I stayed at this Holiday Inn in Haskell, NJ, in mid March because of its location and convenience to visit family and friends, as I have for years. This time though, I noticed a big change. It was very obvious that the hotel was feeding and housing a number of homeless people. Because I normally travel alone, I brought this to the attention of the front desk in addition to speaking with the manager. I was informed that he was not aware of this problem but he had cameras. I said he should watch his cameras then and he would clearly see what was going on. As I became more aware throughout my stay, I saw more evidence of this situation by the breakfast bar and throughout the hotel. Before leaving, I again told the front desk to please tell the “manager” that I am aware of what is going on and in order to make a few extra bucks, he is doing a disservice to his paying customers. I worry about my safety and the security at this hotel and I am uncomfortable in revisiting this Holiday Inn Express Haskell-Wayne area, as long as this continues. If you decide to stay there, please be observant and very aware of your surroundings because the hotel staff refused to address my concerns.

Clean, modern, safe - all felt good here. Stayed here 2 years in a row for dance competition at West Milford HS. Pool is clean too. Rooms are comfy. Food is standard but we slept in cause beds are comfortable. Coffee/tea out all day too. Friendly check in.

I’m pretty sure this hotel is sheltering homeless. There was a definite homeless person clearing out the buffet at breakfast and then heading to her room, a definite homeless man complaining loudly about having to pay $1 for Advil, and a homeless family one night we were there watching TV in the lobby. There’s also barking dogs, and I don’t think there’s a special pet section because I could hear barking from my room.
This place used to be great, and not many hotel options in the area. I think they’re trying to make some extra $$ but it’s not a hotel I would recommend anymore.