The Hilton's location is excellent if you are arriving or departing by train. The property is reasonably clean. The staff was unfailingly polite and helpful. The lobby staff was on duty well into the wee hours which adds to the feeling of security. Internet access was fast and easy, though I continue to feel robbed by internet fees in high-priced hotels when mid-range ones provide it free. Grrr.

On the downside, hotel services and nearby ameneties have a smaller range of hours. The adjacent starbucks is closed on weekends for example. Room service exists but ends at midnight. The guest phone system is dated and at times not fully functional. My room was generally clean but not fully serviced -- used razor in the tub, all the soaps unwrapped and used, hair dryer out in the bed area, etc.

On a second night during my return leg, I had the same experience but the room was completely serviced. All hotels have occaisional oversights.

Overall I feel the price was high for the value, but Hilton does provide a safe and secure hotel in a great location.

My teenaged son and I stayed at the Hilton Newark for 4 nights in June '08. Overall, I was satisfied with my stay. My satisfaction had more to do with the hotel location than with the hotel itself. We stayed in the double bed guest room. The room was nice - a tad bit small, but most NY area hotel rooms tend to be a little small. The big screen t.v. is nice and so are the granite counters in the room and bathroom. Cons: The telephones in my room did not work and a call to the front desk using my cellphone did not remedy it. I was only able to receive a dial tone - none of the in-house buttons worked. Also, the bathroom is very, very small. The hotel restaurant is also small but they do serve breakfast through dinner up to midnight so that was convenient. Pros: Location, price, location. Easy access to Newark Penn to catch the train and be in NY in 20 minutes. Hotel savings and easy access to NY were enough to outweigh the minor problems in the room. Overall, I am satisfied with my stay and I would stay at this hotel again.

I got to the hotel only to learn that Hilton, unlike most other hotels in the free world, does not permit free internet access. Charging $9.95/day for access ranks somewhere between leech and bloodsucker. NEVER AGAIN!

Ted

Hilton Newark penn is one of the best hotel to stay if you visit New York. Hotel has skywalk to train station which is very convenient to travel to NYC. Rooms are very neat and it has everything except Microwave & Refrigerator. Rates for the weekend is also btwn $130-$150 per night. It was fun staying at Hilton, in fact this was our first stay at Hilton and we enjoyed a lot.
They have shuttle service to & from airport every 1 hr.