Nassau Inn

Nassau Inn is Princeton's landmark historic hotel, situated at 10 Palmer Square in the heart of downtown Princeton, New Jersey, directly adjacent to Princeton University's Nassau Hall and the tree-lined Palmer Square retail and dining complex. The inn traces its origins to the eighteenth century, and the current Georgian-Colonial building completed in 1937 has hosted American presidents, authors, scientists, and academics in close proximity to Princeton University's intellectual tradition. The hotel offers Deluxe Rooms, Premium Rooms, Junior Suites, and the flagship Nassau Suite, all decorated with a traditional New England sensibility that complements the historic Princeton streetscape. Guest rooms feature period-influenced wood furnishings, rich fabric treatments, and updated bathrooms with modern amenities. The hotel's central Palmer Square location means Princeton University's campus, the Princeton University Art Museum, Prospect Gardens, and the shops and restaurants of Palmer Square are all within easy walking distance. The Yankee Doodle Tap Room is Nassau Inn's signature dining establishment and a beloved Princeton institution in continuous operation for decades. Its walls are lined with Norman Rockwell murals depicting scenes from American life, and the menu offers classic American tavern fare in a convivial atmosphere that blends university tradition with everyday hospitality. A more formal dining room caters to special occasions, corporate events, and private dinners. Valet parking, a business center, and complimentary Wi-Fi support the hotel's substantial corporate and academic conference clientele. Nassau Inn frequently hosts university events, Commencement receptions, alumni gatherings, and reunions, meaning the hotel calendar aligns closely with Princeton's academic year and can book up far in advance during major university events. Princeton Junction NJ Transit station, with Northeast Corridor service to New York Penn Station and Philadelphia, is approximately four miles from the hotel.