Howard Johnson Newark
The Howard Johnson Newark is located about 8.5 miles from Cranford, New Jersey, and is about 10 minutes from New York City. The hotel offers free Internet access. Each guest room comes with a small microwave and refrigerator so you can stock up on groceries for your day at the beach. Before you head out the door to enjoy the New Jersey outdoors, be sure to take advantage of the hotel's free continental breakfast. After a long day in the sun, stop by the hotel's restaurant and enjoy a bite to eat and a drink. The hotel does not allow pets. Rates start at around $100, as of December 2009.
Howard Johnson
20 Frontage Rd.
Newark, NJ 07114
(973) 344-1500
hojo.com
Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn in Edison, which was renovated in 2007, is located about 9.5 miles from Cranford, New Jersey. The hotel has both suites and standard guest rooms. Consider booking a suite if you have a lot of gear to organize or store. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and an exercise area to help you stay in shape for your next hike. A laundry room at the hotel will help to keep your gear in working order. The hotel does not allow pets, so you'll have to leave your trail dog at home. Rates start at around $110 per night as of December 2009.
Holiday Inn
3050 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837
(732) 661-1000
holidayinn.com
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
The Hyatt Summerfield Suites is located about 10.8 miles from Cranford, New Jersey. This hotel is within walking distance of the Morristown Municipal Airport. The hotel offers a free newspaper, free local calls and free parking. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to destinations within a five-mile radius of the property. Before you head out for your hike, stop by the hotel's free breakfast buffet. When you get back from your outdoor adventure, relax in the hotel's heated pool, work out in the exercise area or fire up some burgers in the outdoor grilling area. Rates start at around $130 per night as of December 2009.
Hyatt Summerfield Suites
194 Park Ave.
Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 971-0008
morristown.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com
