North New Jersey Hotels

New Jersey may be a small state, but it is packed with outdoor adventure options. In the northern part of the state alone are hundreds of thousands of acres of forests, streams, rivers, lakes, marshes, beaches and areas cultivated for recreational activities such as hiking, biking, mountain climbing, skiing, surfing, canoeing, fishing and picnicking. While visiting northern New Jersey for its many attractions, you'll need to decide on a place to stay.

Red Roof Inn---Princeton North

Some amenities this North Jersey hotel has to offer: free wireless Internet, pet-friendly rooms, free newspapers and airports within 20 miles. Also, you can conveniently check the availability of rooms at Red Roof Inns online. Rooms feature large bathrooms and cable television with premium and game channels; the staff is courteous and the hotel clean. However, this location does not have a pool or restaurant on-site, which is a turn-off for some guests.

Red Roof Inn---Princeton North
208 New Rd.
Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
(732) 821-8800
redroof.com/reservations/

Holiday Inn Express Princeton---North Brunswick

Located near Six Flags Great Adventure and Princeton University, the Holiday Inn Express is perfect for a quick stay in the area. This hotel has an on-site fitness facility, along with a business center equipped for Internet, copying, printing and more. Guests will receive a complimentary newspaper and a buffet breakfast. Rooms have cable television, coffee maker, refrigerator with ice maker, microwave and whirlpool bathtub.

Holiday Inn Express Princeton-North Brunswick
2880 U.S. Route 1
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
(732) 297-7400
ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/home

Howard Johnson Express Inn North Plainfield

This hotel features free Internet, a "Rise 'n' Dine" breakfast and pet-friendly accommodations. The inn's 71 guest rooms feature one or two queen-sized beds, televisions with two HBO channels, coffee makers and hair dryers. Try out one of the Jacuzzi suites if you'd like a two-person whirlpool in your room rather than the standard shower with tub.

Howard Johnson Express Inn North Plainfield
1011 Rte. 22 W.
North Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-6500
hojo.com

Article Written By Kimberly Porter

Kimberly Porter is a writer based in Miami Beach, Fla., first published in high school when she was an intern with "The Miami Herald." Since then she has interned with "Ocean Drive Magazine," graduated from Florida International University and written articles for "Social Affairs Magazine." Currently she writes articles mainly Trails Travel, GolfLink and eHow.

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