Name: Graduate by Hilton Princeton
Address: 10 Chambers Street, Princeton Center, Princeton, New Jersey, United States of America, Princeton, Mercer County, US
Price range: US$279–US$1,240 per night
Rating: 8.87

What guests think

Across many reviews, Graduate by Hilton Princeton earns praise for its walkable, central location by Princeton University and its stylish, lively lobby and bar, though guests also note small, dimly lit rooms and occasional inconsistencies in service and amenities.

Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with a few lapses such as missed refills or lingering odors. Parking is limited or expensive and valet feedback varies; some reported loud music in common areas and occasional noise between rooms. Expect a design-forward, centrally located stay with vibrant social spaces and some trade-offs in room size, lighting, and operational polish.

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Facilities

Lively common areas with a popular lobby bar create a strong social scene. Parking is limited or expensive and valet feedback varies, with occasional issues like loud lobby music, an elevator outage, a fire alarm/power loss, and spotty Wi‑Fi/ice availability.

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4

Joe

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This seems to be getting closer to being ready for open but it may not be there yet. Wi-fi didn’t work, which meant we couldn’t cast to the tv to relax in bed and watch a movie and take a nap. The food available in the lobby was nothing special and same with the coffee. The music is unbearably loud. When they said “tub in room” it literally means a bathtub despite what the pictures show. They seem to be waiting on the ice machine to still be set up as well. It is style over substance and felt like corporate America attempting to market to hipster millennials or older but they cuts corners and it shows. Overrated and expensive but it’s the suburbs, what do you expect?

10

Joseph

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was nice and in a central location. Great band at night and goes well with a night cap.

2

Margaret

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fire alarm went off at 7:30 am. Evacuated. Let back in eventually to get belongings. No electricity or water in rooms. Would have been wonderful if not for this rude am awakening!!

10

Jazmine

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Very convenient. Super nice staff and restaurant bar was great. No water or refreshments on your floor, so get something before you go up.

10

Mikael

10 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was very expensive

10

Marie

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms, limited lighting. But great location, lobby, and food. No parking.

8

Elaine

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The decor at Graduate Princeton was interesting and attractive. I loved the book lined walls in the lobby. TJ was an outstanding waitress. Negatives: The piped in music was way too loud mid day. It was virtually impossible to hang out and have a conversation. The lighting in the room was hyper dim. The bathroom lighting was charming but not great for applying makeup.

4

Tara

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thought the hotel seemed very nice. The check in was a bit strange, with a charge of $75 with no explanation what it was for. During our stay the elevators broke and we had to use the service elevators. We also did not receive any new soap though our room was made up. During our lunch, I was overcharged by almost $80 and it turns out our tab was merged with another groups and we were charged a corporate tip. The service at the restaurant was good during breakfast, poor during lunch. Overall, it was an ok stay but not sure we will be back.

10

Virginia

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was a great place to stay because it had a perfect location for walking around and exploring the town. It also had a great atmosphere and was fun in the sense of the decor and the ambience of the lobby area.

8

Nancy

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is well designed and every detail is beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bar was lovely and the bartenders were friendly. Three things that could be improved: 1) there was no parking available on property because it was full so they suggested we go across the street to a lot, which was convenient and fine, but they should have suggested we leave our luggage before sending us away to park. 2) There seemed to be employees greeting guests when they come in and out at times, but never did they help with opening the door. It just would have been a nice touch. 3) I mentioned when I booked that we would be celebrating a milestone birthday. Some small token of acknowledgement in our room would have been appreciated. If I were to stay in Princeton again, I would definitely choose this gorgeous and clean hotel again.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public spaces are frequently described as very clean. A few guests reported lapses like missed refills, housekeeping oversights, or occasional odors.

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8

Laura

1 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Very attractive. Nice and convenient location in downtown Princeton across the street from the University.

10

Jungmin

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and

6

Daniel

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location but the facility is kind of bad. The room smell like dirty socks

10

Taryn

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bartenders were fantastic. Friendly and informative. Valets took great care of my vehicle that was having issues. Room was immaculate. Front desk staff were very friendly.

10

Bin

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

10

Jesús

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place, very clean. Rooms are small but every corner is nice and clean. We were unfortunate to have construction going on. So not fun in the morning.

6

Sun

2 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel can improve on housekeeping. Always forgetting to either make the bed or clean the bathroom. Otherwise the it was good.

8

Meredith

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is excellent. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable and the ambiance is so fun. They need to work on their hospitality. Details were missing. Trash was left out on the floors for extended periods of time and empty shower soap was not refilled during my stay. The HVAC in my room was extremely loud, unpredictable, and turned off in the middle of the night. Parking around and at the hotel is incredibly expensive.

10

Sydney

21 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, very nicely decorated, staff was very nice and helpful!

10

JIANRU

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and new. Beautifully decorated room and lobby area. Great location with walking distance to the campus.

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Rooms

Decor and beds earn praise, but several guests found rooms small with limited or dim lighting, and some reported noise between rooms or functionality issues (e.g., stuck drawers, confusing shade controls).

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10

ivan

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Wonderfully appointed rooms. Awesome shower. Comfy bed and quality linens.

6

Suzanne

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby was great. The room was terrible. It was small, dark and not functional. The drawers did not open for the desk nightstands and dresser.

4

susan

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor lighting in the room. No food after 9 PM. No breakfast until 7 AM no coffee until 6:30 AM. Staff intermittently helpful won’t stay there again.

10

Tom

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in downtown Princeton near restaurants and shopping. Nice lobby bar and restaurant, great room with Princeton Tiger history.

10

Marie

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Small rooms, limited lighting. But great location, lobby, and food. No parking.

8

Elaine

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The decor at Graduate Princeton was interesting and attractive. I loved the book lined walls in the lobby. TJ was an outstanding waitress. Negatives: The piped in music was way too loud mid day. It was virtually impossible to hang out and have a conversation. The lighting in the room was hyper dim. The bathroom lighting was charming but not great for applying makeup.

4

Sean

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very charming hotel. Great location. But, very loud. Connecting rooms are loud and we were kept up most of the night by our neighbour who was watching tv and scrolling on his phone. People coming in and out all night. Doors are not sound resistant at all. Shame.

10

ChinLung

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well appointed lobby, nice but small guest room.

10

Casey

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, quiet rooms, and walking access to the university.

10

Gillian

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel feels like a Princeton theme park, but it’s kind of fun. It’s right next to the campus, so it’s convenient. The rooms are nice.

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Service

Many reviews highlight friendly, professional staff, thoughtful touches, and smooth check-in/out. However, service can be inconsistent, with reports of unfriendly interactions, unhelpful responses, and valet or billing issues.

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10

Mialy

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had stayed at the graduate at Yale and liked it. The Princeton graduate hotel did not disappoint. Excellent decor and the beds are the comfiest! Service is top notch!

10

Daniela

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is just like the pictures: incredible! But what stood out the most for me was the service. Everyone was incredibly friendly, kind, professional, willing to help, and went out of their way to make me feel welcome as a guest. The location is excellent and, as I said, the hotel is super nice, but the people who work there are what makes it truly special.

10

Taryn

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bartenders were fantastic. Friendly and informative. Valets took great care of my vehicle that was having issues. Room was immaculate. Front desk staff were very friendly.

10

Joseph

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was nice and in a central location. Great band at night and goes well with a night cap.

10

Tama

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was our 30th Annivetsary and they upgraded us which was very nice!

4

YU

10 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible check in/out service, especially terrible valet parking service. They are not helpful at all when you arrive late and leave early. Absolutely won't choose again.

2

Daniel

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheer shade and blackout drapery control keys are hidden behind the nightstand lamp in black without alert sign on the stand or desk. No reasonable people would notice and in the morning the sunshine goes into the pillow made the sleep miserable. No soap dish, empty shampoo bottle. Very inconsiderate inhuman treatment and services. The front counter was careless and totally disregard the guests’ needs. The valet parking is a joke, no services to speak of and compare the parking across street it becomes a ripoff. A total miserable experience, NO RECOMMENDATION AT ALL.

10

BRIAN

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in and out experience was the best I have had.

4

Dharmesh

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great. Walking distance to cafes / restaurants & Princeton. Don’t expect any service at the hotel. From the valet to the front desk check in & to housekeeping. Unfriendly staff.

10

Joyce

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent service.

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Location

Consistently praised for being by Princeton University and downtown restaurants and shops, making it easy to walk everywhere.

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10

Markus

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Simply EXCELLENT! Everything worked out perfectly. Great location, and I, or rather we, can ABSOLUTELY recommend this hotel! Thank you again for the wonderful stay with you. Markus

10

Sheyna

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay while touring the university

8

Vickery

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charming hotel. Perfect location. Lobby was a little loud. Valet was excellent.

10

JOHN

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Walking the Princeton University campus is a snap; its right across the street.

10

Tom

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in downtown Princeton near restaurants and shopping. Nice lobby bar and restaurant, great room with Princeton Tiger history.

10

Denisse C

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel with the best location in town

10

Virginia

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was a great place to stay because it had a perfect location for walking around and exploring the town. It also had a great atmosphere and was fun in the sense of the decor and the ambience of the lobby area.

10

Mohammad

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is a 5 star!

10

Joshua H

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Brand new. Incredible location.

10

Paul

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome location!

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Dining

The lobby bar and restaurant are popular, with friendly bartenders and enjoyable drinks. Downsides include limited late-night options, early coffee start times, and occasional average food or noisy ambience.

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4

Joe

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This seems to be getting closer to being ready for open but it may not be there yet. Wi-fi didn’t work, which meant we couldn’t cast to the tv to relax in bed and watch a movie and take a nap. The food available in the lobby was nothing special and same with the coffee. The music is unbearably loud. When they said “tub in room” it literally means a bathtub despite what the pictures show. They seem to be waiting on the ice machine to still be set up as well. It is style over substance and felt like corporate America attempting to market to hipster millennials or older but they cuts corners and it shows. Overrated and expensive but it’s the suburbs, what do you expect?

10

Elizabeth

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything about the Graduate in Princeton was chic and comfortable. The room was whimsical and elegant, and the common areas made for pleasant breakfasts and laid-back cocktail hours. We will stay there again!

10

Saladin

18 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great new place with a fabulous lobby and bar :)

10

Taryn

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The bartenders were fantastic. Friendly and informative. Valets took great care of my vehicle that was having issues. Room was immaculate. Front desk staff were very friendly.

10

Anthony

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is amazing & fun. Second time I have stayed there. Great bar. Great design. Great location.

4

susan

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Poor lighting in the room. No food after 9 PM. No breakfast until 7 AM no coffee until 6:30 AM. Staff intermittently helpful won’t stay there again.

10

Tom

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel in downtown Princeton near restaurants and shopping. Nice lobby bar and restaurant, great room with Princeton Tiger history.

10

Syed

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property done with attention to detail. Good service and the bar is quite the place to be as well. Highly recommend

10

Diane

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel and great service; lively common area, restaurant and bar. One suggestion- more light needed in the guest bathrooms!

8

Nancy

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is well designed and every detail is beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable. The bar was lovely and the bartenders were friendly. Three things that could be improved: 1) there was no parking available on property because it was full so they suggested we go across the street to a lot, which was convenient and fine, but they should have suggested we leave our luggage before sending us away to park. 2) There seemed to be employees greeting guests when they come in and out at times, but never did they help with opening the door. It just would have been a nice touch. 3) I mentioned when I booked that we would be celebrating a milestone birthday. Some small token of acknowledgement in our room would have been appreciated. If I were to stay in Princeton again, I would definitely choose this gorgeous and clean hotel again.

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Month	Average price
January	US$250
February	US$269
March	US$303
April	US$390
May	US$629
June	US$394
July	US$343
August	US$321
September	US$344
October	US$374
November	US$346
December	US$270

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $376
20 $300	21 $363	22 $352	23 $362	24 $295	25 $766	26 $1,240
27 $279	28 $299	29 $347	30 $347

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $308	2 $399	3 $535
4 $318	5 $347	6 $1,205	7 $357	8 $318	9 $357	10 $433
11 $299	12 $309	13 $357	14 $376	15 $357	16 $640	17 $686
18 $318	19 $357	20 $434	21 $425	22 $366	23 $482	24 $501
25 $308	26 $337	27 $399	28 $370	29 $439	30	31 $535

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

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Room, 1 King Bed (Graduate, Roll-In Shower)

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Bathtub

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing)

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