gracecarmo Posted February 18, 2007 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Has anyone had success getting a Priceline bid for the Hyatt Regency Jersey City (on the Hudson)? I am just starting my search for a Sept. pre cruise hotel. The ship leaves from Cape Liberty. The hotel lists as a 3 star. I would also like to hear from anyone who has stayed at this hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrelgardens Posted February 18, 2007 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2007 We stayed in Jersey City last spring before a Cape Liberty repositioning. Pleasant surprise....rehab of area has brought lots of restaurants, hotels, new mall, and services. The light rail system is near most of the JC hotels....takes you into Manhattan with two stops. Great walking area near the waterfront with amazing views of Manhattan. We stayed at the Candelwood Suites though....part of the IC Hotel chain. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted February 18, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I notice that the Candlewood Suites is also listed with Priceline. Thanks for the information. How far is the port from the hotel? And hotel from the airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarose Posted February 20, 2007 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2007 hi, we stayed at Hyatt Regency twice, once was post cruise from Port Liberty. We booked through Priceline and for $60 pluse fees thought we would have to stay in a broom closet. Nothing could be further from the truth. They treated us well (early check-in) got a room with a view of Manhatten (WOW) and the Path station is right underneath the hotel- get on there, next stop is World Trade Center. The area right around hotel seemed fine, but I wouldn't wander too far. The cab ride from ship was around $35 and about the same to EWR. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usparky Posted April 12, 2007 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2007 :) The Hyatt JC sounds wonderful but do they offer 12 day cruise parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPK1 Posted April 12, 2007 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2007 No 12 day cruise parking! No hotels cater to cruisers in NJ/NY area, it's not like Fla in that respect. You would do better to drive to the terminal in Bayonne and park there, don't quote me, but I think it's on the order of $15 a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usparky Posted April 12, 2007 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Thanks for the info NPK1. That was the sense I was getting from other research. Now if I could only figure out how to link to your entry from my roll call forum I'd be really set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPK1 Posted April 12, 2007 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2007 highlight it, copy and paste! Easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margincall Posted April 15, 2007 #9 Share Posted April 15, 2007 Just to let you know --I work in The Newport area of Jersey City and there are 2 nice hotels right in that area on Washington Blvd--Courtyard by Marriott and Doubletree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usparky Posted April 16, 2007 #10 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Thanks margincall. I called both ... 1. Doubletree Hotel Jersey City 455 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey, 201-499-2400 They said parking is $15.00 a day, so it is the same cost but less convenient than parking at the pier. 2. Courtyard by Marriot 540 Washington Boulevard Jersey City, New Jersey 1-201-626-6600. I talked to Bernadette who also said parking is $15.00 a day, did not know where Port Liberty was, and that they do not have any stay and park packages. She did offer to do some reasearch as this was about the 4th phone call she's had on the topic this week! As I am coming from the south, I really don't want to have to go north to get my car upon our return, but I'll keep an open mind. I'm looking as far south as New Brunswick but the parking there is also running $15.00 / day with a $70 one-way transfer. I'm ready to just park at the pier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldteacher1 Posted April 16, 2007 #11 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Looking for a cruise pre-cruise in June. We are flying into Newark. Any suggestions?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usparky Posted April 16, 2007 #12 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I've been looking for park and cruise deals, but for flyers I've seen the following recommendation ... "We stayed last year at the Candlewood Suites (Holiday Inn Corp owned) in Jersey City, NJ. Pleasant surprise and very nice one room suite in safe area. The light rail system to go into NYC was 2 blocks away. Shopping center, restaurants, and other services were within walking distance. The taxi ride to the port was $20.00 without tip. The Candlewood Suites was affordable and on par with Embassy Suites." Web site info is as follows: Candlewood Suites 21 SECOND STREET JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302 UNITED STATES Hotel Front Desk: 1-201-6592500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted April 17, 2007 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Fair warning, because space is at such a premium in the area, parking is expensive. If you find a place that has free parking there is probably a good reason. You probably want to avoid it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruislovin Posted May 1, 2007 #14 Share Posted May 1, 2007 I've been looking for park and cruise deals, but for flyers I've seen the following recommendation ... "We stayed last year at the Candlewood Suites (Holiday Inn Corp owned) in Jersey City, NJ. Pleasant surprise and very nice one room suite in safe area. The light rail system to go into NYC was 2 blocks away. Shopping center, restaurants, and other services were within walking distance. The taxi ride to the port was $20.00 without tip. The Candlewood Suites was affordable and on par with Embassy Suites." Is parking for the duration of the cruise (9 nights) available at this hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted May 1, 2007 #15 Share Posted May 1, 2007 . I'm looking as far south as New Brunswick but the parking there is also running $15.00 / day with a $70 one-way transfer. I'm ready to just park at the pier. New Brunswick is an hour train ride to Newark unless you get the express train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruislovin Posted June 23, 2007 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2007 I notice that the Candlewood Suites is also listed with Priceline. Thanks for the information. How far is the port from the hotel? And hotel from the airport? We were planning on the Hyatt but so far it it sold out! How far is to walk to public transit to get into Manhattan from the Candlewood Suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted June 23, 2007 #17 Share Posted June 23, 2007 We were planning on the Hyatt but so far it it sold out! How far is to walk to public transit to get into Manhattan from the Candlewood Suites? from the map looks like about 600 yards from the Pavonia/Newport PATH train station. a bit of a walk. perhaps Courtyard could be another backup plan...it's right on top of the Pavonia station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruislovin Posted June 24, 2007 #18 Share Posted June 24, 2007 from the map looks like about 600 yards from the Pavonia/Newport PATH train station. a bit of a walk. perhaps Courtyard could be another backup plan...it's right on top of the Pavonia station. Thanks for the tip - people I work with who travel there often told me that the Hyatt was right on top of one of the stations so I thought that was the only one. They actually work at a location in Jersey City so I am not sure how often they go into NYC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted June 25, 2007 #19 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks for the tip - people I work with who travel there often told me that the Hyatt was right on top of one of the stations so I thought that was the only one. They actually work at a location in Jersey City so I am not sure how often they go into NYC... upon further review...candlewood is between the two hotels. so either Path station pavonia/newport or exchange place is roughly the same distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarAFire Posted June 26, 2007 #20 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Just something to note... if you're not doing valet parking for the Hyatt... the parking deck is a couple blocks away... at the Christopher Columbus and Greene (135 Greene Street). (This building is also known as Harborside 4A and has a Pizzeria Unos and Fat Burger on the ground floor) I used to work in the office above the parking deck. Doubletree is an ok hotel to stay at. I stayed there a few times for project roll outs. I think there was a local shuttle that went to local places, but not to the cruise port. And I don't think its too far away from the Newport/Pav PATH. However, I was not normally in that area. When I took the PATH, I normally took Exchange Place, as they are correct, it was right next near the Hyatt. Also, in the building next to the Hyatt, there is a CVS for any last minute purchases and a few banks. Markers restaurant is also there too, not too bad. And C-side...which if I recall, you can dine next to the river. Thx, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric95403 Posted June 26, 2007 #21 Share Posted June 26, 2007 We just stayed at the Courtyard Marriott for a NYC trip. Excellent hotel. Yes, PATH (subway) is right next to the hotel (newport/pavonia). So convenient. Nice area too. I'd recomment this place in a NY minute..:p This hotel didn't seem like your normal Courtyard business type hotel. Via the PATH, it's only minutes to NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted June 27, 2007 #22 Share Posted June 27, 2007 We just stayed at the Courtyard Marriott for a NYC trip. Excellent hotel. Yes, PATH (subway) is right next to the hotel (newport/pavonia). So convenient. Nice area too. I'd recomment this place in a NY minute..:p This hotel didn't seem like your normal Courtyard business type hotel. Via the PATH, it's only minutes to NYC. did you happen to try the trendy indian restaurant called Cafe Spice across from that station? the lamb appetizer is excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric95403 Posted June 27, 2007 #23 Share Posted June 27, 2007 did you happen to try the trendy indian restaurant called Cafe Spice across from that station? the lamb appetizer is excellent! No we didn't, but we did love that small market, Fresca Gourmet, which was also across the street from PATH. So convenient, plus the food was real good. We went there quite a bit. That's a perfect little location, Newport we liked it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.