hotel with kitchen in South River, NJ

1. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Somerset Franklin Township (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set less than a mile from I-287, this informal all-suite hotel is also 4 miles from the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus and 8 miles from Washington Valley Park.Airy suites have free Wi-Fi and partitioned sleeping areas, and living rooms with desks and sofabeds. They come with flat-screen TVs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites have whirlpool tubs and separate bedrooms.Parking and a breakfast buffet are complimentary. Other amenities include a fitness room, an indoor pool, a patio with a fire pit, and a bar. There’s also a business center and a convenience store.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 7 min drive to Colonial Park
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 15 times
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Marie

The place is very clean, modern and well maintained The staff was accommodating and friendly The room was really nice and spacious but cozy

Bathroom amenities were Paul Mitchel and I greatly appreciated those There was a great variety of breakfast foods available in the morning which was wonderful This hotel got all the details right even down to the smallest of details! There is also a delicious smelling restaurant right across the street that sadly I didn’t get to try but the next time I am out here I will absolutely be looking forward to it!

Anessa Kertesz

Clean, welcoming and comfortable! Stayed a few days while in town for a wedding Despite our wild family lol the staff was more than hospitable, they were stellar! The breakfast bar was great! And the staff who were manning the breakfast bar were on top of everything Super friendly and helpful, they kept it stocked and above all, clean!!! Highly recommend!

a d

This was the worst hotel I have stayed at We had booked 50 plus rooms for two nights and the service was the worst we have ever seen and this is coming from someone who works in the hotel industry We had booked a meeting room for all the people who were staying in the hotel and our count for people attending went up to 80 therefore; she told us to use the lobby

The hotel has a bar but on purpose they don’t open it so they can charge people to have a bar open The bartender the hotel gave us had no bartending experience as he didn’t know how to make a martini or a Moscow mule He was supposed to be there from 5:30 to 10:30 and he was missing in action from 7:30 onward When I went to inquire, he was hiding in the back and said if he wanted noise he would work in a club One of the guests (who was not affiliated with us) said I know people and you can get fired and he ran with that saying we threatened himThe GM, the next day said I need to speak to you and we didn’t tip the bartender She claims she had to comp $5,000 worth of room revenue which is a lie because we had occupied 60 rooms Why would you put other guest in the middle of all the rooms At the end of the night when we came back from our event we decided to go to Tap house 2020 and we were told that the hotel called and said we were too rowdy and not to accept our wedding block I came back to the hotel and when we confronted the GM Melinda, she denied it When my nephew went up to speak to the front desk about why they called the tap house 2020, the GM came out and said I am tired of everyone coming and asking me questions and she is calling the cops Are you serious, the hotel does not know how to handle a large crowd The hotel should not host any wedding room block You can’t threaten to call the police when someone is asking question and you don’t feel like answering The GM and the staff ruined our happy day and upset the bride and the groom

2. Homewood Suites by Hilton Edison Woodbridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set 5 miles from I-95, this informal all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from Roosevelt Park and a 10-minute walk from Menlo Park Mall.Airy studios come with Wi-Fi, TVs and kitchenettes, plus living areas with pull-out sofas. Suites have separate living spaces.Breakfast is available, as are parking and electric charging stations. Amenities include a fitness room and an indoor pool, plus a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 14 min walk to Roosevelt Park
  • Guests praised the service

Feedback From Real Customers

Devin M

Absolutely excellent hotel! Staff is so kind and friendly and the rooms are very spacious, clean, and welcoming The staff helped us with anything we needed making sure we were well looked after I enjoyed the beautiful indoor pool that was so relaxing

There is a target store in the same parking lot as the hotel so if you need groceries or any last minute shopping you can do so easily I look forward to staying here again

Kelly A

This hotel was a immaculate I love staying here I am from that area this place was newly built about 8 months ago It’s in the same parking lot as Target and across the street from Menlo Park Mall so that is great My room was exceptional I had a double Queen suite

So there was two different rooms with a door that closed for the little living area where you had a sleeper sofa a chair a television then there was a kitchenette with a small table and chairs a refrigerator a dishwasher microwave and a two burner glass stove top They provided you with dishes and silverware as well as dishwasher cleaner My bed was so comfortable and that was in a separate room when you walk it through the living area you open the door and there were the two big beds the bathroom was really nice overall I give this place five stars They have a pool they do serve breakfast the staff there is amazing they want to do whatever they can to make you happy and answer any questions or be helpful in any way at all They do have a basketball court in the back as well as two sitting and lounging areas outside with beautifully done gas fire pits It was gorgeous and relaxing and I’m extremely satisfied with all of their service And it’s right down the road from route 1 that takes you everywhere and anywhere you want to go but it is extremely busy that highway besides that the place was amazing the location was great and I definitely will be coming back They also have a really large parking lot and they have two charging stations for your electric vehicles so that was convenient as well

Christopher Jakala

Beautiful newer hotel Super clean and stocked rooms Every staff I ran into, from the front desk to the breakfast staff were very friendly

Pool was refreshing and weight room has lots of options (dumbells, cardio, kettle bells, cable machine, etc) Side plus, 2 minute walk from Target and Starbucks(inside Target) One of the best stays at a hotel!

3. Comfort Suites At Woodbridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This relaxed roadside hotel is 2.7 miles from Rahway River Park, 6 miles from the Thomas Edison Center museum and 11 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport.The understated rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Suites add sitting areas, and some feature wet bars and/or whirlpool tubs.Complimentary amenities include a hot breakfast buffet and parking. There’s also a wood-paneled bar, a fitness room and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 13 times
  • Guests mentioned hot tubs 12 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Joelle Romano

We arrived and was given a room that upon first entry was clean and it appeared everything was fine The room happened to be on the side with a lot of street traffic, which made sleeping the first night completely impossible That next morning, we realized the a/c didn’t work properly and we had an unwanted “guest” (rhymes with coach!) in our bathroom

We spoke with Amanda at the front desk and she was able to move us to the opposite side of the hotel room we were in THAT room was also clean, a/c worked and sleep that night was great! Breakfast selection was nice Amanda is the reason I’m able to give this hotel a better rating than I would have if we stayed in the room we were given

Thallis Miranda

We were very disappointed, I have never left a bad review in any of the dozens of hotels I’ve stayed through the country or world Lights weren’t working, service at front desk neglected to take requests Other customer complaining constantly, one gentleman checked in his room and small daughter to find blood stains on bed sheets

Last time we stayed there we loved it (about 2 years ago) seems like no updates have been done at all since, neither has any repairs There was puke in the entrance sink to the room The paper towel at the lobby men’s bathroom was empty for all 4 days we stayed there Breakfast was dry and cold, attendant didn’t care much when advised about breakfast essentials such as cups and food ran out We paid the same price for what we could’ve paid staying in Manhattan Unfortunately we will not be recommending this hotel neither will we be returning again

Mario Jones

The rooms in this place are extremely out dated and unsanitary However the ladies at the front desk were extremely nice and helpful, that’s the reason why I gave this place at least (2) star’s The breakfast was non existent, no juice only water, nothing but cereal and bread, a few old stale bagels and boiled eggs

We used to love this place, but I can’t imagine recommending this place any longer to my company HR department when our travelers fly into liberty airport

4. Red Carpet Inn & Suites Monmouth Junction, NJ (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Route 130, this straightforward hotel is 5 miles from Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and 4 miles from Bicentennial Park.The cozy guest rooms include free Wi-Fi, minifridges, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. A lone suite adds a whirlpool tub.Continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. Laundry facilities are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 10 min drive to Crystal Springs Family Waterpark
  • Guests mentioned beds 19 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Shahana Garner

Lots of bang for the buck! Large, clean room, which had a sofa and two tables Nice bathroom with granite countertops and granite bath surround, non-slip surface on the tub and lots of grab bars The bed was not the newer kind but it was comfortable enough

Lots of drink and snack machines Free continental breakfast Friendly and helpful staff

Monique Irving

I stayed at this hotel for a week My experience was not good I was lied to, and they stated that they did not charge a hotel deposit

When I arrived, they charged me a $100 deposit I was not happy about this I do not appreciate being lied to Also, the room was very uncomfortable My left side of my face broke out The place was itchy, and the lights were dim I could not even see to do my homework and to do my class virtually Not worth the price This place has a funny smell Now it was little a peaceful but no stores around The hotel is located in a very deserted place

Thomas Arias

Nothing special about this hotel but it is very convenient for my one night stay as I’m on a road trip The room was very clean and bigger than I expectedI was able to check in late around 10:30pm and the front desk was quick to arrive

The room has tons of channels and a microwave with fridge Small breakfast area has the essentials: plates, utensils, cups I’d definitely stay here again for the great price For a single night stay, it’s great Might look into a different place if staying for more than a night

5. Courtyard by Marriott North Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set a half-mile from Highway 1, this straightforward hotel is 6 miles from both Crystal Springs Family Waterpark and Rutgers Gardens.Streamlined rooms feature flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds, and suites offer separate living areas.Parking is free. A breakfast buffet is served for a fee in an informal bistro that has a bar; dinner is also available. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 9 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Some guests complained about the bathrooms
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests mentioned showers 16 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines and free weights

Feedback From Real Customers

Linda Thach

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a hotel and it’s mostly due to the staff I had the pleasure of speaking to Melanie, Andrew, and the GM Summer and everyone was absolutely delightful You can see that they have such a good team dynamic in there because everyone is so amazing and you can feel the energy

The only reason why I knew Summer was the GM was because of her name tag and that is a good thing She was so nice to everyone and ready to do any job need be I could tell that the team there loves what they do and they made me love staying there just after one nightThe beds were comfy, room was nice, and there was no lingering musty smell in the roomsThank you all for such a great experience!

Mian

I was on a business trip from Canada to NJ, I have stayed other hotels before this one This hotel is new and clean, the staff at the front desk is very warm and helpful, they even let me check in early in 9Am The check in process and other service is efficient and quick

I had experienced of waiting long time for simple task at NJ a lot, but not this oneAlso the furniture and carpet in the hotel room are in relatively light colour, so that you can tell it is clean or not, and the room is bright They are not like other hotels that everything is in dark Really liked itFeel like exhausted traveller found some comfort finally at this hotel

Peter Wiatr

The hotel rooms were clean and organized, had a reasonably good view, and were close to various stores/restaurants, making it a good location The reception was friendly and accommodating Overall, in terms of the rooms, 5/5The only problem we had was with regards to the bistro

We had reserved a room that included free breakfasts that were to be picked up at the bistro Each time we faced a variety of issues The cashier often “conveniently forgot” to add particular items to our order, made bagels with either two tops or two bottoms and with a micrometre of cream cheese The first day we arrived there was no chef, meaning no hot meals (which was understandable) The next day, when the chef was in, we decided to order eggs For $850 plus tax, these were the smallest portions for the most mediocre eggs and bacon, not to mention the extra charge for toast, which was around $150-$250! Our experience with the bistro was a solid 1/5If you are looking for a good hotel with a nice view and convenient location then Courtyard North Brunswick is a solid choice, provided you avoid the bistro

6. Staybridge Suites Cranbury-South Brunswick, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This low-key all-suite hotel is 4.7 miles from Windsor Greens Golf Course, 6.7 miles from Working Dog Winery and 8.2 miles from Princeton University.Unassuming suites feature separate sitting areas and kitchens, plus TVs, and desks. Wi-Fi is available.Complimentary amenities include parking and a breakfast buffet. There’s also a seasonal outdoor pool, an exercise room and a business center. Picnic tables and laundry facilities are also available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 9 min drive to Plainsboro Preserve
  • Guests mentioned the rooms are unclean
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant

Feedback From Real Customers

Miguel A. Garces

Some may call it dated, I call it poorly maintained and trashy The curtains were dingy and the room darkening curtains were dry rotted and showed light through The bathroom light in the shower was a weird alien and dim yellow color

Let’s not forget the 30 yr old rusty refrigerator in the room (see photo) A total embarrassment, my college room in the 70s was in better shape In my entire adult life i have never been in a hotel with a rusty refrigerator Welcome to the Third World hotel If visiting the area do yourself a favor and stay away from this place

Mike Elliott (fruitygangles)

Nothing has gone right about this hotel Upon check-in, I was informed that they would place a $100 hold on my account for the duration of my stay, and the rest would be charged at the end of stay Seemed okay, though I wasn’t informed of this policy until check in

The guy at the front desk mentioned it used to be $25 hold, but they changed it to $100 a couple of weeks ago I came to find out as I checked my bank account that they charged me for the full amount of my stay, plus the extra $100 I can already tell from my interaction with the guy at the front desk that it’s gonna be very difficult to get any money back I am also an IHG member, but that means literally nothing at this hotel Strange, since other places recognize and acknowledge that instantlyBeyond all that, the bed feels like sleeping on a slab of concrete The curtains are either eaten up by moths or someone took a knife to them I would recommend sleeping in a box on the corner of the street before this hotel!

Deirdre Bartells

This hotel is a joke, don’t waste your money Breakfast buffet is hilarious it’s so empty Manager on duty on July 4th am was so rude

Another day we asked for extra pillow, firstly gave a dirty one then gave one with clean cover but was made of broken up sponge or something Asked for extra blanketsand got told they had none Asked for extra towel and told they had run out but they were doing laundry so would bring them later Definitely never coming back here

7. The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

Across from the State Theater, this stylish hotel and conference center is a 15-minute walk from Rutgers University and 20 miles from Staten Island.Elegant rooms have Wi-Fi (fee), pillow-top mattresses, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, as well as desks, coffeemakers and original, New Jersey-inspired artwork. Suites add separate living areas, wetbars, dining tables and kitchenettes. Room service is offered.Amenities include an indoor pool, a huge meeting and conference facility, an event ballroom and a spa (surcharge), plus a fitness center, laundry services (surcharge), and a sophisticated restaurant and lounge.

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University and Geology Hall
  • Some guests complained about the beds and the kitchenettes
  • Some guests complained about the bathrooms
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests mentioned “Theater” 10 times
  • Guests liked the nightlife
  • Guests liked the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Upower Upower

Remember to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking any hotel They compare hundreds of booking websites and usually will have rates a lot cheaper than others! Thank me later on! This resort is the best rated in this area

I’ve been staying here for a very long time If you decide to stay here you for sure won’t be disappointedRooms are clean and so is the lobby and hotel overall I’ve stayed at a number of hotels in the area and the Heldrich is one of the nicest One of the great things about this hotel is it’s surrounded by a lot of restaurants You can literally walk across the street and be at a number of fine dining restaurants within 40 feet of the hotel doors It simply makes life easier if you are visiting in the area Hotel management is very nice and accommodating as well

Grisel Johnson

We were traveling from out of town and stayed here for a night Room was very big and spacious No complaints except that room service did not come unless I requested a clean

Also I stepped on a pin needle?! I let the cleaning room service know and she saw it her self She plainly said we clean the carpet when we vacuum but we don’t always guarantee that everything comes up! They are so lucky my 5 year old or crawling 11 month old did not get stuck with it…or else there would be a lawsuit pending! Manager was nice to offer us free breakfast but unfortunately our flight was leaving at 3am and couldn’t accept his offer Management was suppose to get back with us about the incident and still haven’t heard back I would not recommend this hotel not very professional at all

Bhaumik Parekh

We had the worst experience staying at this hotel! I would not recommend it to anybody as their staff service is worst than a motel We paid $500 for 2 nights that is way expensive than any 3-4 stars hotel considering that we will also get good service from the staff for the price that we paid but that was not the case We asked for microwave and they told us we will be charged $25 for it, first of all which good hotel charges for microwave

We were ready to pay for it at the end but turned out they did not even have one in their inventory!We asked for extra comforter as I was feeling too cold and their thermostat was also not working to set the temperature, they did not give extra comforter as well We kept waiting but staff did not provide anything The phone was also not working from room so every time for any room service we had to go all the way down ourselvesWorst place to stay , please do not waste your money here as we already wasted ours!

8. SpringHill Suite Woodbridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Adjacent to a park and a pond, this informal all-suite hotel off Highway 9 is a mile from walking paths in William Warren Park, and 3 miles from the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park museum.The understated suites provide Wi-Fi, TVs and sitting areas, plus minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking equipment.Amenities include a convenience store, a 24-hour gym and guest laundry facilities. Breakfast and parking are available.

Things You Need to Know

  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Guests praised the service

Feedback From Real Customers

Candace Hewitt

Rooms are really nice ❤️! Love the setup and beautiful decorum Only critique is no bathtub I didn’t really interact with staff, but everyone seemed pretty chill

Jerseys a very different seen than I am use to so I don’t think I can judge the location fairly although I would have liked it to be in a more open and scenic place Has exercise room so that is always a plus for me 😊!

9. Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel is a 2.9-mile drive from the Forsgate Country Club and a 19.5-mile drive from Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks, flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites and upgraded rooms add sofabeds, microwaves and living areas.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, as well as Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and 3 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a whirlpool, an exercise room, a free local shuttle and on-site free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 8 min drive to Thompson Park
  • Guests praised the friendly service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 21 times
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 11 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has elliptical machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Maarten Dinkla

The general manager (who comped us a breakfast after the people in the room next door had been partying all night) and the restaurant staff seem to be the only people there who know what they are doingFire alarm went off on Thursday evening; guy at the front desk was walking around laughing and filming with his phone instead of directing guests to proper staging area or even checking if everyone was safe Fire brigade arrived after about 10 minutes and then left without any staff making an effort to inform guests it was safe to come back in

Other person behind front desk seemed supremely disinterested and only gave an explanation after being asked Apparently a malfunction was the reason, as it happened again 10 minutes after and in some rooms they were apparently unable to shut it off only after an hour No apologies whatsoever were offered, only a half-hearted offer to move us to another room, which makes absolutely zero difference if the alarm goes off in the entire hotel Note that we were traveling with a 2-year-old as well, who we had to take out of bed and rush out with several times Again, zero apologies offered for the inconvenience Alarm went off twice more the next day, apparently due to a test which was not announced beforehandGeneral lack of service: no responses to several messages we sent through Bookingcom app before arriving to ask for a baby bed Luckily they did have one, but had to take it up to the room myself, and saw several other people walking around with hotel luggage carts, which would suggest severe staffing shortageFood options in the restaurant were either not available or not prepared as advertised (vegetarian burger was not available, grain bowl was not prepared as listed on the menu), though I suspect this is more due to issues with supplies than with staffBathroom had black mold on the ceiling, housekeeping seemed very understaffed, did not always empty trash cans and never removed dirty glasses we took up from the bar on the first night Water leaking from the ceiling in the restaurant and lobby areasPoolside was full of discarded cups, trash and clothing when I wanted to take my daughter for a swim one morningDry-cleaning service is not available on the premises (I realize it is not explicitly stated that it is) but outsourced to a local dry-cleaners, which would take 3-4 days when we asked for it To their credit, they did provide an alternative after we insisted that that was too longAll in all most of the staff seemed either utterly disinterested in their jobs or in dire need of hospitality training

Martin Cocorikis

Made reservation online May 6Tried to add a night on May 10Was directed to the property to make the change

Called the property and spoke with front desk about changes Was told, on May 10, that the changes were made and we were good Got confirmation e-mail 4 days before trip and I see the dates are wrongCall the property and speak with a manager whoo explains to me that the employee who made my changes never actually did anything and now they are booked solid and can do nothing I asked if there was another property near that we could move to I was told that this is a franchise and not linked to other Marriots ???Call Marriot corporate and they too were helpless I then spent over 1k to change flightsThe Worst Customer Service

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Somerset (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-287, this informal all-suite hotel is a mile from Garden State Exhibition Center, 2 miles from Quail Brook Golf Course and 4 miles from Colonial Park Arboretum and Gardens.Relaxed suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves and minifridges, as well as coffeemakers, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs.Freebies include hot breakfast and parking. There’s also a 24/7 convenience store, as well as a 24-hour fitness room. Other amenities include a business center and a coin-operated laundry.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms
  • 5 min drive to Colonial Park
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 12 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Cyn di

Wayne and his staff are amazing! The hotel is easily accessible for many major roads in the area When you arrive you are greeted by a friendly face and welcomed into a clean comfortable hotel We stayed there every weekend for over 2 months and we had no complaints about any of the rooms we were in during our stays

Any special request placed on the app were always in place when we arrived We were so happy with the hotel that our son is now using it for his block of rooms for his wedding Keep up the great work!

Nancy McNamara

We were booked as a guest for a wedding Having arrived from out of state, the front desk assisted in getting us into a room before the actual check-in time Unfortunately, although the room was vacated, it had not yet been cleaned

A quick call to the front desk got us immediately moved to another room The room was spacious and very comfortable The only drawback is that the rooms seem to have “mood” lighting You know, for evenings and good rest It was incredibly difficult to apply make-up in such dim lighting A mirror by the window or a bright bathroom light would have made a big difference! Being so close to a wedding venue, they should remember people get dressed there, not just sleep

Ben Copes

BED BUGS BED BUGS BED

BUGS I’m stating that right up front so anyone skimming the reviews sees it immediatelyWe stayed here two nights for a wedding over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend We did not notice anything immediately, but as my wife got ready to go to bed she found one mature bed bug Not having had interactions with the pest before, she thought it was a tick, which is gross, but doesn’t usually indicate an infestation I had been visiting with friends and came back to the room a half hour later and immediately realized that it was much worse than that Checking the corners of the bed, we confirmed that it was indeed a bed bug infestation and had likely been that way for some time since there were examples spanning the life cycle chart of bed bugs Needless to say, we immediately vacated the roomTo be fair, the staff at the hotel was somewhat accommodating They immediately gave us a new room and comped our entire stay However, they did not offer any preventative measures, did not do anything to ensure the new room (which was on the same floor) was not also infested, and were not able to even advise me on their standard sanitation practices Upon inspection, our new room was clean and we advised numerous friends staying in the hotel to check their rooms, which yielded no further bug findingsOver the course of the weekend, we walked past the room multiple times to see if anyone else was staying in the room or if they were cleaning the room or anything at all Nothing No precautions were made to ensure that the infestation wasn’t spreading A simple Google search shows that bed bugs can and will travel between rooms, so this was highly concerningAlmost a month later, despite taking extensive precautions, I live in fear that we brought the pests home with us since they can live for months without feeding (gross) I would happily pay the cost of the hotel stay in exchange for peace of mind, so while the comping of the room was appreciated, in my opinion it is entirely inadequate Do betterSuffice to say, we will not be staying at this hotel ever again, and furthermore will not be patronizing any Fairfield hotels in the future Please heed this warning and stay somewhere else – there are plenty of other hotels in the area

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Route 130, this informal all-suite hotel is 10 miles from Mercer Lake and 11 miles from Princeton University Art Museum.Straightforward studios come with full kitchens and free Wi-Fi, as well as pull-out sofas, desks and flat-screen TVs. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites have separate living areas and additional TVs. Some have fireplaces.Freebies consist of hot breakfast, parking and weeknight evening socials, as well as a grocery delivery service. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room, plus a convenience store and a BBQ area. There’s also meeting space.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the kitchenettes
  • 9 min drive to Plainsboro Preserve
  • Guests liked the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests mentioned “suites” 14 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Dilip Tiwari

Nice cozy apartments with full service and parking spaces Room has TV, Kitchen, Bed, Sofa and all necessary amenities Located on 535 county road

Prices varies like any other service apartments and hotels It can be a temporary living place for an individual, couples or family Cleaning is done on demand basis (can be done daily as well) thanks

Johanna Melo

Suite 234: the smell is absolutely unbearable! We reported the issue at the front desk, cleaning crew came and cleaned and sprayed the room It smelled good for five minutes, then it went back to old carpet smell! For the price we paid per night, this was absolutely UNaceptable! We understand this could be a long term rental for some travelers, they might have cooked, or had an animal with them, so please, MAINTAIN THE CARPETS! The smell is terrible!

Anton Schultz

WATCH YOUR PETS AND YOUR CHILDREN I’m pretty annoyed We’re staying here for 6 months with a young dog, and things have been pretty good until this point

My biggest complaints have been that the couch is extraordinarily saggy and the TV in the bedroom can only play Netflix for about 10 minutes at a time But the past week our dog has been licking his paws, and I think today we figured out why I found a flag in the lawn which said “Pesticide treated area” A week ago a landscaping crew was here, spreading mulch and giving things a trim This is supposed to be a pet-friendly hotel They posed one tiny flag ONE Around the entire hotel! I walked around today and checked We’ve been having him romp and play in poison for a week! He’s been licking his feet because they’ve been so irritated by the chemicals, so I’m sure he’s ingested some of them It would have been nice if they had given more warning than one tiny flag to warn us of the hazard

12. Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This relaxed all-suite hotel off Highway 1 is 2 miles from New Brunswick train station, 3 miles from central New Brunswick and 4 miles from the Rutgers–New Brunswick university campus.Colorful, down-to-earth studios feature kitchens and sofabeds, plus Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The 1-bedroom suites have separate living rooms.Amenities include an indoor pool, a gym and a business center. Breakfast and parking are also available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 4 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Guests praised the service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Clayton Blunk

Good location, new clean hotel Lots of food options nearby for pickup and delivery Even a great little “store” for food and drinks

Rooms were nice size and the kitchenette makes extended stays convenientOne of the big pro’s was this hotel is pet friendly We were unsure how that would go, but our cats made themselves at home once they got used to the sounds aroundThe big jewel of the place was the staff It is a difficult time to be in hospitality and everyone was always willing to help with anything I needed Would stay again

Pardhiva Erramilli

Hotel is very clean and new Staff is very courteous and helpful We booked 2 rooms and had a great experience

Since it is like extended stay, room cleaning service will Not be done dailyBut hotel staff do give new towels and soap if we ask them in front desk and thus it is goodBreakfast options are good

Jess —

Extremely clean hotel Beds were super comfortable and the shower was spacious, not to mention the soothing dual shower headsThe were so many breakfast options including buckwheat waffles that were surprisingly delicious

I would definitely recommend Home2 Suites in New BrunswickBTW- it’s a short drive to Rutgers

13. Crowne Plaza Edison, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Along Lincoln Highway, this informal hotel is 4 miles from both the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and the Rutgers Geology Museum.Casual rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and pull-out sofas. Some have minifridges, microwaves and/or Keurigs. Suites add separate living areas and wet bars. Room service is available.Parking is free. Other amenities include a low-key restaurant/bar, a 24-hour gym and meeting space. Breakfast is available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the large, clean rooms and the beds
  • 12 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Some guests complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Guests praised the low-key restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 26 times
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 16 times
  • Guests praised the breakfast

Feedback From Real Customers

Amy Bender

Stayed here for a lacrosse tournament in July Hotel is huge Rooms are large and the bed was comfortable

When we walked in the smell of stale cigarette smoke was overwhelming, there was the smell of old pot smoke when we got off the elevator Ice machine was out of order on our floor and we had to go up 3 floors There was no cold water even after lettingit run for quite some timewhich confused me

Armando Porroa

This is a nice place with a little old infraestructure but still enjoyable and with a touch of beautiful old fashioned details Rooms are still tidy and neat Remember that due to COVID-19 the cleaning is not every single day, but maybe after every 2 or 3 days

Large parking area around for free for guests Buffet breaks is pretty good with fresh options as fruits, yogurt, eggs done at your request or you can always take regular scrambled eggs from the table of hot dishesPersoneñ seems to be very helpful and are always trying to help you with everything about the food or drinks

Upower Upower

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I have been staying here for years If you decide to stay here you won’t regret itWe are staying 4 nights at this property 3 days before arriving, I called to find out if I could request a microwave in the room The front office manager, Amr Maged, was very helpful to explain that premium rooms come with microwave and there is a shared microwave on every floor for standard rooms He said he’ll see what he can do to get us a room with microwave Upon check-in, we were upgraded to a premium room with microwave The room is very nice, spacious and clean Thanks to Amr, we feel treated like valued guests at this hotel for the first time I say this because we stayed here twice previously, in July and November of last year and my requests for upgrade were denied both times despite me being a Spire elite The excuse on both occasions was no availability even though there were hardly any guests (judging by the number of cars in the parking lot)

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Edison-South Plainfield (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Backed by trees in an area with eateries off I-287, this informal hotel is 7 miles from the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center, and 6 miles from Rutgers-New Brunswick University.Colorful rooms come with free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas, separate living areas, extra TVs and/or whirlpool tubs.Breakfast is complimentary, as is parking. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a convenience store. There’s also a business center, a meeting room and guest laundry facilities.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms
  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests liked the restaurant

Feedback From Real Customers

Milana K

Room was nice and clean, staff was friendly! breakfast was hot and really good-But hallways smelled like smoke/weed- the pool was closed without notice and we took our kids purposely to this location for the indoor pool…-beware the double queen rooms were not queens, they’re full beds!

Kara Murren Effrig

I needed a one night stay for me and my 3yr old Specifically was looking for a hotel with an indoor pool Upon making my reservation (a week prior) to my stay I asked if the pool was open and was told YES

So booked the room About 3 days prior to my arrival I called again to confirm the pool being open and again was told YES The day I arrived (I live 35hr away) im checking in and ask about the pool again and was now told NO THE POOL WAS TEMP CLOSED! I was highly disappointed since i was told twice it was open So I went along with the reservation anyway My room was facing the front of the hotel which was noisy because of the highway Make sure to ask for a room in the back of the hotelLater in the night my toilet wouldn’t stop running so called the front desk and they were going to come check My brother in law who was there at the time decided to check himself and took the tank lid off THERE WAS A SYRINGE IN THE TOILET TANK! YES A SYRINGE! When the staff came to my room the guy did remove it for me but still Gross! So when checking out I complained about both situations and the nice hotel manager gave me $50 off my room rate She also said to contact her before a future stay and she was give me a discount But will I go back? Probably notHot breakfast was ok Closes early though (930am) Coffee was awful!

15. Residence Inn by Marriott Somerset (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This casual extended-stay hotel is half a mile from I-287 and 3 miles from the Bound Brook train station. Rutgers University is 5 miles away.Colorful rooms range from studios to 2-bedroom suites. All feature kitchens, dining areas and desks, as well as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add separate living areas; some have fireplaces.Complimentary perks include parking, hot breakfast, weekday evening socials and grocery delivery service. There’s also an indoor pool, a hot tub, a gym and a sports court. Other amenities include a convenience store, guest laundry facilities, and a patio with a BBQ.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • Guests praised the rooms, which have refrigerators
  • 6 min drive to Staats House
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests liked “suites”, mentioned 12 times in reviews

Feedback From Real Customers

adi

Good hotel Clean and polite staff, housekeeping comes regularly to check if you need anything The housekeeping staff is so sweet

The hotel is also in a good area and they have designated quiet hours so you don’t have to deal with noisy neighbors when you’re trying to sleep There was also excellent lighting from the windows in our room so it made our days in the hotel a lot more bearable

16. Hampton Inn Woodbridge (3-star hotel)

  • Address: 370 US-9, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095
  • Phone: (732) 855-6900
  • Ratings: 4.2 (1029 reviews) Very good Eco-certified
  • Website : Hampton Inn Woodbridge
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 12:00 PM
  • Quick Summary: Modern hotel with free breakfast, Wi-Fi & airport shuttle, plus an indoor pool & a fitness room.

About this hotel

This modern hotel off Interstate 95 is 15 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and 25 miles from New York City.Straightforward rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi and flat-screens with HD channels, plus minifridges, custom-designed beds, coffeemakers and microwaves. Suites offer living areas with pull-out sofas, whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes.There’s free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags (to go), plus an indoor pool, a fitness room, complimentary parking and an airport shuttle.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have TVs
  • Guests liked that this hotel is near shopping
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 17 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center, which has free weights
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Upower Upower

Make sure to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking a resort This website will compare countless booking websites and typically will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later on! This place is one of the most well known in this area

I’ve been staying here for years If you stay for a few nights you for sure won’t regret itThis hotel location was excellent!! You had a Walmart extremely close by two restaurants and the room was absolutely clean and modern!! We had so much space despite sharing a room as a family! It met our needs to sleep shower and go on about our next stop the Statue of Liberty!! If you’re traveling with the family I would definitely recommend this place! My husband was the only person who took advantage of the free breakfast because we were running late but it was all worth it!! If you need to get to the Statue Liberty from Philly stay here you will not regret it!!

Tejas Patel

I have been staying at Hilton since past 7-8 years and this was the worst experience ever Starting from the check-in – We were not greeted with happy faces at all We had total of 6 rooms for the week so total around like 15-16 nights since i had used points for some rooms and paid for the other

We had a baby shower event nearby and booked the rooms for my guests and my family but they were also utterly disappointed by the overall experience The major concern was the provision of the housekeeping service and bath/hand towels We had to literally beg for towels every few hours since they would not give us the number of towels we requested We could see they have enough towels at the back of the reception but still would not give us that It literally felt like they were discriminating towards my brown skin They would not provide housekeeping the same day even if we asked for it in the morning I have been staying at Hiltons since the beginning of Pandemic but never had such experience anywhere else I had options nearby to book my rooms for the baby shower but chose this since I had previously stayed at this property couple of times They had like 4-5 front desk people sitting doing nothing during the work hours They should instead hire more house keepers I really hope Hilton will take some acceptable action towards the customer service at this particular property

Brenda CR

This hotel location was excellent!! You had a Walmart extremely close by two restaurants and the room was absolutely clean and modern!! We had so much space despite sharing a room as a family! It met our needs to sleep shower and go on about our next stop the Statue of Liberty!! If you’re traveling with the family I would definitely recommend this place! My husband was the only person who took advantage of the free breakfast because we were running late but it was all worth it!! If you need to get to the Statue Liberty from Philly stay here you will not regret it!!

17. Residence Inn by Marriott Woodbridge Edison/Raritan Center (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a residential area off US-9, this relaxed extended-stay hotel is 2 miles from the Woodbridge Center Mall, and 6 miles from the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.The warm rooms, ranging from studios to 2-bedroom suites, come with full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, desks and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities.Free perks include hot breakfast, parking and a weekday evening social with snacks. There’s also a grocery delivery service and a 24/7 convenience store. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center and outdoor space with BBQs, plus meeting space and guest laundry facilities.

Things You Need to Know

  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Guests praised the restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “suites” 16 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines

Feedback From Real Customers

Aya Ibrahim

The worst guest service I have ever encountered in my life My family had just experienced an electrical fire in our home so we had to make a last minute reservation here My father, who booked the reservation, stayed behind to speak with the first responders and our now traumatized dog

We arrive to an extremely rude concierge refusing to allow us in, demanding that my father arrive to present ID After explaining our dire situation to them, we were met with shrugs and complete and utter disregard They did not offer any solution except for us to call corporate or have my father show up We were forced to look for somewhere else to stay- it’s pouring outside and late Beyond dissatisfactory- the staff clearly needs retraining I’ll never forget how they treated me and my family in a time of need A shame

Maliah K

So let’s start off this review with the front desk Some of them are friendly and a great help and some need training againNow lets go to breakfast

I really wish they had better breakfast The oatmeal is watery Coffee taste like it is old and they never wash the coffee machine The tables were dirty The dishes looked like they were ran through just hot water and no soap I was very disappointed with the breakfastNow let’s talk about the pool place There are towels everywhere As a guest you should pick up your towel and put it in the basket but for the guest who are to good for that the housekeeping will not bother picking them up I saw the same towel there for days! When you ask for towels for the pool they will give you the white towels There is this machine that is there and covered up you can see the rust on it and its grossThe pool itself is dirty They might clean the pool after weeks While i was swimming in the pool i looked down and there was a bunch of hair in thereThe water looked murkie That is how you know the pool is not clean The windows in the pool area are dirty Around the pool looks like no one cares to clean it You can see the smudges all over the windows It looks really bad! The hot tub has been out of order for a hot minute now Another annoying thing i came across is that they were swimming lessons going on I did not know that guest have to deal with swimming classes I think that is very unprofessional and very uncomfortableNow about the rooms They are a good size rooms it’s just that they smell dingy Thinking it is just me i wanted to give them the benefit of doubt Friday Housekeeping came and let me tell you how i was shocked with their cleaning They will not wipe the nightstands The headboard you can see marks on there as well I left some stuff there and when i came back it was still there The linen does not smell clean at all Nothing they put out smells clean or washed It has a very dingy smell The bathroom mirrors you can see the smudges and toothpaste marks The wall to the side of the mirror you can see toothpaste marks there as well The shower area the only thing they do in the tub is rinse it with water There was hair along side the walls on the toilet seat and if you looked close enough there was hair behind the bathroom door alongside the walls Now the kitchen They do not wipe down the counters at all The dishes in the dishwater are only run through water When we came back and went to use the dishes there was food marks still on there the glass and spoons had marks on them as well I then had to put dish detergent in the dishwasher and run it again The hallways smelly dingy as well It is like they never clean the carpets THE PRODUCTS THEY USE IF THEY USE ANY ARE CHEAP AND NASTY THEY NEED TO RETRAIN OR HIRE NEW CLEANING PEOPLE There are a few nice cleaning people but majority of them need to learn how to talk to guest and not make them feel uncomfortableThe guest who stay here regardless them being long term or short term pay money to stay here The management does not use good cleaning products or the right equipment to clean Cleaning also does not happen everyday day I think it is twice a week When you take money from us for staying there everyday you should have them clean the rooms everyday as wellI know Marriott is a very well know name I have stayed at many around the world I would say that the hotels in third world countries are way cleaner than the one here in Woodbridge NJ Would i recommend anyone to stay here no never Management really needs to step up their game in cleaning the place

Adam

The two women who checked me in for my stay were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful!!I did have an issue the second morning of my stay I was rudely awakened by a woman who seemed to be management knocking on my door I open the door to chat with this woman, and she explained that my card on file declined for the charges

Understandable that this is a concern for the property, however instead of taking a gentle, friendly approach – which should be used toward guests (especially who you just woke up) she decided to tell me that payment is due now and ‘normally in these situations police would be called in 30 minutes” TMI and offensive in my opinion As a titanium elite member, I really did not appreciate the insinuation that I could not afford to pay, or the approach this woman took with addressing the issue at hand I went straight to the front desk and completed my payment The issue was a simple lock that I had placed on my cardThe room I was in was very spacious and the layout was excellent However the furniture arrangement was arkward and uncomfortable, so I took it upon myself to rearrange the suite to a more comfortable layout (as shown in images) Several things were broken / not functioning properly, all of which were easy fixes that I personally addressed

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