The facility, known locally as the Merrill Lynch Conference Center, recently completed a multimillion-dollar upgrade to its guest rooms, lobby, public spaces, infrastructure and exterior and plans to invest another significant amount to comply with Wyndham standards. Guest rooms will be equipped with amenities designed by the Princeton architecture firm Michael Graves & Associates including signature coffeemakers, alarm clock radios with MP3 players, an energy-saving lighting package and Wyndham Smart Chair, a functional lounge chair with built-in power, Internet outlets and pivoting table arms.

The property also will add the Wyndham Barista, a coffee bar and breakfast service area that can be transformed into a sophisticated cocktail bar with casual dining.

The conference center features 64 state-of-the-art meeting rooms; 62,000 square feet of function space, as certified by the International Association of Conference Centers; and a 400-seat auditorium. The property’s meeting planners provide a personalized experience to a range of events including meetings, conferences, training sessions and social occasions.

Upon completion of renovations, the Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center expects to employ up to 250 full-time staff members.