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Reviews of Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

21 Second Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302, United States of America

#4 of 33 hotels in Jersey City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 622 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    9.0
    very good place, well comunicated for exploring Manhattan
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    good location, friendly staff, well equipped suite, safe place, big parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite Partial Harbor View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Not really much to complain, except perhaps the distance to the city, but that's a deliberate choice, and with the PATH nearby, it's at most a 30 min trip to the WTC site. Cleaning could be done more frequently. In one week on site, we never had the room cleaned, although we got new towels when requested.

    The view to the Hudson river and Manhattan are great. There are a few restaurants in the proximity, all with breathtaking views to Manhattan and excellent choices for food and drinks, if a bit on the expensive side. The PATH subway system is only a 7 min walk, the tram is a 3 min walk from the hotel. The room is reasonably sized and it wasn't noisy. Very nicely, the final invoice did not include the night we didn't spend there due to the airline getting us there a day later. Our reservation was kept by the hotel and eventually the bill reduced. Thank you.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent price and Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location Price Cleanliness Safety

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2024

    7.0
    I’d stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location in Jersey City

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Felt like home !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio Suite Access Roll In Shower Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Proximity

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great suites, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dog barking two rooms down :( everytime the light rail went past. Thin walls, with little sound proofing, can hear TV next door and people talking. The light rail outside the window, ask for a room on the other side of the building. Were informed no room refresh for our 4 night stay. No view of Manhatten at all, despite the photos implying same....ypu will need a more expensive room if you want this. We had a deluxe queen studio and that wasn't cheap. Would have had to pay by hour for late check out, (expensive at 75USD per hour), so opted just to store luggage!

    Great room, safe area.easy access to Manhattan via PATH and subways. The room was clean and comfortable and looked freshly renovated. Everything we needed in our room. Great amenities near by, cafes restaurants, groceries all a short walk away. Play park at the water front for small children. Staff were generally friendly even if a little robotic at times. Early checkin was available as was luggage storage, no free late checkout.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Stay in Jersey City
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy fridge, setting a correct temperature in room was not so easy

    Room was nice and big, hotel is not far away from metro station

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, very close to river walk. Clean spacious room with kitchen.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One Bedroom Suite Partial Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location - very close to river walk - the best views of NYC skyline. Clean spacious room with comfy bed, nice kitchen, large table for eating. Good size of the room, spacious bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Convenience at its best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed there for 9 nights and they came to clean on day 7. Which was communicated when we checked in and not a problem. Maybe for long stays, do the cleaning halfway through the stay. But otherwise, there are no issues.

    Perfect location!! Short walking distance from the nearest train station and very close to the local shops. Laundry setup is also ideal if you need to use it. Even the little shop is very convenient if you need something you might have forgotten.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Can definitely suggest this hotel to my friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchenary was old and weak.

    Excellent location, good facilities, friendly personnel!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No food like breakfast

    Very friendly staff and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Great location. Quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Shout out to Joneal.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient to many things. Helpful desk staff I think Lorenzo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large room, bathroom and comfy beds.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    it was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No room service for a 4 night stay? That policy needs to be looked at again.

    Accomodations were fine.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Suite - King - Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was supposed to have 2 beds, but it only had 1. Had to cancel the last night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    8.0
    IF you plan to visit New York this is good place to rest before going back the next day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel is close to the PATH station (~10 minute walk) and 1 stop from New York. There are some restaurants close by and a Bank of America ATM. The rooms were decent, but we were out visiting most of the time so we used them to sleep and shower. There was also a fridge, a cooking stove and some plates, glasses and cutlery available.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and comfort for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. I’d stay here again.

    It was a great location. Just a five minute walk to the Path train and one stop from downtown manhattan. The room was spacious clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The tramrail passing every hour and making lots of noise. You need earplugs.

    Very large room, good bed, kitchenette, good shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable hotel with nice renovations only marred by some annoying small shortfalls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    What my wife and I found annoying though are the smaller shortcomings. That started with checking in where nothing was said about housekeeping during our stay and we had to call down later to find out there would be none during our 6-night stay though we could call to request things. Similarly, there was no written information at all in our room about the hotel or the surrounding area. Then there were housekeeping oversights. There was one roll of TP in our bathroom for a 6-night stay even though the large empty cabinet spaces under the sink area could store 20+ more rolls if needed. In short, the fact that there was no additional rolls at all was a clear oversight of housekeeping. The same with the kitchen area. Little things, such as one large glass but no second large one, one steak style knife not two, no sponge for the sink and dishes, and an almost empty salt packet shaker. At the same time, why are there two large spoons but no small spoons...seems odd. Also, there was a paucity of hooks or towel bars in what is otherwise a pretty large bathroom with plenty of empty wall and door space that any number of hooks could be added to or another towel bar added above the existing one (and the small one next to the sink doesn't really compensate). Additionally, though we understand that new TVs were added to many if not all rooms it was frustrating that there is no working TV guide on the TV to know what stations are what and what may be showing on them. When I requested a channel list from the front desk they copied the ONE laminated one they had at the desk but when we got it up to the room the guide didn't match the stations. We then had to go back down to confirm that the laminated one was outdated and they had to go online to locate and printout the newer one. Why aren't guides simply provided in each guest room? The renovations are great, the smaller shortcomings , however, then stick out.

    The renovations that this location recently underwent are obvious since we stayed here prior to those being made. The registration area is much nicer visually (although it's not really a lobby in the traditional sense). The hallways appear brighter. The rooms looked upgraded and the fitness center is clearly upgraded and more welcoming to workout in. In short, the hotel is more pleasant visually. Additionally, the free washers & dryers remain a nice touch. Though, it would be nicer if a work/leisure sitting area with maybe a TV had been added somewhere on the 1st floor. The small bench along the wall across from the registration desk is okay but hardly very functional or a place to just relax downstairs.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent to visit Manhattan for a reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One Bedroom Suite Partial Harbor View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    They should provide more plates, cutlery as not enough for 4 people to have breakfast & dinner with just 4 of each.

    Location is very convenient to visit Manhattan for a reasonable price. Take 16 minutes to get there on the metro PATH to World Center.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    8.0
    Great alternative to staying in Manhattan - super close / great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

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    Room (apartment) was a good size for a family of four. The bedsofa could have been wider but our kids made it work. Bed was comfy. Nice views of downtown NYC. Great location. Only a few minutes on foot from PATH train station Exchange Place from which you can reach WTC (Oculus) in Manhattan in 5 minutes. There is also a big supermarket 8 minutes away (walking). Kitchen was well equipped. Huge fridge, 2 burners, microwave, dishwasher. When we had small technical problems, maintenance fixed it quickly. Very clean and very quiet. We would stay there again when visiting NYC next time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed sheets were dirty upon arrival. Housekeeping arrived quickly to change them

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Queen Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The email with the possibility to upgrade did not mention that taxes on the same upgade where 200%.

    Kitchen, table and having a seperate bedroom worked great for the 4 of us

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Studio Suite Access Roll In Shower Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I had seen these reviews about the air conditioner being too loud but never believed. Oh God it was so loud so that woke me up first days. But I got used to it afterwards.

    Location is awesome. Took mostly a ferry (path in evenings) and it takes only 5 minutes to reach Manhattan (World trade center). The vicinity is exceptional - waterfront with Manhattan view, coffee in nearby Gregory`s coffee and the sound of the river. The room itself is mostly renovated, cozy and very clean. Perfect place for several days.

    Stayed in March 2024

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