pet friendly hotels in Metuchen, NJ

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Woodbridge (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

This unpretentious hotel is 3 miles from Merrill Park, 6 miles from the Thomas Edison Center at Menlo Park and 11 miles from Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve.Straightforward rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have minifridges and/or microwaves. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas.Freebies include breakfast and local shuttle service. Other amenities consist of an indoor pool, an exercise room and coin-operated laundry facilities, plus a convenience shop and meeting space. Parking is available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have coffee makers
  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Some guests disliked the kitchenettes
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Charles Acquisto

Sometimes it’s not how good a product or place is, but how well a company responds to problems I had a lot of issues with noise and lack of amenities while at this hotel, but after a few emails and me describing some specific issues, they refunded my money I’ve always loved Marriott so I’m happy to give them a 5 star review despite the issues

They still have some things to work out, but I’m hopeful that my feedback will help get those issues resolved I know they will One note: The highway is right there, so if you’re a light sleeper like me, get a room at the backside of the hotel, facing the junkyard, NOT the highway I know, not a great view, but I slept like a baby on that side Breakfast is as good as always, so if you need a clean place with convenient access to everything, a meal, and maybe a pool to swim in, the Fairfield delivers Thank you Fairfield managment and Marriott!

Kayla T

Great location near major highways and tons of various dining options in the areaRooms are decently sized and equipped with microwave and fridge for additional convenienceTV’s are large and provide excellent viewing quality and experience

Staff is professional and pleasant Agnieszka is excellent! One of the best front desk associates we have had the pleasure of interacting with She expedited our check-in process and promptly acknowledged our member status going above and beyond to accommodate us accordingly Outstanding service

Sweeds NJ

Stayed here for spring break, was OK Front desk was very nice and helpful Snacks when you walk in

Very stylish and clean Breakfast offered everyday which is nice Room is decent Standard w/ a fridge NO MICROWAVE 👎 Nice TV in the room love the full size mirror for selfies Housekeeping was the WORST Stayed 6 nights 7 days and came in ONCE to clean after asking the spanish lady to come in multiple times to vacuum after my kids made a crumb mess Asked front desk to have her come in at 945 am but did not come Had to stay with crumbs on the floor for 3 days Definitely need to have been housekeeping , other than that 3 out of 5

2. Hampton Inn North Brunswick/New Brunswick (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern hotel is 5 miles from Rutgers University and 3 miles from Farrington Lake.All rooms include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), flat-screen TVs with HD channels, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers.Free on-site hot breakfast (daily) and to-go breakfast bags (weekdays) are offered, and there’s an exercise room and an indoor pool. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center and free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms and the beds
  • 7 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned pools 18 times

Feedback From Real Customers

Rhonda Wheeler Courson

The staff was friendly and helpful We were far away from home and needed shuttle service, Uber service, and food delivery The hotel staff helped me with all of it

Also, we were in town to take my daughter to a special hospital, but because of the time of the appointment, we were going to have to check out, carry our luggage with us to the hospital, and then come back and wait in the hotel lobby for about 3 hours before our shuttle arrived When we came down for the free breakfast (which was wonderful), I asked the guy at the front desk if it would be alright for us to stay in the lobby all afternoon He told me he would schedule us for late check out, which allowed us to leave our luggage in the room, eat lunch there, and only have a 45 minute wait in the lobby It worked out perfectly! Plus, the room was very nice We also used the fitness center and bought lots of snacks and drinks from their little store I’m so thankful we stayed here!

Barbara Perez

Here on business w my husband It’s utilitarian and serves it’s purpose for business travel, not luxury or vacay

Breakfast is nothing to write home about, they basically stop refills quarter to 9 so be early It was fine until the cleaning lady asked me 3 times BEFORE the noon check-out deadline if I was leaving, twice by knocking on my door! Highly annoying, since I was not there past noon! It was an OK 3 stars at most stay

B Turcz

I believe in giving places second chances And this Hampton in North Brunswick/New Brunswick was so much better the second time around The young lady at the front desk, Sam, is a “world class” professional

She spoke kindly, accurately, and sincerely to me and my girlfriend as we checked in Sam told us about breakfast, she informed us that the pool was open (despite a sign saying it was closed) and, even got us towels and walked us to the pool door to let us go inThe room was very nice too Bed was comfy, bathroom had enough towels for two people to shower off after a dip in the pool Television remote worked and the air conditioning unit was easy to control and understandAs a Hilton Honors (silver) I was very happy with this hotel And despite one bad previous experience, I believe this place redeemed itself with better customer service Thanks again to Sam at the front desk, you are a superstar front desk receptionist!

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Just off I-287, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 1.5 miles from Road Up Raritan Historic District and 5.1 miles from Rutgers University-New Brunswick.The unpretentious suites offer 2 flat-screen TVs and free WiFi, plus separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Upgraded suites add free WiFi, Keurig coffeemakers, and access to a refreshment center with snacks.Freebies include parking and an area shuttle, plus hot breakfast, and evening socials with appetizers and drinks. There’s also an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gym, as well as a business center, meeting space and a casual restaurant/bar.

Things You Need to Know

  • 7 min drive to the East Jersey Olde Towne Village
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the large rooms but some disliked the air conditioning
  • Guests liked the friendly service
  • Guests praised the casual restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “omelettes” 33 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Cortney Thomas

Nice hotel for the money Easily accessible from the parkway Ample parking

I had a two-double bed suit The front parlor has a mini fridge, microwave wet bar, TV and sofa-bed The bathroom is a little dated but good water pressure and clean Pool was on the smaller size They have a full bar and you can order appetizers Nice lounge areas to mingle Great buffet breakfast which takes sanitary and health precautions into account Jennifer who assisted us at the main desk was awesome I used the App to check-in and it was great I was able to select my room and use my phone as my room key One of the downfalls of the App they do not tell you that you need to visit the front desk to get passes to utilize some of the amenities of the hotel This is a family friendly hotel

Amaris Pollock

We booked our room through a secondary app that Embassy Suites works with, and they somehow lost the room we booked (two rooms that were combined with double beds and a pull out couch) and switched it with a single KingAfter a little arguing and showing proof of the confirmation of our room, the front desk was able to find an available room close to what we ordered & paid for And the staff was being friendly and helpful during the dilemma/confusion

So I would recommend that if you book a reservation through a secondary travel app–ALWAYS call up the particular hotel immediately after you obtain your confirmation from the secondary app to ensure that your reservation matches what Embassy Suites received from the travel app That way you can avoid what we went through before you arriveThat said, the room was clean as was the entire public spaces The breakfast comps (a coupon per person/per overnight stay) were handed over via a coupon We were also handed a complimentary ‘welcome drink’ for the evening for every adult in our reservation who was 21+ but none of us used itThe breakfast in the morning was well organized, ample beverage choices (coffee, tea, milk, juices) with a fresh fruit section, cereal to choose from, scratch-made pancakes and omelettes (I would recommend) & french toast (needs to be improved) with fried potatoes and your choice of breakfast meats–either bacon or sausage (bacon was paper thin and very salty, so maybe the sausage was a better choice, but we all had the bacon)Anyhow, the room was comfortable and clean You can change the temperature to fit your preference The bathroom was a good size and there was an additional sink in the room with the beds as well a wet bar sink in the lounge area of our room The lounge area was a little on the small size but workableI’d say that this room was a bit overpriced in comparison to where I’ve stayed at in prior trips at different hotels (those have larger rooms & larger lounge areas in the rooms), but overall it was okay for a single night’s stayPrice point to what we received: I personally would stay at one of the other hotel chains that I’m alluding to over this one, especially since the main reason we chose this location was for the pool (which was closed due to Covid restrictions) So for all intensive purposes, we were in a smaller room than what I know we could have stayed at for about 100 dollars less with similar breakfast deals but the other chains lack the displayed ambiance you’re greeted and surrounded by when you enter into this hotel’s lobby & public areas

Melissa L

The breakfast was delicious! Loved the omelets! The main foyer area was beautiful (bravo to the architect) If you have to spend a few days here you would enjoy sitting by the fountain or taking a leisurely walk along the pondOur room was clean and spacious, but we did have to change it upon arrival due to a small leak in the bathroom

The staff was pleasant and friendly, and a special thank-you to Heraldo who was very kind and helped us with our room changeOverall it was a very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend this hotel

4. 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 😊!

5. Courtyard by Marriott Edison Woodbridge (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward hotel is 2.7 miles from the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.Contemporary-styled rooms offer free WiFi, desks, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas.Social spaces include a living room-style lobby and an outdoor courtyard. The American restaurant serves breakfast and dinner as well as all-day drinks, including Starbucks coffee. There’s also a business center with workstations and printers, and 3 meeting rooms. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a whirlpool, an exercise room and free on-site parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms
  • 7 min drive to the Outerbridge Crossing
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned “Bistro” 21 times
  • Guests liked the lobby, mentioned 38 times in reviews
  • The fitness center has weight machines and elliptical machines
  • Guests praised the indoor pool
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Benita Cohen

Earlier reviews had me wondering if we would find anything but the regular consistency we enjoy at Courtyards This Courtyard may have been better than the ones we’d been to before The layout of the room was different and created a more comfortable and relaxing atmosphere

The room was clean and the water pressure in the shower was terrific So many hotel pillows are so airy that they collapse as soon as I put my head on them — these had substance but were not overly firm

Chelsea Davis

Very poor customer service I provided my information with all details via email and phone call and received back the room block contract with multiple spelling and date errors The code didn’t work multiple times and I had to reach out for corrections

I should have known at that point that there would be more issues I secured a block of rooms for my wedding over a year out A couple months or so prior to the wedding I received a call stating that the hotel was closing for renovations and that they were unable to accommodate my group Luckily, I was able to stay at a brand new Hampton Inn just minutes away instead I do not recommend this hotel

Brittany Doria

Well so far – they couldn’t honor early check in what so ever Couldn’t honor AAA card before BEFORE we even checked in Room wasn’t as clean as you’d think a hotel would be (still toothpaste in sink- we haven’t even brought in luggage yet)

don’t know the area or anywhere else to stay – so unfortunately we are stuck Highway is very loud- could be soothing to some people I’d look for better rated hotel honestly next time DisappointedNotice the replies back from management from the 5 star reviews compared to the way they handle poor ratings (oh your stay wasn’t well- sorry- do come back tho! 😂 yikes

6. Watt Hotel Rahway, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

Set in a brick building, this sophisticated hotel is a minute’s walk from Rahway train station and 2 miles from Rahway River Park.Airy rooms with large windows include 50-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and coffeemakers, along with en suite bathrooms. Suites add separate living rooms.Amenities include a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, along with an industrial-chic bar with quirky lighting, board games and a fireplace. Other amenities include a fitness room, a business center and covered parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the beds
  • 12 min drive to the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum
  • Guests mentioned the rooms are unclean
  • Guests mentioned the service is friendly
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 39 times
  • The fitness center has weight machines
  • Guests praised the nightlife
  • Guests praised the industrial-chic bar

Feedback From Real Customers

titus billingsley

Nice clean spacious rooms in a great location, the gym is well equipped as well There wasn’t a microwave, or fridge in the rooms which is a negative but doable seeing as the hotel also has a stocked bar that serves great food The reason for the 3 star review is a private event rented out the bar and kicked all paying hotel guests out, highly inconvenient and will affect my choices and recommendation in the future

Update: The bartender’s servers and other employees that I had the pleasure of interacting with deserve 5 stars, they are amazing people that are doing a fantastic job (even the bartender that said we could not be served because of the private event, he was fantastic the following night no hard feelings he was just doing what he was told) The place in general is 4 stars The rating is strictly off of general upkeep, there are a few blemishes that could use some professional touches to ensure the maintenance personnel are able to keep up a 5 star appearance

Kimberly Bean

Great location… an easy commute to the city I like being outside of the hustle and bustle, noise, crime, and grit of NYC The hotel itself isa five minute walk to the train

The room are spacious and clean Whenever I call for service, they send someone right away Friday & Saturday night jazz in the cafe is an outstanding bonus I am very happy I chose this place

Humaira Kazmi

Stay away from this hotel This rooms were dirty, bathrooms were not clean, furniture was old and dinged Service was horrible

We got in at 11 am at night and there were 2 couples before us waiting for their room They were told that they couldn’t find their reservation Those poor people showed them that they booked thru Hilton Instead of talking to these people and apologizing that they double booked, the front desk called cops Long story short, same thing happened to us They couldn’t find our reservation and had double booked and gave our rooms to someone else, even though we are Hilton honor members and booked through Hilton website After an hour and a half, they gave us a room with a King ( we had reserved a queen- 2 adults and 2 kids) The room was dirty The floor was not clean Front desk had to go down and get us towels The bathroom was dirty as well and there was a half used shower gel left in the shower stallWe could not sleep at all as this room faced the garage and had unloading loading noises all throughout the night and early morning After talking to the front desk, they finally shifted to a room with two queens and gave us free breakfast, the next day which was niceThe room that they switched us to was clean but of course the furniture was old and had scratches and dings on it The front desk manager was nice told us that we wont be charged for that night as a courtesy and she apologized However, they charged us for NO SHOW for the first nightThis hotel has lot of problems Younger lady at front desk was very rude did not apologize They have horrible serviceIf they are negative ratings, I would give them a negative 10 Do yourself a favor and do not stay at this hotel The only good thing about this hotel was eclectic decor

7. 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

8. Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern hotel is less than 2 miles from the New Jersey Convention and Exhibition Center, and under 8 miles from Raritan Bay Waterfront Park.All rooms offer contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, free WiFi, microwaves and minifridges. Some have whirlpool tubs and pull-out sofas.A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there’s an on-site American restaurant, a chic bar and a 24/7 convenience store. There is also a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool. Additional perks include multiple meeting rooms and a business center, plus free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests mentioned the rooms are large
  • The rooms have TVs
  • 8 min drive to the Outerbridge Crossing
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 25 times
  • Guests liked the fitness center, which has free weights
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

S Carlton

Beautiful hotel Everything I needed in my room, cozy bed, and very clean There is a bar on site, but I didn’t use it

The less than exceptional reading is because the hotel is located right next to the highway The roar of traffic, sirens, loud motorcycles, and 18 wheelers on their jake brakes, plus trash pick up at 4 AM, made for a less than great stay I recommend staying here, but if you’re not used to the NJ noise, choose an odd numbered room for the quietest side of the building

Jewel Twin

I shared this experience with my soon to be hubby I enjoyed our stay there It was just as amazing as it was when we were there three months ago

I love it The whirlpool is amazing I feel so relaxed when I get out I must say the make to order breakfast is through the roof The breakfast is absolutely delicious Thank u for our incredible stay The staff is very accommodating to our needs

Purusha Jackson-Cox

Enjoyed my brief stay at this hotel Parking was no problem and location was just off major parkway for easy access to I-95 For us, we were just where we needed to be to get to Iselin and Monroe Twp,quickly

Hotel had large rooms, hot fresh breakfast, bar and dining area ,pool and fitness room Great value for the price The only thing I did not like was you were given a coupon for breakfast Not sure why, but once you handed it in I guess you could not go back for seconds My kids all eat at different times so this was just a bit annoying but not a big problem Vending machines and ice machines were on our floor, which was the 4th floor Snacks and drinks were also for sale, near check in

9. Delta Hotels by Marriott Woodbridge (4-star hotel)

About this hotel

This modern, conference hotel is 3 miles from the Thomas Alva Edison Memorial Tower and Museum, and 6 miles from The New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.Polished rooms have flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, desks, wet bars and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is available. Some rooms have access to a club lounge offering free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate living areas with sofas and minifridges.Amenities include an Italian restaurant, and a chic bar and lounge. There’s also an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as an exercise room, 22 meeting rooms and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • 5 min drive to SeaQuest Woodbridge
  • Guests praised the service, which has a concierge
  • Guests praised the large, updated rooms but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • Guests praised the Italian restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “banquets” 11 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub

Feedback From Real Customers

Shannon Carter

Make sure to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking any hotel This website will compare hundreds of booking web sites and normally will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later! This place is one of the best in the area

I have been staying here for a very long time If you decide to stay here you won’t be disappointedAmazing staff I was greeted warmly, then I was offered a free upgrade to a king room on the top floor The room was very large

Nick Culver

Fantastic hotel with fantastic guest services Thank you so much for attending to my room daily and for being so friendly! Stayed for two weeks and I felt very comfortable and at home here The rooms are very modern and well-appointed

Hotel smells wonderful throughout and the grounds are beautiful I will always make it a point to stay here when I’m in town for business

Y B

This place was bought a little while ago and is remodeling really nicely It’s actually attractive nowI met with the staff for using the banquet room (not remodeled yet, but still nice) for an event

So far the my experience is really has been great dealing with them

10. 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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Brunswick, an IHG Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off US Highway 1, this contemporary roadside hotel is 29 miles from the Newark Liberty International Airport and 5 miles from Rutgers Gardens.Modest rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas. All feature minifridges, microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Connecting rooms are available.Parking and a hot breakfast buffet are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and a business center.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the rooms, which have TVs
  • The rooms have refrigerators
  • 9 min drive to the Rutgers Gardens

Feedback From Real Customers

Kelsey D

DO NOT BOOK THIS PLACE FOR A HOTEL BLOCK FOR A WEDDING!!! What a disaster this place is!!!! Nobody knows what’s going on They told us we could check in early (2:00pm) We get here, and EVERY SINGLE ROOM IN THE HOTEL BLOCK is dirty

So here we are, a ton of wedding guests, waiting around needing to get changed for a wedding but can’t go anywhere because every room is dirty Finally we get into our room at 3:25 STILL DIRTY! House cleaning was STILL MAKING OUR BEDS when we walked in Then they tell us the shuttle is going to leave at 4:15 It’s currently 4:35pm with no shuttle in sight THIS PLACE IS A DISASTER DO NOT BOOK IT FOR A WEDDING You’re guests will have no where to get ready and no one will move quick enough to figure out solutions to a problem AWFUL

Cindi Weiss

We stayed here for a New Year’s Eve getaway & had a blast! The heated pool is a good size for a small hotel The fitness center is clean & well maintained with everything we wanted The hot breakfast was good (except for all the styrofoam & disposables but you’ll have that in this day and age unfortunately)

Most importantly, and those I really want to acknowledge, are the staff there Wow! Ruthe and Amanda, the two front desk ladies FANTASTIC I mean talk about above & beyond! And then Darnell, the managerTERRIFIC Kudos to Holiday Inn for finding and keeping such great people on staff Highly recommended!

12. 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!

13. DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This classic hotel off Interstate 287 is 8.3 miles from Rutgers University campus.All rooms offer free WiFi and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas.All-day room service is available (fee), and there’s a restaurant serving Italian-inspired dishes, plus a classic sports pub. Guests can use the indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, and a fitness center. Additional amenities include 20 conference rooms, a 10,000-sq-ft ballroom and a business center, plus a free local shuttle.

Things You Need to Know

  • 4 min drive to Staats House
  • One of the few hotels in the area with room service
  • Guests praised the beds but some complained about the kitchenettes
  • Guests liked the classic restaurant
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 18 times
  • Guests praised the fitness center
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • One of the few hotels in the area with an outdoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Galyna Shulimova

The hotel is huge and used to be gorgeous but now it looks outdatedIf you choose a room with breakfast you will be not wrong 😉Outdoor pool is great

  Continental breakfast has usual Hilton options  (scrambled eggs,  bacon,  breakfast potato) with some restaurant’s touch (you supposed to use vouchers)The territory around the hotel is nice but needs a little bit more attentionOverall it was a good stay  My kids enjoyed weekends there

J Monique C

I wonder if this place was nice before COVID because now the place gives an outdated vibe It has a pool, business center, plenty of conference space and a restaurant on site Yet, nothing made me feel like I was in for a treat including the staff who barely recognized my diamond status

They were less than warm in their welcome Maybe they were tired because it was a holiday weekend and bus load of kids checked in? At least the bed was comfortable and the room was clean

Kristina Mereigh

This double tree hotel was a great disappointment I am a Hilton Gold honors member and had never been to a Hilton property that was so outdated and unclean We booked this location for an anniversary staycation for two nights and checked out after night one because of how gross it was

We had to stay night one because no other hotels in the area could take us that late at night We booked a room with patio walk out to the pool The doors were incredibly hard to open, the patio curtains were so filthy and dusty, I needed to go and buy allergy medicine The patio windows were so streaky and dusty, you couldn’t see through them The air in the hotel was musty The bathroom still had hair in it and it was so small you could barely move around One of the front desk staff was so rude, I was appalled Ive never been treated that way in a Hilton property before The hallways looked like they had never been vacuumed and the ice machine was so gross, we went out to buy ice for our water bottlesDark, musty and outdated Highly don’t recommendThe grounds are the only saving grace The outside is pretty but the pool fills up quickly and the lounge chairs are incredibly limited so if you want one for your family, secure it before 9am There are only like 4 of them so it feels like hunger games for them

14. 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

Don’t forget to use ʜoᴛᴇʟʙoʟʟʏᴄᴏm when booking a hotel They compare hundreds of booking websites and typically will have rooms much cheaper compared to others! Thank me later! This hotel is one of the most well known in this area

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)

15. 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!

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