Element by Marriott Harrison - Newark
399 Somerset St, Harrison, NJ 07029, Harrison, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Element by Marriott Harrison - Newark is a modern, 3-star extended-stay hotel situated directly along the Harrison PATH station, which runs 24/7 to Lower Manhattan, and about five miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. The property offers sleek studio rooms with kitchenettes, work desks, rainfall showers, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi, while larger one- and two-bedroom apartments add living rooms, dining tables and pull-out sofas for guests needing extra space. On-site dining includes a trendy restaurant/bar, a 24-hour pantry market, room service, a complimentary breakfast buffet and nightly receptions. Guests can also use the 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor patio with BBQ grills, and the hotel provides an airport shuttle and paid parking. Its Harrison setting is described by guests as newly built, safe and walkable, with easy PATH access putting Manhattan's Financial District roughly 20 minutes away. From this base, well-known New York points of interest -- including the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Empire State Building -- are all reachable by transit, typically 11 to 16 kilometers from the hotel.
Best for
This hotel suits solo travelers, couples and business guests who want an extended-stay layout with kitchenette conveniences but easy PATH access into Manhattan without paying city hotel prices. The apartment-style one- and two-bedroom units with living rooms and pull-out sofas also work for small groups, though families needing more room should note that reviewers found the standard studio rooms compact.
Travel tips
Use the adjacent Harrison PATH station for a roughly 20-minute, 24/7 ride into Lower Manhattan rather than driving, since most major NYC attractions sit 11-17 kilometers away. Take advantage of the complimentary airport shuttle if flying into Newark Liberty International Airport, only about five miles from the hotel. If you plan to explore the city extensively, book a room primarily as a place to sleep and refuel, since guests note the surrounding Harrison neighborhood itself is quiet and still developing.
What guests say
Guests consistently highlight attentive, friendly staff and a strong, varied breakfast buffet as standout positives, with several noting it's especially good for traveling with kids. The location earns repeated praise for being directly beside a PATH station offering a quick, round-the-clock ride into Manhattan's Financial District, in a neighborhood described as newly built and safe to walk. Cleanliness, modern decor and comfortable, well-laid-out rooms are frequently mentioned, and the hotel's pet-friendly policy and kitchenette setups are appreciated by couples and business travelers. The main recurring criticism is that standard rooms feel small for those wanting more space, and one guest wished for a more traditional hot breakfast item like bacon and eggs among the buffet options.
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