Newark Airport Hotels

By Santorini Dave

Hotels on Map: 1. Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott • 2. Hilton Newark Airport • 3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport • 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport • 5. Holiday Inn Express • 6. Hampton Inn Newark Airport • 7. Crowne Plaza Hotel – Newark Airport • 8. Best Western Plus Newark Airport West • 9. Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport • 10. Holiday Inn Newark Airport – North • 11. Howard Johnson Newark Airport

Newark Airport Hotels – My Advice

• There’s very little to see or do close to the Newark Airport. If possible, stay in Manhattan.
• Hotels in Newark Airport: Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott is the closest hotel to the terminal and on a map, appears to be walking-distance from the airport – but due to the roads and traffic, it still requires a quick shuttle ride.
• Hotels in Manhattan with easy access to Newark Airport: Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel (30 minutes by taxi from Newark Airport) • SoHo Grand Hotel (30 minutes by taxi from Newark Airport) • Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Square South (walking distance from Penn Station, which is 40 minutes by train from Newark Airport)
• Hotels near Newark Airport with Free Shuttle: All the hotels listed below have free shuttles to and from the Newark Airport.
• Rentalcars.com – the best site for car hire at Newark airport.

The 11 Best Hotels near Newark Airport

1. Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott – Luxury

• Great option and closest hotel to the airport (3 minutes from the terminals), with free shuttles to all the terminals. The best airport hotel for a layover or short stay.
• The plush and spacious rooms feature soundproofing, blackout curtains, coffee/tea facilities, and marble bathrooms with bathtubs; connecting rooms are available.
• Concierge-level rooms and suites offer Concierge Lounge access with free hot breakfast, light bites, and non-alcoholic beverages on weekdays.
• 2 good on-site restaurants with room service, and an excellent breakfast spread (included in some rates).
• Amenities include a 24-hour front desk, large and well-equipped 24-hour fitness center, on-site parking (chargeable), coin-operated laundry, and a full-service business center.
• Few cafes in the terminals, else nothing nearby.

2. Hilton Newark Airport – Luxury

• Plush hotel just 1 mile from the airport, with free 24-hour shuttles to all the terminals.
• Large family-friendly rooms feature king/2 queen beds, coffee makers, soundproofing, blackout curtains, and modern bathrooms; some rooms include free wi-fi and/or breakfast.
• Some rooms are available for same day check-in and check-out.
• 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge with room service (6.30am-12.30am), lobby café with Starbucks (4.30am-11am), plus a snack shop.
• 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, and a well-appointed business center.
• Extras include a 24-hour front desk, valet parking, coin laundry, airline desk, and luggage hold.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Newark Liberty International Airport – Midrange

• Great mid-range hotel, just 2.5 miles (5 minutes) from the airport, with free 24-hour shuttle and on-site parking.
• Soundproofed, family-friendly rooms are comfortable and feature tea/coffee facilities, mini-refrigerators, and marble bathrooms; Larger Rooms and Suites have microwaves.
• Dining options include complimentary breakfast, convenience store with ready-to-eat meals, and an outdoor BBQ and picnic area.
• Small 24/7 fitness center, indoor heated pool, and jacuzzi for some downtime.
• On-site extras include a 24-hour front desk, coin laundry, coffee in the lobby, car rental desk, and a salon.

4. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport – Midrange

• Good, pet-friendly hotel 4 miles (10 minutes) from the airport, with free 24-hour shuttles every 15 minutes.
• Comfortable rooms come with blackout curtains, coffee makers, mini-bars, and modern bathrooms; some rooms feature balconies.
• Executive Rooms have access to the Executive Lounge with free breakfast in the morning and light bites and drinks in the evenings on weekdays.
• A bistro, restaurant, modern bar, and a Starbucks coffee bar are in the lobby, and there’s limited room service.
• There’s a bright, well-equipped fitness center next to the heated indoor pool, and a business center.
• The hotel also features a concierge desk, 24-hour front desk, on-site paid parking, and plenty of lounging areas.

5. Holiday Inn Express – Budget

• Good value option 3 miles (10 minutes) from the airport, with free shuttles to the terminals and nearby restaurants.
• Comfortable and spacious rooms feature coffee makers, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and good bathrooms.
• All guests are offered complementary breakfast, wi-fi, and on-site parking.
• Small but adequate fitness center, business center with print/copy facilities, and 24-hour front desk.
• There is no restaurant on-site and hence no room service either.

6. Hampton Inn Newark Airport – Budget

• Affordable hotel less than a mile from the airport, with free 24-hour shuttles to AirTrain station P4 both ways and free on-site parking.
• AirTrain is free within the airport – terminals, parking lots, shuttle/rental car facilities (P4).
• The newly renovated rooms are soundproof and comfortable and feature free wi-fi, blackout shades and tea/coffee facilities; suites add on microwaves and mini-refrigerators.
• Kids aged 18 and under can stay free in parents’ room; upto 4 kids under 11 eat for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
• Bistro Lounge offers a range of light meals and drinks; room service is available from 6.30am-midnight.
• Front desk, well-equipped fitness center, business center, and coin laundry are available 24/7.

7. Crowne Plaza Hotel – Newark Airport – Midrange

• Good hotel 5 minutes (1.5 miles) from the airport, with free 24/7 shuttles operating both ways every half hour.
• The hotel also offers a free local area shuttle in a 5-mile radius.
• Spacious, soundproof rooms with blackout shades and tea/coffee facilities; breakfast is included in some room rates.
• Restaurant (6am-11pm) and bar with a good selection of craft beer and wine (4-11pm); room service (6am-11pm).
• Wellness facilities include an indoor heated pool and a well-equipped 24/7 fitness center.
• Extras include a 24-hour business center, 24-hour front desk, and paid on-site parking.

8. Best Western Plus Newark Airport West – Budget

• Excellent budget hotel just 5 minutes (2 miles), with free 24-hour airport shuttle and low-price local shuttle services.
• Large, family-friendly rooms with free wi-fi, soundproofing, blackout curtains, mini-refrigerators, tea/coffee facilities, and microwaves; some rooms have jacuzzis.
• Restaurant and bar in the lobby, limited room service, and complimentary hot buffet breakfast (7-10am).
• Small 24-hour fitness center with mostly cardio machines, and a business center.
• There’s also a 24-hour front desk, paid on-site parking, a coin laundry, and ice/vending machines.

9. Wyndham Garden Hotel Newark Airport – Budget

• Good value hotel 5 minutes (2 miles) from the terminals, with free 24-hour airport shuttle running every half hour.
• Large, family-friendly rooms with blackout curtains, free wi-fi, and tea/coffee makers; adjoining rooms available.
• Café, bar, 24-hour Grab & Go kiosk selling light snacks and drinks, and limited room service.
• There’s an outdoor pool, small but well-equipped fitness center, well-appointed business center, and free on-site parking.
• The front desk is available round the clock.

10. Holiday Inn Newark Airport – North – Budget

• Great budget hotel 10 minutes (4 miles) from the airport, newly renovated, with free half-hourly shuttles 24/7 from the P4 AirTrain station.
• Modern, family-friendly, soundproof rooms with blackout curtains, free wi-fi, tea/coffee facilities, mini-refrigerators, and bathtubs in the bathrooms; connecting rooms available.
• Kids aged 12 and under stay free, aged 11 and under eat free when staying/dining with at least 1 adult.
• 24-hour café, good American full-service restaurant (7am-midnight), and sports bar (11am-11pm); room service (7am-11pm).
• Paid buffet breakfast can be included in some room rates.
• Paid on-site parking, business center with print/fax/copy facilities, well-equipped fitness center, self-laundry facilities, and front desk are available 24 hours.

11. Howard Johnson Newark Airport

• Budget option 10 minutes (4 miles) from the terminals, with a 24-hour free shuttle running every half hour.
• Rooms are spacious and feature blackout curtains, free wi-fi, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators.
• There’s a restaurant (6am-10pm) that serves hot breakfast and offers limited room service.
• Paid on-site parking, small but decent fitness center (7am-10pm), small business center, and 24-hour front desk.
• Extras include a coin laundry and a small gift shop.