About Courtyard by Marriott West Orange
Located off Interstate 280, the Courtyard West Orange hotel places guests near the Essex County Country Club and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Facilities at this three-star property include a 24-hour business center and an indoor pool and spa tub.
Room amenities include desks, fridges, and coffee makers and, for entertainment, there’s premium cable and free Wi-Fi. Suites add microwaves and seating areas. All rooms and suites provide conveniences such as ironing facilities and free weekday newspapers and local calls.
The Courtyard West Orange hotel offers 24-hour front desk services, meeting space, a fitness room, and coin-op laundry. Additional services include a safe-deposit box, express check-out, and free parking.
Breakfast is available at extra cost in the hotel restaurant, The Bistro. Evening meals are also available. Plus, there’s a convenience store on-site.
The hotel lies within three miles of Pleasantdale Chateau and Highlawn Pavilion, 15 miles from Jersey City, and 22 miles from Manhattan.
Positive Reviews
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Clean and comfortable accommodation
Guests have consistently found the rooms and suites here are clean and comfortable. There are no outstanding features here but guests have noted the beds are of a good standard and the accommodation is appointed with a good choice of amenities.
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Good location near shopping and dining
Previous guests have found this hotel easy to access from the I-280, also frequently mentioning how convenient it is to have the Essex Green Shopping Center within a few minutes’ walk of the property. Plus, with transport in place, you should find area attractions within easy reach.
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Enjoyable leisure amenities
Guests have enjoyed the leisure amenities at this hotel, finding the pool and hot tub clean and well maintained. The fitness center is not large but is said to include a decent selection of equipment.
Negative Reviews
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Maintenance issues in rooms
Reviews suggest that maintenance is not as good here as guests have enjoyed in other Marriott properties. Although the rooms are comfortable, guests have reported issues such as broken fridges and leaking toilets, as well as an overall dated appearance.
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Mixed feedback about staff
The standard of service offered by the staff at this hotel seems to vary between guests. Some found the staff friendly and attentive but others raise some pretty significant concerns, claiming that they were spoken to in a rude manner and even ignored at times.
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Parking may be tricky
A number of guests have mentioned that the parking situation could be improved at the hotel. Although it’s a free perk, guests have found the lot difficult to navigate.