Nassau Inn Offers Free Rooms For Princeton Hospital Workers

PRINCETON, NJ — The Nassau Inn has partnered with Penn Medical Princeton Health to provide complimentary guest rooms for health care workers at the hospital who are on the front line fighting the new coronavirus.

"Now more than ever we understand the need for the community to come together to support one another, especially our front line defense in this battle against COVID-19," said Lori Rabon, Vice President of Palmer Square and Nassau Inn. "Whether the medical professionals are here from out of town to help the fight or just need a safe place to catch up on sleep and shower between shifts, we are here for them. We hope many will accept this small token of gratitude for all they are doing to care for our community and keep us safe."

The complimentary rooms program kicked off this weekend and the hotel has rooms booked a few weeks out. All reservations must be made through the hospital.

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The hotel has also taken extra precautions taking into account the health and well-being of guests and employees in mind.

"We are deeply grateful to the Nassau Inn for helping our front line healthcare providers protect their families from possible exposure to COVID 19 and for providing a nearby respite in between their long shifts during this unprecedented public health crisis," said Barry Rabner, President and CEO, Penn Medicine Princeton Health. "This gift provides our healthcare heroes with peace of mind in a difficult time. Individuals and businesses in our community have given us unwavering support and generosity throughout our history — every day, not only in a time of crisis. We are all in this together."

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