REVIEW AS EVENT SPACE ONLY (SECRET TEA ROOM):…read more I attended a baby shower held at the DeBary Inn in Summit last weekend. This was my first time inside the building, which was built circa 1880, and also at a Cream Tea. It was a lovely experience! Secret Tea Room is a pop-up company that creates classic English tea party experiences. They host events at four locations - DeBary Inn and Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit), Morven Museum and Gardens (Princeton), and Van Vleck Gardens (Montclair). Great attention to details! Everyone loved the table settings and chinaware. The loose leaf teas were wonderful; that day, we had an apple cider, Ceylon, and green tea. Then came out the tiers. Oh, the scones! The scones are baked on premise, so they were fresh and delicious. At one point, the hosts also walked around table to table with fresh scones from the oven. It was so nice. I overheard a guest from another table joke, "Oh, you can leave the tray of 17 right here for us please. Thank you!" lol Because it's December, the DeBary Inn was decorated for the holidays with a lighted tree. Many guests took selfies in the living room/greeting area. It was a cute venue and party concept for a baby shower!

I checked out early after issues related to the hotel's pantry area, which is located directly…read morebeside my room. Another guest -- whose room was actually inside the pantry space -- confronted my company late at night for making coffee, claiming we were being "too loud." While I understand the challenges of shared spaces, this setup should be clearly disclosed at booking, especially if it falls under a "run of the house" rate. Guests deserve to know they may be placed next to, or even within, an active pantry area with unavoidable noise and foot traffic. What made the situation worse was the complete absence of staff during evening hours. With no concierge or on‑site support, there was no way to report the incident, request assistance, or ensure our safety when faced with a potentially volatile guest. Being left to manage the confrontation alone was unacceptable and felt unsafe. What made the situation worse was the complete absence of staff during evening hours. With no concierge or on‑site support, there was no way to report the incident, request assistance, or ensure our safety when faced with a potentially volatile guest. Being left to manage the confrontation alone was unacceptable and felt unsafe. Too bad as it is jn a very quaint town... " too quaint and quiet" that normal dynamics in a hotel establishment become an issue all of a sudden.

We enjoyed staying at the Turkey Hill Inn's first-floor suite. Lovely old building, great location…read morefor walking to the downtown Summit restaurants. Comfortable bed and furniture, quiet street, clean. It was like staying at grandma's house, assuming your grandmother has beautiful antique and mid-century furniture. We were there in November, when temperatures varied by 20 degrees throughout the day. It was 60 degrees outside when I called Maria because the bedroom was too hot. She came right over, opened the bedroom window to let the radiator heat out, and turned off the heat for the building. She also brought linens so I could use the folding bed in the (cooler) living room.

"A Gem" I had a room at the Turkey Hill Inn for a long term…read more(12 week) stay this summer. As a first time customer, I was lucky to get the reservation since the Inn has so many repeat customers. The room was great and it came with its own parking spot on the premises. The owners are lovely and very accommodating and the location (close to train, highways and restaurants) was fantastic. All in all a great experience.

Great for a short stay, like a night. The lobby is out of this world. drop dead gorgeous. The art,…read moredecor, and the bar / restaurant are unbelievable looking. You will feel like you are in a movie. The restaurant is expensive and ok. The drinks are small. $20 for a tiny glass of wine. The martinis according to my husband were horrible. The menu is somewhat limited but what we had was ok. The waitstaff was really nice! The rooms: obviously old now renovated. Comfortable. Not luxurious. Not large. But fine. I'd stay a night for the atmosphere and the location is great! But I prefer the short hills Hilton or now renovated Madison hotel for serious hotel stay time. They are more comfy and have things this doesn't like phones in the room (like is there room service or what?) Also the wifi did not work for 2 of the days I stayed.

The hotel lobby and dining areas are really interesting and have a very different vibe, which I…read moreactually really like. The staff is friendly, and the location is excellent. That said, there are several things I didn't like. I walked into a room that costs around $300 a night, and it was honestly one of the smallest hotel rooms I've ever stayed in in NJ. For the same price, you can stay at the Archer and get nearly double the square footage. The size wouldn't bother me as much if the room were exceptionally clean, but it wasn't. The room was dusty and didn't feel thoroughly cleaned. In the middle of the night, I had to get up when I stood on the rug, something bit my foot. I have no idea if there's some kind of bug issue, but regardless, that is not something you expect to experience in a hotel room! There were also basic things missing from the room: no Q-tips or basic toiletries in the bathroom, no phone in the room, and no pen--which I actually needed. These may seem like small details, but they're the kinds of basic amenities you use... And finally, if you're a light sleeper... The doors slam extremely loudly, and unfortunately, guests don't seem to be very courteous about closing them gently. Idkw I really like the concept, atmosphere, location, and friendliness of the staff but a more comfortable stay i would choose the Archer if it's available, or the Embassy Suites....

The hotel was ordinary -- room simple but clean. The elevator broke. Took a day to get it fixed…read more BEWARE of hidden fees. If you book through a third party (Expedia, etc) the hotel charges $5/night for you to park your car. That's not a valet fee -- you're parking your own car and they are charging you $5/night to do it.

We loved this hotel. We 7 people (2 families ... 4 adults, 3 kids) stayed in two two-bedrooms…read moresuites for 3 days. The manager arranged us in two suites next to each other. The kids played in two suites interchangeably. The kids also played in the basketball court next to the breakfast area. The only thing we did not like was the breakfast. The coffee machine in the breakfast area broke in the first morning. The hot water machine in the breakfast area broke in the second morning.

How does this peace of heaven exist in NJ?! Absolutely gorgeous space with deep history. All the…read morestaff were incredibly accommodating and kind - it's also their first summer open. The rooms are beautifully decorated. The views are stunning. They gave a great room, library, billiards, spa, and gym. And then event space - a wedding took place while we were there. It's connected to a walking park, there is also a farm, pool, tennis courts. Some activities are included like floor Pilates and some are extra like a private nature hike, farm encounters where we fed sheep and chickens. The pool is huge with plenty of chairs and live music on select days. Note that they have a members club who get special perks that sometimes trump guest services. The two restaurants are site as also delicious, though overpriced - including poolside food - as expected though. Absolutely love it here and no doubt will be back!

What an amazing hotel. The unique charming Mansion makes the experience Magical. I stayed in the…read moreBay Window Resort View. I Loved my room. The view looking out made me feel dreamy. The Spa was my highlight. Kyra the receptionist was lovely. Martel the spa director such a kind Man. Yuka my massage therapist was incredible. I highly recommend her. Nighty Eight Acres Thanksgiving lunch was spectacular. My server Veronica was delightful. Only critic was the front desk. They need more training & hospitality skills as this is a high caliber experience. The valet was great. Young respectful hospitable men.

Warm welcome at checking into the Fairfield Inn & Suites, the desk explains breakfast & checkout…read morehours until 9 and offers a pair of complimentary bottles of water. Very helpful and felt well taken care of. My room was excellent. The king size bed was comfortable, and the bath was clean. TV was large and remote was a clean surface type. Welcomed for those of us worried about cleanliess. One nit, the wall in the shower was cracked and the hotel at night during my one night stay had a motorcycle that rev'd his engine at 5am outside my window. Otherwise it was quiet and peaceful. Breakfast is served in the lobby, and while it was busy with people - the server made sure everyone had what they needed, and that everything was reloaded for service when running low. Agree that there are lots of restaurants nearby (one across the street) and I had a good stay and can recommend Fairfield Inn & Suites in Rockaway.

Great experience here recently, highlighted by the absolute best pool we've ever encountered…read more Hotel is fairly new and very clean. Nice staff, easy check in, ample space, and solid free breakfast selection. But wow, this pool. This is the cleanest and warmest pool we've ever had the pleasure of using. It almost feels like you're taking a nice warm bath. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future. Note to the staff, please keep your pool just like this. It's incredible.

This hotel has the potential to be great but due to lack of cleanliness, I feel it is going…read moredownhill quickly. When I was looking for a hotel in the area I did a bit of research and learned this homewood was recently renovated. The lobby is very nice and inviting along with the light color furniture selection and window detailing in the rooms. Homewood hotels always have a more spacious layout since they include kitchens and a living room area in either a studio or bedroom format. There is also a basketball court outside, an indoor pool, and 2 pelotons in the gym (per my coworker) for those that want to remain active during their stay. There is also onsite parking which I hear costs money from other reviews and I was not told that so waiting for that bill to come through... Now for the lack of cleanliness... I walked up to my room and there were 2 lady bugs right by my room number. I walked in my room and there was one on the wall. Since ladybugs can be an infestation, I figured switching rooms would not fix this. It was also late and I didn't feel like running around town to find another place to stay. Upon settling into the room I started finding hair in various places of all color... brown, blond, black, curly, wavy, and straight. My coffee table had a sticky spot on it, clearly not wiped throughly. There were brown/black spots on the ceiling and cabinets. I found a random pair of socks in the stairwell on my last morning as I was leaving. Also the cherry on the cake... my shower took FOREVER to heat up, to the point I thought it wasn't working. I made up my mind that I would suck it up and take a cold shower then check out first thing since I was exhausted and didn't feel like getting dressed and packing. Luckily as I was rushing to take my shower it started to get a little warmer and finally on the verge of hot, so I decided to stay another night and letting it run for 10 minutes before getting in (I would be pissed at this water bill if it were my actual home). Didn't remove a star for this but I do wish there were more takeaway options for breakfast like fruit. I grabbed a yogurt which worked but maybe some hotels are not doing fresh fruit anymore to minimize waste? I'll be staying here again soon since for longer trips my coworkers and I tend to need a kitchen to cook fresh meals (I hear the knives suck and my coworker bought her own) so I'll see if I just got a bad room or if the lack of cleanliness and lady bugs is consistent....

I'll start with the positives - this hotel was very clean, and the complimentary breakfast was…read moredelicious. However, what really rubbed me the wrong way was being charged $15 PER NIGHT for parking WITHOUT BEING TOLD! We checked in, and were asked if we had a car. Naturally we said yes, and were handed a little tag to hand on our windshield. At no point were we told there was a charge for parking, nor did it state as much on the aforementioned tag. Several of my friends who checked in with us had a similar experience. Even if we were appropriately informed that we would have to pay, it's nonetheless a ridiculous policy. The only time I've ever had to pay for parking at a hotel like this was in the heart of major cities such as Manhattan or Chicago, not rural New Jersey!! Considering the rooms are disproportionately expensive as it is, making guests pay for parking is corporate greed at its worst. Additionally, my wife and I left our room at 9:00am to attend a nearby wedding. We got back to the hotel around midnight, only to find that our room had not been cleaned. It was very disappointing. Lastly, a friend of hours who was also staying in the hotel had called the front desk to request extra linens. The response? "Come down and get them." Like I said, the lobby was very clean and the breakfast was great, but having to pay for parking in an area like this is ludicrous. What made it even worse was the deception.

MOTOR INN LODGE HOTEL is the best hotel to stay at for business, family gathering, individuals,…read morevisiting the state of New Jersey, couples, just basically for everyone. The front office managers , supervisors, and employees are very professional. The housekeeping staff is very awesome and keep every room very clean. This hotel is phenomenal and is a very awesome. It is very worth the stay due to the professional office workers, housekeepers, and the fact that the hotel is a very nice place overall to stay at for any occasion. Thank You, Angela T.L

Staff is always 100% friendly for helpful rooms are very clean exactly what I expectedread more