Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark Cranford

Location was good. Nice neighborhood around and good space of parking. The night person was not friendly at the phone. Our room was okay. The sofa bed was just kinda dirty and had so much stain. It was near the EWR airport, so that’s kinda convenient, as well.

I had never been to this hotel before, but my family and I were staying there for a weekend trip near Newark. The lobby was clean and had a pleasant smell. Our room was decent, but it felt a bit dirty, and the shower was even worse. There was rust around the drain, which made the shower look and feel unhygienic; it needs to be cleaned or repaired. We had breakfast the next morning, and while the food was acceptable, I would recommend going to a local breakfast spot instead. Overall, I would suggest staying here, especially if you need to catch a flight to Newark.

Our 2 night stay was comfortable. The nightstands by the bed each had a drawer (which many other hotels don't have!), & my husband appreciated that there were a lot of electrical outlets. The bedroom in the suite had a strange layout though in that in order to leave the bedroom, you had to go through the bathroom to get to the living room, kitchen area, & door. Usually a hotel bedroom has a door that exits into the living room area. The suite was a little rundown (e.g., rust in the bathtub & cracks in the toilet). We were told that the hotel though was going to be remodeled starting in Jan., 2025. Also, the the free breakfast could have used some work... The 1st morning, there was no oatmeal, which my husband enjoys, & no wheat or multigrain bread. The 2nd morning, there was no orange juice. Also, there were no sweet bakery items offered on either morning, such as mini blueberry or bran muffins. When I mentioned the lack of oatmeal & orange juice at check-out, the man at the front desk said they were having supply issues.

This place should not be allowed to carry the Hilton name. It is falling apart, literally ! only stay if you’re desperate to be in the area , there’s very few hotels nearby. I could’ve pushed the table over in the bedroom that’s how wobbly it was. The chairs in the little kitchenette were worn off and the table was no better. The couch was a crime. We pulled it out to possibly let my daughter sleep on it, but there was no way she would’ve even been able to lay down without nearly touching the floor. On the positive side the bathroom was very clean. I hope they remodel soon or they’re going to have to tear the place down. Great location.

Nice hotel. Little tricky getting in/out of parking lot. Staff very friendly and helpful, patient to answer all questions. Hotel room was clean, bed very comfortable. Breakfast was good with several choices with standard cereal, fruit, hot food eggs and sausage. Would recommend and stay here again.