Name: APA Hotel Woodbridge
Address: 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, New Jersey, United States of America, Iselin, New Jersey, US
Price range: US$95–US$181 per night
Rating: 8.18

What guests think

Reviews of APA Hotel Woodbridge describe spacious rooms, a convenient location near Metropark and the Parkway, and generally friendly staff, but also frequent noise from thin walls, operational hiccups at check-in, and recurring maintenance and cleanliness inconsistencies.

Facilities include a large gym and heated pool, though guests repeatedly note cloudy water, occasional closures, and inconsistent hours for the coffee shop and restaurants. Service is praised for friendliness but hampered by long lines, understaffing, unreturned calls, and room-type or overbooking mix-ups; some report fees for early check-in and strict deposit rules. Expect a convenient, good-value base with useful amenities, but plan for variability in upkeep, noise, and operations.

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Facilities

Large gym and an on-site heated pool are positives, and parking is ample. However, guests often report cloudy or closed pools, broken ice machines, limited in-room microwaves, and inconsistent hours for the café and bars.

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8

Johnathan

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really liked this hotel and the area. We were going into NY for the day and it was super easy to get to the train from there. We have a 3500 duly truck so parking was important for us and this hotel has great parking. The staff was all very friendly and accommodating with the exceptionof one lady that was a bartender at one of the restaurants. The hotel is very clean, and nice, its how it is described on the webpage. However, one of the reasons we chose this hotel was it had 3 different "restaurants/lounges" none of which we were able to try. The times to all 3 places are not listed anywhere. We got up early the breakfast/ coffee place was not open yet so we left to start our day. When we got back around 9pm 1 of the 2 other restaurants were closed and the bar told us that we could order a drink if we were quick about it and that was it since they were also about to close.. This was a Friday night at 9pm so if you are like us and assume you will be able to come back to the hotel and relax have a drink or two you will be very disappointed. Other than that this was a great place to stay and if we come back to that area we would stay here again.

6

Danielle

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Shower curtain and pole fell down on kids while showering. The bed frame cut my leg and my neice ankle. As well as desk collapse putting a cupcake up there. Additionally, adjoining rooms door was broken and had dry wall screws in it and not deadbolt screws. Now only that, they DO NOT DRAIN OR CLEAN POOL. ALL THEYRE DOING IS ADDING MORE CHLORINE AND IT BURNS SO BAD CANT SEE UNDERWATER NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT. Additionally so much scum build up around the pool, that people tag their names in the scum. DISGUSTUNG.

2

Cristian

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool out of service

8

Simmone

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall I enjoyed my stay at APA. There were a few things I didn’t enjoy that might make me think twice about going back. Pros- The room is very sizable and the bed was very comfy. The towels were big and fluffy and they give you a pair of slippers to walk around you room. We enjoyed a few drinks and sushi at the Aoi restaurant and everything was excellent! Cons- I booked this hotel specifically because I wanted to swim. However, the pool was a bit cloudy so I wasn’t comfortable getting in. The bidet was nice but there was a weird smell in the bathroom. I would’ve asked to change rooms but I had a busy schedule so just used candles and febreeze.

8

Cindy

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Coffee shop was closed on Sunday and pool wasn’t available.

10

Rheta

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice kept property no microwave in room but one.in lobby you can use. The best, biggest hotel gym I've ever seen!! I really liked it here! Close uner to airport too

8

Adam

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice enough place to stay. Nice Gym. Pools open till 11pm. Thats a nice look.

10

LaToya

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The gym was 24hrs a plus. The pool was okay to be honest. The room was spacious and clean.

6

Kimberly

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

None of ice machines worked. This could have been stated at check in. The employees seemed oblivious to it. Thank goodness the lounge filled the ice for me. Other than that, no bells or whistles, simply a place to rest your head.

10

Alisa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and had multiple dining options and a place to get coffee. The front desk workers were so kind! The coffee shop employee was a bit grumpy (maybe he needed some coffee? 😂). The parking lot was very large and fit my 21 foot camper van. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. I would stay here again if I’m ever in the area.

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Cleanliness

Feedback varies: many find rooms and common areas very clean, but recurring reports cite musty odors, dirty bathrooms, missed housekeeping, and occasional pests. Pool cleanliness is also criticized.

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10

Juan

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

2

Rehat

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not clean. Bathroom tub & sink were clogged

8

Ben

22 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We found and old stocking and some kind of lubricant underneath the bed so it looked like they had not clean it in a while. We reported it to management and they said they would give me a 20% discount for the inconvenience but that was rather unpleasant.

10

Dana

30 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was clean and well kept. Staff was friendly and prompt on answering requests. Food was great!

10

Valérie

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our family stay. Very clean, very comfy, nice customer service !

2

Shirley

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On top of the rude staff i ended up getting bed bug bites all over my feet.. itching for days! Paid close to 300 a night, 8 bucks for a small coffee , no breakfast. Just a horrible experience!

4

Jennifer

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and nice. But there was a roach in the hallway that flew into my room as I was getting ready to step out for some food. Ruined my ENTIRE night!

4

changhee

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Vent in the bathroom wasn't working. Bathroom and the whe room, especially shower curtain smelled like mold.

4

Judith

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby was clean and effiecent, so I was surprised when I saw the condition of the bedroom. The bathtub was dirty and mold around handrails. I was unable to take a shower because of the grime. The dresser was not clean When I leave I always check under the bed to make sure I didn’t drop anything and there was clothing under the bed and a Plan B package. I did inform the front desk when I checked out and she apologized.

10

Alisa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and had multiple dining options and a place to get coffee. The front desk workers were so kind! The coffee shop employee was a bit grumpy (maybe he needed some coffee? 😂). The parking lot was very large and fit my 21 foot camper van. The room was large, clean, and comfortable. I would stay here again if I’m ever in the area.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some nice views, but thin walls and proximity to elevators can mean noise. Several mention dated décor or maintenance quirks, and a few report spotty Wi-Fi.

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6

Joseph

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated but acceptable

8

Mark

31 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great value. Clean with 2 restaurants and coffee shop! Some rooms have not been update. Showers are VERY narrow and the shower heads and pressure is really poor. Wi-Fi not strong, had some issues working and staying connected to video meetings.

10

Peter

28 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large spacious rooms

8

josh

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed very comfortable. Nice tv. Nothing special about room but nothing bad. Very very strange layout of hotel, rooms directly across from elevators. Can hear housekeepers talking in hallway in morning. Overall I would stay again nothing wrong with room. In a good location felt safe.

6

Karen Grace

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms dated

6

Karalyn

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. To turn on the shower, you had to have your arm in the water when you first turned it on, which makes your arm get sprayed with cold water. The sound travels between the rooms. My neighbor had a nightmare, which woke me up and then his spouse was yelling at him to wake up. I could hear it all.

6

Heather

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls of the rooms was paper thin and everything going on in the neighboring room could be heard and each time their door closed, it sounded like it was slamming. They have a "quiet policy" after 10p; however, people coming back from the bar, along with the neighboring room, the noise kept me and husband from sleeping. After a long drive and another one in store for us the next day, an hour of sleep was all we were able to muster. We should have left or stayed in our car. We won't be back.

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jay

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed here for 2 nights, but the Rooms are thin walled. We had party noise both the nights loud and screaming and was not too bad the first night, but the second night I had to call the reception to have it curbed. It went on till 3 AM and was the worst of it. I would not stay here for that one reason.

8

Jeannette

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. the beds were dated and you can feel the springs however for a family of four the adjoining rooms were a bonus

10

Ian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty good hotel. Clean room. AMAZING high floor view. Literally could walk to MetroPark train station. Pretty decent amenities for what clearly used to be in office building. Lots of elevators. Will definitely stay again.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet many reviews mention long or disorganized check-in, understaffing, and poor follow-through on refunds or requests. Room-type changes, overbooking, and fees/deposit policies also frustrate some guests.

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Garth

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Facilities are good but the hotel is under staffed and the existing staff need more training. Check in, with no line, took 15+ minutes even with the room pre-paid. Staff communicated nothing during this process even with a couple prompts of “is there a problem” and just staring at the computer screen. This created anxiety about not having a room after a long day of travel.

10

Deon

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The young lady at the front desk had a line out the door on June 29th. She treated every single person with hospitality. That was textbook. I’d come back strictly bc that’s the first point of contact.

2

Lourdes

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property states that takes all debit cards and then when you get there, they don’t take all payment methods. Also this hotel does not take payments cash. I paid for a reservation on Expedia and when I got there they asked for a security deposit and didn’t take my debit card also didn’t accept the cash. This is unacceptable I was tired from a trip and couldn’t check in at 11:00 pm; manager was rude.

2

Natalie

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

When I checked in, room I paid for was not available due to them being over booked. I traveled hours from home with my children only to be put in a room with a small bed and 2 roll away beds. Tub was clogged with water, front desk were trying their best. Very unpleasant experience.

2

Jay

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

waited a hour to get a room an then told there's no rooms even if it was booked worst place

10

Karar

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

APA was surprisingly a nice find! It has been newly renovated, with clean and spacious rooms. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Possibly due to a new system, check-in and check-out took quite a bit of time. Other than that, we had a comfortable stay.

6

Michelle

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in process was disorganized and horrible.

2

ROBERT

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything unique was bad. Got there at 2pm for a 3pm check in. In 50 plus years of traveling if the room was ready I could check in. Here, they say to me 25 dollars for early check in. I go what? After I complained another person said she would waive the fee. Any other place if the room was ready your in. They advertised a whirlpool. There was one when it was a Hilton. It is now a rock garden! I asked if there was a fee for early check in did I get money for a 6am checkout. Guess what the answer was? Never saw worse customer service in hospitality in my life! Stay someplace else!

6

Masako

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only one person at the front desk. Sometimes no one there.

2

Rehat

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Management shared that they would refund me previously for a bad experience and it’s been almost over a month and I’ve followed up several times.. no call back and no refund. Save yourself the headache!

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Location

Convenient to the Garden State Parkway and a short walk to Metropark station, with ample parking and easy access to Oak Tree Road and shopping. The office-park setting can feel remote without a car.

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Manoj

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked three rooms for two nights while traveling with friends. Rooms were all clean, with a Japanese aesthetic. Staff was scant, when we asked for something, they promised to deliver to the rooms but after waiting until 11pm, I called, and was told we will have to come down (from 7th floor) to get it as no one was available, but they did not inform us earlier. The next morning, was woken up by some loud clanging-like sounds as if someone was kicking at a metal door, that went on all morning randomly. After complaining twice, no one came to check, and we were offered a different room after 1pm. Breakfast (paid separately) was very good, the lady who took the order was efficient and helpful in getting everything right on both mornings. The location is very convenient to GSP & Oaktree Rd restaurants & shopping at a great price. Would stay again.

8

Rosely

21 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean!! Location is extremely convenient.

8

Gerald

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near to the airport Newark, but without a car you‘re lost

8

Shawn

28 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean. The room was large. The bed and pillows were comfortable. The price was good for the area. The MetroPark train station is 3 blocks away. There is plenty of restaurants and shopping within a 10 minute drive.

10

Michael

15 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel. Rooms are clean and the staff are friendly. Location is just off of the Garden State Parkway.

8

michael

9 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Huge room. Could not have been quieter. Hotel really clean. Front desk could not havebeen friendlier. 20 min walk to NJ transit to NYC and Amtrak. Only complaint was located in large office park area that was very quiet with no stores or restaurants except goof Japanese spot in hotel.

8

Carlos

8 Jan 2024

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Stayed 13 nights

Great place to stay. I will highlight some points for my two week stay at APA. Good: - Clean and big room. - Dalily cleaning. - Friendly staff, always willing to support. - 10 minute walk to Metropark Station (10$ USD ticket will take you to Penn Station in New York in around 35/50 minutes) - 5 minutes car trip to Walmart/Target so you can buy some groceries if you are having a long stay. The bad: - The Bidet did not work upon arrival (did not report it as it was no big deal for me). - No Laundry machines. I really enjoyed my stay at the hotel and would definitively come back.

10

Mark

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great value. Convenient location right off the Pkwy.

8

Michael

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is very convenient to the GSP and NJT as well as rt. 1

10

Ian

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty good hotel. Clean room. AMAZING high floor view. Literally could walk to MetroPark train station. Pretty decent amenities for what clearly used to be in office building. Lots of elevators. Will definitely stay again.

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Dining

The on-site Japanese restaurant and bar receive frequent praise, but breakfast is not included and overall quality and availability vary. The café and restaurants sometimes have limited hours or are closed.

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Johnathan

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really liked this hotel and the area. We were going into NY for the day and it was super easy to get to the train from there. We have a 3500 duly truck so parking was important for us and this hotel has great parking. The staff was all very friendly and accommodating with the exceptionof one lady that was a bartender at one of the restaurants. The hotel is very clean, and nice, its how it is described on the webpage. However, one of the reasons we chose this hotel was it had 3 different "restaurants/lounges" none of which we were able to try. The times to all 3 places are not listed anywhere. We got up early the breakfast/ coffee place was not open yet so we left to start our day. When we got back around 9pm 1 of the 2 other restaurants were closed and the bar told us that we could order a drink if we were quick about it and that was it since they were also about to close.. This was a Friday night at 9pm so if you are like us and assume you will be able to come back to the hotel and relax have a drink or two you will be very disappointed. Other than that this was a great place to stay and if we come back to that area we would stay here again.

8

Manoj

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked three rooms for two nights while traveling with friends. Rooms were all clean, with a Japanese aesthetic. Staff was scant, when we asked for something, they promised to deliver to the rooms but after waiting until 11pm, I called, and was told we will have to come down (from 7th floor) to get it as no one was available, but they did not inform us earlier. The next morning, was woken up by some loud clanging-like sounds as if someone was kicking at a metal door, that went on all morning randomly. After complaining twice, no one came to check, and we were offered a different room after 1pm. Breakfast (paid separately) was very good, the lady who took the order was efficient and helpful in getting everything right on both mornings. The location is very convenient to GSP & Oaktree Rd restaurants & shopping at a great price. Would stay again.

8

TOC Lunettes

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Practical, good rooms, good gym. Was an old hotel/conference Center under new management. They have a nice restaurant and bar on site. Good to have quiet time while on the road.

8

LYNN

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean but only a double bed not the king I requested. Clean. Restaurant was open late the first night then closed early the second. Coffee place in lobby was not open at all.

10

Harvinder

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food wasn’t that great! Great drinks by John the bartender 😌

8

Grant

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pillows were way too soft for us. Unfortunately, did not find out until check out that they would have corrected this issue. Toilet seat was uncomfortable. Very neat that it was heated but water spray could not be turned off, the buttons on the remote were not working very well. Also, the angle of the seat and sharp edges of the back cover reduced overall comfort. Went to on site bar/restaurant for food but little to no real choice for vegetarians and very pricey for what you get.

10

Kateryna

24 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had a wonderful stay during my business trip. The hotel has spacious parking on-site, and the rooms are clean and cozy. The bed was incredibly comfortable. I think the highlight of my stay were restaurant options on the first floor. The breakfast options I ordered were absolutely delicious. The sushi restaurant for dinner was outstanding! I’m going to recommend this restaurant to my friends in New Jersey, just so they can visit and enjoy the amazing food.

6

Polina

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s okay, but I’ve stayed at 3-star hotels that are better. The rooms didn’t have a microwave, and breakfast wasn’t included—you have to pay separately for it. The breakfast options were very limited, with only waffles, pastries, and fruits available—no hot breakfast like in other hotels. The hotel restaurant was fully booked, and there were no nearby stores or other restaurants.

6

Maria

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was ok, no major complains. The amenities though where not optimum. Coffee at the cafe and the espresso bar where very bad quality. The only decent food option was the sushi restaurant

10

Ruben

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel staff are very very good restaurant crew are very good Japanese and the sports bar

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Month	Average price
January	US$86
February	US$89
March	US$89
April	US$93
May	US$110
June	US$131
July	US$119
August	US$110
September	US$112
October	US$116
November	US$98
December	US$93

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $95	17 $146	18 $181	19
20 $105	21 $110	22 $114	23 $114	24 $123	25 $136	26 $128
27 $102	28 $108	29 $108	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $118	2 $140	3 $140
4 $112	5 $114	6 $108	7 $108	8 $114	9 $126	10 $141
11 $113	12 $108	13 $108	14 $108	15 $108	16 $119	17 $126
18 $109	19 $113	20 $113	21 $109	22 $114	23 $128	24 $127
25 $109	26 $110	27 $109	28 $108	29 $107	30 $107	31 $115

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Room, 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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