The Peacock Inn and The Perch at Peacock Inn - Inn in Princeton - 20 Bayard Ln, USA

We had dinner at the Inn, and it was prepared perfectly, served beautifully, and the ambiance was warm and inviting. I totally enjoyed my dinner and the cherry mousse desert is too beautiful to eat but we did. One recommendation...do not play jazz as a background for dining. The music selections are too subjective.

Although we were refunded for our stay, I am writing this review because the refund can’t correct just how bad our stay was. It’s not a luxury hotel. This was literally the worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. I came for a baby moon (being pregnant) with my husband and the noise was unbearable to the point we checked out early and went to a different hotel (which was MUCH better). Before choosing to check out, I had just asked Julia/manager over the phone when the noise would stop (day #2 of dealing with it) and she said 20 minutes. So I decided I would go sit on the front porch until it was over because I could not sleep. As I left my room, and walked down the stairs I saw Julia and she stopped me on the stairs alleging I was going to address her staff for being noisy (who were near the stairs, and who finally got quiet and began to stare at what was taking place). I told her that was a rude allegation as I was on my way to the front porch to be with my husband who was out reading a book. She embarrassed me and scolded me with a false assumption and then apologized. Then, she asked how she could make my stay more comfortable and I told her it would be better if the staff could keep the noise down such as not slamming the doors on the bolt locks, playing music and talking loudly. She justified the noise with saying that the establishment is also a restaurant and bar, and that staff are doing their job and are finishing cleaning (from 8am to 3:30pm they were cleaning in front of my room…hitting the walls and steps with their vacuum, playing music and slamming doors. Half were kids.). I told her that it doesn’t excuse being loud on the job knowing that it’s also a hotel. She then said “I will speak with your husband” and waived her hands as if to cut me off. She said “I will speak to your husband” when I tried to say anything else, and it ended with me saying that I would be the one speaking with him. She treated me like a child whose husband was the parent. I will also say that earlier that day I overheard Julia’s coworker (both at the front desk) complaining to her about guests in another room, 203 I believe, as I was walking in from touring. I know I’m not the only one who had a bad experience. Overall it was very frustrating trying to get some sleep, and I was humiliated & disrespected for complaining.

Tried this place for our anniversary and we were very pleasantly surprised! We will be back! First of all the service and attention to detail was excellent. The lobster bisque was served in a way I've never seen....the lobster meat was in a bowl and then the server poured the bisque over it. Lots of lobster meat! Crudité was excellent and the oysters with caviar were out of this world! Main course was enjoyable as well with many options to choose from. Good quality food and attentive service. Our day was made! Try it out! The drink menu also looked magnificent.

Our favorite Tea place Teaberry's is closed until the Spring due to renovations. This gave me a chance to check other tea places. On my list was the Peacock Inn. Service was great but the sandwiches (dry bread), pastries (just a bit too sweet) were not worth the price. The tea was fine. We had a nice table, however we could hear the kitchen staff talking and at one point I heard someone hacking away. We for sure won't be back.

All the staff at the restaurant and hotel were attentive without being intrusive which made our stay special but relaxing. Our room was one of the most comfortable we've been in and we travel all over the world. Every course was on the money, excellent, but portions could be sized down. Cocktails were delicious. Being close to all that Princeton has to offer by foot was a bonus and great way to walk off our dinner at the Perch. Complimentary breakfast offered a nice fresh variety and healthy options that we both enjoyed. Overall a great quick weekend getaway for a special occasion or just because you want a break.

We had our wedding dinner here 2 years ago and have since come back every year for afternoon tea and dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Every time we were treated well, and we were so touched that the managers still remembered us and our wedding! Absolutely top notch customer service, not to mention amazing food and super classy/romantic ambiance. I'm so happy we chose them for our wedding and started this little tradition as now we can look forward to our annual visit ❤

Very nice and small boutique hotel. Great breakfast too. A short walk from Princeton center, but much better than Nassau Inn which seems to have monopoly in Princeton. Only issue with the Peacock was the noise from the ventilation one floor down. Continued until 10 or 11 pm. Not optimal .

The servers were great, personable, and attentive. The menu is great but the food could have used half the salt. A credit card surcharge is ridiculous it takes you from being the top class you had been. I would rather you just say you are cash only. I understand there is a cost to accepting credit cards, but it does fold into the cost of doing business.