One of six AAA Four Diamond Luxury hotels located in Livingston, New Jersey. Four Diamond rated for 9 consecutive years. Contemporary style hotel located 20 minutes/14 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and centrally located between Morris, Union and Essex Counties minutes away from the Mall at Shorthills and local attractions. Critically acclaimed NYC Strip House Restaurant onsite offers catering.
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Local Attractions:
Golf Course, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Mall at Short Hills, Drew University, Fairliegh Dickinson University, Seton Hall University, Turtle Back Zoo, South Orange Performing Arts Center, Mennen Arena, St. Barnabas Hospital & South Orange Codey Arena, Mall at Short Hills, Wellmount Theatre, NJPAC, Prudential Center
Had a nice stay here during business trip only complained air conditioner very loud in room. Breakfast was adequate. Nice outdoor area to enjoy chilling out. There is also a...
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Had a nice stay here during business trip only complained air conditioner very loud in room. Breakfast was adequate. Nice outdoor area to enjoy chilling out. There is also a nice indoor pool. Would stay here again. « less
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Management response from WestminsterMgmt, General Manager
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your kind review. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed many aspects of your stay in particular our newly refurbished indoor pool and our beautiful new outdoor patio. I am sorry that you found the air conditioner unit to be loud in your room. I am researching your record to have our engineering team take a closer look at this unit. I'm very happy to hear that you would stay with us again. To that end, please contact me personally if your travels bring you back our way. It will be my pleasure to insure every comfort for you. My direct line is 973.548.0036.
Safe travels!
Michael Polese General Manager
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“Some positive aspects and negative aspects to this hotel”
May 4, 2013
J P, Victoria, Canada | Trip type: Business
I stayed at this hotel for 8 nights for a conference. The positive aspects of this hotel include very comfortable beds and convient shuttle service. The sheets were changed regularly....
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I stayed at this hotel for 8 nights for a conference. The positive aspects of this hotel include very comfortable beds and convient shuttle service. The sheets were changed regularly. The lobby area and pool area are very clean. The negative aspects include older batheroom fixtures with poor shower pressure and no fans in the bathroom. My bathtub was not cleaned for the entire 8 days I was there. I even left a note for the housekeeper to clean the bathroom. The sink and toilet were done but the tub was never cleaned. The complementary breakfast was of poor quality - especially the coffee. « less
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Management response from WestminsterMgmt, General Manager
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your recent review! I appreciate your kind words about our beds and shuttle services. It is interesting that you give us high marks for cleanliness in our public space and pool as well as most parts of your bathroom.
I must admit that your claim that we did not clean your bathtub for 8 days when all other parts of your room were serviced every day is shocking to me! I would appreciate speaking with you directly about this. Clearly, this is totally unacceptable so it would be most helpful to me to learn more details about your stay so that I may follow up with our housekeeper and her team. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I do look forward to speaking with you.
Warm regards,
Michael Polese General Manager 973.548.0036
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“Excellent service”
Apr 23, 2013
goodmiumiu, Beijing, China | Trip type: Business
Stayed in Westminster hotel for over one week. Was quite pleased with friendly hotel staff. Wifi is free without password login and speed was fast up to 20 mbs. While...
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Stayed in Westminster hotel for over one week. Was quite pleased with friendly hotel staff. Wifi is free without password login and speed was fast up to 20 mbs. While air conditioner in the room is a little bit noise and had to shut it down. « less
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Management response from WestminsterMgmt, General Manager
Dear Guest,
Thank your for your wonderful 5 Star review! I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. If I can be of service in the future, please call on me.
Warm regards,
Michael Polese General Manager 973.548.0036
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“Clean Modern Hotel, more European than Ameraican;but pricey”
Apr 8, 2013
Ramblinwreck13, Fairhope, Alabama | Trip type: Business
The Hotel has a very European feel to it, modern furnishings, everything very compact but nicely fit, you don't feel cramped, just economized! The hotel breakfaast leaves a little to...
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The Hotel has a very European feel to it, modern furnishings, everything very compact but nicely fit, you don't feel cramped, just economized! The hotel breakfaast leaves a little to be desired, really just fresh fruit in a small room that you do feel cramped in. They have showers in the room, so Tub lovers will be disappointed. Beds are very comfortable and the internet connection was perfect!. The hotel was very pricey for what it delivered, but with limited choices in the area, I guess they can charge it and still be in business. « less
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Management response from WestminsterMgmt, General Manager
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your recent review. I am happy to know that you enjoyed your time with us. We do know that there are always options out there, so we work hard to make sure that our guests are as comfortable as possible. You should know that our hotel has a mixture of showers and tubs (about 50/50), so if you would prefer a tub, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate that request. if I can assist you in the future, please call on me.
Warm regards,
Michael Polese General Manager 973.548.0036
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“Very Well-used Event Factory”
Apr 7, 2013
SMOK77, Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Trip type: Family
This past weekend we stayed at the Westminster Hotel for 2 nights. The hotel is comfortable and clean, and the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The beds were...
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This past weekend we stayed at the Westminster Hotel for 2 nights. The hotel is comfortable and clean, and the hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The beds were also very comfortable; there was a safe in the room, and the coffee machine in the lobby made good, complimentary coffee, which was available all the time. The pool was clean and well kept, and the gym, although crowded, was well equipped; although one of the two treadmills had controls that didn't work. There are a LOT of events at this hotel. The noise from some of the late-night party-goers was audible and unwelcome. In addition, the fan in our room did not work, nor did the fan in the bathroom. We reported this to the front desk before we left for the day, but nothing was fixed upon our return. At night our room became very warm and we were unable to cool it down without opening the windows which we would have preferred to keep closed because our room was on the first floor. We completely turned off the heat, but this did not help so we finally opened one of our windows, but not both because the handle of the crank on the 2nd window was missing. The breakfast buffet was very disappointing - it was quite limited, and the cost was an unjustifiable $15. The choices were dried-out scrambled eggs,pre-made french toast, fatty bacon, bagels, cream cheese, yogurt, fruit, dry cereal and roasted potatoes. Nothing was made to order, and all of the food seemed to have been sitting around for a while, even though we were practically the first ones in for breakfast. We had been told at the front desk that we could order a la carte from the breakfast menu, but when we got to the restaurant, we found this was not the case. The wait staff at breakfast was unfriendly and not helpful. It might have been a better choice to head down the road to the local diner. The last thing I will say about this hotel is that it is a darn shame that they do not appear to have any recycling. There are little bottles of spring water available all over this hotel, but not a single recycling bin to be found. There is much that this hotel could do to be more environmentally friendly. With the one aspect I could find, "Hang up your towels so we don't waste water washing them"; there was only 1 single hook for one towel in our bathroom - no rack and no other hooks. How serious can the Westminster really be about the guests hanging up and re-using towels? It would go a long way if this hotel would provide ample hooks in the bathroom to hang up to 4 towels, and provide a recycling bin next to each trash can where newspapers, empty plastic beverage cans/bottles and paper could be deposited for recycling. I would stay at this hotel again if I were in the local area, but first I'd check to make sure everything in the room worked, that I was in a quiet part of the hotel, and I would not plan on eating breakfast there. « less
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Management response from WestminsterMgmt, General Manager
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your review and your kind words about our staff, service and general experience. I am happy to know that you would return. We have a strong commitment to green practices and this is currently evidenced in many ways. As you point out, there is a linen re-use program in place to conserve water. I must admit I never thought about additional hooks in the bathroom. I really appreciate that suggestion and I will work on finding a way to add this necessary feature. Still, you should know that we are among the first hotels in NJ to supplement our energy with an active solar grid on our rooftops. We use energy efficient lighting throughout the hotel. Our toilets are low-flow to conserve water, and we are working on adding a full recycling program this year. We are adding Dyson Airblade technology to our public restrooms to reduce the need for paper towels. Our in-room directory and all of our services are now automated on our televisions to reduce our paper usage. Interestingly, we attempted to remove bottled water from our fitness center and replace it with a water cooler, but many guests requested bottle service to be returned. Change, however much it makes sense, is not always easily accepted.
Should your travels bring you back to our area, I would be most grateful to handle the details of your stay personally.
Warm regards,
Michael Polese General Manager 973.548.0036
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Cancellation: 24 hours for individual/ 14 days for group
Nightly Parking:
0
Typical Group Deposit:
0
Total Taxes:
15.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax:
7.00%
Occupancy Tax:
3.00%
City Tax:
5.00%
Additional Person Fee:
20.00 Per Person
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee:
500.00 Per Day
Meeting Wired Internet Fee:
100.00 Per Person
Food and Beverage Service Charge:
20.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge:
20.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees:
100.00 Per Hour
Chef Attendant Fees:
100.00 Per Night
Room Types - Westminster Hotel
Standard king
One King Bed
This room measures 400 square feet (37 square meters). Settle onto the pillowtop bed with premium bedding and Egyptian cotton linens for a good night's rest. You will have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are supplied. Complimentary bottled water, a safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Standard two doubles
Two Double Beds
This room measures 400 square feet (37 square meters). Settle onto the pillowtop bed with premium bedding and Egyptian cotton linens for a good night's rest. You will have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 32-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are supplied. Complimentary bottled water, a safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Deluxe two doubles
Two Double Beds
Settle onto the pillowtop bed with premium bedding and Egyptian cotton linens for a good night's rest. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 42-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are supplied. You will have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Complimentary bottled water, a safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Deluxe king
One King Bed
Settle onto the pillowtop bed with premium bedding and Egyptian cotton linens for a good night's rest. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the 42-inch flat-screen TVs is offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker and a refrigerator are supplied. You will have bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Complimentary bottled water, a safe, and a separate sitting area are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Amenities - Westminster Hotel
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
ATM
Baggage storage facilities
Breakfast in room
Bus parking
Car rental
Central location
Child facilities
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary newspaper
Concierge service
Conference facilities
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Discover
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Currency exchange
Dinner available
Electronic key card
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Facilities for the disabled
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Free local calls
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Handicap accessible
Ice Maker
Internet - wireless
Internet - ethernet
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Laundry facilities
Licensed bar
Movies in room
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Radio in room
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Safe in rooms
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shower
Spa
Swimming pool - indoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone
Telephone in all rooms
Telephone - Free local calls
Television
TV - Free Cable
TV - Free HBO
Travellers cheques accepted
TV room
Voicemail
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - Westminster Hotel
20 Minutes to/from Newark Liberty International Airport, 15 minutes from Seton Hall University, 22 miles to Manhattan, 10 minutes to The Mall at Short Hills. Shuttle service available within 5 miles radius only based upon availability.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Local Shuttle Info: Complimentary shuttle for overnight guests to places within a75 mile radius.
Social event shuttle is offered complimentary, as well, with flexible limitations.
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