Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast by IHG

Check-in was a disaster. There was an issue with the patron ahead of me and the woman staffing the front desk seemed unable to sort out the issue and fix it herself; she mentioned that she doesn't usually work over here but we spotted her multiple times at the front desk over the course of our visit so it seems unclear what her definition of usually is. Breakfast was also fine if you're starving. Otherwise unremarkable. Hotel room was spacious but not clean. As evidenced by the mozzarella stick and marinara sauce lid we found on top of the microwave; unclear how long it was there for but definitely long enough to be rock hard. After the room was cleaned, the coffee pods were not replenished either. The bathroom door was could not be opened and closed without coming ridiculously close to the toilet. The fan in the bathroom was also insanely loud. For such a spacious room, you'd think that someone would've thought out the bathroom configuration a bit more. We had no trouble accessing the gym at Crowne Plaza but could not get into the pool area. We went to the front desk of the Crown Plaza for assistance whereupon we learned that when we checked in, the Holiday Inn Express staff was supposed to give us an additional keycard for it. It was also quite a long walk to/from the gym and pool at the Crowne Plaza. We noticed a GIANT spiderweb w/ a spider on a light just outside the doors from the Holiday Inn into the hallway. Overall, a mediocre experience. Would not come back again

Just make sure you check breakfast times yourself. The lady at the desk gave us the wrong end time for breakfast and we missed it. Floor in the room was a little dirty but bed was clean and super comfortable. Beautiful grounds.

Upon arrival we quickly realized the hotel is under renovation and not in good shape. Musky smell, dark, and not inviting in any sense. The front desk person did their least to help, simply taking my CC, handing over the key card, and pointing to where the elevator was. They serve breakfast. but it was late each day and not of edible quality, everything seemed like it was made the day before and reheated. Not to mention, it is in the basement/lowest floor of the building and not inviting at all, with no workers or help to be found. In all, it was very disappointing, not cheap, and a disclaimer should be put up about the current condition so people are not surprised when they arrive. I would look anywhere else in the area to stay.

It was nice and quiet plus it is connected to another hotel with a Bar with good food.

This was likely my favorite hotel of all the ones I stayed during my trip to New Jersey and Massachusetts over Spring Break. I attended a convention at Princeton and was offered a shuttle ride each day. They have a decent breakfast and their hotel is very clean. I'm not a fan of the winding corridors or the fact that the location is confusing to find, but the peaceful sleep as a result of the secluded nature of the location is worth that once you find it. GPS took me to the Crowne Plaza, so be mindful of looking at the signage. The staff was very helpful with locating my bag of laundry I accidentally left in my room during checkout, and they had it ready for me to pick up with my name on the bag.