I generally really like this hotel. The perfectly preserved 80s modern lobby with the 2 story free fall fountain and live plants has a ton of character, same with the large outdoor fountain. The gym was great, the store in the lobby was huge for a hotel, and a lot of the staff were friendly. The pool area was pristine. The vibe of the property felt dignified but not pretentious. The beds were really comfortable. That said there were a couple big things that really made our stay suffer. First, our room smelled musty like wet carpet indicating water damage at some point. Second, $18 to park in a garage in a suburban area with absolutely nothing immediately around it is insane. Lastly and most importantly, we saw other reviews indicating the hot tub was closed, so we called to verify if this was the case. We were specifically not only told but outright promised by the front desk that it worked, only to pull up to see an empty pit surrounded by cones. The hot tub is a huge part of why we choose our hotels and we really liked this hotel overall but especially for a flagship Hilton like this it’s unacceptable to not have a hot tub, especially when it was originally built with one that just needs some repairs. Other guests we spoke to in the pool area were furious and felt lied to, and we agreed. This is a definitely a really good hotel, but it needs to address these issues to be great. Fix your hot tub please

My two young children and I stayed here at the Hilton East Brunswick for a quick overnight. The location can’t be beat for road trippers as it’s just 2 blocks from the NJ Turnpike exit. East Brunswick was the perfect halfway spot on our drive from Montreal to Richmond, Virginia. However, I was quite disappointed with the condition of our room. The only lights (aside from the bathroom fixture) were two rather dim lamps, one on the desk and one at the bedside. I could barely see well enough to get the right pajamas out of our suitcases! I stay at other Hilton properties for business multiple times per year and have never encountered a room so dim and dated looking. Aside from the condition of the room, everything else went wonderfully with our stay. John at the front desk was so genuinely friendly and helpful. Parking was very convenient in the garage next door. And we appreciated the variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase at the front desk. The three of us were all hungry and thirsty after our midnight arrival and 6 hours on the road that afternoon!

Good value. Luxury appearance but no frills. Our room had no fridge or microwave. Had to call desk for hide-a-bed linens and blankets. Ice machine only working on one floor. Pool was great but hot tub was closed. Super nice and helpful staff. Only food onsite was pricey restaurant and Starbucks. Weakest Starbucks coffee I ever tasted.