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  • Rooms: 104
Description: Low-rise Motor Inn with modern guest facilities and continental breakfast bar; convenient to New York City. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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1300 Tonnelle Ave
North Bergen, NJ 07047
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( 9-13 of 38 )
“Good security”

Howard Johnson North Bergen

Aug 26, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Security of our belongings plus good access to NYC were the main reasons we chose this hotel, and we were happy with it.
ROOM: Large, beds comfortable. Microwave and fridge both worked, and the icebox worked also. There was also an iron and board. Our room had a partitioned bit behind which people could change clothes in private, useful for families with older children. The bathroom did have some spots of rust in the ceiling, but it was clean and well serviced. There is a safe in the room, we used it for passports, cash, credit cards, etc - there is a small charge to use it.
PARKING: The main part of the hotel is up a hill, with parking behind. This means that your car cannot be seen from the street, which for us was a plus. Your car also cannot be seen from the lobby, but there are security cameras all around the car park, which was quite reassuring.
WASHING: There is a guest laundry, also used as the storeroom for repairing furniture, so at least there are chairs to sit on. Be warned, the washer and dryer will cost you $1.50 each in quarters, but they work fine.
TRANSPORT: The lobby gives you easy directions to the bus stop up on JFK Boulevard. It is a steep walk uphill, so not good for toddlers and those with mobility problems, but at least it is downhill to come back. The bus takes you to the Port Authority in NYC, journey takes about 20 minutes and costs $2.00. Coming back it was easy to recognise landmarks we had noted on the outward journey, and both ways the trip was clean and efficient.
BREAKFAST: Simple but plentiful. We even took a danish each to eat later, and refilled water bottles. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Final word: I would happily choose this hotel again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Convenience and security
    • Disliked — The view - industrial
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jarOttawa's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: August 26, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Avoid! Filthy , dirty , stinky!!!!”

Howard Johnson North Bergen

Jul 23, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Avoid this hotel. It is truly dirty and stinky.

TO GET TO THE ROOM : Our rooms were located on the hill, at the second floor ,so it was a steep drive. Our walk up the stairs showed rusty stairwells and the corridor..whew, was stinky!! It smelled of PEE. You probably would not last a good 1 minute staying along the corridor.

ROOM : The room was made up well, but the carpet was really dirty !!! Once you walk on it (literrally with just one touch on the carpet), your feet will really get dirty and sticky. We had kids with us that made it very inconvenient to make sure they avoid the carpet.

BATHROOM : the bathroom had rusty parts. The hair dryer should be replaced. Imagine a hairdryer where you can see the wirings . Once you accidentally put your finger inside (which you can!) , you can instantly die of electrocution.

FRIDGE : Does not really work until you call front desk's attention.

INTERNET : finally, there is a good part. They have free wifi, and it has excellent connection.

BREAKFAST : It was good actually, for an economy hotel. They also offer free internet in the breakfast dining area (1 PC unit)

Book at your own risk... but for me... NEVER AGAIN!!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — free wifi
    • Disliked — smelly , filthy and unkept condition of the hotel
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blagustin's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 23, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Dirty Dump”

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1 of 5 stars
Baltimore
Jul 16, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

-CARPETS FILTHY, bottom of feet became dirty when walking on carpet
-Hair in the bed
-Hair on the bathroom floor
-Red substance on shower wall that washed away with water, so shower not clean
-Mirrors had many splatter marks on them
-Rust on doorframe of bathroom (hope it was rust)
-Mgmt was disinterested when these issues were brought to their attention
-Industrial area

-Very good steak restaurant next to the hotel (Only positive note, stop for a meal but avoid the hotel)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Steak house next door
    • Disliked — Never experienced carpets so dirty
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gpx88's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 15, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Not fit for humans or animals”

Howard Johnson North Bergen

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1 of 5 stars
Boston, MA
Jun 20, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

What a dump!

Carpet, spread and blanket were all dirty. Pillows smelled. Smoke detector was in the drawer. Door frame in the bathroom was rusted. Towels were see-thru. Unfortunately, we had to stay the night only because it was too late to find another hotel in the area and Comfort Inn down the "mountain" had no vacancy.

Front desk personnel were very unfriendly and not helpful.

Do yourself a favor - find another hotel

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Absoultely nothing!
    • Disliked — The place should be torched!
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Morgan5569's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: June 20, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Dingy, Dirty and Disgusting”

Howard Johnson North Bergen

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1 of 5 stars
mequon,wi
Jun 12, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We had a flight canceled out of Newark International Airport.

I called Hotel.com and they said this was 8 miles from the airport.
It was 12 miles. I rented a shuttle that took 40 minutes to find the hotel. It is built on the side of a hill in an industrial area. The office is at street level and the rooms are up a driveway at least 30 yards away. Without a car, it would be a nightmare to find your room. The room has plaster falling out of the ceiling. Dirty.
Dingy. There has to be better hotels closer to the Newark International Airport when nearer hotels are filled.

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grow's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Member since: May 04, 2006
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