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Sep 15, 2007 by Larry from Lafayette, CA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[3]

• Pastoral setting. Nice public spaces.
• Rooms are poorly insulated for sound & noisy. Shower heads are so weak.

“This hotel has been slipping over recent months/years. The price has gone up. Given remote location, mediocre and sometimes indifferent service, and noisy rooms, you're better off getting the Doubletree, The Wyndahm, the Hyatt or even Hyatt Place. The kiss of death was the almost shower that I was subjected to. Why on earth would anyone "upgrade" the shower heads to that plastic flow-restricted garbage without taking one home first and trying it out for 5 minutes? For shame. A night's stay without a decent shower takes this property from an 8 to a 4. Sorry ETS, you will get your head out of the politically correct space and think of your customers more.”

Aug 19, 2007 by Maggie from Huntsville, AL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• The price was excellent!
• It was difficult to find, but I called and the front desk gave me very good directions.

“Tucked away on the ETS campus, the Chauncey Conference Center hotel was quiet and comfortable. It had the amenities I needed as a business traveler, and the hotel staffs were friendly. My room was large, clean, and comfortable.”

Aug 15, 2007 by Phil from West Hartford, CT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Small touches like the USA today at your door and the complimentary fruit made it great.
• Location is off the beaten path, but that also is what makes it nice. The rural scenery wildlife etc.

“Aside from having trouble finding the hotel in the dark, this was a great value. Kids eat breakfast for free and the food was amazing for a 3 star. The rural setting and beautiful land surrounding the hotel really sets this place above the others that you'd traditionally find on route one. I'd go back again.”

Aug 12, 2007 by Louise from Seattle, WA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Lovely accommodations, nice pool and exercise room.
• A little too far out of the way-made it hard to find. A long distance away from the town of Princeton.

“Modern and well-designed facility with beautiful grounds, well-cared for and comfortable rooms. Great beds! Nice swimming pool and exercise room facilities. Would be great for a business conference. Pleasant with older children. Not very close to town and not much for younger kids to do. Staff pleasant and helpful.”

Aug 1, 2007 by Karen from Binghamton, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The staff was very friendly and helpful.
• The location.

“I thought the Chauncey was a great place to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was beautiful. The location of the hotel is 'out there' and you may feel like you are going the wrong way or are lost - but, it is worth it!”

Jul 22, 2007 by Amy from Lexington, KY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Beautiful, park-like setting.
• Rooms could use fresh paint, carpet, general sprucing up.

“While a bit out of the way, this hotel was a fantastic find. Even with a four year old, this rather bookish hotel was family friendly with gorgeous surroundings, pool, and nature trails. If in the area again, I would certainly try to book at this location again. The hotel dining options were limited and not created with small children in mind, but there were many restaurants located a 10-15 minute drive away on Route 1.”

Jul 16, 2007 by Rachel from Algood, TN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• Nice bedding.
• 1-2 inch gap at the bottom of the room entrance door, spider in bathroom, and hotel felt vacant.

“Did not like the walk from the parking lot to the front entrance. The room hallways felt spooky; dismal, felt like you were the only one staying on that floor. Dreaded even having to go and get ice, 1-2 inch gap (opening) under the door. Nice people. Think they were doing a good job. The place just felt weird. Outdated. Back in time.”

Jul 2, 2007 by Teri from Alexandria, VA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[2] • Location:[2]

• It is on a nice large campus.
• Electricity jacks falling out of walls, phone does not work., rooms moldy.

“The hotel is unsafe, and lacks even the simplest of items that any hotel room should have. While on a large and lovely campus, The Chauncey lacks all of my expectations of even a 2 star hotel. The wall had electricity plugs falling out. They literally pulled out of the wall when I unplugged my computer. The phone did not ring to my room. The result was that I never knew I had a wake up call, people who called, did not get through, etc. While a minor thing, the result of this minor detail not being attended to was the police looking for me, as no one could find or communicate with me in the evenings of my stay. Upon telling the staff about the problem, they indicated that they could not have known the problem prior to a guest reporting it. The rooms are moldy and musty. The bed in the room was a Murphy bed, so incredibly uncomfortable that I slept on top of the comforter to get more cushion. The internet connection was across the room from the "desk." There was no cord for the internet connection. The desk was no larger than 6 inches wide. It was impossible to use. The electricity went out twice. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, especially if you expect a room with standard items like safe wall plugs and phones that actually work. It was a horrible stay.”

Jun 30, 2007 by Terry from Lititz, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• The free breakfast was amazing!
• It was difficult to find; especially at night.

“Very impressive. Beyond expectations, I would stay there again it a second. They do however need more signage directing people to the location.”

May 14, 2007 by Debbi from Webster, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[5]

• Loved the pillows and beds.
• If we read the hotel brochure correctly, you can't bring alcohol in.

“Read on-line about the balconies and patios off the rooms, however, my parents had a patio and we did not. I was very disappointed.”

May 13, 2007 by James from Falls Church, VA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[5] • Location:[2]

• Nothing.
• Terrible beds; no food available; terrible location.

“Set in a weird campus in the middle of nowhere, the Chauncey might work as a retreat, but is not suitable for the business traveler working in Princeton.”

May 2, 2007 by Ethan from Sparta, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The bed was so comfortable.
• Nothing it was really great.

“Great location, secluded only about 7 or 8 minutes out of Princeton, the most comfortable bed I¿ve ever slept in, fantastic breakfast buffet, super friendly staff.”

Apr 30, 2007 by Jr from Glen Ellyn, IL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• The tranquility of the overall setting is wonderful; very serene and quiet.
• It is difficult to find at night; not the most convenient location for my engagement on Route 1 N in So. Brunswick.

“The Chauncey facility can accommodate groups of any size, and has excellent outdoor spaces for retreat and quiet reflection.”

Apr 12, 2007 by Tim from Oakland, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Clean and comfortable open spaces.
• Too far from everything.

“Comfortable and spacious surrounds but need car to get to any form of eatery or entertainment.”

Mar 16, 2007 by Joe from Minneapolis, MN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Relaxing and serene facilities
• Distance from restaurants

“Excellent accommodations”

Mar 8, 2007 by David from Lutherville, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Room very nice.
• This is out in the boonies and hard to find.

“You have to realize that this not your typical hotel. It is a conference center on the campus of educational testing services, the folks who administer the sat tests. It appears that all of the other guests are attending conferences at the facility. It is a little hard to find, and there is absolutely nothing close by. It is about 15 minutes away from Princeton and about that from route 1, where there are plenty of restaurants, etc. The room was very nice, and the grounds looked lovely, though it was dark and rainy when we were there.”

Mar 8, 2007 by Elliott from Boca Raton, FL
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[1]

• Friendly staff and stayed in 1 of the few newly renovated rooms.
• Horrible location and bathroom was new but not user friendly.

“The location is way off the beaten path and even with good directions and a map quest, we had to call and have them walk us through the directions via our cell phone several times. The signs (1 on each entrance are ground level and are not lighted) and according to township laws cannot be lit. There are no street lights along the way. The complex needs renovating and is not up to the standards of our previous hotels in this area.”

Mar 6, 2007 by Stephanie C. from Reston, VA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Beds were very comfortable.
• It was raining and the gutter by my room made noise which was because sleeping difficult. Location is out of the way.

“Overall the hotel is fine given the price. However, it is out of the way and I would rather pay an extra $10 to be located closer to the business corridor.”

Feb 25, 2007 by William from San Antonio, TX
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[8] • Location:[1]

• Way out of the way, not convenience to anything at all.

“Not convenient to anything what so ever.”

Jan 28, 2007 by David from Haymarket, VA
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[3]

• Comfortable beds.
• Outdated gym, poor food quality.

“While the room and bed are relatively comfortable, the hotel amenities are poor. The restaurant is not open for breakfast until 7am (late for business travelers) and even at 7:00 the food was bland and cold. They advertise that they have a "fitness center" but the equipment is 10-15 years old with several pieces not operational. ”

Jan 25, 2007 by Jared from Santiago, Chile
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Quality of hotel and value.
• Room noise.

“A bit strange, but when it comes to finding a hotel in Princeton, the whole experience is strange. There is basically only one hotel in the city, and it seems that the city keeps corporate America out. All hotels seem to be about 5-10 miles from Princeton university, with the exception of the Nassau inn. Chauncey "hotel" is very nice and pleasant. There was a lot of room noise, so I really felt for the close rooms as our child was crying during the night.”

Dec 20, 2006 by Ashok from Richmond, VA
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• Convenient.
• Creaky floors, old musty rooms, thin walls.

“Not a three star hotel, parts of the hotel are very old.”

Nov 22, 2006 by Sondra from Highland, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Serene, comfy public spaces. nice views real air. not plastic.
• Short on maids, cobwebs in room.

“Charming and friendly in nice surrounding area. more like a lodge than a cold hotel. front desk staff were wonderful. rooms had high ceilings and tiny terraces. spacious feeling. beds were comfortable and the bathroom was good with ample counterspace. closet had plenty of room. lighting was nice. breakfast in the hotel was standard. Several areas with leather couches and fireplaces were a nice touch. the free coffee was actually good.”

Nov 15, 2006 by Laura from Nashua, NH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• The grounds were lovely and it was quiet.
• Bathrooms need to be updated.

“Chauncey was a welcome change to the corporate zoo on route 1. Although out of the way for some, the setting is lovely and quiet. I was afraid it wouldn't be kid friendly, but the staff was very welcoming to my 4, 5 and 8 year olds. We didn't eat any meals there, but the free coffee in the lobby was a nice extra as we began our day. The linens and beds were excellent. My only complaint is that the bathrooms need to be updated.”

Nov 4, 2006 by Lois from Tampa, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Clean, front office staff efficient, late check in without any problem.
• Difficult to find in the dark, no lighted sign.

“We stayed here in Dec 2005 & Oct 25-28, 2006. It is located in a lovely location among a group of buildings comprising the Chauncey complex. They do some sort of educational testing. We always get manage to get lost as the two lane roads criss cross, different websites give different directions, Bristol Myers Squibb headquarters takes up an enormous area close to the hotel & we always seem to arrive late at night. There is no lighted sign & it is difficult to see the small sign that simply says Chauncey. There is free coffee/tea in the lobby in the AM, USA today delivered to the room M-F, a lobby area with a gas fireplace. There was a wedding & reception while we were there. Our room had two double beds, the linen was fresh/clean, and towels were plentiful. We were visiting relatives in nearby Lawrence, NJ. Saw deer on the grounds. We would be happy to return on our next trip to NJ.”

Oct 30, 2006 by Larry from Bronx, NY
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[4]

• Very nice grounds and common areas, friendly help.
• Bed sheets had not been changed on check in!

“Remote location, but very pretty setting. Room was well appointed, but some appliances, like CD-alarm clock and coffee pot did not work well. (CD not at all). Overall service is good and price paid is OK but not outstanding as before. Rooms generally clean and comfortable and even slightly upscale, beds comfortable, but bed linens were not changed on arrival!”

Oct 28, 2006 by Robert from Nashua NH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• Free internet access.
• Everything else was very bad.

“I was put on a Murphy bed in an almost bare conference room with bath. The hotel is hard to find in the dark -- no lit signs at all. They lost my reservation. No one was at the front desk to check out at 7:30 AM.”

Oct 28, 2006 by Robert from Nashua, NH
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• The lobby is attractive.
• This hotel is not a hotel, it is a conference space.

“This hotel gave me a Murphy bed conference room with nothing on the walls, and spare furniture. No one was at the desk at 7:30 AM to check me out. I left the key and walked out. Awful. I would rather have been at Motel 6.”

Oct 19, 2006 by Linda from Brighton, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• I like the proximity to Princeton with a feeling of being in nature.
• Difficult to find hotel at night due to being set off the main road.

“This hotel was a pleasant surprise - a very nice hotel with the amenities of a gym, courts outside, and comfortable rooms all for a very affordable price. I would definitely recommend this to travelers looking to be close to the Princeton center.”

Oct 5, 2006 by Jack from Carlsbad, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Excellent facility on striking grounds, great fireplaces in lobby, comfortable resort style.
• It is hard to find, on a side road out of Princeton.

“This was a bucolic experience with fine accompaniments: great beds, room arrangements. It is worth the difficulty finding the place, but some may be put off because it is a distance to anything else.”

Sep 22, 2006 by Sandy from Kingwood, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Price, breakfast was a good value, room was large and spacious.
• One member of staff in particular was in need of diversity training. I found this to be very offensive and I let the front desk know of this.

“Hotel was hard to find because it's part of ETS and I didn't know that. There was one staff member who was in need of diversity training, and he approach me as though I couldn't or wouldn't be staying there. This really offended me.”

Sep 19, 2006 by Rogelia from Corona, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Quiet.
• Not enough restaurants.

“Excellent service, clean and private.”

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.”