Hotel Indigo Elite - Lux Modern Studio - Ewr 10 Mins (Newark, USA)

Few guests fail to mention that the hotel was formerly a bank, and that bits of the building's history have been preserved throughout (cement floors, exposed brick, part of the vault, etc) and mixed with very modern lighting, fixtures, art, and furnishings. The rooms are generally described as clean and spacious, too.

Many guests choose the hotel if they are attending a hockey game at the Prudential Center. It is also well located for a day trip into the Big Apple, with Penn Station about ten minutes away on foot. Drivers note that though there is no self parking anywhere nearby, the valet service is actually cheaper than many public garages in Newark.

Guests rave about the rooftop lounge, noting that the drinks are good, the view is very nice, and the crowd is generally buzzing. It is the only rooftop bar in the area, and that locals line up outside to get in on weekends.

Some light sleepers are kept up all night by sirens and other street noise, or by the church bells, which reportedly ring in every hour. Though the view from the top floor rooms is very nice, these rooms are also closest to the rooftop lounge, which can be noisy.

Most guests are wary of the neighbourhood, and say it is a good idea to use the hotel shuttle to get to Penn Station, even though the distance is short.

Several guests have found the staff friendly and well-meaning but inexperienced in resolving various issues, while others say the service in the hotel restaurant is a bit slow and the food is hit and miss.