What to expect: Located in the bustling business and commercial district near the I-80/Garden State Parkway interchange, this Holiday Inn is 10 miles from New York City and a 30-minute drive from the Newark Airport.

Amenity highlights: The hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool and a fitness room with exercise stations and cardio equipment. There are 5,000 square feet of meeting space, including seven conference rooms and a 200-seat ballroom. The Old City Grille restaurant serves steak, seafood, and other dishes.

Insider tip: Visitors can catch a ride into New York City three blocks away from the hotel at the New Jersey Transit bus stop.