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"I was redirected to the Crowne Plaza next door. That ended up being a blessing. My room and stay we're outstanding. It's the best that I slept the ent ... " More

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near Princeton University Stadium

In suburbs

Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Plainsboro hotel, you'll find Princeton University and Princeton University Stadium. Institute for Advanced Studies and Princeton Public Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

4 outdoor tennis courts

4 outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a gym are all featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy a meal from the restaurant and perks like free on-the-go breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil Roll Shower)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$149* Per night/room Apr 28 - Apr 29

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comm, Roll Shwr)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.7 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (4) Family (4)
4 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 10, 2023

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Aug 2, 2023 by Richard G

Thanks for your rating!

2 out of 5
The room was very far from the front desk and the breakfast area was just as far. There was only one parking area and one entrance. This was very inconvenient.

Posted by on Jun 12, 2023

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Jun 13, 2023 by Richard G

Thank you for staying with us and your review. We appreciate the comments.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from San Diego on Mar 30, 2023

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Apr 22, 2023 by Richard G

Thanks for your rating!

2 out of 5
The Holiday Inn is physically connected to and is part of the Crowne Plaza. Your GPS or Waze app may take you to Crowne Plaza instead. There was no one at the front desk when we arrived and we called the phone number for help but someone came along. No staff at the front desk is not uncommon. We went to the pool at the Crowne Plaza - just walk over a long connecting indoor bridge - Holiday Inn keys don’t open the pool door. Luckily someone let us in. Pool is nice and you can do laps. Hot tub appears to be dead. Our electronic door lock mechanism was broken and falling apart. Our keys stopped working after one night and we were staying for 2. Very inconvenient to walk back to the unmanned front desk to get the key reactivated after walking all the way to our room. Breakfast is weird. Also at Crowne Plaza and not free for Crowne Plaza guests. Very confusing and if you just want to grab something to go quickly - good luck. Holiday Inn was probably very nice when it was new but now it’s on the way to shabby. Ceiling in our bathroom was peeling all over. There must’ve been a flood. Wall paper was also peeling because of it. It definitely needed work. I wouldn’t stay here again.

Posted by on Jan 16, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 17, 2023 by Richard G

Thank you for your detailed review. We are sorry for the troubles experienced and are working to resolve those issues.

5 out of 5
I was redirected to the Crowne Plaza next door. That ended up being a blessing. My room and stay we're outstanding. It's the best that I slept the entire trip.

Posted by on Aug 3, 2022

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4 out of 5
The Holiday Inn Express was actually 'Closed'. I was not notified by the hotel nor by travelocity in advance. I found out after parking the car, and walking quite a distance from the car to their front door in the pouring rain, to read a fairly small sign on their door. They were providing accommodations at a nearby hotel. That check-in went smoothly at the Crowne Plaza.

Posted by on Apr 12, 2022

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Apr 19, 2022 by Richard G

Our apologies for not being able to reach you in advance of your arrival. Thank you for your review and rating!

1 out of 5
they were not at all understanding or even helpful to simple request; adjoining rooms, tubs instead of showers. totally dismissive and harsh. wont be returning. definitely not a kid friendly hotel.

Posted by , from princeton, nj on Dec 29, 2020

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Jan 18, 2021 by Richard G

We apologize for the issues experienced and look forward to serving you better in the near future.

4 out of 5
The hotel was fine for a quick stay in Princeton. The layout is unusual - a little labyrinthine. The pool seems to be located in the neighboring hotel, to which this one is attached. I had to walk probably 1/3 mile to get to it from my room.

Posted by on Jul 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 5, 2019 by T.G.

Dear Guest, We sincerely appreciate your taking the time to tell us about your stay at Holiday Inn Express PRINCETON SOUTHEAST. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we continuously make changes to our brand to improve to guest experience. Thank you for your visit and review. We hope to serve you again soon. Best regards, Tunde Gelber General Manager

5 out of 5
The architecture of this hotel was very cool. We really enjoyed it.

Posted by on Mar 29, 2019

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Mar 29, 2019 by T.G.

Dear Guest, We sincerely appreciate your taking the time to tell us about your experience at Holiday Inn Express PRINCETON SOUTHEAST. We are so pleased to hear that you liked the design of our hotel, and you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for your visit and very kind feedback. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, Tunde Gelber General Manager

5 out of 5

Great

Pros: Late check out
Holiday gave me no trouble when I called and told them I was checking in late.and was very accomadating when I asked for a late checkout the next day. My daughter had an interview and wasn't going to be available to leave until 4. the late checkout (2pm) allowed me to hang at hotel instead of hanging in a fast food restaurant for 4 hours. So thank you.

Posted by , from MA on Jan 15, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 22, 2018 by Carlos V

Dear Cathy, We sincerely appreciate your taking the time to write a very kind review of your experience at Holiday Inn Express - Princeton Southeast. We are so pleased to hear that we could meet your needs, and you were happy with our guest service. Thank you for your visit and nice comments reminding us that our efforts have not gone unnoticed. We are dedicated to delivering all of our guests a first-class service and looking forward to serving you again in the future. Cordially, Carlos Valerio General Manager

About the Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel

Location 870 Scudders Mill Rd, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Property Features

Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 732 square feet (68 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Plainsboro hotel.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 732 sq ft of conference space
  • 68 sq m of conference space
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 4
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Train station: Princeton Junction Station (5.8 km / 3.6 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast, an IHG Hotel offers 62 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Plainsboro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10:00 AM.

The Forrestal Grille - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Flight - This cocktail bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include outdoor tennis courts, an indoor pool, and a fitness center.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Basketball on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

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 available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 2 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Guests arriving after 10:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. 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, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Princeton
  • Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast
  • Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast Hotel Plainsboro
  • Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast Plainsboro
  • Princeton Holiday Inn Express
  • Inn Express Princeton east

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.