Element by Marriott Ewing Princeton

We stayed here during renovations at home and came back recently for our first night away from our daughter and my husband's birthday. The staff were so thoughtful. After I mentioned his birthday, they upgraded our room and left wine, snacks, cheesecake, and a handwritten note from the gm. They even let me in well before check-in so I could decorate a bit. The beds are comfortable, the sheets were crisp and clean, and we enjoy the breakfast. There's also a happy hour with small snacks, beer, and wine, though I'm not sure whether it's only on weekends. On our earlier visit, there was a hot chocolate bar in the afternoon too. They have a lot to offer. The rooms are clean, though a little worn. I get uneasy about hotel rooms and usually bring wipes to disinfect, but this one wasn't bad. The walls and ceilings could use some care, and the kitchen cabinet and bathroom cabinet each had a damaged or missing piece on the front. Still, we love staying here and will definitely be back.

We come here every year for a local cheer competition, and the staff made the weekend especially easy for our group. They arranged rooms close together and offered the kids a place to spend time together before the event. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. I plan to stay here whenever I'm in the area. Thanks for such a great weekend.

The gym turned out to be a real workout space, not just a treadmill and a few sad dumbbells, and the room was spotless with a comfortable bed. I wasn't expecting much when I saw the neighborhood on the drive in, but the moment I met the staff, I felt at home. People greeted me so often I half expected someone to call my name like on Cheers. They were friendly and genuine, and made the stay feel personal. Get past the drive over and you'll find a comfortable hotel with a team that seems happy to have you there.

The TV was too far from the bed, and even with my glasses I had trouble seeing it. The room was clean and the bed really comfortable, though. Sean at the desk was amazing: he waited for me to check in last night, gave me chocolate chip cookies, and made sure I knew when breakfast was served. As a traveling RDH, those little touches are welcome.