Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area By Ihg

“THE best staff and clean comfy accommodations”

My sister was rushed to the hospital local to this hotel on Saturday evening and placed on life support. My mom and I live in different states and traveled a few hours to be by her side we brought very little with us as we were in a hurry to get to her and had no clue what was in store when we arr… Mais

My sister was rushed to the hospital local to this hotel on Saturday evening and placed on life support. My mom and I live in different states and traveled a few hours to be by her side we brought very little with us as we were in a hurry to get to her and had no clue what was in store when we arrived. When it became clear that we were going to be in for a long haul , I called around to a few local hotels. The first and second one that I called actually quoted me over 300 for what would be a 5 hour stay and then raised the rates as I was on hold. Candlewood suites was the third hotel on my list. Latoya answered the phone and I immediately felt at ease and believed that she would help us. I explained a little bit about what was going on and she just took care of everything. She said , you just get here and we will work it all out." We ended up staying the week and have booked another in the assumption that we will need lodging while my sister wakes up from her coma and is slowly taken off life support. (She has done both at the time of this review!) In a time when I question all of humanity, I cannot explain what it means to my family to have a hotel welcome my distraught family with open arms, provide us with clean and comfortable accommodations and inquire about our sick family member each time we enter the lobby. I hope that this review makes its way to the right people. Having a woman like Latoya as the first person to greet you is the absolute right choice. She is spectacular and when we look back at this horrible experience, we will ALWAYS remember her grace, kindness and empathy. I would also like to thank jay who was also so kind and accommodating and Nikki who helped us more than she could ever know. To the powers that be: you have an incredible staff ! They are all deserving of everything good.

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“Good place to stay”

We just returned from this hotel yesterday. We stayed there once before, about 4 months ago. When we arrived, we were greeted like long lost friends! The room is large and immaculate. It has a full refrigerator and workable kitchen. Will definitely return.

“Reasonable, convenient, affordable.”

The front of house staff were very welcoming and helpful, especially as I was travelling for the first time in America, and first time solo. I arrived quite early, and they did their best to find me a room quickly. The room was tidy and had everything you need, with free tea and coffee. I did find … Mais

The front of house staff were very welcoming and helpful, especially as I was travelling for the first time in America, and first time solo. I arrived quite early, and they did their best to find me a room quickly. The room was tidy and had everything you need, with free tea and coffee. I did find it a little dark being on the ground floor, but it was very close to a pizza place which was handy for dinner.

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“August 8, 2025”

Not bad but a bit run down. The leather on the chairs are peeling, the hardware on the bathroom vanity is all rusted and there was an odd odor in the room. Other than that the bed is comfortable, and it is fairly clean