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The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
Boutique hotel near Princeton University

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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
American cuisine
Property amenity
American cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
20 Bayard Ln, Princeton, NJ, 08540
  • Palmer Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Princeton University Stadium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Princeton University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Princeton, NJ (PCT)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • 248 sq ft
  • 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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Princeton

In Princeton .Your stay at this Princeton hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Morven Museum & Garden and Palmer Square. Nassau Hall and Princeton Public Library are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Palmer Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • McCarter Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Albert Einstein's House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Princeton University Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Princeton University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Princeton Junction Station - 12 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bent Spoon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacoria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kung Fu Tea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪P J's Pancake House Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

Boutique hotel near Princeton University
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A fitness center, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This Colonial Princeton hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 16 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Princeton hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Hebrew, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection to the airport?

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection is 4 mi (7-min drive) away from the Princeton, NJ (PCT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

As of May 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection on Jun 8, 2025 start from $245.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection.

Does The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offer free breakfast?

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection have a restaurant?

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection is home to The Peacock Restaurant, which features American cuisine.

Does The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection to downtown Princeton?

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection is 1.5 mi away from Princeton.

The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
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

Rebecca

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Beds were amazing. Easily walkable to the main area of town. I left some earrings and management was prompt with returning my call that the jewelry was found and being shipped to me.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Was one of my favorite boutique hotels for many years, BUT certain aspects could use a facelift. Carpeting in room was a bit worn & stained. Because weather outside was bone chilling - bathroom was freezing and had no heat to speak of at all. Overhead heat lamps installed might solve the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I’ve stayed there and this time I made a point to tell them way in advance that I needed a no feather room, yet when I arrived I still got a room full of feathers and had to wait until the housekeeper changed the pillows and comforter. They gave me 2 non-feather pillows but then put 2 feather pillows back on the bed. I just put those outside the room because I didn’t feel like dealing any more and it made me mad. I’m allergic to feathers and will be miserable if I sleep on them and can’t breathe. So I think that’s the last time I’ll stay there and look for another place to stay for our next visit to Princeton. It’s pretty there and very pleasant generally but for the price, this place needs to step it up.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Business traveler
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

Stavros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with partner
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

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

christine

Traveled with partner
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

Antonio, Miami

Business traveler
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

David

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice time as we always do, if we had to make any constructive comments they would revolve around size of room in comparison to the price. For almost $500 per night, there are very few places to place things in the room or bathroom for that matter - It would also be nice to have a coffee maker in the room for early morning offering - besides the back of the toilet, there is no place to put anything in the bathroom and toilet paper dispenser is basically installed on the floor? Obviously first world problems but room 205 at least is pretty small for a premium price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amelia, Los Angeles

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023