The mid-range Hampton Inn Princeton is a friendly, contemporary chain hotel with some thoughtful details that make it feel less corporate -- like a laptop tray for the bed and extra outlets for charging gadgets. One interesting perk is a free buffet-style dinner served Monday through Thursday nights, with free wine and Heineken beer and available to guests from 5 to 7 p.m. And with the affordable price tag, the hotel is a good value for business travelers or those visiting Princeton University, about a 10-minute drive away.