I stay here when I have business in Trenton, and while there's no particular pizzazz about the place to beckon me back each time, it is a good decent place to stay, and conveniently located to downtown. I find the rooms clean, comfortable, and quiet. My only criticism is that I've found service in the restaurant a bit uneven especially at breakfast, when the staff is distracted and unattentive at times. There aren't many options for Trenton hotels but at least this is a decent place and well-priced for the quality.

This is nice hotel. It is older and looks like it is worn down. The edges of the elevator carpet were worn and dirty. The front glass doors rattled with being opened too many times. The rooms were clean and decent. What ever the hotel lacks in physical attributes, it makes up for in service from its staff.

This hotel seems to cater to locals and non-business travelers.

So, nothing to write home about but not too bad.

I recently traveled to Trenton for an event. We stayed at the hotel for two nights, Friday and Saturday, October 21st-23rd. Let me tell you I have never been to a hotel where the "partying occurs" by young people into the early hours of the morning. On Saturday morning I complained to the front desk staff and they said, they knew nothing about it and offered to "move" me to another room if it continued the second night. Well, it did. I called the front desk twice. Each time I was told that a security guard would be up to "check" on things. The noise continued until 3:30 am, yelling in hallways, doors closing, total party atmosphere. At one point a male tried to use his room key to get into my room and even knocked on the door at 2:30 am supposedly looking for someone. I left the hotel on Sunday morning, with no sleep and extremely aggravated that nothing was done to stop the noise.

I am pretty familiar with the Trenton area. I'm sorry to say that most of it isn't very nice. However, the Trenton Marriott at Lafayette Yard is actually quite nice. This is easily a 3-star hotel and would compare favorably with any other 3-star chain.

The front desk clerks were very friendly and helpful. Our room was very clean and well appointed. Okay, the TV wasn't a flat screen, but big deal. Our bathroom was also very clean. Overall, there was little one could complain about.

Minor issues:

The parking garage costs $13/night and it's a little spooky. There are no signs showing you where to park for the Marriott once you get in the garage. Just park near the elevator at the end of the parking deck and then take the elevator to the "Lobby" level.

The sway bar (the lock on my room door) was partially broken. This gives me an uneasy feeling in any hotel and Trenton is certainly no exception. I did report this to the front desk, so hopefully this has been fixed already.

Would I stay here again? Well, at $89 for a AAA rate (plus the parking charge), I think it's a very good deal. I would definitely stay here again for this price.

PS Be sure to visit DeLorenzo's Tomato Pies restaurant (there are 3 of them) when you're in Trenton!