There was an issue with check in, partly on my corporate travel agent side, my flight was cancelled…read moreand rebooked for the following day. They rebooked the hotel for the new dates (I have the confirmation), but upon arrival she said I was marked as a no-show. Then said I was now in a smoking room. I said I cannot do that, but she seemed like I choose it. I reiterated I cannot stay in smoking, she moved me, but if the room was available not sure what the initial push back was. Then when I got to the room wifi didn't work. I called down and they said it must be my issue. She literally was telling me there is nothing she can do. This is a business trip, I cannot go without wifi. I advised that I know how to connect to wifi and I thought to ask what the original room number was that I should have been in, with reluctance, and conviction that I was wrong about my assumption that it was possibly what the wifi issue was she finally gave it to me, and it worked. The wifi was still reflecting the other room to allow me permission to connect. I tried breakfast the first morning, the hot foods were pretty empty at 7:30AM, I had a bagel but didn't like that the cream cheese was room temperature. I gave up doing breakfast the rest of my stay. The smells on my floor were horrible, between cigarette smoke and BO I was super disgusted and had to hold my breath coming and going from my room. Thank goodness it didn't enter the room. I would have left. The upside, location and there was a kind gentleman doing maintenance around the site. He was friendly...but I won't be back. I'm disappointed because I will be coming back and forth to the area for a few years, being a Hilton member, this is one of the few in the area. Looks like I need to look at the Marriott up the street....

Dear Hilton Corporate:…read more If you are looking for an exemplary employee to rapidly promote up the ranks in your organization, look no further than Dahama the night manager at the Hampton Inn in Clinton, NJ. She is the exemplar of hospitality, just a brilliant exemplar of hospitality and customer service. When we checked in, Dahama was wearing a brilliant amazing technicolor sweater, and engaged with my wife about the joy of this wonderful garment. She helped us to pick out a room that we would like, and we dropped our bag before visiting relatives about 10 minutes away from the hotel. My brother in law and I both drive EVs. When we returned to the hotel about 10:00 p.m., we found a Hyundai parked straddling two EV parking spaces, blocking both Tesla destination chargers. I snapped a photo of the offending vehicle, and went to the desk. My experience with hotels in the past have been less than satisfactory, receiving a shrug of the shoulders and a response in the neighborhood of "what do you want me to do about it." Not Dahama. When she saw the photo, she said she thought she remembered the person with that car. She looked up the person, called the room, called the cell phone, and called the room again. The owner of the car answered the phone, and came out to move the car away from the chargers. As an EV driver, I often choose a hotel based on the presence of an EV charger. The availability of a charger at an overnight stop saves 30-45 minutes when you get started the next day. You can't do any more to build customer loyalty than to have someone as observant and thoughtful as Dahama at your hotel. While I love having her at the front desk, I will understand your wise corporate decision were you to promote her to a vice president in charge of customer relations.

This was a nice clean hotel, and for the most part it was actually very quiet as well. But it's a…read morehotel so you can always expect to hear somebody pacing Around the room on the floor above you. The products were decent. I actually forgot my own shampoo/conditioner and soap, but I wouldn't hesitate to use these again. In fact, since I may be traveling back to this hotel, I wouldn't even bother bringing my own. Might as well save some space in the luggage. It was great to have a little Starbucks in the lobby, it's not what you'd expect from a normal Starbucks, but it was the same coffee and they had a mini of the same food products. I enjoyed the avocado toast and a colleague of mine ordered the breakfast burrito. We both enjoyed them. And the staff that managed this area was extremely friendly. In the evenings, I didn't notice if they served food, but we did stop and share a pint before calling it for the night. Many other travelers used it to hang out and catch up, we even saw some people bring their own board games. The only issue I had during the entire stay was apparently I had the only room with a tree branch that proceeded to scrape against the window and cause a horrible sound inside. It would've been nice if somebody would've come to check it out rather than giving me the only option of packing up my belongings and moving them to a new room, I was too tired and not interested in doing that, so I ended up sucking it up. Hopefully they resolve this for the next person, but it looks to me like this overgrowth has been there for a little while. I would recommend The hotel as it's in a great location for this area and it was a comfortable stay...

Had to use restroom. We appreciate the places that we do use for overnight stays that accommodate…read moreand are nice to travelers that pop in for a restroom break. Has a Starbucks, fully stocked drink fridge, clean and has a quiet time posted. indoor pool with chair lift, fitness center, lots of computers for use. Overall a great place to stay. Seemed nice & quiet. Good for a rest. If needed, we will definitely keep this place on the radar!

Clean, well appointed room. Charming hotel in a quaint town. Comfortable bed…read more Will stay again.

We stopped in for drinks around Christmas to look at the decorations. They decorate the lobby so…read morebeautifully. The drinks were delicious & strong. There were no tables or bar space on a Sunday evening, but we were able to sit in the lobby and enjoy the ambiance. We had a wonderful experience

Our reception at The Lake House Inn was out-of-this-world, and in many ways, it is due to the…read moreexemplary services of all vendors in the process. The planners, Erin and Starr, were so professional and concerned about the needs of us which was so great that we got in touch with the best vendors that literally went out of their way. The caterer Jeffrey Miller Hospitality impressed us and our guests by their splendid professionalism and outstanding cuisine. With prompt service to paying little to no attention to special dietary needs, their staff made sure that you got the best, and the best was served with charm (and no doubt, with a tip or two). Our guests can rave all over the wonderful food and perfect appearance! The florist, Perkasie Florist shocked with the amazing sets that suited the theme precisely. In addition to their luxurious flower arrangements, their crew was extremely accommodating, and came to work very early to fix and set up and was very able to compromise and make changes to their arrangements last minute and kept everything stress free. Asya Photography our photographer was easygoing, polite, and discrete all though out the day and she took breathtaking photographs based upon which our actual story is manifested. They made group photos run easily and they managed to make people natural and happy and it actually comes out of the photos (natural looking and happy faces). Inn Keeper Marina was absolute treasure, she was endlessly considerate and brilliantly welcoming, and as a result, the weekend was a great experience with no one feeling unloved or unwelcome. In general, professionism, reliability and true care of all vendors recommended and organized by Erin and Starr make it a smooth and blissful experience with our friends and family. We could not ask anything better organizing our special day: the team and the venue were too good!

We're about a month out from our wedding, and we're so excited about the venue we booked! It's the…read moreperfect compromise for us and our families--there's a stunning natural setting outside for our ceremony, which was super important to us. The inn itself has all the modern touches we love and the convenience of hosting our closest family and friends after the wedding. The ballroom is spacious, clean, and simply beautiful, perfect for our night of dancing. The Lake House Inn truly feels like the best of both worlds, and we can't wait to get married there soon!

We stayed here on July 4 so we could visit friends. As we pulled up to check in 2 fire trucks…read morepulled up. The hotel lost power and people were trapped in elevator. The hotel handled it really well. We tried to check in but were told because of no power we would need to come back later to check in. We went out for the evening and came back around 1130pm. We were promptly checked in and they gave us a discount since we couldn't check in earlier. The room was spotless. The bathroom was extremely clean. The breakfast was very good. All the food was warm and tasty. There were several coffee choices and the coffee was hot. The breakfast wasn't very busy so we had a good choice in tables. Many hotels don't have many tables but this one had plenty of seating. When we checked out the young lady at the desk was very polite and smiling. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in this hotel for a family funeral during Covid. Extremely clean and we felt safe staying…read morethere! Hotel had all the necessary Covid restrictions in place! Beautifully decorated modern lobby (remodeled) with a fireplace and very comfortable couches! The restaurant was closed so we couldn't enjoy the breakfast but they offered us yogurt, fruit, juice, cereal, oatmeal to go.. Rooms were very nice and spacious and beds were comfortable! Definitely recommend this hotel if you are in the area!

DO NOT STAY HERE…read more This hotel used to be the Holiday Inn, Clinton. It was a decent hotel, nothing off the top fancy but clean and accommodating. The hotel is now called Liyo and is a disaster, please look at the recent photos before booking at this hotel. We booked on BringFido.com and the images that are advertised on their site as well as the images on the Liyo site are seriously out of date. Let's start with windows boarded up, caution tape throughout the parking lot and inside the hotel. Water damage to the carpets, both in the hallways and in the rooms. Incomplete construction, cargo containers in the parking lot, scrap metal from the hotel stacked up in a pile outside. A broken elevator. Mold in every bathroom, (we looked at three rooms). The last room we looked at was over the pool and reeked of chlorine and chlorine gas, to the point that we had sore throats. This place needs to be condemned and is unfit for occupancy.

This is now called the Liyo Inn (which may be included in with the Holiday Inn family or some other…read moregiant hotel chain corporation). But here is the low down. There was lots of free parking, but nothing right near the door as the parking lot is off to the side. The upper parking lot looked scary as it had a few abandon tailor containers. The out side dining area in the front looked appealing (though being winter, the area was not open to use). The entry way was clean , modern and welcoming (a large modern beautiful chandelier was hanging from above). Check in was easy and staff generally nice. The rugs in some hall ways were newer but buckled up in area, and rippled. Some roof areas we looked down upon had fake grass carpeting but it was all torn up in chunks and looked hideous (they need to get up there and just pull it all off!). The room was nice, comfortable, clean, and easy to regulate the heat. The interior was updated too. The view was nice too of trees and a hill of homes in the distance. The bed was very plush and made for a good nights sleep. It was very quiet all night as well. The bath room was clean and had updated features too. However, the little shelves in the shower just ruined the whole make over of that area. They were installed or re-installed with some yellow glue that was not cleaned up properly and looked like a mess on the shower walls. At first I thought it was a ton of mold (but thank gosh it wasn't! See photo). The pool on the 2nd floor was enjoyable. It was a salt water pool and the temperature was perfect. They had plenty of clean towels to use at the pool site too, but they were rather small. The area around it was general set up well (looked like a good party area) and for the most part clean. However, there were areas that were chipping, pealing, and in need of some repairs. The live plants around the area looked like they had never been watered and were bunched away in a corner. In addition, some super large dirt filled planters were just filled with dirt and no plants (they could at least place some fake ones in them and not have to worry about watering!!). There were other activities to do in the pool area too (pool tables, a digital juke box and an electronic game). However, the game was turned off, juke box wouldn't play (even though it was on), and the pool table was missing some balls. The worst part was that the lights above the pool tables hadn't been cleaned in a very long time (see photo), gross! The bar on the first floor was nice, not too noisy and a friendly employee working there. In the morning we had a difficult time at the breakfast area attempting to get spoons to eat with. Had to go to the front desk finally to ask for some. The free breakfast was minimal but fine (cold cereal, stale English Muffins, yogarts, apples, OJ). Check out was easy too. However, later on when I read the receipt, it was a different price than what I reserved the room for on line. Cheaper, but still not what I booked it for. But after I checked my charge card statement I saw that they did charge me the higher rate! Just waiting to see if they ALSO charged me a second time on this months charge card bill. We shall see.

The National Hotel is a great spot in Frenchtown, NJ. I've enjoyed several meals and cocktail…read moresessions at the cozy and romantic bar area. The craft cocktail program is on-point, with delicious cocktails like the Pecan Old-Fashioned, and the "Full Monte" served up by friendly and attentive bartenders. The National also stocks a deeper whiskey collection, with some excellent Japanese and Scottish bottles. My favorite live music act is the jazz ensemble that plays Brazilian bossa nova particularly well. The food menu - which skews towards Asian selections - is quite tasty. My one constructive criticism - the chef needs to add more tofu to the coconut - curry entree. Usually there's just a couple of small pieces.

Loved it. A fun friendly place with great food and folks. An American/Asian fusion place that…read moreserved delicious appetizers and entrees with a broad selection of drinks and wines. All dishes served were well prepared and timely served without errors on a busy Saturday night. The place has a nice friendly bar and jazz musicians were playing the night we were there. We ate mainly Asian dishes but they also serve burgers other items on a broader menu.

Stayed here while visiting family 20 minutes away. Cant recommend enough. Occupancy is down…read moresignificantly during the pandemic right now but we felt like this made a stay here the perfect solution. Minimized exposure to others versus staying with family or certainly a hotel chain. The owner Marsha was clearly prepared with COVID precautions. The property is incredible with a beautiful stream on property, horse shoes, a pool table, etc. Lots to do in the area with hiking trails just a short distance down the road. Everything seems well thought out for making guests comfortable with snacks, coffee, sodas, cookies, available at all times. The house is quite large and with the barn also accessible, there's no issue finding a quiet spot for reading or even listening to music with a glass of wine using the Sonos music system (even available in the barn!). This would be perfect for a family to rent out the whole home. Going stir crazy due to pandemic concerns? This is a great way to change your view safely.

A quick, relaxing stay with lovely owners…read more We made last minute reservations at Raritan Inn based on a recommendation, and it did not disappoint! The rooms were very comfortable--which is saying something in the middle of a 0 degree winter night--and we were impressed by the renovations throughout the inn. Breakfast was also delightful, and the innkeeper adjusted for food sensitivities, which was a pleasant surprise. (The oat milk-based French toast and frittata with red peppers and artichokes were really tasty!) We are looking forward to staying here again and recommending to friends and family. It is just under 8 miles away from downtown Chester.

I booked a room on Priceline. I had the Hampton confirmation number, the Priceline confirmation…read morenumber, and proof of charge to my credit card. When I checked in Saturday night after a very long travel day at 12 midnight, the night front desk attendant could see my reservation in the system but he said it wasn't confirmed and my card was declined. I showed him proof of the confirmation numbers and the credit card's successful charge, and he still would not honor my reservation. He asked for the card I used to make the reservation and then said he needed it for incidentals. I gave it to him and he swiped it, then he gave me a room key. The next morning after I checkout out, I got a text message from my credit card company asking me if I authorized a second charge for Hampton Inn. He used the card swipe to charge me a second time for the room rate. I called Priceline and after 25 minutes, they said they contacted Hampton and they would look into it. Then Priceline asked me to email them all the documentation, and I instead just disputed the charge with my cc company. I did not authorize this night front desk attendant to charge me for a room I already paid for; I only gave him my card for incidentals (of which there were none), and he unscrupulously charged my card. He should have just taken my information and had a manager speak to me in the morning, since I provided 3 types of proof of purchase/confirmation that the room was indeed booked and paid for. Room was fine, bed was comfortable, bathroom was recently remodeled and clean/modern. Cleaning crew was also quite loud starting at 7am, so it did disturb my sleep (despite the do not disturb sign on the doorknob) when I really needed it. The hotel rate was over $200 for the middle of NJ on a Saturday night in August so it wasn't a great value to begin with. Just didn't have a good transactional experience with my reservation at the front desk, and I should never have been charged a second time and certainly not without my consent or authorization. Thus I can't give more than a single star.

I've stayed here overnight twice in the past two weeks. The beds are very comfortable and it's…read moreconvenient for me when I need to stay overnight for work. The hotel itself is relatively clean. I've had their breakfast. It's OK. The last two stays had a couple of issues, the heating wasn't working the greatest the first night. Kind of hit or miss. My 2nd stay, however, I got to the room and it had clearly only been partially cleaned. The bed was clean. The shower/toiler was clean. However, there was leftover food in the mini fridge, there was a used coffee cup, partially full, on the desk and another on the bathroom counter. In the bathroom, although it had generally been cleaned, there were also two dirty washcloths in the sink. I had gotten in late and honestly did not feel like dealing with anything so threw away the things that needed thrown away and called it a night. It's convenient and it is what it is. The beds are incredibly comfortable, it's not noisy, and it's very convenient if you need to be in the Flemington area. It's also not necessarily the cleanest or best maintained hotel. Would I stay here again? Yes. Would I recommend it? Yes, but don't pay too much, if the rates are high, go somewhere else.