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PopTopBob
Vista, California

Poorly run lackluster property with minimal breakfast

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 11 May 2023
Poorly run, disorganized hotel. Hotel doesn't care out guests. First, I have Gold status with Marriott and I get this kind of treatment so how do you think a regular guest will be treated! Of course, when checking in NO acknowledgment of my Gold status. Before arriving at the hotel I contacted and chatted with the hotel via the Marriott app. After I requested a quiet top floor suite the hotel informed me that the top floor of the hotel was being renovated. But the person chatting with me said they would make sure to keep me 2 floors away from the noise. When I told the person via chat that I didn't want to be on the first floor they replied that was no problem.

When we checked in we got a suite on the 5th floor, right below the construction! I mentioned this to the desk clerk but they didn't care, of course, the same desk clerk that did NOT recognize my Gold status. After getting to the room I chatted once again with the hotel to document the incident. Person refused to give me the email for the hotel's general manager. The person then called the room and said they would leave a note for the assistant manager to look into getting us a different room the next day. No one every contacted me.

The next morning we started to hear the construction noise above us. In addition, 1 of the 2 elevators was locked on the 6th floor so we had to compete with not only all the quests but also the housekeeping staff and their carts going to and from breakfast. Speaking of the poor breakfast, far below Residence Inn standards. We have had better breakfasts at 2 star properties including Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn's. Meager breakfast offerings with poor selections. Better be fast at breakfast because before the 9am cutoff the staff is taking what is left of the meager breakfast away, on our first morning everything was gone by 8:58 and no warning like at many well run places that breakfast was ending.

Unlike Marriott's own Fairfield Inn or Hilton's Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn., I am unaware of any 100% satisfaction guarantee at Residence Inn. Now I know why due to hotels like this.

Date of stay: May 2023
Room Tip: Try other hotels in same general area of the Meadowlands.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Marketing at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this review
Responded 11 May 2023
Dear PopTopBob,

I appreciate you taking the time to write this review. Your feedback is helpful and will be shared with our team. We sincerely apologize that we were unable to provide you with the exceptional stay you've come to expect as a Gold member. The details definitely do make a trip and we regret we missed the mark. Your feedback provides many areas that we can work on in order to improve our guest experience. We would love another opportunity to serve you.

Sincerely,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

While not fancy, this is a solid reliable hotel. Very convenient location close to Giants/Jets Stadium and American Dream Mall. It is also a short drive to the N Bergen Park/Ride for those wanting to get to the city. Rooms are good size with full working kitchen and a full size fridge. The only issue we had is that the property seems to have incurred Long COVID. They still have limited housekeeping (every other day) and while it's been a while we've been to a Residence Inn, they said that they've dropped the evening food offerings. They said this went way with COVID. Not a lot of perks for Marriott Elite members. Overall, good value for the price.

Room tip: Room 401 501 and 601 as well) had a great view of the NYC skyline
Date of stay: April 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Marketing at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this reviewResponded 2 May 2023

Dear dw221a,

It is fantastic to hear that your stay met your expectations. We thank you for your compliments regarding our well-equipped rooms, great location, and excellent overall value. Our associates strive to provide exceptional guest experiences and we hope to offer you an even better visit next time. I appreciate your loyalty to Marriott and for taking the time to write.

Best,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager

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Reviewed 23 March 2023 via mobile

We came down from Toronto for a few days. Family of 4 with 2 kids (2yo & 6yo). We chose the King suite for space, microwave and fridge. Our main focus was to visit American Dream Mall for Nickelodeon/ Dreamworks and quick visit to NYC.

Convenient close drive to American dream approx 10min and 20min to Times Square (depending on what time you go). The hotel is located in an industrial business area so don’t expect much looking outside or walking around. The hotel is a bit dated but they keep
It clean and presentable. The only issue I had upon arriving and departing was the automatic doors to keep open. They were not working on both sides of the building. It could have been useful when pushing in or out a trolley full of luggages but it’s not a deal breaker or end of the world. I didn’t even bother complaining about it to them. Everything was working in the room and was clean. The pictures I viewed on the internet matched exactly what I expected.

On my second day I had a slight issue with a breaker being tripped. Javier at the desk was professional on handling the situation. He came up and opened the panel and switched it back on. Awesome service.

The sofa bed is not the greatest or even close to terrible depending on the size of person. The actual mattress barely gives any support. It’s recommended to keep children on it than adults in my opinion,

The complimentary breakfast was basic and it serves it purpose. I would say they did a great job on hosting it. Coffee, cereal, oatmeal, bagel, fruits, scrambled eggs, hard boiled eggs, breakfast sandwiches and fruits. I was happy with what they served. I ate it for 2 days.

Overall it was a good experience and it was what I expected. The price is a great value. I would recommend this hotel for families. I would come here again.

Thank you for keep up to your standards. Much appreciated

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Manager, Marketing at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this reviewResponded 24 March 2023

Dear Darryll F,

Thank you for choosing our Residence Inn and sharing some feedback on your experience. I appreciate your detailed review. Reflections like yours are appreciated as they give us areas to improve our guest experience as well as compliments on our strengths. We're pleased to hear that our clean hotel, attentive staff, and excellent value made for an enjoyable stay overall. Thank you for choosing us.

Best,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager

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Reviewed 29 November 2022

This hotel was clean, fairly priced and convenient location. Free breakfast was great. Eggs, meat, waffles/pancakes, cereal, oatmeal with the toppings and bread. Front desk was very helpful and informative. Provided a bus schedule for NYC and a discount for The American Dream. It is not within walking distance to the American Dream but less than 10 minutes drive. Shuttle system to the stadium is right behind the hotel.

Room tip: If using Google maps, make sure you enter zip code so that it doesn't send you to NYC.
Date of stay: November 2022
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Sunny Finnell, General Manager at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this reviewResponded 24 December 2022

Dear ruudk826,

We are thrilled to hear that we provided you with a great stay at an exceptional overall value. Your kind review is appreciated and serves as encouragement to our team who works hard to deliver remarkable experiences. Thank you for selecting our hotel and for taking the time to share your comments on Tripadvisor. We look forward to your return.

Best,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager

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Reviewed 28 September 2022

Comfortable for a quick overnight. Good access to MetLife, though its not particularly easy to get anywhere and a car/rideshare is a must for everything around this area.

Pro tip: if you go to a game or event, take the shuttle to and from from Redd's Restaurant (about a 5 min uber from the hotel) instead of trying to do ride share to the stadium. It is so much more seamless!

Walkable to a Dunkin Donuts-not much else. Very friendly staff. Overall a pleasant, quick stay.

Date of stay: September 2022
Trip type: Travelled on business
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General Manager, General Manager at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this reviewResponded 29 September 2022

Dear Lauren W,

On behalf of our entire team, I would like to thank you for your kind review. It's wonderful to know that your stay was enjoyable thanks to our proximity to MetLife Stadium, convenient amenities, and clean accommodations. Our associates work hard to provide a pleasant stay, so we are appreciative that you took the time to review our hotel. Your feedback allows us to monitor the guest experience. Thank you for choosing us while in the area.

Best,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager

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Reviewed 25 July 2022

The service from Alexis and the hotel room is above par. The hotel seems relatively new we were given a room on the top floor and very quiet area. Room cleaning service is excellent also the only thing was the weekend breakfast is really terrible however the weekday breakfasts is completely above par excellent full of wonderful treats and options. Really different from weekend breakfast

Room tip: Ask for the top floor away from the noise facing the court yard
Date of stay: July 2022
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Thank Marie T
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General Manager, General Manager at Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands, responded to this reviewResponded 26 July 2022

Dear Nadia T,

It means a lot to us that you have taken the time to share this positive review. It lets other guests know that you enjoyed our hotel and lets our staff know that their hard work is making a difference. It was our pleasure to serve you and we are already looking forward to your next visit.

Best,
Nimmi Kaur
General Manager

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