Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges. Limited parking is provided.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 75 per accommodation per week (maximum USD 150 per stay). Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A complimentary area shuttle operates within 5 miles of the property. Guests can arrange the shuttle service upon arrival.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is conveniently located within a 10-minute drive of Princeton University and Delaware River Heritage Trail Lake Carnegie Trailhead. It is approximately 13.2 miles from Rutgers New Brunswick and 14.6 miles from Rutgers University Busch Campus.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available. The pool is open from May 27 to September 4.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, although specific age details are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for specific requests and availability.

Sonesta ES Suites Princeton - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Sonesta ES Suites Princeton by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$116
February	$111
March	$111
April	$114
May	$156
June	$156
July	$149
August	$153
September	$122
October	$125
November	$122
December	$116

What guests think

At Sonesta ES Suites Princeton, travelers highlight spacious, apartment-style suites with full kitchens and comfortable beds, good value for families, and a generally convenient Route 1 location, alongside an overall positive but inconsistent experience across cleanliness and maintenance.

Many praise friendly staff, a decent free breakfast, and amenities like the pool, small gym, laundry, and basketball court, though the breakfast closes early and refills can lag. Recurring drawbacks include musty or smoke odors, dated or worn furnishings, occasional pests, spotty Wi-Fi, noise near US-1, a $5 nightly parking fee, and the lack of elevators. Expect roomy, practical suites with convenient access, balanced by variable upkeep and service.

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Facilities

Amenities include an outdoor pool, a small gym, laundry facilities, and a basketball court. Drawbacks noted are a $5 nightly parking fee, no elevators, occasional amenity closures, and broken machines such as ice makers or washers/dryers.

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Shenal

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

The property is decent only thing the parking should be free and not a daily additional fee.

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Richard

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property with small gym and pool but convenient.

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David

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were some amenities closed and under repair.

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Manoj

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue is they don’t have elevator facilities. Otherwise it is a great hotel.

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Jenny

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I love Sonesta because they have outdoor pool and kitchen to cook for my kids. They did not prepare pool towels in pool area. I was asked get some pool towers from front , and they said they will offer 1 towel for per person ONLY. I came every summer and winter Sonesta in different locations. I’ve never heard I need to bring our own towels in swimming pool.

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Brandi

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My kids and I love the pool area ,the basketball court the front seat gives u balls overall we had wonderful stay and would recommend 5star

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John

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beware! You have to pay for parking. Read the fine print: one of the "amenities" is "Self parking on site USD 5 per night." That\'s not optional That\'s kind of absurd: they have a big lot surrounding the property so this is just a way of gouging a few extra bucks from people staying there. It\'s not as if they _also_ offer valet parking! And this isn\'t mid-town Manhattan! I bet everybody who comes here comes in a car, so this is just a way of adding $5/night to the quoted rate, which seems deceptive to me. I\'ve stayed here several times in the past. It\'s been good, on par with the hotel next door. But this annoyed me so badly that, unless I have a good reason, I\'ll be staying next door next time. Also, the carpet in the rooms has gotten a little dingy. Front desk staff were nice.

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Arlene

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not enough staff. Very nice lady at front desked seemed overworked. Our ive machine in room was broken. No ice trys. The ice machine in lobby was also brocken. The rooms are being to look worn . I have stayed there many times. I love the lovstion and the full kitchen,

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Zhaoxi

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice suits with kitchen and spacious living room and dining area, well kept, great pool, convenient laundry, great breakfast. A bit pricy but worth it. Driving around is a bit hassle since there are no left turns. Not as close to Princeton U. as I thought. Need to drive for about 15 minutes.

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Vinoth Joseph

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Throughout our stay for 7 days the internet service was not there and no alternative provided. Washers and dryers were in bad shape. Breakfast timing and the quality was not good. Other than that living space is pretty good.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews report very clean suites and common areas. However, cleanliness is inconsistent, with recurring reports of musty or smoke odors, worn carpets, and occasional bugs or mold.

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Giancarlo

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was ok but we found a bone of chicken in the trash and the room reservation was 2 king bed and i got one king bed and another queen bed and never announced we have to paid for parking dayli

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cindy

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean suite. Pleasant & efficient check in. Will stay again.

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Fredrica

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived and found the room dirty, dingy and smelling. The supervisor, though, was very nice and moved us to a different room. It was equally dirty. We cancelled and found another hotel. The supervisor was very professional about the whole situation.

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Eriny

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a musty smell and I saw what looked like mold spots on a lamp shade and walls near the vent. I told the staff and they came and sprayed bleach on it and it went away. I also saw dead bugs on the kitchen floor. The pictures online are not an accurate representation of what the rooms look like. The pool was nice, however, and breakfast was also good.

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Venecia

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room stinks and filthy

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brandon

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

the reviews are true. the rooms do have a musty mold smell. couldn’t even enjoy my it had to leave earlier than expected. all they offered was a air freshener.

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Gifty

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here a couple of times and enjoyed it but this trip was terrible. Dirty carpet with a strong smell in the room. Checked out early morning because of smell

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M

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a apartment conversion. It is very stark.The construction is pretty shotty... and the furniture is very old and dirty. The carpet and/unit smelled bad when we walked in! It's very much a "B-" property.. for the price it is what it is. The only issue I really have is Hotels.com's rating! It is not 8.6 excellent. It's a 6 decent/ok, period. It definitely needs a cleaning and a furniture refreshing/cleaning. I'm thinking it may have been a dog friendly unit!??

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Kathleen

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

2 bedroom suite was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and surprisingly each bedroom had a private bathroom instead of the advertised shared bathroom. The mini kitchen was more than enough for us. We originally booked the 2 bedroom suite so all family members would have a common area to congregate in which we did. Front desk staff was very polite and helpful. The only thing that would have improved our stay would have been an elevator especially for 3rd floor rooms . We had never heard of Sonesta ES but we’re glad we took a chance and stayed there. The suite was larger in size and less expensive than comparables at other chains.

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Nicole

Nov 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfortunately, there was blood splatter throughout one of our bedrooms. Unfortunately, the hotel manager has not found the time to reach out to address the situation. The room was also not clean overall. There was dust, dirt and old food throughout the kitchen and the living room.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and apartment-like with full kitchens and comfortable beds, making them practical for families. Downsides include dated or worn furnishings, some broken items, highway or neighbor noise for a few, and unreliable Wi-Fi reported by multiple guests.

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Angelo

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place and breakfast was decent. Only one staff person working so they ran out of food and coffee very frequently. Coffee bar should be open 24 hours. Room was very nice and beds. Next time I would pick a room farther away from US1. Road noise was very noticeable.

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Michelle

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable place. The lobby leaves a bit to be desired. But our room was like a nice one bedroom apartment. It was very clean. The breakfast was good enough. Not great, but typical for these types of hotels.

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Carmen

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Everything was pretty good, with the exception of the old carpet and a broken TV stand. The carpet had a patch that was visible and the carpet tacks were protruding at the entrance to one bedroom—3 of the 4 guests stepped on them with bare feet. And would have liked more maid service—perhaps complete service every other day.

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Katherine

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great value for an inexpensive night on the road. If there was an elevator to the 3rd floor, we didn't find it. On the plus side, the bed and bedding were very comfortable and the rooms were very clean. On the downside, the living room furniture was in poor condition and not very comfortable. We arrived at 7:30 PM and asked the front desk for dinner options, but they didn't have a list and weren't of much help. Otherwise, very pleasant staff.

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Kathleen

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

2 bedroom suite was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and surprisingly each bedroom had a private bathroom instead of the advertised shared bathroom. The mini kitchen was more than enough for us. We originally booked the 2 bedroom suite so all family members would have a common area to congregate in which we did. Front desk staff was very polite and helpful. The only thing that would have improved our stay would have been an elevator especially for 3rd floor rooms . We had never heard of Sonesta ES but we’re glad we took a chance and stayed there. The suite was larger in size and less expensive than comparables at other chains.

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Xiomara

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was nice, some of the furniture in our suite were broken.

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Zhaoxi

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice suits with kitchen and spacious living room and dining area, well kept, great pool, convenient laundry, great breakfast. A bit pricy but worth it. Driving around is a bit hassle since there are no left turns. Not as close to Princeton U. as I thought. Need to drive for about 15 minutes.

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John

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Internet was not working. We blew thru all data very quickly and are now having to pay for data being used until the end of the month. Even though we were compensated I do not think it will cover our costs. The toilet tank and sink were cracked. The shower did not operate properly (shower and tub would both be on the whole time). The rugs have seen better days. The sofa and chair had no cushions on the back....a new furniture trend perhaps that I have not heard of? The toaster in the room should be thrown away as it seems to be more of a fire hazard than anything else. The only saving grace was that the beds were comfortable. This place needs to be refreshed.

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Yang

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The suites are roomy. The full kitchen provides a lot of convenience. Our only complaint is that the mattress on the pull out sofa. The padding on the mattress was thin enough so that any person of reasonable body weight can feel the springs and metal rods being pushed into their back, making for a very uncomfortable night's sleep.

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mervet

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I got 2 bed room suite, which was a nice surprise to me. Room was very spacious, clean and the kitchen had a full refrigerator, a microwave, stove,a coffee maker and every thing else you would need for a home away from home. swimming pool is rather small. grounds are nice and had picnic tables and grills. The receptionist Mr. Mustafa was very courteous and helpful. I would have given it 5 stars except for the internet that did not work and for the smelly mulch and no view.

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Service

Many describe staff as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in/out and occasional upgrades. Others cite slow responses, deposit/refund frustrations, missed housekeeping, and isolated rudeness or unfulfilled requests.

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Robert

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I decided to stay an extra night and I used a different card for payment. They charged me, AGAIN, for a security deposit of $250. So, to be clear, the first night I was charged 250$ security deposit in to of the room fee, and then when I decided to stay another night, instead of just using deposit they already took, they charged me again another 250$! THEN THEY DO NOT GIVE IT BACK RIGHT AWAY WHEN YOU LEAVE IT TAKES 3-5 DAYS! UNACCEPTABLE! THEY EITHER THE MONEY IMMEDIATELY BUT THEN DON’T RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY! FOR THAT REASON ALONE I WOULD NEVER GO BACK THERE OR RECOMMEND THIS FACILITY!

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MICHAEL

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The service was terrible. The lady who helped us check in was not super friendly. We also requested to have a baby crib, but they didn’t provide to us at all. The person in the breakfast buffet was super super slow too. She didn’t refill food unless told to do so. The room isn’t clean either. The floor was super dirty and the kitchen appliances weren’t complete. We wanted to cook but couldn’t.

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Charlotte

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really unexpected stay. We weren’t expecting much but the staff at the hotel were all absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. The breakfast was good every day, a nice variety especially for kids. We were kindly upgraded to a two bedroom suite and it was huge! Perfect for travelling as a family. Considering it’s on a super busy road it was so quiet. Our children loved the stay. The kitchen option was a great addition to a long trip to save a little cash!

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Jolene

Feb 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Every staff member we encountered — from middle-of-the-night check-in gentleman (I didn’t catch his name, but he was on in wee hours of 2/24) to Carolyne at check-out — was helpful and courteous and attuned to our needs. PLEASE RETHINK the policy of putting room number on the car-parking badge on dashboard. Huge safety issue (which we will strongly oppose when we return at the end of May to this property)

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Alexandria

Jun 15, 2023

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Stayed 11 nights

I had over a week-long stay and by the end, I couldn't wait to leave. When I got to my room, everything seemed good. When I used the kitchen, most of the utensils were dirty and the pan needed a solid scrub. No biggie gave it all a wash. Then the lights in the living room started flickering, I called guest services and was told no one was onsite to handle that and it would be addressed tomorrow. Ok, get back the next day and the lights aren't flickering. Over the weekend the cleaning crew didn't show up. Come Monday they were back, but they missed Wednesday... The lights started flickering again and the light in the bathroom went out, I was once again told that no one could help today and I had to wait..... I will not be staying here again.

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Regina

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and professional. Easy check in. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was great.

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Victoria

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Carolyne at the front desk was so helpful and friendly!!

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Kathleen

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

2 bedroom suite was very clean, the beds were very comfortable and surprisingly each bedroom had a private bathroom instead of the advertised shared bathroom. The mini kitchen was more than enough for us. We originally booked the 2 bedroom suite so all family members would have a common area to congregate in which we did. Front desk staff was very polite and helpful. The only thing that would have improved our stay would have been an elevator especially for 3rd floor rooms . We had never heard of Sonesta ES but we’re glad we took a chance and stayed there. The suite was larger in size and less expensive than comparables at other chains.

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Arlene

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not enough staff. Very nice lady at front desked seemed overworked. Our ive machine in room was broken. No ice trys. The ice machine in lobby was also brocken. The rooms are being to look worn . I have stayed there many times. I love the lovstion and the full kitchen,

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Joshua

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay at the Sonesta . The front desk manager Alania was fantastic. We booked 6 rooms, she made our check in seamless. Based off of Alania's service we will definitely book with Sonesta when in Princeton NJ.... a must stay

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Location

Set along US Route 1, the location is convenient by car for Princeton and nearby shopping but not very walkable. Some guests noticed road noise, while others found rooms quiet.

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Angelo

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place and breakfast was decent. Only one staff person working so they ran out of food and coffee very frequently. Coffee bar should be open 24 hours. Room was very nice and beds. Next time I would pick a room farther away from US1. Road noise was very noticeable.

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Betsy

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Super clean! Friendly staff!

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PAUL

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We liked the size of the suite, well equipped kitchen, private entrance. It was quite despite the short distance to US Route 1. Very convenient location for shopping, visiting Princeton and Philadelphia.

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Marion

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Peaceful, spacious & a convenient location

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Karen

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Had to drive to most restaurants and walking trails (hotel is on a divided highway), but the hotel is close to many options

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Diego

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed 1 night with family on our way to Washington DC. The Hotel is very good, the room they gave us was really big with 2 separated bedrooms each one wit its own bathroom wich comes just perfect for a family of 4. Breakfast was also nice offering good variety of choice. Location was convenient for us as a 1 night stop and Princeton is few minutes away by car but the Hotel is right on a large high traffic avenue so the area immediately around the hotel is not really enjoyable.

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HCCharles

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

convenient to princeton univ

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Brendan

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was very convenient and easy and the employee was polite and accommodating. The breakfast was above average, but the coffee was below average and watered down. The surrounding area was quiet considering the proximity to a major roadway (US 1).

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Zhaoxi

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice suits with kitchen and spacious living room and dining area, well kept, great pool, convenient laundry, great breakfast. A bit pricy but worth it. Driving around is a bit hassle since there are no left turns. Not as close to Princeton U. as I thought. Need to drive for about 15 minutes.

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Michael

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sonesta closer to Princeton University was ideal place to stay.

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Dining

The complimentary breakfast is generally good with decent variety. Several guests note it ends early at 9:00 a.m. and items can run out or need refilling.

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Angelo

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place and breakfast was decent. Only one staff person working so they ran out of food and coffee very frequently. Coffee bar should be open 24 hours. Room was very nice and beds. Next time I would pick a room farther away from US1. Road noise was very noticeable.

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Sharon

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean. The staff was friendly enough, but they did not tell us what time breakfast started or ended. I woke up at 9 o’clock and call and they said breakfast was over. Also, I had a two bedroom suite and the second bedroom. There was a lot of noise and was very hard to sleep in. I found the hotel to be very noisy but overall my experience was good.

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Michelle

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable place. The lobby leaves a bit to be desired. But our room was like a nice one bedroom apartment. It was very clean. The breakfast was good enough. Not great, but typical for these types of hotels.

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Joydeep

Apr 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was new and hence it was clean and had great facilities. A well stocked kitchen for longer stays, very comfortable bed, clean bathroom. The only downside is that they have breakfast that ends at 9:00 am. Traditionally most breakfasts continue to at least 10:00 am and I went in at 9:05 and everything was wiped clean. No trace of a breakfast was held. When inquired with the front desk the lady was dismissive and said "yeah sorry breakfast is only till 9" Will I stay here again ? for the cleanliness and the room quality - Sure. For the service quality - Probably not.

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Charlotte

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really unexpected stay. We weren’t expecting much but the staff at the hotel were all absolutely wonderful and so welcoming. The breakfast was good every day, a nice variety especially for kids. We were kindly upgraded to a two bedroom suite and it was huge! Perfect for travelling as a family. Considering it’s on a super busy road it was so quiet. Our children loved the stay. The kitchen option was a great addition to a long trip to save a little cash!

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Antonio Mattos

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! Could have had a later breakfast end time though.

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Alice

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent strong coffee

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Douglas

Apr 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean for the price. Furniture in the living area definitely worn. Arrived at breakfast 15 minutes before they closed and had to ask for eggs, potatoes and coffee as they were out of all of them.

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Lismavet

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was fresh and there was variety.

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Brendan

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in was very convenient and easy and the employee was polite and accommodating. The breakfast was above average, but the coffee was below average and watered down. The surrounding area was quiet considering the proximity to a major roadway (US 1).

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5	6 $134	7 $149
8 $110	9 $112	10 $112	11 $116	12 $114	13 $224	14 $243
15 $116	16 $118	17 $117	18 $120	19	20	21
22 $120	23 $116	24 $117	25 $116	26 $114	27 $131	28 $129
29 $121	30 $118

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $118	2 $115	3 $118	4 $172	5 $188
6 $116	7 $115	8 $118	9 $116	10 $115	11 $142	12 $123
13 $116	14 $126	15 $118	16 $116	17 $116	18 $132	19 $123
20 $116	21 $118	22 $116	23 $116	24 $116	25 $125	26 $138
27 $118	28 $116	29 $116	30 $126	31 $117

Sonesta ES Suites Princeton

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Roll-In Shower, King + Queen)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Mobility Hearing)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (One Bedroom)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom -Two Kings)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom King and Queen)

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (One Bedroom Mobility Roll-In Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Two Bedroom King and 2 Doubles)

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom King + Queen Hearing)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom Mobility, King+2 Doubles)

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Two Bedroom Mobility Hearing)

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