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Holiday Inn Carteret - Rahway – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
1000 Roosevelt Avenue, Exit #12 New Jersey Turnpike, Carteret, NJ 07008
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Holiday Inn Carteret - Rahway
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Holiday Inn Carteret - Rahway
Holiday Inn Carteret - Rahway
Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Carteret
3.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
“Gimme a break.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

The only thing good about this place is it's employees. The front desk attendants and the restaurant employees were all very nice. Beside that, the carpet is gross. Gross to the point of not wanting to walk around the room barefoot. The halls are old and stinky. They didn't put me in the kind of room I reserved. The food is marginal at best. I'm sure they do the best they can with what they have to work with. The location is terrible getting out to grab a bite.

I asked to speak with the manager to voice my concerns and he wouldn't even come out to talk to me. He instead sent his security guard/henchwoman to take my message. He will not respond to telephone calls or email either. He acts as if he is above the guests and his employees.

I've been to Holiday Inn's all over the world. I will avoid this one from here on out... and I'm not normally a complainer.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Cinnaminson, New Jersey
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Fine for a night or 2”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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My husband and I stayed here the night before we left for our honeymoon since we had an early flight out of newark. We reserved a king bed, however upon check inn, we were informed that the hotel was booked and they only had a room with 2 double beds. We were disappointed, but it was late and for one night we didn't feel like arguing even though I felt a discount should have been offered.

Overall, despite my husband not being able to sleep too well in a double sized bed, the location off the turnpike was perfect, the ride to the airport was about 15- 20 minutes and the room was clean.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Wash DC
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Excellent location -”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011
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We've stayed here several times on a multi-day trip up to New England.
It's right off the Jersey turnpike and very easy to find. I have driven around looking for motels in other New England locations so I value a place that does not require a complicated search for a late night arrival.

Everything was clean.

The biggest drawback is no elevator. Our non-smoking room was pretty smoky-smelling but not a deal-breaker for us.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Okay for one night”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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For one night this holiday inn is okay. The check in and out was fast and the staff were friendly. It is located just off the Jersey turnpike a short distance to Newark airport( maybe 20 mins). So if you are in a pinch it will do the job, but the hotel needs repair and there is no elevator. This place is definitely below the typical holiday inn standard!!

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cologne, Germany
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“staff is good but hotel has room for improvement...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2011

the check-inn/check-out was fast, professional and friendly. It was no problem to get a crip and to change rooms etc.. There was plenty of free parking, the rooms we had were really big, equipped with microwave and fridge, TV, free internet, comfortable beds - for us absolutely sufficient.
But the hotel itself needs some renovation - the toilet was leaking a bit, the water tap and the toilet flush were incredible loud and the carpet a bit raunchy, the room was not really bright and friendly. It was more dark and clammy and old-smelly.

Breakfast was not included and in the integrated restaurant not more than average.

For me it is ok for a one night stay if you need something close to Newark airport and Jersey Garden Shopping Mall - but not more.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1000 Roosevelt Avenue, Exit #12 New Jersey Turnpike, Carteret, NJ 07008
Price range (per night):* INR6,375 - 8,612

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