Princeton Marriott at Forrestal

Location, bar & restaurant, communal areas and facilities, practical/comfortable room

Rooms (whilst functional and comfortable) are a little out of date and could use modernisation in line with communal areas

PROs: in the middle of the forest (or what they left of it). The architercture is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's - although in the swimming poop you'll find a Mise Van der Rohe spot. You're immersed in the green and that's rejuvenating. Nice restaurant, nice service. CONs: none, really. It's definitely pricey. Conclusions: this an splendid business hotel, offering a forest, a pool, a restaurant, terraces to chill in a fine architectural context. Everyone in the staff proved kind and professional.

I stayed hear with my son for the second time from January 4-5. The hotel is located in a tranquil setting with decent amenities. Based on our platinum status, we were thrilled to be upgraded to a junior suite, which featured a king-sized bed and a roomy seating area. The parking and Wi-Fi were both free, which made the stay even more convenient. We didn’t get a good night’s sleep as the room was uncomfortably hot, and we couldn’t adjust the temperature. That was the only downside to an otherwise good experience. The staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast, while decent, wasn’t particularly special. The buffet included eggs, potatoes, bacon, French toast, a fruit station, oatmeal with minimal toppings, and a coffee and juice station. At $57 for two people, I wouldn’t consider it worth the price, though I appreciated having it free due to my Platinum status. The service at breakfast, however, was excellent. The location of the hotel is great. It is only a 10-minute drive to Princeton’s famous Nassau Street. Aside from that, there’s not much nearby. Overall, a lovely stay despite the temperature issue. I’d happily return.

Excellent stay. Thanks for having fresh ice water in the lobby. Nice clean, quiet room. Thanks!

The hotel is nestled in the forest like a lodge and has a lot of natural light and wooden beams in the lobby. The room was compact, quiet and clean. We had a pleasant stay.

Staff was great. The front/lobby are renovated; the rooms and pool are older.

I have stayed at this property several times during the last few years. This week, I had a great experience. What I like best about this hotel is the service the staff provides. I was greeted by friendly staff (Nora and Javier). I had dinner in the hotel restaurant. The food and service were great. Tomas was excellent. Finally, the m-club has had some minor upgrades - longer hours and more snack options in the evening. My thanks to the Marriott Forrestal for creating such a positive guest experience.