacking information and courtesy.

Location

8.0

The hotel is perfectly situated in downtown Princeton, close to the university, bookstore, and great restaurants, offering a lot of character and convenience despite the tired property.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience has room for improvement, especially in service, despite offering varied options.

Facilities

7.0

The facility offers what is expected, though it could be enhanced to match the overall quality of the hotel.

Henry

United States, July 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was a delight. The rooms were a good size and clean, which was perfect when the photographer came for the 'getting ready' shots in the morning. However, the room size was a bit small for the number of guests present.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were large and clean.

Service

9.0

The service was helpful and friendly. The staff even took good care of our dog.

Location

9.0

The location was perfectly placed in downtown Princeton, close to wonderful bars, restaurants, and shops.

Dining

8.0

The dining options were varied and very good.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had excellent accommodations and an onsite restaurant.

Christopher

United States, April 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were spacious, although a little dated, and offered a lovely view of Palmer Square. The lack of tidying during our four-night stay was a downside. The service was exceptional, with super friendly and helpful staff who easily accommodated our late check-out request. The location was amazing, right in the center of old town Princeton, opposite the prestigious Princeton University. The dining experience, especially the croissants, was good, but some extra attention to room tidiness would have been appreciated.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms, though spacious and with a lovely view, were a little dated and lacked tidying throughout our four-night stay.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch with super friendly and accommodating staff.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in the heart of old town Princeton, opposite Princeton University, was truly amazing.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience, especially the croissants, was good.