This location is wonderful for traveling into NYC if you don't want to pay the bigger city prices or want a quieter place to stay. Penn Station is literally across the street. It is easy to take the PATH train into the city and enjoy the sights. However, the hotel is not up to normal Hilton standards, IMO. I expected the small rooms, but our room was worn and needed sprucing - the drapery was falling off the rod and there was a lot of stains on the carpet. I was disappointed in the front desk staff who could not answer any of my questions about transportation or sights in Newark. When I asked one of the clerks how far the Bayonnne Cruise dock was he simply said he had no idea. Since there is no concierge at this location, the front desk should be a littler more orientated to such things.

This was our second stay (April 2012) at this wonderful hotel. We truly can not say enough good...the location (Penn Station), our room, the restaurant but most of all the staff!!! Jung and Keith went, once again, above and beyond to make sure our stay was up to our standards and theirs. If you are visiting Manhattan, and don't want to pay outrageous, crazy Manhattan prices, we could not recommend a better place to stay. Oh, and having a Starbucks connected to the hotel is a bonus.

Missed my stop on NJ Transit which made me VERY late for my flight from EWR, so got off the train at Newark Penn, and ran into this Hilton lobby for help. I was immediately greeted by a manager (who could probably tell at a glance how panicked I was). He handed me to the bell staff who found me a cab right away, and off I went to EWR with heart pounding. Hilton had no idea who I was and didn't ask. I was not staying there, though I am a Hiltons Honors member. They didn't care. They helped, and I will be grateful forever that they were so generously helpful to this stranger in trouble. Made the flight, but just barely. If I ever need a hotel in Newark, this will be it.

This Hilton located at Newark Penn station is a great location for business as well as casual travelers.
Hotel is located within walking distance of the Penn station using the sky bridge to access the PATH or NJ transit trains into New York City Penn station. $2.00 using PATH or $5.00 each way. It is recommended to buy two-way ticket. You will pay a $5.00 surcharge if you buy the ticket on the train. It is really a transit fee (ticket for failure to pay)

The hotel is a typical older full-service Hilton property with some updated core amenities and rooms. The staff makes the place more than just a place to save money outside the Manhattan over-priced hotels with shoebox living. They are friendly from the check-in process which one would expect, but all the associates are all very friendly and helpful. I was happy for the executive lounge associate who provided a smile and tips on the subway trains once I got to the New York Penn station from Newark Penn station. The greeters at the door give " Great food" tips located just a few blocks from hotel behind the Newark Penn station. The Portugal influence in the area has great Tapas restaurants.

Sure, it is an older property but in the east what property isn't in need of updates. Well worth the chance....