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.

Excellent Italian restaurant. Food great and ambiance cool. Management is horrible. Very…read moreunresponsive to hotel needs. Management needs complete change. Heard this from many locals who used to frequent. Too expensive as well. If they could take the restaurant out of the hotel would be great but ultimately it'll close b/c they can't fill rooms - the ultimate result of poor management.

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.

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

This is a low budget motel with a special rate for short stays.read more

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.

The venue was beautiful. There were plenty of gorgeous outdoor spots for photos, which made…read morecocktail hour and the whole evening feel extra special. Speaking of cocktail hour--it was a meal all by itself. The appetizers just kept coming: lamb chops, hot pretzels, a martini-glass mashed potato bar with all the toppings, fried macaroni balls, mini Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, a taco station, and so much more. Every bite was delicious, and the variety was incredible. Honestly, there was no need for a formal dinner after that feast. Just move straight to dessert and dancing. The hotel portion is large enough to accommodate lots of out-of-town guests, which was very convenient for our group. The rooms were spacious and the bathroom towels were soft and comfortable. I would have preferred feather pillows and a down comforter, but overall the accommodations were nice. The on-site bar was dangerously dark and was not open every night, which was a bit disappointing. The next morning's brunch had a good omelet station and yummy bacon. One thoughtful touch I really loved was the emblem stamped in the sand for the outdoor cigarette disposal area--it was a unique detail that stood out.

A nice hotel right off the highway (I mean IMMEDIATELY off the highway). The rooms and spaces were…read moreall clean and in good shape. We enjoyed the room which was clean and well appointed. Plenty of storage and a small refrigerator. A small balcony with two chairs was great for evening lounging. The bed was very comfortable. Bathroom small but clean, and the shower was nice and had plenty of nearly instantly hot water. There was a special breakfast for the wedding party. Everything was delicious and piping hot. Plenty of parking and walking distance to a local coffee shop shop and an on site party center and bar. All staff were uniformly pleasant.

Macon Manor is the first place I send my family when they come to visit me in NYC. They enjoy the…read morecommunity where Macon Manor is located as it is near several amazing restaurants (Peaches, Bread Love (has gluten free food), Saraghina, and a great deli and soul food options in walking distance), easily accessible on the A express train, and is a comfortable home away from home for short or long term rentals. There are stairs to each floor and it is not wheelchair accessible. The most accessible floor is apartment 1, which is the "ground" floor, but there are 3 small stairs to exit/enter. All other apartments require walking up and down at least one set of stairs. Each apartment is fully furnished, has a full kitchen, and can sleep 6-8+ people per apartment; so it's ideal for large families and groups. We've stayed in each of the apartments for various amounts of time. The beds are comfortable and having a kitchen to cook saves a lot of money and allows for us to still make our traditional home cooked meals to share for special occasions. The prices are solid and sometimes there are special rates that have an added discount. The owner TRUE is very pleasant and professional. He lives in the home and is often available to assist as needed. He responds to email and telephone calls in a timely manner and has always been helpful in navigating the subway or neighborhood. We've been staying at Macon Manor enough times that he knows us well and remembers us, which is a nice feeling to have. Budget for food, either going to the grocery store to cook (which may require a cab ride if you go to the farther but larger location, yet there is a local store which has good selections including ones for folks with gluten-free or vegetarian and/or vegan food needs) or eating out. It is a house (called a brownstone) and each floor has it's own separate apartment and unless you and your family/friends rent the entire home you may interact with folks walking through the hallway to get to and from their apartments. These are also smoke-free apartments, though you can smoke outside. Many guests are from outside the US usually and may not speak English as well as others, but we've never had a problem interacting or engaging with other guests.

When you receive your confirmation email from True there is a little section that states that while…read moreyou may pass some pretty sketchy neighborhoods on your way to Macon Manor, this area is not scary. Let me tell you that this is truth. On our way in during dusk I was sure the Internet had tricked me and that I would certainly die here, but when the light of day broke I found that this is the cutest neighborhood I've ever been to in NY. It's all families and kids and smiling people sweeping leaves in front of classic looking Brooklyn homes. Our first night in Macon Manor (we stayed in Apt 4) followed a similar pattern. When we arrived my nerves were shot from driving in and out of rush-hour NYC traffic and so when a doorknob totally fell off in my hands when I was trying to turn it I was certain that this house would fall apart around me. Yet, upon waking up in my super comfortable bed I found that this apartment is great. There are lots of pros to Macon Manor. By NYC standards this place is basically a castle, there was ample room for the five of us, and having a kitchen and a dining table really made it feel like home. The location could not be better, a very simple ten minute to the A and C trains that take you straight into the Manhattan. We used Uber a lot when coming home late at night and the drivers never had any trouble getting here. One can tell that they do take cleanliness seriously. The linens are clean, no weird smells. The blanket on my bed had one small, suspicious stain on it, but that was it. The dishes were also very clean and we were happy to cook and use what was available in the kitchen. The toilet and sink were also safe to use, which I found to be a valuable commodity here. There is also WiFi, which was great when it worked, but unfortunately the connection was pretty spotty where we were, but we were really only here at night so it wasn't too big of a deal. That being said there were a few things that we had to adjust to. First of all, the shower is nuts. Upon first touching the handle it the shower it just popped right off! It can be put back on, but the danger of it falling off was always there. In addition to that the shower itself was full of surprises. Perhaps this is a characteristic of these style of apartments, but when someone below us was showering the water pressure and temperature just did whatever it wanted to. One moment it would be fine, and then all of a sudden it would get so hot that you would cry out to your god and try to simultaneously get away from it while getting enough to turn the temperature down. Then two minutes later the water pressure would give up completely and shut off, leaving you starring in your own ten second episode of "Naked and Afraid." With all the charm that comes with a 125 year old house you also get all the noises and maintenance issues that come with a century of wear. The apartment is in renovation however so hopefully many of those little things will be addressed. While the neighborhood is fairly quiet most of the night, when there is a siren or a particularly unpleasant human blaring music down the road at 2am you WILL hear it. Also there is a clock somewhere (I never actually located it, but judging by the sound it makes it's roughly the size of a volcano) that chimes on the hour. It is kind of nostalgic and nice, but not when it kicks off at 6am. Finally, there can't be enough nice things to say about True. Prior to our arrival he provided a lot of helpful information through his website and other emails. He responded to all of my questions in a timely and courteous manner, even when he was out of town for a part of our stay and when I emailed him at like 8:30pm. I never met him in person, but those in our party who did said that he was very nice. It is clear that he takes a lot of pride in his establishment. All in all Macon Manor is a great place to stay, with all of the charm and quirks of a house that's over a century old. I would definitely recommend this rental to a friend looking for a place to stay in New York.

As a 6x Award winning Chef! I was on the road a lot and stayed at some big name Hotels. But one day…read morein Minehill Nj in August 2023 every hotel was booked as iam driving down HWY 46 I see a sign on it was the Boundry Motel first thing I thought was omg this all that's open for a room. And I am very very happy that I came East instead of West Not only do the owner's Sam and his wife make sure everything is neat and clean manicured property rooms kept very nice and clean. But them two are like the nicest kind and welcoming but treats you like family god bless them and they are family to me

Place has made a significant change all rooms have been upgraded new management has changed it up…read moreand made it very friendly rooms are nice and clean overall a good experience for a good price I would definitely return and recommend this place to friends and family.