Recommended Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
Why: Best Rates, Complimentary Breakfast, Indoor Hot Tub
The Holiday Inn Express and Courtyard hotels near the Mt. Arlington bus station are both good options in this part of New Jersey. However, the Holiday Inn Express has a far lower nightly rate ($108/avg.) and offers free breakfast. The Courtyard has an on-site restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But the Holiday Inn Express is adjacent to Cracker Barrel, Dunkin Donuts, and several other restaurants. Across hundreds of online reviews, guests appreciate the cleanliness of the rooms and the friendliness of the staff at both hotels. However, we recommend the Holiday Inn Express because it offers a better value for the price.
About Mt. Arlington
Who is Best for this Location?
Mt. Arlington will appeal to travelers who are passing by the larger NYC area and want to avoid any NYC traffic, park the car, save on a hotel and don’t mind a 90 minute train ride into Manhattan.
Neighborhood Vibe: Mount Arlington is a suburban area in New Jersey about 45 miles outside of Manhattan. Families like the area for convenience to shopping and activities. The numerous strip malls are full of typical chain restaurants and shops plus a few hidden gems. The Mount Arlington area is a little different from many suburbs, however, because it has so many parks.
Getting Around: It takes about an hour and a half by bus to reach the Port Authority Bus Terminal near Times Square from Mt. Arlington. By train, you can take NJ Transit to Hoboken and then switch to the PATH to reach Manhattan. If you’re looking to spend time in Mt. Arlington, it’s more convenient to have a car, but the bus can also get you where you need to go.
What to Eat: Chains like TGI Friday’s, Outback Steakhouse, and Chili’s abound in this area. But there’s an independent pizza shop called Frank’s not far from the bus station. Davy’s Dogs is popular for hot dogs and fries, while the Chocolate Finish is the place to go for a special dessert.
Things to Do: Lake Hopatcong and the surrounding area are wonderful for swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. It’s easy to fill a whole day with the activities at the Sterling Hill Mining Museum where you can tour the mine, learn about fluorescence, visit the astronomical observatory, and more.
Book #1 Mt. Arlington Hotel – Holiday Inn Express
| Weekday Avg. Rate $106 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $114/strong> |
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 | Transit System | Hotels off Major Raods |
 | Closest Station | Mt. Arlington |
 | Blocks to Station | 2 |
 | Manhattan Destination | NY Grand Station |
 | Commute Time | 2 hours |
 | Parking | Free parking |
 | Wifi | Free Wifi |
 | Breakfast | Free buffet cold and hot items (kids eat free) |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Restaurant | Adjacent to Cracker Barrel restaurant, Dunkin Donut, Wingman, Sub Station and Quick Check Convenient Store |
 | Gym | Small, and cardio machines only |
 | Pool | Indoor hot tub; no pool |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Suite rooms with kitchenette, 1 king, or 2 doubles (2 queen) |
 | Pets | Service animals allowed |
Book – Courtyard
| Weekday Avg. Rate $188 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $144 |
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| Transit System | Hotels off Major Raods |
| Closest Station | Mt. Arlington |
| Blocks to Station | 2 |
| Manhattan Destination | NY Grand Station |
| Commute Time | 2hours 1 min |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant; not included with booking |
| Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.® (American) |
| Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
| Pool | Indoor with hot tub |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Suite rooms available with living space, and standard 1 king or 2 queens (or 2 doubles) |
| Pets | No Pets Allowed |
