• There are several hotels located near Princeton University.cathedral in princeton image by Oleg Mitiukhin from Fotolia.com
  
  Princeton University is an Ivy League university located in Princeton, New Jersey. Because of the university's academic reputation, students from all over the world have ambitions to attend. The diversity of the student body's hometowns means parents and friends from far and wide come to Princeton. For all of these visitors, there are several hotels located right near campus.
  
  

Peacock Inn

• The Peacock Inn is a short walk from the Princeton campus and is the first boutique luxury hotel in Princeton. Originally a colonial mansion, the Peacock Inn is a small hotel of only 16 guest rooms. Because of its small size, the inn provides luxury amenities such as Hollandia mattresses, heated bathroom floors, flat-screen televisions, iPod docks and a complimentary pair of Frette slippers. Rooms vary from guest rooms to full suites, including a 616-square-foot room with a Jacuzzi tub. As of October 2010, continental breakfasts are available for all guests for $10. The Peacock Inn Restaurant is a four-star restaurant with a seasonal, changing menu. It started as a dinner restaurant but now offers Sunday brunch to guests and Princeton residents alike. For weddings or meetings, the restaurant can be rented with seating available for up to 95 people.
  
  Peacock Inn
  
  20 Bayard Lane
  
  Princeton, NJ 08540
  
  609-924-1707
  
  peacockinn.com/
  
  

Hyatt Regency

• The Hyatt Regency of Princeton is located less than a mile from the university and the Hyatt offers complimentary shuttle service to the school and other attractions. There are 347 guest rooms of various sizes, all with deluxe private bathrooms. Fitness enthusiasts can use the "Stay Fit" gym, jogging track, yoga studio and indoor heated pool. In-hotel dining is available at the Crystal Garden Restaurant for three meals a day. It features American cuisine with an extensive wine list and low-fat items. After dining, guests can go to the Koi Pond Club which is open until midnight on week days and 1 a.m. on weekends. It's a martini bar but offers appetizers as well. What really sets the Hyatt apart from other hotel night life is the Catch a Rising Star comedy club, open every Friday and Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. with two shows per night.
  
  Hyatt Regency
  
  102 Carnegie Center
  
  Princeton, NJ 08540
  
  609-987-1234
  
  hyatt.com/
  
  

Homewood Suites

• Princeton University is approximately two miles from Plainsboro's Homewood Suites. There are 142 available rooms, three of which are handicap-accessible. All rooms come with standard amenities and pets are not allowed in the hotel. There is no on-site restaurant but guests are offered a complimentary breakfast every morning and a light meal in the evening in a room off the lobby. There are several restaurants within walking distance, including cafes favored by Princeton students. Homewood Suites is one option for corporate events. It has a package deal with Princeton to provide meeting and conference rooms. Guests simply tell the hotel their needs and the meeting space will be set up upon conference arrival. Accommodations are available at discounted rates for large groups that book in advance.
  
  Homewood Suites
  
  3819 U.S. 1 South
  
  Plainsboro, NJ 08540
  
  609-720-0550
  
  homewoodsuites1.hilton.com/