Holiday Inn Express Plainsboro, PrincetonHoliday Inn Express Plainsboro in Princeton, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 33 hotels we score in Princeton. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.7. Rooms from about $210 a night (cached, not a live quote).This 3-star hotel is located in Plainsboro, New Jersey, on a 27-acre site. It sits between New York City and Philadelphia, making it a practical base for visitors to Princeton University. The property contains 62 non-smoking rooms equipped with cable TV and WiFi. Facilities include a swimming pool, a gym, a hot tub, and an on-site restaurant. Guests can access a business centre and a golf course nearby. The hotel follows eco-friendly rules, such as opt-in cleaning services. While the location is convenient for local attractions, the complimentary breakfast buffet is described as basic.What stands out

Free parking for guests

On-site fitness facilities

Spacious guest rooms

Close to Princeton University

Watch out for

Basic breakfast buffet

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