Fairbridge

195 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873 United States (USA)
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3.0 Star property
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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
  • Hotel has 284 rooms
  • 6 floors in property
  • 2 suites in property
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 8.8/10
  • Hotel has 4 meeting rooms

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Located in central New Jersey, just off Interstate 287, the The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center Somerset-Bridgewater offers an upscale design in a popular suburban setting close to attractions like; New Brunswick theater district, Rutgers the State University, Commerce Bank Ballpark, New York City, Atlantic City, Six Flags Great Adventure & Hurricane Harbor, Sesame Place and numerous shopping malls.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 192 guest reviews

Property description

Looking for a unique hotel to accommodate your overnight stay. The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center with its newly renovated facility and relaxing atmosphere, “will be no business as usual” at this hotel. Please take a moment to learn more about us.The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center guarantees a highly successful stay to every customer. The property is designed to provide the environment to focus, learn, and succeed. Whether your stay is for management development, training, an executive board meeting, a product launch, or a strategic planning session, The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center caters to all levels within an organization. With 7,000 square feet of meeting space in 11 meeting rooms, we can accommodate groups from 5 to 300 people.The Magnuson Grand Hotel and Conference Center will meet your needs and exceed your expectations with the most qualified team in the industry, with the highest standards of excellence in service, food quality, and attention to detail. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and IT staff available.Conveniently located in central New Jersey, The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center is only 40 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, and 1 hour from New York City. Easily accessible from all parts of the tri-state area, we are located minutes from Routes 287, 78, and the Garden State Parkway.For before and after meetings, the recreation and relaxation facilities include our fitness center, outdoor pool.Our culinary team prides itself on providing a dining experience of the highest quality and variety at our Alexander Restaurant.Our 284 guest rooms provide:•Complimentary high-speed/Wireless Internet access•Two part executive working desks•Plush chairs with ottomans•Dual line telephone with voice mail •Free Local outgoing local calls•Individual Digital Climate Controls•Room service•Coffee maker and coffee•Full size ironing board and iron•On Demand movie selection•Hairdryer•Luggage tableThe Magnuson Grand and Conference Center combines technology with a superior level of customer service to ensure a productive meeting. A planner is dedicated to your meeting to carry you through all of the logistics, allowing you to focus on the content of your program. The following is a brief outline of how The Holiday Inn Somerset is different from our local competitors:•The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center is currently rated #16 within our brand (top 1%) for the Quality of our Product and our guest service scores.•Our hotel offers the areas best Bar and Restaurant, Jersey's Sports bar and Grill. Jersey's features HDTV's all with premium sports channeling and offers a full menu and is open late 7 days a week. Complimentary Hot & Cold Hors d'oeuvres are offered at Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 5PM - 7PM. •The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center is the only hotel, full service or limited service, to offer free High-speed/Wireless internet access in all of it's 284 guest-rooms, and wireless internet access.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Year of last renovation: 2014
Floors: 6
Rooms: 284
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 284
Rooms with disabled access: 12
Rooms with one bed: 164
Rooms with two beds: 120
Suites: 2
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 4 View spaces
Meeting space: 8000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 1000 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar hours: 11:30AM - 11PM
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Outdoor Pool open seasonally. Weekend shows with bar and food options available.
Ownership: Northstar Hotel Management
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
5pm day of arrival unless a designated cut-off date has been provided.
Nightly parking: 0.00
Typical group deposit: 25%
Total taxes: 15.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.63%
Occupancy Tax: 8.00%
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge: 21.00%
Banquet Bartender Fees: 150.00 Per Person (upto 100 people served)
Chef Attendant Fees: 150.00 Per Function
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 30.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 12.50 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 45.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 40.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 14.95 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 28.95 Per Item

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Breakfast in room
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Shows or evening entertainment
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

The Magnuson Grand and Conference Center Somerset-Bridgewater has teamed up with State Shuttle for the transport of our guest travelling from Newark International, John F. Kennedy (JFK) International and LaGuardia International airports. Guest will need to contact State Shuttle directly to schedule arrangements and receive price quotes.

Local shuttle info: Only available by request within a 3 mile radius. Requests must be placed in advance.

Breakfast information

$14.95 Plus Tax/Service Fee

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Yes! Pets are allowed.
$50.00 per pet

Parking information

Complimentary Parking is offered

Internet/Wi-Fi

Complimentary WiFi is offered through out the hotel.

Previously known as:
Fairbridge Hotel & Conference Center, Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset-Bridgewater, Holiday Inn Somerset Bridgewater, Somerset Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Somerset

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Fairbridge

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Fairbridge.

Feel free to use the Fairbridge meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Somerset event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Ballroom 40 x 87 x 20 3480275/30020324084--1422/17400348348
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Ballroom

Our Grand Ballroom is the largest meeting space on site accommodating up to 400 people at any given time. It can be divided up into 4 smaller sections to accommodate smaller groups. We can cut the room in half or leave just one section open. Completely up to your group and what you feel will work best.
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
3480 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
40 x 87 x 20 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
18
Columns:
0
Windows:
3
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Boardroom 21 x 24 x 8 500--/----------14--/--------
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Boardroom

Our boardrooms offer the perfect setting for small business meetings and pre-con sessions. It is the perfect space to make all of your important business decisions.
Room type:
Boardroom
Total size:
500 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
21 x 24 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Easton/Davidson 24 x 22 x 8 52840/4030222822208/8604030
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Easton/Davidson

Our Easton and Davidson Room are our smallest non conference rooms on site. The offer the perfect setting for a private small gathering of classroom style seating or even the perfect space to host a small exhibit show. Ideally this space is perfect for large conference groups and group interviews.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
528 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
24 x 22 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Concord/Bennington/Ambrose 26 x 22 x 8 57248/4833241424244/3705030
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Concord/Bennington/Ambrose

Our 3 mid sized rooms are perfect for break out sessions, dining, buffet set ups, classroom style seating and what ever else you may feel fit. We offer a wise variety of set up styles and are willing to work with any and all ideas.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
572 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
26 x 22 x 8 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
12
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System

FAQs about Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater have?

There are 284 sleeping rooms in the hotel.

Is there any meeting space at Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater?

$14.95 Plus Tax/Service Fee

What parking is available at Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater?

Complimentary Parking is offered

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary WiFi is offered through out the hotel.

Is there a gym at Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Magnuson Grand & Conference Center Somerset Bridgewater?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor Pool open seasonally. Weekend shows with bar and food options available..

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