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Sep 18, 2006 by Chris from Woodinville, WA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Nice setting away from highways and traffic.
• Paper-thin walls.

“This hotel is close to downtown Princeton, yet removed from busy highways. The grounds are expansive. The rooms are large. It is mainly geared toward conference participants, but overall it is a fine place to stay. I am not sure kids would enjoy this hotel; it is oriented more toward business travelers.”

Sep 14, 2006 by Ashok from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[1] • Location:[10]

• Quite and scenic.
• Staff were not knowledgeable of hotel facilities, sign age was poor and conflicting, staff were indifferent to complaints.

“Not a 3 star hotel. It may be a new management, but needs to get their act together.”

Sep 13, 2006 by Jo-Ann from West Babylon, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] •

• It's not on a main highway. Grounds were lovely, great for walking.
• All I can think of is that I needed a pen and the room did not have one. Got one at the front desk.

“Beds were comfortable. Liked the balcony and cathedral ceiling in our room. The decor was more wood and stone and less brass and frilly furniture. Comfortable leather chairs by the fireplace. They had fruit in the lobby in the afternoon and the morning. Our room overlooked the two large ponds and fountains. They had tennis, a pool, and of course, you could take a walk around the grounds. I very much liked that it was not on a main highway and felt secluded. Had a relaxing stay.”

Sep 11, 2006 by Melissa from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The hotel was very quiet. I didn't hear any noise (people walking the halls, opening doors, etc). Great internet connection!
• I didn't like that the parking lot was a distance from the hotel. I am used to the parking lots being a little closer and more well lit.

“Clean rooms. Friendly environment. Pool, tea time, etc.”

Aug 29, 2006 by Neill N. from Newark, DE
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[4]

• The room was clean and well appointed.
• It's in the middle of nowhere.

“This is a great hotel with very nice rooms. It's a bit antiseptic in that it is intended for business travelers. The location of this hotel is the only thing that would give me pause about staying here again. It took a 15 minute drive to get to the downtown Princeton area and another 15 to get to the main highways. Once you arrive, the rooms are well appointed and comfortable, and the staff is wonderful.”

Aug 28, 2006 by Rob from West Hartford, CT
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Nice setting but not what I expected.
• I hate the feeling of being in a hotel with the only other people attending a conference.

“I was looking for regular hotel. Although it was at a 3 star level, You should have the option to accept or decline this style of hotel”

Aug 24, 2006 by Tom from Neptune, NJ
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• The room was well decorated and the bed was very comfortable.
• I believe I might have been the only guest that weekend. It was beyond quiet and thus a bit strange.

“Although the facility was nice and the rooms comfortable, it did take me 3 times to actually get the bed type that I had requested the day before I arrived. I had requested a king and was assured that it wouldn't be a problem. When I checked in, I was given 2 double beds. I went back to the front desk and was given a new room. This time there was 1 double bed. When I returned to the front desk, I was told there were no king size rooms available - which was a joke, since seemingly, there was no one else staying there. It finally took the manager to settle the issue and get me a king size bed.”

Aug 23, 2006 by Franklin from Vernon, CT
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The front desk staff were very nice.
• Bathroom was NOT clean, hair on tub, tub felt dirty, did not clean for second night well.

“This hotel is in a nice area with spacious grounds which one can explore. It was a relaxing place to walk around, the front desk staff were very friendly. A couple of problems which were important to note, however. First, the bath tub area was not clean. The bottom of the tub looked and felt unclean, there were even some hairs in the bath tub. I told the front desk staff about it, after the first night. The next day, the bathtub was again not clean. In addition, the cleaning staff did not replenish the shampoo or soaps. So, the staff I interacted with were nice, grounds, were nice, but room needed better cleaning - which is gross.”

Aug 21, 2006 by Joel from Clarksville, TN
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[1] • Location:[2]

• Nice grounds.
• Very difficult to find.

“Do not try to find this place in the dark. The signs are not illuminated, and it is in a rural setting. It was very difficult and frustrating to locate. Once I found it, I was placed in a room in a separate building, and there were no visible signs on the ground to direct me to the particular building. Then, once I found it, there were no elevators, and I had an upper room. The room was tiny. I had been told when I checked in that breakfast would be included in the building my room was in. I found the breakfast laid out for some other guests, but no dishes for me. When I inquired at the front desk they then told me that breakfast was NOT included in my stay. I actually found the staff at the very least unhelpful, both at check-in and check-out. I would never stay at this property again.”

Aug 16, 2006 by Deborah from Ottawa, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Beautiful scenery outside.
• Far location from Princeton. Need a car.

“Large, spacious rooms with comfortable beds. Quiet and comfortable.”

Jul 26, 2006 by Scott from East Hartford, CT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Chris at the front desk was awesome - met all of our needs.
• Pool Hours.

“Great Hotel with great rooms. Staff helped us with every need. Can't wait to go back.”

Jul 20, 2006 by Krishna K. from Westland, MI
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[1]

• Nice rooms and comfortable beds.
• The location is terrible, hard to find it at nights.

“This hotel is in the middle of no where - far, far away in the woods! If you're driving to it, don't plan on finding it at night time. It's hard as it is during day time. Once you find it, it's not a bad deal. The staff is friendly, very good rooms, comfortable beds, decent workout area, outdoor pool is ok. The food selection at the restaurant is not the greatest but since every thing's far away, I ended up eating there. They have a courtesy shuttle that can drop you off in Princeton downtown area or at the train station.”

Jul 19, 2006 by Sreenivasa from Maple Shade, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• An excellent retreat from the regular business hours.
• Accessibility.

“Good Place. Should definitely try it once with the family.”

Jul 19, 2006 by Audrey from Portland, OR
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Beautiful grounds, nice pool, relaxing and quiet.
• No fridge in the rooms, limited food options nearby.

“Nice place, best for business travelers, not for vacationers. Food options are very limited on- or near-site. It's room service or vending machines. Having fridges in the room would help the casual or more economically-minded traveler.”

Jul 17, 2006 by Ted from Macedon, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[2]

• In room amenities were more than I expected.
• Location remote, strange property.

“Chauncey conference center is a weird Hotel in the middle of nowhere. If you have business with ETS, this is perfect for you, if not I would choose a more central location. The rooms are well appointed, but the rooms and in fact the entire property are all "strange" the configuration, finishes, ambiance, it seemed more like a dentist off ice with beds than a 3 star hotel.”

Jul 16, 2006 by Mike from Durham, NH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Very convenient to Ryder University and clean - very professional feel.
• Exercise room could be better - expensive dining options.

“I was very pleased with this hotel - I would stay here again. Very clean, professional, great beds for sleeping.”

Jul 6, 2006 by Div from Ashland, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Nice sheets, pillow, bed and cleanliness.
• Outdoor Pool had plenty of dead bugs and no life guard on site.

“Was very happy with the price, stay and comfort. Also loved the tennis court, basket ball court and outdoor pool”

Jun 21, 2006 by Paul from Swedesboro, NJ
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• I liked the relaxed atmosphere.
• Room did not get cleaned after first night.

“We mostly enjoyed the visit but when we returned after the first day out, the room was not cleaned. Other than that we thank you for the good experience.”

Jun 21, 2006 by Jeff from Miami Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Very nice room and comfortable bed.
• Not much character.

“We had a very nice stay at the Chauncey. The room was nice and quiet, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The location was good for us (visiting the Princeton area), but might be inconvenient for others.”

Jun 14, 2006 by Joe from Rochester, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The beds and bedding.
• Seemed to be out in no where.

“We were there for the ODP soccer tournament. Good in that it was relatively covenants to the tournament and the price was right.”

Jun 14, 2006 by Bethany from Fitzwilliam, NH
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• The grounds around the hotel were beautiful, and the staff was great.
• Access to the parking lot was not good.

“The Chauncey Conference Center is located on extensive well-groomed grounds in Princeton, NJ. The hotel itself is a beautiful, old hotel; with spacious rooms that have tapered ceilings. The rooms are beginning to show signs of wear, and the parking lot is not easily accessed to the rooms. Make sure that you make the time to enjoy the beautiful nature trails on your visit.”

Jun 11, 2006 by Jason from Metairie, LA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Very comfortable beds.
• Not conveniently located to shops, restaurants, downtown.

“Very comfortable rooms, beautiful surroundings, although you need a car to do anything in the Princeton area. The hotel does have a shuttle that goes back and forth to downtown Princeton. The grounds are nicely maintained. Some days, breakfast was provided in the lobby, while other days not even coffee was provided. Highly recommended.”

May 24, 2006 by Chris from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Amazing beds and surrounding campus, very peaceful, own herb garden.
• No fan in shower.

“Great location, hidden from city, very peaceful campus with trails and pond. very quite on the weekends. beds are very comfortable!”

May 11, 2006 by Adrian from Centreville, VA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Clean.
• Bad odors on hallways, looks very old on the outside, patio door card access didn't work.

“Pros: 4-5 mile from downtown Princeton, decent hotel, clean rooms, friendly staff, free high speed Internet, good room service. Cons: Building looks really old on the outside which is a bit scary when you get there. There is a bad smell on the hallways. Patio door card access didn't work. ”

May 9, 2006 by Mike from Mont Alto, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Patio for each room.
• Parking distance from hotel.

“The hotel was great. Staff was friendly. Great beds and large bathrooms. Would stay there again.”

May 4, 2006 by Larry from Bronx, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Beautiful setting on wooded acres with excellent recreational amenities.
• On my first night they turned me down and sent me to another hotel due to overbooking.

“Remote location is made up for by very quiet semi-rural setting with beautiful understated architecture and fine recreational amenities. Touches like free newspapers, bottled water, coffee service, and very nice public spaces. Rooms all have spacious feel, vaulted ceilings, and are nicely appointed, comfortable and clean.”

May 4, 2006 by Mike from Williamsport, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Nice and clean rooms, nice bedding.
• Location was out of the way, not easy to find.

“Overall very nice and comfortable just a little difficult to find later at night in the dark.”

May 3, 2006 by Linda from Ithaca, NY
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[1] • Location:[6]

• Cleanliness.
• Management Staff verbally abusive.

“Hard to find. Very clean, comfortable surroundings. I won't go back because of the managers on duty.”

Apr 26, 2006 by Jonathan from West Tisbury, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It's very friendly and laid back.
• It was raining!

“I've been here a number of times before, and it's my favorite hotel in the area. Only two things are missing: the Disney Channel and an indoor pool. One thing that sets it aside from the other hotels is its size; it feel more like a lodge than a hotel.”

Apr 24, 2006 by Larry from Lafayette, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Fantastic grounds and architecture; tasteful.
• They denied me my room and bounced me to another hotel the first night of my stay.

“Great rooms on many acres of beautiful wooded country estate with excellent amenities. Beautiful tennis courts and dining room. Best value in the area if remote. I would give it my highest rating, except that for my first night, they were overbooked and bounced me to another hotel in the area for 1 night. I found this to be unacceptable. The manager made up for it by providing complementary breakfast buffet for the other nights.”

Apr 22, 2006 by Dave from Mount Ephraim, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Location was great. Liked the architecture.
• Liked the hotel.

“This is a great hotel in a great location. Great example of early 70's architecture. Interestingly enough, it's owned by ETS - remember SATs?. Very clean, quiet, great front desk service, parking is easy, quick drive to Princeton downtown.”

Apr 20, 2006 by Victor from Berkeley, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Large, comfortable rooms, beautiful setting.
• Difficult to find, poor signage.

“The Chauncey Conference Center offers large, comfortable rooms in a beautiful setting of well-tended lawns, ponds and fountains. It's in the country, on the outskirts of Princeton. Service and facilities were all we could have wished. My only complaint is about poor, unilluminated signage. We arrived at night and had a hard time finding the hotel.”

Apr 18, 2006 by Patti from Virginia Beach, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Location:[10]

• The beds were awesome.
• My toilet was broken and the shower had a weak stream.

“I was very impressed with the location and the peace and quiet of the facility. It reminded me of a mountain resort. The staff gave me a tour of the Laurie House and they were very friendly.”

Apr 18, 2006 by Sara from Pooler, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The grounds were beautiful.
• The layout was a little strange.

“I would stay at Chauncey again. The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly and the location was convenient.”

Apr 17, 2006 by Drew from Douglasville, GA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Very comfortable rooms.
• Not enough drink machines.

“Very nice hotel, incredibly comfortable beds, big rooms, very nice grounds, excellent fitness room. A little hard to find but well worth the effort.”

Apr 15, 2006 by Greg from Bethel Park, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Nice place.
• Nothing.

“Great hotel just outside Princeton.”

Apr 13, 2006 by Chris from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Nice big room, comfy beds and pillows, hidden from road.
• No fan in bathrooms, tub drain clogged.

“Great place to get away from civilization, very peaceful and realizing.”

Apr 12, 2006 by Marisa from Marlton, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Comfortable beds, wonderful friendly staff, decor.
• Location remote for my taste, could hear too much through walls and ceiling.

“Hotel was in a wooded area, a little too remote for my taste but location was beautiful nonetheless. The hotel was very nicely decorated and the staff was very friendly, very accommodating - they definitely cared that our stay was pleasant. The hotel was very nicely decorated and the room was very nice. The bed was extremely comfortable. The only true negative was that the walls and ceiling were paper thin so we could hear what seemed like every word and every movement from the rooms next to and above us. All said, it was a nice hotel and a pleasant stay though. I would consider staying there again.”

Apr 12, 2006 by Henry from Davis, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Nice decor and atmosphere.
• Bar closes ridiculously early, regardless of how many patrons there are.

“Remote, friendly, comfortable, hard to find but worth looking for.”

Mar 29, 2006 by Kazuhiro S. from Ithaca, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Spacious and clean room, internet access
• Dining or room service has not enough option.

“The hotel is mainly a conference center and gives an ideal stay for business traveler's who need to work at the hotel room. The location is not convenient but given a car, it is not a big issue. However dining can be improved. Especially given that there is no restaurant nearby (at least in walking distance), having some option for snacks etc would help.”

Mar 27, 2006 by Drew from Douglasville, GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Great bedding lots of pillows large sized rooms.
• Restaurant was not open enough and charged a fortune for a buffet.

“Secluded (very hard to find) hotel and conference room close by Princeton New Jersey. Quiet, restful, great bedding very comfortable large rooms and good service. A personal note, was a little disquieted by the large number of pictures near the lobby all of people who look very unhappy. Reminded me of a Steven king novel. Restaurant should not charge 40 bucks for a buffet! It was good, but not that good.”

Mar 27, 2006 by Sam from Florence, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Semi-rural, large room with private entrance.
• Sterile.

“Although located on the sprawling, corporate campus of the Educational Testing Service, this turned out to be a friendly, comfortable place to stay. It is a quarter mile off a small road, and therefore very peaceful. There are trails and a man-made pond. The room was quite large and very comfortable.”

Mar 24, 2006 by Karen from Falls Church, VA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• My room was clean and pleasant.
• Too conference oriented, not solo-friendly.

“My room was pleasant and clean, with a big window. But the hotel itself was swarming with conferences. I had to walk through the restaurant to get to my room, and didn't feel welcome to eat there because I was not part of one of the groups.”

Mar 21, 2006 by Ron from Gurnee, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• Clean, spacious, free internet.
• Has as heck to find.

“Hard to find, but well worth the value.”

Mar 19, 2006 by Kristen from Mechanicsburg, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Unbelievable bedding.
• Entrance sign not lit. Location not well marked. Like a treasure hunt to find.

“I would highly recommend this hotel to friends and family. I would stay at this hotel again. My husband and I found the hotel to be very quiet, clean, and relaxing. The bedding was especially comforting. The sign indicating the entrance from the main road was dark brown, small, and there was no lighting. It was difficult to find.”

Mar 13, 2006 by Drew from Douglasville, GA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• The room had a patio with table and chairs to enjoy the afternoon.
• Dining room closed two hours early with no notice.

“Very hard to find hotel. Very nice foyer with fireplaces and comfortable chairs. Rooms were large with two beds and adequate closet space. Nice exercise room.”

Mar 9, 2006 by Paula from State College, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Atmosphere was nice.
• A little noisy, noisy from the upstairs room and hallway.

“Hotel was very nice but maybe too noisy as it was built before they really soundproofed rooms.”

Mar 3, 2006 by Jonathan from West Tisbury, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff is very friendly and helpful.
• No Disney Channel or Nickelodeon for my kid.

“This is a wonderful place to stay. In my experience everyone is courteous and helpful, the facilities are clean, and the scale of the place is just right.”

Mar 2, 2006 by Glenn from Snellville, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Wooded grounds, secluded feel, great staff.
• Directions are a little tricky at night, but not insurmountable.

“Secluded feel, but close to town. Wooded grounds, warm fireplace, great hospitality. Each room had wired internet access, plus the facility had public use computers. The room decor was exceptional and the big window allowed you to enjoy the beautiful grounds. Finding the facility at night was a bit tricky, but not impossible. ”

Mar 2, 2006 by Glenn from Snellville, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Beautiful grounds and bright rooms with big windows and great views.
• Bar and grill had mediocre food and service.

“Tucked away in the wooded acres of the Educational Testing Service, the Chauncey Conference Center is just a few miles from downtown but travelers will feel miles away from everything. The large rooms are well appointed and the large window gives a great view of the property. Business travelers will find free network accessibility for their laptops as well as free public access computers. The Chancy is a welcomed, out of the ordinary, haven for business travelers.”