Princeton
1 verified property · West Virginia ·$132–$132/night ·avg $132 ·4.1/5 avg ·1 rated 4.0+ ·verified May 2026

Princeton City Hotels with a
Jacuzzi in the Room

Princeton is the Mercer County seat in southern West Virginia at the intersection of I-77 and US 460 - a small town at the West Virginia-Virginia border about 15 minutes north of Bluefield and 30 minutes south of Beckley.

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Where to stay

Best areas in Princeton for a hot tub stay

Not every area in Princeton hits the same vibe. Here's where each verified property actually sits, and what each pocket feels like at night.

Halls Ridge Road / I-77 Princeton (111 Halls Ridge Road)

On 111 Halls Ridge Road directly off I-77 exit 9 in Princeton, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Princeton (4.3, 957 reviews) is the town's only hot-tub-search hotel and a solid I-77 southern-WV Radisson chain with strong subratings across the board. A 4-star Radisson chain with cleanliness 4.6, location 4.7 (strongest), service 4.6, sleep quality 4.5, rooms 4.5, value 4.4. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, free breakfast, kids stay free, children's television networks, business center, free parking and free WiFi. Recent 3-star note: 'overall the hotel is clean furnished nicely, but dated a little bit - had free coffee in the lobby, free breakfast, got some coffee when I checked in at 8:00 PM, it was lukewarm, front desk check-in was very nice and professional.' Cleanliness 4.6 subrating is strong for a chain hotel and the location 4.7 reflects the immediate I-77 exit 9 highway convenience with fast food and dining adjacent. Best for Pipestem Resort State Park visitors, Bluefield College and Concord University family visits, coalfield-heritage travelers (Bramwell, Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine), New River Gorge day-trippers 60 minutes north, Winterplace Ski Resort winter travelers 20 minutes north, and I-77 through-travelers on the Charleston-to-Charlotte corridor wanting a solid chain-hotel overnight.

Things to do in Princeton

Beyond the hotel room

Pipestem Resort State Park (about 30 minutes north via I-77 and WV 20) is the reason many overnight travelers pick Princeton - a marquee WV state-park lodge on the rim of the Bluestone River canyon with a scenic aerial tram that descends 1,100 feet to the Mountain Creek Lodge at the canyon floor (the only US state park with an aerial tram of its kind). Amenities include two golf courses, an amphitheater, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, indoor and outdoor pools and the McKeever Lodge on the rim.

Bramwell historic downtown (about 20 minutes south of Princeton) was once known as 'the richest town in America per capita' during the southern West Virginia coalfield boom - a small preserved historic downtown with Victorian coal-baron mansions, an annual Historic Homes Tour and railroad heritage. The Princeton Railroad Museum and the Coal Heritage Trail anchor Mercer County's coalfield-heritage identity.

Bluefield (about 15 minutes south) offers a small historic downtown and the Bluefield College campus; Concord University in Athens is nearby. Camp Creek State Park offers hiking and swimming.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine (about 30 minutes north via I-77) is a hand-operated coal-mine tour that anchors Beckley's coalfield heritage identity. Winterplace Ski Resort near Ghent (about 20 minutes north) offers 27 slopes and a large tubing park - southern West Virginia's marquee ski resort.

New River Gorge Bridge and National Park (about 60 minutes north via I-77 and US 19) is the region's marquee national-park experience - America's newest national park (December 2020), the 876-foot bridge, Bridge Day BASE jumping on the third Saturday in October and Gauley Season Class V whitewater in September-October. Spring opens Pipestem tram season; summer runs family state-park weeks; October is peak foliage plus Bramwell Homes Tour; winter is Winterplace ski season.

Make a night of it

Pair your soak with an unforgettable evening

A hot tub stay in Princeton isn't just about the soak — it's about what you do before you slip in. These pairings turn an ordinary night into a story you'll repeat.

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For couples

Why a Princeton hot tub suite works for romance

For couples, the Country Inn Suites Radisson Princeton is a solid I-77 chain-hotel overnight rather than a marketed romance property - pool and free breakfast are the amenities. Pair it with a Pipestem Resort State Park aerial tram day trip 30 minutes north (a genuine WV state-park experience with canyon views) or a Bramwell Historic Homes Tour weekend for a Southern-WV coalfield-heritage getaway. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in West Virginia drive to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn (property carousel confirmed Whirlpool Suite). For a private-cabin hot tub in New River Gorge country drive 60 minutes north to Hico's Country Road Cabins. For the WV heritage-luxury flagship romance drive 60 minutes northeast to The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs.

Many of the Princeton properties below offer extras on request — champagne service, rose-petal turn-down, or late check-out. Mention your occasion at booking; most front desks try to help.

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All Princeton hot tub hotels

Sorted by guest rating. Hover (or tap) any row for the standout feature, then click through for full photos, sub-ratings, and pros/cons.

Hotel Price Rating Tub Standout
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Princeton $132 - $138 4.1 / 5 Jacuzzi in Room 4.3 rating (957 reviews) with cleanliness 4.6, location 4.7 and ser…

On the map

Where the Princeton hot tub hotels are

1 verified property with coordinates. Click any pin for the hotel name, rating, and a link to its full page.

Getting here

How to reach Princeton

Princeton sits at the intersection of I-77 and US 460 in Mercer County - about 30 minutes south of Beckley, 15 minutes north of Bluefield and 60 minutes south of the New River Gorge Bridge. Mercer County Airport (BLF) in Bluefield is about 15 minutes south with limited commercial service; Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) in Beckley is about 30 minutes north with limited commercial service; Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston is about 90 minutes northwest for wider flight options; Roanoke Regional (ROA) in Virginia is about 90 minutes east. The Country Inn on Halls Ridge Road sits directly off I-77 exit 9 in Princeton - immediate highway access with commercial strip shopping, fast food and dining adjacent. Pipestem Resort State Park is about 30 minutes north via I-77 exit 14 and WV Route 20; the New River Gorge Bridge is about 60 minutes north via I-77 exit 40 to Beckley then US 19; Winterplace Ski Resort is about 20 minutes north via I-77 exit 28 near Ghent. A rental car is essential - southern West Virginia has no rail or scheduled bus service in this corridor and Pipestem and Winterplace require a drive.

When to visit

Princetonseason by season

Hot tub stays read differently in February than they do in July. Here's what to expect across the year — temperatures, signature events, the local vibe, and how rates move.

Spring

Temps
40-72F, cool warming to pleasant
Events
Pipestem tram opens for the season, Bluefield College spring semester, spring outdoor season begins, Bramwell Historic Homes Tour spring
Vibe
Pipestem State Park visitors picking up, coalfield-heritage road-trippers on I-77, spring family visits, Bluefield College family weekends
Rates
Shoulder-season pricing softens after Easter; Memorial Day weekend lifts

Summer

Temps
65-85F, warm humid
Events
Peak Pipestem State Park season, family New River day trips, coalfield family visits, Bluefield Blue Ridge Beach Music Festival, Independence Day fireworks
Vibe
Family reunion weekends, Pipestem lodge and state park crowds, New River Gorge day trips busy, I-77 vacation traffic
Rates
Peak summer rates; family weeks and July 4 spike

Fall

Temps
40-72F, cool colorful
Events
Peak Appalachian foliage on I-77, Pipestem foliage tram, hunting season begins in November, Bramwell fall events, New River Gorge Bridge Day spillover
Vibe
October is peak foliage on I-77; Bridge Day (third Saturday October) fills Beckley to the north and spills to Princeton; hunters check in November
Rates
October foliage and Bridge Day spillover peak; November softens

Winter

Temps
20-45F, cold snowy
Events
Winterplace Ski Resort season (about 20 minutes north near Ghent), coalfield workers, indoor pool amenity, Christmas market events in downtown Princeton
Vibe
Winterplace ski weekends fill the corridor; coalfield contractors mid-week; quiet January-February; Southern-WV skiing base
Rates
Winterplace ski weekends peak; midweek stays soften; January-February softest outside ski peaks

Tub types, explained

What's the difference between a jacuzzi, whirlpool, and soaking tub?

Jacuzzi

Technically a brand name, but used generically for any jetted tub. In hotel listings, "jacuzzi suite" almost always means a private in-room tub with built-in air or water jets. Heat is usually preset; jets are user-controlled.

Whirlpool

Functionally identical to a jacuzzi — water jets circulate heated water for a massage effect. The term is more common at Marriott, Hilton, and Wyndham brands. Most "whirlpool suites" hold two adults comfortably.

Soaking tub

Deeper than a standard bathtub, usually 18–22 inches, but with no jets. Common in boutique and luxury hotels — quieter, more spa-like, and better for a long hot soak than the jet-driven hum of a jacuzzi.

Hot tub

In strict use, a standalone heated tub holding 100°F+ water. In hotel marketing, often used interchangeably with jacuzzi or whirlpool. A genuine in-room "hot tub" with full thermostat control is rare outside cabin-style resorts.

Every listing on this page specifies which type you'll find in the room. We list only properties with the tub in your room — not in a shared pool area or the lobby spa.

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Weekend getaways

Tub stays a short drive from Princeton

If you've got two nights instead of one, these regional destinations make easy add-ons. Each has its own collection of verified hot tub hotels on our site.

Beckley, WV

~30 min north

Southern WV metro with two hot-tub-search hotels near I-77 and the gorge.

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Hico, WV

~60 min north

Country Road Cabins 4.8/232 - New River Gorge private-cabin hot-tub marquee.

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Lewisburg, WV

~50 min northeast

Historic downtown Greenbrier County seat with HIE Lewisburg 4.2.

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White Sulphur Springs, WV

~60 min northeast

The Greenbrier WV flagship National Historic Landmark resort.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Does the Country Inn Suites Princeton have in-room jacuzzis?

No - the 4-star Radisson chain has pool, fitness center, free breakfast and kids-stay-free amenities. For a marketed Whirlpool Suite in WV drive to Ellenboro's Sleep Inn. For a private-cabin hot tub drive 60 minutes north to Hico's Country Road Cabins.

How far is Pipestem Resort State Park?

About 30 minutes north via I-77 exit 14 and WV Route 20. Pipestem has a scenic aerial tram descending 1,100 feet to the Bluestone River canyon floor - a marquee WV state-park experience.

How far is Winterplace Ski Resort?

About 20 minutes north via I-77 exit 28 near Ghent. Winterplace is southern West Virginia's marquee ski resort with 27 slopes and a large tubing park.

How is the Country Inn condition?

Strong subratings - cleanliness 4.6, location 4.7 and service 4.6. One recent 3-star note flags the property as 'clean furnished nicely, but dated a little bit' and mentions lukewarm evening lobby coffee. Book expecting a solid but not brand-new chain hotel.

How far is the New River Gorge Bridge?

About 60 minutes north via I-77 exit 40 to Beckley then US 19. The Canyon Rim NPS visitor center at the bridge is a strong day trip; for immersive New River Gorge stays book Hico or Fayetteville directly.

For Pipestem State Park visitor How far is Pipestem Resort State Park from Princeton?

About 30 minutes north via I-77 exit 14 and WV Route 20 to Pipestem Resort State Park. The state park has a scenic aerial tram that descends 1,100 feet to the Mountain Creek Lodge at the Bluestone River canyon floor - one of the marquee WV state-park experiences. Two golf courses, horseback riding, hiking, an amphitheater and indoor/outdoor pools round out the resort. Book Pipestem lodging in advance for peak weeks; Country Inn Suites Princeton is the standard chain-hotel alternative.

For New River Gorge day-tripper Can I day-trip to New River Gorge from Princeton?

Yes - about 60 minutes north via I-77 exit 40 to Beckley then US 19 to the New River Gorge Bridge and Canyon Rim NPS visitor center. Fayetteville is 60 minutes north as well. Country Inn Suites Princeton is a cheaper base than Hico's Country Road Cabins or Fayetteville-area lodging, though for the strongest immersion book Hico or Fayetteville directly.

For Winterplace Ski Resort skier How far is Winterplace Ski Resort?

About 20 minutes north via I-77 exit 28 near Ghent. Winterplace is southern West Virginia's marquee ski resort with 27 slopes and a large tubing park. Winter weekends fill the I-77 corridor rooms; book Country Inn Suites Princeton ahead. Ski shuttle service is not offered - drive yourself.

For I-77 through-traveler Is the Country Inn a good I-77 overnight?

Yes - directly off I-77 exit 9 in Princeton with commercial strip shopping, fast food and dining adjacent. Cleanliness 4.6, location 4.7 and service 4.6 subratings are strong for a chain hotel. Charlotte is about 3 hours south, Charleston is 90 minutes northwest, and Beckley is 30 minutes north - Princeton is a natural I-77 overnight between them.

Why trust us

Hand-verified. No AI filler.

Every hotel on this page has been personally verified to have a private, in-room hot tub or jacuzzi — not a shared pool tub, not a bathroom soaker, not a spa amenity you have to book. We cross-check three sources for every listing: the hotel's own room photos and descriptions, recent guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and direct confirmation from the hotel where unclear. We don't take payment for placement, and we don't generate listings with AI. If a hotel's tub status changes or a property closes, the page updates the next time we re-verify the city (Dothan was last checked May 2026).

Last verified · May 2026