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Meadowlands Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey |
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Meadowlands Plaza Hotel
40 Wood Ave
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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Meadowlands Plaza Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for Meadowlands Plaza Hotel
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Overall: 3.86 |
Service
3.86 |
Condition
3.84 |
Cleanliness
4.16 |
Comfort
3.90 |
Recommend
88.24 % |
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| Impressed |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great value - hotel is comfortable and the complimentary buffet breakfast was great. No problem taking the hotel shuttle back and forth to Secaucus Junction - very little wait times. Once at the Junction, a ten minute train ride gets you to Penn Station and from there you can subway it to your hearts content. My stay worked out very well - only complaint is that the pillows are too light.
Reviewed by traveler from Leominster, MA on July 22, 2006 |
| Good for location |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel was easy to get to and central to the NYC and New Jersey local attractions. Rooms were clean and restaurant was excellent. Would stay there again
Reviewed by traveler from Washington, DC on July 19, 2006 |
| OK for the price. |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel was reasonably priced when compared to the other hotels in the area. The rooms were clean and comfortable but average. It's OK if you need a place only to sleep.
Reviewed by traveler from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ on July 18, 2006 |
| Not impressed, not disappointed. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| typical hotel. Nothing grand about it but nothing bad either.
Reviewed by traveler from Peston, CT on July 18, 2006 |
| We would definitely stay here again |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We had a very pleasant stay and the shuttle service was quite convenient for going to the bus or train station for a trip to NYC. My only suggestion is that the room have better lighting....the room seemed very dark even when we had all the lights on. Other than that, it was great!
Reviewed by traveler from Bellevue, WA on July 7, 2006 |
| A Good Alternative to Manhattan |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| We stayed at the Meadowlands for 4 nights and found it to be a very good hotel. The rooms were large (we had a twin double) and certainly big by European standards. There was an iron in the room and the coffee maker was a nice touch. We like beds that are not too soft and the beds they provided were firm but not hard. Breakfast was great and was included - no one could possibly go hungry! The staff were mostly young and initially, I had my reservations about that, but they were all friendly, efficient, helpful and professional. The in-house restaurant was good, but of course you can eat more cheaply in Manhattan if you look around. The shuttle bus was great - we never waited longer than 15 mins after a phone call to the hotel from Secaucus Station. They will also take you to the shopping outlets around the area too - great clothing bargains to be had there! The train ride from Secaucus to Penn Station is literally 10 mins and cost us $3 each way pp. We will stay here again as it is half the price of a comparable hotel in Manhattan.
Reviewed by traveler from Czech Republic on July 5, 2006 |
| Great choice for the price |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel was very convenient for our sightseeing in NYC. The train ride is quick and pleasant, the only drawback being the cost and time meant staying in the city all day when it would have been nice to have a break midday. My only complaints would be the beds are not very comfortable and it seems housekeeping throws away bags left on the floor(we found a bag missing that we know was there when we left).
Reviewed by traveler from Marietta, GA on June 21, 2006 |
| Close to the City |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Great price, rooms were good, the free breakfast was large, they let us check in early, parking was free, shuttle to the train station is free, taxi back to the hotel was cheap. Highly recommend and would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed by traveler from Brevard County, FL on June 17, 2006 |
| Good value for northern NJ area |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| You get what you pay for, the hotel was ok, clean, no frills but well worth the price as compared to others in the area. Good hot breakfast comes with the price of the room which is not advertised and was a nice surprise. If you're not looking for luxury this is a good one.
Reviewed by traveler from Houston, TX on June 14, 2006 |
| Pretty Good... a few issues... |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Room fine for our needs.Bathroom clean.Room located on back of Hotel heard traffic after 7 a.m."Breakfast buffet" fairly limited.Went to Dunkin Donuts,etc all but 2 mornings of 7.If you like scrambled eggs, limp bacon, and bagels it will do fine. We usually fold our dirty clothes, stack them on floor of closet and pack night before we leave.We started putting the clothes in laundry bags & noticed 1/2 our clothes were soaked.Front desk sent maintenance & housekeeping but basically did nothing about leak in the bathroom that came into the closet floor.Asked for them to wash our clothes and were told they could NOT accommodate us.Luckily one of the ladies from housekeeping saw all the soaked clothes and offered to launder them for us.Had them back to us in 45 minutes.Saved us from having mildewed stinking clothes.Had an issue with flushing the toilets.Called for plunger 4 times.They refused to leave one in the bathroom.We started flushing more than once any time we used the restroom and didn't have any further problems.Seemed a bit ridiculous.The staff was mostly friendly.The shuttle drivers would smile but never talked to anyone or asked about our days, etc.Taxi drivers were very friendly.Because we were on a budget this was the best we could do.I would imagine if we hadn't been lucky with the shuttle I would have been less satisfied.
Reviewed by traveler from Charleston, WV on June 13, 2006 |
| Saving a few bucks off a New York stay |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel was close enough to the city to make it easy to get in and out of New York easily. The staff was very friendly and accomodating, and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
Reviewed by traveler from Ohio on May 31, 2006 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel is not very near the bus station to N.Y., which is my goal of travel. You must walk around 15 mins to the bus stop if you know the direction. But unfortunately you would not know the direction exactly because you can not get the map from the hotel. However, the breakfast is not bad, and the room condition is not bad comparing the price.
Reviewed by traveler from Baltimore on May 30, 2006 |
| Good Choice for NYC |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This was a great hotel for my trip to NYC! We drove into the city early in the morning and took off to our hotel at night (which was only about a 10 minute drive straight out of a parking garage on Broadway). I called the hotel and they were happy to accomodate our late check in! The hotels were spacious and clean. We easily fit 4 people into one room. The AC worked great and we didn't notice any street noise once we closed the window. The free breakfast bar was great. The staff was polite. We took the free shuttle to the train station. They advise you to call ahead. We had no problems. Overall, everything we could have asked for and more!
Reviewed by traveler from Kansas City, MO on May 29, 2006 |
| Nothing to write home about........... |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
1 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel itself was decent. The only thing that I didn't like was that the bathroom was so tiny. The beds were super hard and I was glad that I was only staying there for one night. Its good for a one night stay but anything after that would be trecherous on the back!
Reviewed by traveler from Houston, Texas on May 24, 2006 |
| Very nice |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This hotel was extremely nice, very clean and very fancy. They had the best continental breakfast I had ever had. The front desk service lacked a little as I watched stood and watched two employees finish a non work conversation before they would assist me knowing that I was waiting. They almost made me feel like I was interupting. The bar and restaurant are top of the line, great food , great service. If you are going to stay here to save money from staying in the big city I would suggest using mass transit because cab fares are very expensive going in and out of New York City. Very nice hotel I will stay their when I go back again.
Reviewed by traveler from Iowa on May 17, 2006 |
| would definitely stay here again! |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Excellent place to stay - close to Manhattan, Secaucus train station, and Lincoln Tunnel. Complimentary shuttle is okay to use for getting to train/bus station, but may have to wait awhile for pick-up, taxi one-way is around $12. Nice restaurant and lounge on-site, and hot buffet breakfast is included.
Reviewed by traveler from Blooming Valley, PA on May 17, 2006 |
| Nice View of NYC |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The Hotel was decent. The Bar was very nice as were the people who frequented it. The hot and cold breakfast buffet in the morning was good. The only problem we had was the unavailability of the local shuttle.
Reviewed by traveler on May 12, 2006 |
| Will Stay Again. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The rooms were very clean and the staff and service were outstanding.The staff was so attentive. Housekeeping delivered etra pillows within moments. I even got personalized directions to a dinner show in the area. We loved the breakfast and the restaurant was scrumptious! We will be back.
Reviewed by traveler from Bridgeton, New Jersey on May 3, 2006 |
| Excellent value and good service |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| we were very happy during our stay. we used the shuttle to the bus/train station and it was very convenient. Helpful staff, excellent value. Highly reccommend to families with children.
Reviewed by traveler from Potomac, MD on April 19, 2006 |
| Good hotel close to Manhattan |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good rooms. Good breakfast. Easy access to NYC.
Reviewed by traveler from State College, PA (SCE-University Park) on April 19, 2006 |
| Good Choice |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Hotel was a good choice for a family of 6. Staying in Manhattan was too expensive. Breakfast was good.
Reviewed by traveler from Spain on April 17, 2006 |
| We will return ! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel was very comfortable....and the LaReggio restaurant was to die for !! The food and hospatality was out of this world !! We will definately be back....thank you !!
Reviewed by traveler from Williamsport, PA on April 12, 2006 |
| Definately would stay again on my next visit to Hoboken area |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Room was clean and I'm picky. Braekfast bar was incredible!
Reviewed by traveler from MI on April 5, 2006 |
| Can't wait to go back! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Staff was so extremely helpful and nice! They were courteous and professional.
Reviewed by traveler from Pittsburgh PA on March 26, 2006 |
| Good hotel, but don't count on the shuttle |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| When they say the shuttle is based on availability, they really mean it! We ended up taking the taxi ($5) to the bus station (which then took us 15-20 minutes to get into Time Square). The hotel served a full breakfast with the room, so that really made it attractive. Also, it was very clean! The price was more reasonable than staying in New York, so if you are on a budget, it is a great place to stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Texas on March 23, 2006 |
| For sure would go back! |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Once you figure out the shuttle and bus schedule, everything is EASY! It was very easy to go to and from NYC(our main goal), and the hotel's personal was very friendly!
Reviewed by traveler on December 27, 2005 |
| Really nice hotel |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is a very nice hotel. The front desk personnel is very helpful. The hotel has a very nice resturant with a wonderful full breakfast buffet. And the cusine is Italian for dinner. The rooms are a nice comfortable size, there were 3 adults in our room. It's not too far from the outlet malls which the hotel shuttle can take you to. The shuttle will also take you to the train station and for 5.25 round trip you can take the train to Penn Station in NYC and be there within 10minutes. Reasonable rates and a good location. You will enjoy it.
Reviewed by traveler from Ft. Worth on December 7, 2005 |
| Good location and good hotel |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| NYC is very accessible from this location. Plenty of options for travel into New York. Access to the Meadowlands is VERY easy.
Reviewed by traveler on November 2, 2005 |
| It's ok if you are not going in to NYC |
Overall: 3 |
Service
2 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| IT is very hard to go into NYS if you are not driving... there is a shuttle but if you miss that shuttle like we did then you are talking about a 30 minute walk back to the hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from Elkton, MD on October 25, 2005 |
| Good place . . . |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| if you want to go shopping to the outlets. The one thing I was not impressed at all was "La Reggia Rest" food. The food was bland, tasteless and did not look good. I tried the lunch buffet, took one bite of the manicotti, it was awful. Thank God for Wendy's at walking distance and for Dunkin Donuts. My overall experience was good and would stay it again, if needed.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Petersburg, FL on October 25, 2005 |
| New York Sight Seeing on a Budget |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The room was large and clean. The bed was very firm. We were on the eighth floor and could hear the traffic well, but it did not bother our sleep very much. Complimentary hot breakfast was great. Hotel directions to local destinations were bad. We only used the hotel shuttle service once due to warnings from this site about availabilty. Overall it was what we expected, a very nice, convenient hotel for the price. If the bed had been a little more comfortable, I would be hard pressed to complain at all.
Reviewed by traveler from Mississippi on September 28, 2005 |
| Clean and Convenient to NYC |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| For the price, this well kept hotel was an excellent place to stay. The convenience of the New Jersey Transit buses to NYC was outstanding. The Express bus ( Route 129 ) is available approx. 1/2 block from the hotel during the morning and evening rush hours. These buses are a quick and comfortable way to and from NYC. The breakfast buffet with a wide selection of foods was very good.
Reviewed by traveler from Arroyo Grande, CA on September 2, 2005 |
| Not impressed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| Had to change rooms once because of commode stoppage; the next room we had the same problem. We won't ever stay there again nor recommend anyone to stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Greensboro, NC on July 20, 2005 |
| Worth Staying at |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Rooms were clean, breakfast was superb, and despite the reservations expressed by some concerning the shuttle service, our family had no problems whatsoever. Overall, this was a very good place from which to experience NYC at a reasonable price for overnight accommodations. The only drawback that we encountered was that the front desk personnal, while most friendly, were no help whatsoever when it came to offering suggestions of any kind about NYC or even the best way to get there. Luckily, other guests whom we befriended in the shuttle or at breakfast made up for the missing information gaps shown by the friendly front-desk personnel.
Reviewed by traveler from Upstate New York on June 30, 2005 |
| Good but you may be able to find better options |
Overall: 3 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
3 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel is nice but not impressive, service is average and hotel has old facilities. I got an smoking room, kind of smelly. Very good: price and breakfast. Good is that is close to outlets if you want to go shopping. Not close to New York, so even though they have a good shuttle service if you want to stay late in the city, you are stuck and will need a cab which may cost you more than $60!! So, if you really want to see the city and have limited time better stay in Manhattan or even Queens (there is subway to there!)
Reviewed by traveler from West Palm Beach, FL on June 8, 2005 |
| Best hotel in the area for the price |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| It deserves a 3 star rating. I will defenitely stay in that hotel again if I'm in the area or wants to go to new york city for a meeting.
Reviewed by traveler from new york on June 1, 2005 |
| Nice and Comfy |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Really enjoyed staying. All staff was very nice and helpful. The offer shuttle services which really helped cut back on some expenses. Very cozy and clean, kind of felt like a good home away from home stay while visiting new york from san diego.
Reviewed by traveler from San Diego, CA. on June 1, 2005 |
| Economical |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My family and I sometimes use this hotel. This is easy to reach for us(I am Japanese.). And very economical compared with it's charge. I recommend this hotel.
Reviewed by traveler from McLean, VA on June 1, 2005 |
| Clean but worn |
Overall: 3 |
Service
3 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
3 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Good place to go if you plan to visit New York City. Rooms are clean, price is good. However, the rooms are a bit worn, carpets have holes, and comforters a bit threadbare. Hotel does provide a complimentary shuttle within Seacaucus however, if they are out on a corporate run you will have to wait. They go out on lots of corporate runs. If you are not in a hurry it is not a big deal but if you have to be somewhere at a certain time you will need to call a cab. We were not in a hurry but sometimes the wait can be awhile. The good thing is that the shuttle runs 24 hours. It was convenient to take the shuttle to the NJ train station and it was a quick 10 minute ride to New York Penn Station. The complimentary breakfast buffet was good, with the basic breakfast items, eggs, bacon, pancakes. Better than other places that offer only continental breakfasts. We save money on breakfast. Staff at the hotel was a mixed bag some were friendly and helpful others not so much. The main complaint is the availability of the shuttle, it was one of the main reasons I chose this place but it was frustrating at times to go to the shuttle to find it is not available and won't be available for another hour.
Reviewed by traveler from Los Angeles, CA on June 1, 2005 |
| Great NYC value |
Overall: 5 |
Service
4 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| I was greatly satisfied with my stay. Clean accommodations- friendly staff. Shuttle service to the bus stop is a convenient way into the city for theater trips, etc. Great value compared to "in Manhattan" sites.
Reviewed by traveler from St. Luois, MO on June 1, 2005 |
| location is not that bad, given the price and quality of the hotel. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The location of this hotel is a hot topic. In my opinion, the first thing after you check in is to walk to the Secaucus plaza, where you can get on 190, 129 or 32 bus to city. It is only a fifteen minutes' walk. Don't rely too much on the shuttle service. You can count on yourself!
Reviewed by traveler on May 25, 2005 |
| Nice hotel, but a little overpriced |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
3 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel is nicce with a good service, especially the free shuttle that runs back and fro from the hotel and the bus and the train stations. The free breakfast for the gold key members was very good. The room is very clean. But the flush in our room wouldnt work, and even after the maintainance guys checked it, it still was the same. I am not sure, if it was our hard luck or is it with every other room. Since we used the room just to crash, we did not find it so hard. The maintainance dept is very good. Overall, I guess it is a good and comfortable hotel to stay, but a little overpriced I would say.
Reviewed by traveler from Albuquerque, NM on May 24, 2005 |
| Wonderful place to stay, excellent location. |
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