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## Top Hamilton Boutique Hotels

![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40400/40326/144d8990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![American cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40400/40326/a5444bca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40400/40326/0d30fb16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40400/40326/088349fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### The Peacock Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Princeton

9.4/10

Exceptional

(119)

"delicious oysters and cocktails at the bar, kind staff, good coffee, firm mattress!"

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Hilary

CA $317

CA $363 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Princeton-Hotels-The-Peacock-Inn.h40326.Hotel-Information)

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![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1653200/1653134/ef9bc0f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lunch and dinner served, local cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1653200/1653134/6af5b58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1660000/1653200/1653134/5964f3a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)

### Lambertville House

Lambertville

9.2/10

Wonderful

(973)

"Room was clean and comfortable, with plenty of space in the king size room. The inn has a lot of charm and the downstairs bar and separate dining room are a great spot to unwind in the evening. Great location - Easy walk to all restaurants and shops. "

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Benjamin

CA $305

CA $404 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

[](https://www.expedia.ca/Lambertville-Hotels-Lambertville-House.h1653134.Hotel-Information)

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