Rutgers University Inn & Conference Center

Specialties

Hosting meetings, events, and overnight visitors to the university for over 40 years.

Nestled on 21 beautifully wooded acres, the Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center’s campus style setting creates an inviting atmosphere for both the business and leisure traveler. We offer delightful guest rooms with beautiful wood lawn views, complimentary parking, and complimentary wireless internet. Conference groups from 5 to 100 will be inspired by our distraction-​free setting and our friendly staff. Located on the Cook/​Douglass campus, the Inn is close to many points of interest on the Rutgers University Campus, as well as Downtown New Brunswick.

History

Established in 1965.

The University Inn was formerly Lindenwood, a private residence, built in 1911 for Sydney Bleeker Carpender and his wife Louise. Louise was daughter of James Wood Johnson, once of the brothers who founded the firm Johnson & Johnson. The 20-​room tudor-​style manor was appointed with lush landscaping. Rutgers acquired the estate in 1965 in order to provide continuing education services for non-​degree programming. The newer portion of the facility was built in 1969 as an expansion to accommodate the growing operations. Numerous gifts from George Mennen, Glenn Gardiner, and Samuel G Cooper made it possible. Since that time the facility has undergone a name change, renovations, and upgrades. The rich history and continual positive evolution leave people quoting that it is truly a hidden gem in New Brunswick.