Spark by Hilton Rahway

Hotels
7.9 (742 reviews)
1747 Paterson Street , Rahway , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms noted by many guests
Friendly, helpful staff and GM
Spacious rooms with good layouts
Convenient, pedestrian-friendly location near train
Quiet and comfortable for many travelers
Cons:
Continental breakfast described as basic/terrible
Pool out of order and reduced amenities during transition
Occasional cleanliness issues (stains, hair, odors, dirty pillows)
Elevator and power outages reported; accessibility/room assignment issues
No in-room coffee/tea maker; low supplies at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Many guests repeatedly praised the property and rooms as very clean and well maintained, though several specific reports noted stains, hair, strong carpet/closed-smoke odors and occasional dirty pillows/comforters.
Service
8.8
Multiple reviews highlighted excellent, welcoming staff and a GM who went out of his way to help (room adjacencies, extra towels). There were a few mentions of unprofessional behavior at checkout and lapses in housekeeping responsiveness.
Location
8.6
Several guests noted a convenient, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood and proximity to the Rahway train station; one reviewer mentioned a tricky intersection entering the parking lot (not a hotel fault).
Room Quality
7.8
Many rooms were described as spacious and comfortable (large beds, tub, couch), but some guests reported issues like dirty pillows, stains, unpleasant smells, uncomfortable beds, and incorrect room types for accessibility needs.
Amenities
6.9
Guests reported negative amenity experiences: the pool being out of order, removal of some amenities during brand transition, no in-room coffee/tea makers, low supply levels and occasional power/elevator outages affecting access.
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed perceptions of value: several guests recommended the hotel and appreciated cleanliness and room size, while others felt breakfast and included services were basic relative to price and noted unexpected deposit charges.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Food received consistently low marks: multiple mentions that the continental breakfast was very basic or terrible with limited options.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall sentiment leans positive with many guests saying they would stay again and praising cleanliness and staff; notable negatives (pool outage, elevator/power issues, some cleanliness incidents) tempered but did not dominate the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:57

Property Description

Modern Amenities

The Rahway Best Western Inn offers modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, and a microwave and refrigerator in every room.

Health and Wellness

Guests can stay active at the on-site gym with floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a mounted TV, or relax in the indoor pool after a day of exploring nearby attractions.

Convenient Location

Situated just 20 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and a short drive from popular destinations like Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, the Best Western Riverview Inn & Suites provides a convenient and comfortable stay for travelers.

Book your stay now at the Rahway Best Western Inn for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EWR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 742 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 6.9
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Jelena couple rs
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
8
it was ok
Pros:

clean

Cons:

pool was out of order kids really wanted it and the first thing they said was pool out of order want me to. cancel your stay not even hello

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Naina mishal solo_traveller fr
6
Pros:

Big clean rooms,

Cons:

Breakfast was very basic

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ihor couple ca
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Edwin couple us
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Esmeralda solo_traveller co
6
Apenas para una estancia rápida
Pros:

La atención del personal

Cons:

El desayuno muy básico para el precio. No hay muchas opciones. No sabía que había un paco de depósito al check in. EL olor de las alfombras se siente muy fuerte y si hay como un olor a humo de cigarrillo o a encerrado .

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Lori couple us
7
Definitely will stay here again.
Pros:

The property was very clean and the room was beautiful.

Cons:

The only reason I gave it a 7 is because the elevator went out and of course we were on the 5th floor. The place lost power a couple of times too. Otherwise it was great.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Isabel family_with_children us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Catherine family_with_children us
9
Very nice, would definitely suggest to fiends and family!
Pros:

The General Manager went out of his way to make us feel welcome. He made sure that we had rooms beside each other. He made sure the rooms were well stocked, clean and ready for our arrival. We appreciate how welcoming and cordial all the staff that we had interactions were. All Guests were very nice as well.

Cons:

Weird intersection to get into the parking lot. This is not the fault of the hotel, the parking lot was safe and well lit, just hard to enter the lot from the way the road was.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Sheronda family_with_children us
1
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Greyber Alexander couple us
6
Pros:

The location and the staff

Cons:

The room smelled like a kid pee on the floor and the pillows were dirty, other than that everything was ok.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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LENWARD solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Reyes solo_traveller us
5
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Maribel solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple us
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
F
Franck solo_traveller fr
6
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Tine solo_traveller be
7
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Barbara couple us
9
Comfortable and clean. Amenities taken since the transition from Best Western to Spark by Hilton.the the transition fro
Pros:

Clean, very friendly staff

Cons:

No tea or coffee maker in the room.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Lakrisha family_with_children us
10
2026-05-16 via Nuitee