Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered, and what are the details?

Breakfast is available for a fee, with full breakfast options ranging from approximately USD 10 to 22 per person. Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults sharing a guestroom.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities including the registration desk, parking, public areas, and rooms. Accessible bathrooms are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Plainsboro, NJ, approximately 3.7 miles from Princeton University and 3.5 miles from Princeton Junction Train Station, providing easy access to major attractions and public transport.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a large indoor pool available for guests, operational from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center Hotel

Average nightly price at Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$93
February	$97
March	$114
April	$130
May	$183
June	$139
July	$108
August	$92
September	$122
October	$115
November	$105
December	$81

What guests think

At Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center by IHG, many guests praise the friendly front desk, spacious rooms, and the quiet wooded setting with amenities like an indoor pool and courts, making it popular for both leisure and conferences.

However, multiple reviews report maintenance and reliability issues, including hot-water outages, overly warm or nonfunctioning gym/pool areas, broken elevators, and dated or worn spaces. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: while many note spotless rooms, others cite odors, stained or unclean items, pests, and inconsistent housekeeping. Location is convenient to Route 1 and Princeton, but on-site dining hours can be limited, the shuttle has restrictions, and parking can be a walk from some rooms. Expect friendly service and strong amenities, with occasional trade-offs in upkeep and consistency.

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Facilities

Large on-site amenities include an indoor pool, gym, and multiple sports courts plus walking trails and a bar/restaurant. Some facilities feel worn or unreliable, with hot gym/pool areas, AC or hot tub issues, intermittent elevator outages, and limited shuttle and parking convenience.

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Andre

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sports related Amenities

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Carissa

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and updated. Breakfast was solid buffet, slightly above the average 3 star chain hotel breakfast. Basketball court and squash court available for free use with rentals included which was a big plus. Room service offered for breakfast and dinner but menu is fairly limited. Staff was very friendly. Pool looked nice but no AC so it was unusable which I read in other reviews so may not be fixed for future stays. Grounds were nice with a nice walking trail, volleyball net and plenty of green space. Great value for price.

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donald

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Minimal dining options. Restaurant only open for breakfast. Hot tub closed with no work being done to repair it. Only one of 3 elevators functional leading to long waits. Below the standards one would expect for a Crowne Plaza.

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Jon

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location, older hotel, gymnasium was kept REALLY hot, hard to work out when it was almost as hot as outside.

6

Fran

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exercise room had no air conditioning. Was like a steam room. Could not get workout as planned. room tv not working when arrived. However, they fixed it promptly.

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Danielle

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They have a North side that was originally assigned to me. It was low quality and no air conditioning. I had to have them change my room to the south side and it was a wonderful experience after that! The male desk assistant lied and said the restaurant was closed and it wasn’t. He also was the one that assigned me my original bad room.

10

Sarah

Aug 7, 2023

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It has a resort-type feel to it. It has an indoor pool; a fitness center; a small basketball court; and a couple of racquetball courts. A great place to get away for a weekend and relax.

10

Jeremy

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We're a big family so we bought a room at the cheapest hotel that included breakfast and had a pool. :) This hotel was absolutely GORGEOUS hotel! Was owned by Merrill Lynch previously and Big Pharma executives would arrive in the helipad. Hotel comes with heated Olympic-sized pool, indoor basketball court, indoor squash court, outdoor tennis court, pool tables, gourmet breakfast included. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, helpful and helped us navigate Princeton's campus the next day.

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JOHN

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really comfortable stay here again, we stayed there two years ago. Great facilities for tennis, squash and a great and safe indoor pool. We had breakfast included and it was fantastic. Staff are very welcoming and attentive to our needs. Will definitely stay here gain when next in Princeton. Highly recommed this property

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marilyn

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable and nice lobby area. The only problem was that two of the three elevators was working and one time after waiting a long time we ended up walking up to the third floor (we are seniors, so not so easy). Staff all very professional and friendly.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms clean, but cleanliness is inconsistent. Reports include odors, stained or unclean items, pests, and occasional lapses in housekeeping behavior.

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John

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

tired and dirty.

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Beverly

Aug 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

BEWARE!!! This place is an outdated bug infested hellhole! I booked this bed bug motel for 3 nights and on the very first night I was awaken in the middle of the morning feeling some sort of crawling sensation, only to discover several bugs in my bed!!! My family & I immediately packed our bags and demanded a full refund and was told by the incompetent manager by the name of Sonja “in order to look into a refund, I must contact the bug company first”. What sense does that make? What does the customer have to do with your bug infested property?!?!? Why would or should I have to wait to get a refund for the exterminator to confirm that your property is infested! I wish I had researched more thoroughly. After speaking to the idiot Sonja, I specifically filtered and searched Google reviews for the word “bug” and found multiple of customers had similar experiences. This place has a MAJOR bug issue. The entire property is dated. Chipped paint everywhere, trash in the conman area. I noticed 2 out of order signs on elevators and the one that worked was slow AF! This is the most disgusting hotel I have ever stayed at! Room smelled like mildew, stains everywhere. Carpet coming apart. There has to be numerous health code violations going on at this location. I’m appalled they’re actually in business. In addition to the items mentioned above, the customer service is deplorable! Upon arrival, I asked Jessica for additional washcloths and never received them. STAY CLEAR AWAY!!!

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Valerie

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I need a refund for the 3 nights. The hotel rooms and toilets were disgusting. The toilet has conspicuous poop stains all over the seat cover and the toilet bowl. The hotel refused to clean it. They only cleaned it on the 3rd day after many complaints. The bathroom is run down. The headboards of the beds had white stains all over. The place looked nice online but in-person the rooms are run down and disgusting. We couldn’t use the toilet ‘cos of the poop stains and had to take Uber to my son’s apartment to use the bathroom. Very deceptive and fraudulent advertising that this hotel did online. I spoke to the manager who refused to issue a refund. I have pictures of the poop stains on the shower curtains. My children were traumatized by everything that they saw. Never staying in any of their hotels ever again. I need a refund as I was disgusted by the filth of the bathroom.

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deepa

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lot of bed bugs in the room. We showed the pictures and it was soo bad. My hand was swollen.

2

Purviksha

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The experience was worse. The ved had spider, i have pictures. Staff made me to move middle of night from second floor and false information. I want expedia to give me refund for this inconvenience. Call at 708.708.710.2648 asap.

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Paul

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very courteous staff. Nice clean room.

6

William

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

2 huge house centipedes were crawling around our room.

10

Hanna

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room, easy parking, helpful staff

8

Richard

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great. Location was great. But my sheets were not clean. It smelled of fish. Front desk was able to provide a new set of sheets but it was late so I had to change them. The mattress was not comfortable. It felt worn and old.

10

Sharyl

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, convenient location, modern building, clean room

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some pleasant views. However, many note dated decor, limited outlets/USBs, dark lighting, noisy or weak AC, and occasionally unreliable Wi-Fi.

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Rebecca

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room did not have any USB charging outlets.

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Carissa

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and updated. Breakfast was solid buffet, slightly above the average 3 star chain hotel breakfast. Basketball court and squash court available for free use with rentals included which was a big plus. Room service offered for breakfast and dinner but menu is fairly limited. Staff was very friendly. Pool looked nice but no AC so it was unusable which I read in other reviews so may not be fixed for future stays. Grounds were nice with a nice walking trail, volleyball net and plenty of green space. Great value for price.

10

George

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Nice breakfast. Convenient location about 15 minutes from Princeton

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Sanjay

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing! Felt like a safe area. Property looks like it has seen some better days—old and outdated. There is nowhere to plug in your devices, laptop, etc without unplugging a lamp or TV box (wait, that’s still a thing?!).

10

Jose

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The view to the forest from my room was lovely

8

Albrik

Oct 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was musty which makes sleeping not very pleasant. I wish windows opened so you could bring in fresh air cause I'm not sure if the AC does that. The front desk person (I wish I had taken her name) was very pleasant and helpful to accommodate our request. The price of <$200 a night was very acctractive.

6

Laura

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall this is a very outdated property. The rooms were extremely and strangely dark, the television was quite small, there were no USB options to charge devices in the room, the plants in the outdoor seating area were dying, and there was insufficient light in the parking area (very possibly a safety issue).

4

Lori

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning does not work and smell in room.

10

Dennis

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 22 nights

Good overall hotel experience. Room was spacious, but you can tell it’s a little dated. Easy access to many restaurants and the US Route 1.

8

Hasan

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in Late night so they were short staffed. WiFi was bad and the TV was horrible. But I would most likely stay again

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at the front desk. Experiences vary during problems, with reports of poor communication, billing issues, and housekeeping missteps.

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Sander

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Upgraded without asking and very friendly and quick

4

Bridget

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we checked in, the staff was not friendly or welcoming. No details about breakfast, pools, gyms or concierge services was provided. We came to discover that the tower we were staying in did not have hot water as we were getting ready to shower and head to bed. We called the front desk and they said they were working on it. The next morning, still no hot water. The feont desk staff did not have a plan to allow guests to shower and did not offer an apology or an alternative. The breakfast buffet was a typical hotel breakfast. The seats we were given were ripped and the music they were playing was borderline inappropriate. The elevator had the same food trash in it during our entire stay. When we checked out, they did not ask us how our stay was. They simply took the key card and told me we were all set. All around not a great experience. We will not be back.

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Fran

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exercise room had no air conditioning. Was like a steam room. Could not get workout as planned. room tv not working when arrived. However, they fixed it promptly.

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Lorenzo

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk reception of my arrival, was extremely pleasant. A lovely young lady at the front desk by the name of Jennifer, greatest me with a huge, and bright smile. She took very good care of me and my wife. Even graciously changing my room to a quieter room in the hotel. I will be a return customer! Thanks Jen!

10

Meagan

Mar 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

BEYOND Fantastic service staff ~ top notch customer care team! Thank you ALL so much! Love you all!!!!

4

Elana

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleaning staff tried to enter my room twice on the morning of my departure (8:20am and 10:25am) without first knocking or announcing themselves. While the safety latch was on, this experience detracted from my feeling of overall safety in my room. I did let the reception staff know. I will not be staying at this property again.

10

Christopher

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely large hotel in the woods yet still close to Princeton. The only thing better was the exceptional staff. Special mention Jennifer , Front desk Manager and Howard, Engineering

8

Melody

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Charged me a incidental fee of 100 and never returned it.

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Cornell

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was included w/ the price of the stay which is always a plus. The hotel was great! Something for everyone. The star of the trip was Jennifer at the front desk. In one word - WOW!! She was absolutely incredible. She was able to provide information on everything I needed to know inside the hotel AND everything outside the hotel. She was amazing!

2

Kaiya

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I was checked out of my room without notification on my second day there. At check out I was told I owe $182 for the second night which I was already billed for at check in.

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Location

Quiet, wooded campus convenient to Route 1 and Princeton. Some find it a drive to dining/shopping, and parking can be a lengthy walk from certain rooms or distant for accessible spaces.

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George

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious and clean rooms. Nice breakfast. Convenient location about 15 minutes from Princeton

10

Keith

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay close to my meeting the next day.

10

Gregory

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Handicap parking was a little distant from front door … but doable with a little effort Front desk was welcoming and went the extra step with accommodating to guest requests

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Edward

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is pretty dated. Very quiet and not crowded at all despite a holiday weekend. Handicap parking is too far away from the entrance lobby as my wife is disabled. Room was clean and satisfactory for the price point. Toilet refilling after flush took 10 minutes and very loud. Our bed was old and squeaky causing discomfort both nights for us. Seems our room wasn’t used often as it is a handicap accessible and probably neglected by the staff. Restaurant was freezing cold both mornings as well as the buffet breakfast. We will look elsewhere for a hotel the next time we visit the area. We expected more from a Crowne Plaza hotel.

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Heather

Oct 30, 2024

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Hotel was good for the one night we stayed. Property is off the beaten path so we did have some trouble locating it, but could have just been me, since we are not from the area. Have to travel 10 or so mins to get to any good dining or shopping areas. Would probably stay again.

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Mark w

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A long walk in the cold from your room to your car. Parking lot is NOT close to the entrance.

10

Dennis Blanco

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 19 nights

Business stay at this hotel for several weeks. Conveniently located off of Highway 1, there are many locations close enough for dining, shopping, or local site seeing.

10

Dennis

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 22 nights

Good overall hotel experience. Room was spacious, but you can tell it’s a little dated. Easy access to many restaurants and the US Route 1.

10

Dennis

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 23 nights

Great location, quiet, and easy access to US Route 1.

10

Sharyl

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, convenient location, modern building, clean room

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Dining

Breakfast is often described as good to very good. Hours and options can be limited or slow at times, and some third-party bookings do not include breakfast.

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Diane

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable room and bed. Staff... Excellent. Breakfast buffet... Must. We particularly appreciated the quiet atmosphere and the beautiful grounds. Overall, a very pleasant stay.

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donald

Jun 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Minimal dining options. Restaurant only open for breakfast. Hot tub closed with no work being done to repair it. Only one of 3 elevators functional leading to long waits. Below the standards one would expect for a Crowne Plaza.

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Linda

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall recommended. Clean. Staff polite. Housekeeping didn’t provide enough towels or coffee and tea. Dining room closed for Sunday lunch. Food when available is good. Quiet, restful and relatively safe locale and parking. Convenient to Princeton and Route 1 corridor.

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Mary

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Accomodations were great and the property is super well maintained. We weren't there for more than 14 hours so, deficiencies, if there were any, weren't obvious. Our only issue was the restaurant. On Friday eve we stopped in for a quick bite. Food was slow to come out and my burger wasn't cooked to my specs.

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Joe

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Needs to up its game on the services. No room service and no restaurant for lunch

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JOHN

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant and bar was woefully understaffed. The wonderful bar tender had a lot on his hands and worked hard even though only a few drinkers and diners were in the bar and lounge area.

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Teresa

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was a jewel in its day but is in need of an update. Otherwise, it sits in a beautiful setting, conveniently located, and the room was spacious. The breakfast buffet was nice

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Kenneth

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During check-in I was given wrong key and had to come back to front and wait 15 min in line to get corrected room number. Also, the hotel.com booking doesn’t include breakfast….this should be something people should be aware of…I think normal prices include breakfast

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Sarah

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Crown Plaza was great value for money. Our room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was a big step up from the standard hotel breakfast offerings. The walking path around the property was a bonus.

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Michael

Aug 22, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was great, the staff were all friendly. We pre purchased breakfast and it was a good value. We had dinner one night and the food was great.

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1 $94	2 $97	3 $105	4 $120	5 $90	6 $153	7 $165
8 $90	9 $91	10 $103	11 $103	12 $98	13 $240	14 $176
15 $143	16 $310	17 $165	18 $98	19 $95	20 $159	21 $143
22 $92	23 $91	24 $91	25 $94	26 $99	27 $117	28 $113
29 $88	30 $88

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