About Riviera
This 1920s-era budget hotel has been rated one star and provides accommodations in an urban neighborhood that is a short distance from the Newark Penn Station, which can easily take guests into Manhattan.
Each room features hardwood floors and a sitting area in addition to a flat-screen cable television, mini-fridge, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. Some rooms feature views of the New York skyline.
On-site amenities include a coffee shop and internet café, conference room, fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Secure parking is also available for an additional cost.
Guests can purchase hot and cold sandwiches at the on-site store. Hotel Riviera also has vending machines with snacks, or the front desk can make suggestions for local dining options.
Hotel Riviera is about a 10-minute drive from the Newark Liberty International Airport. The Prudential Center and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center are a five-minute drive away. Rutgers University is one mile from the hotel.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Staff is helpful and polite.
Interactions with the staff at this hotel are generally pleasant and really improve overall stays. They are always helpful and eager to make suggestions for local dining or attractions so that visitors can get the most out of the area.
positive:
Building has an old worm charm.
Built in the 1920s, this hotel has a lot of history. Guests of all kinds enjoy the old world feel of the building that is complimented by attractive and spacious guestrooms. of the area.
positive:
Price for a room is great for the area.
Being only a short train ride from Manhattan typically comes at a premium. At the Hotel Riviera though, guests will be able to find a great bargain that beats out many area competitors on the price. With a lot of amenities on-site most people who stay here feel like they are getting a lot for their money too.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Not located in a great neighborhood.
Many of the people who stay at this hotel don't feel it is located in a friendly neighborhood. Not only does the high volume of traffic make walking around tricky, but the type of people who are out and about at night make most guests feel unsafe leaving the hotel after hours.
negative:
On-site parking costs extra.
While there is free public parking, guests who will want to take advantage of on-site parking at the Hotel Riviera will have to pay an additional charge. Given the hotel's location, many guests take advantage of the secure amenity regardless of the price.
negative:
Some guests have reported bugs.
According to some reviews of the Hotel Riviera, the property has an occasional issue with bugs. It is recommended that guests thoroughly examine the sheets and furnishings before turning in for the night to avoid being bitten by insects.