Hampton Inn North Brunswick/New Brunswick — Hotel in North Brunswick Township

I had to book this hotel last minute after our rental car got canceled by Enterprise due to their strict rental policies that disrupted our experience. After much conflict and speculation, I decided to spend some time at this hotel for the weekend to just spend more time in New York City and finalize plans with a canceled trip to Gettysburg.

When it comes to this Hampton Inn, from the surface, it does appear to be a nice hotel, as by just spending one night, it already is up to the quality of other Hampton Inn properties I have experienced in my travels, the beds are soft, comfortable, and easy to sleep on, the rooms are great, comfortable with enough space, and a great bathroom that retains the Hamptonality. The rooms may appear dated from the surface, but they are maintained just well enough to get by, despite issues with the HVAC system and the microwave that would have made me reconsider staying here.

The service and amenities of the facilities are still at the top of every midscale property I have been to, the breakfast, even for a quick morning bagel is still impressive, with a free hot breakfast, complete with many options, the pool and fitness center offer an ample amount of physical activity, and they offer a small market and laundry room to service your residential needs, despite this hotel not really being an extended stay property. The front desk lady also honored our issues at check-in and kindly waived our early check-in fee to accommodate the changing nature of our reservation.

The location is also in a great area, as it is oriented near Trader Joe's, Chili's, Michael's, Walmart, McDonald's, Quickchek, BP and Shoprite within walking or driving distance of the facilities. It is also close to Rutgers University, off of US 1.

Overall, this hotel is still thriving, despite the 2000s appeal, and can easily be a great and affordable travel option for those traveling in the area, as the location is halfway to Philadelphia and New York City. I will stay here in the future if not in the event of...

I have never felt more ostracized and uncomfortable in my life. I have a psychiatric service dog, for reasons I don’t care to share, and per the ADA I don’t have to. My dog wasn’t wearing an ‘SA’ vest or collar, because per the Americans with Disabilities Act, he doesn’t have to. He has one, but typically doesn’t wear it unless we’re out in a crowded public space. I went to breakfast and the front desk said “Maam no pets” I smiled kindly and stated “He’s a service animal” the front desk scoffed at this, rolled her eyes, scoffs again and goes “pfft okay” I say again “He’s a psychiatric service animal” to help her understand just because a disability isn’t obvious doesn’t mean it’s not there. She rolled her eyes again and waived me away. In the dining room a kitchen worked rushes out waiving her hands saying “no no no” I respond politely saying he’s an SA. She GLARES at me and responds “no he isn’t” and storms off to the front desk. After their powwow they both stare at me my entire time in the dining area. I was so unbelievably uncomfortable I got up and took my food to my room. My morning ended in tears, because I felt so belittled and singled out, which is something I already feel daily. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a hotel with my service dog, so if you have a service animal, you are NOT welcome here, regardless of what it says online. To management: your staff should brush up on the ADA, and there should be a serious conversation about the fact that just because you can’t see a disability doesn’t mean it isn’t very, very real.||My dad met me late at night and had a procedure early in the AM, I can only imagine what they would have said had we both been at breakfast with his medical alert dog, and my psychiatric SA....

I have never felt more ostracized and uncomfortable in my life. I have a psychiatric service dog, for reasons I don’t care to share, and per the ADA I don’t have to. My dog wasn’t wearing an ‘SA’ vest or collar, because per the Americans with Disabilities Act, he doesn’t have to. He has one, but typically doesn’t wear it unless we’re out in a crowded public space. I went to breakfast and the front desk said “Maam no pets” I smiled kindly and stated “He’s a service animal” the front desk scoffed at this, rolled her eyes, scoffs again and goes “pfft okay” I say again “He’s a psychiatric service animal” to help her understand just because a disability isn’t obvious doesn’t mean it’s not there. She rolled her eyes again and waived me away. In the dining room a kitchen worked rushes out waiving her hands saying “no no no” I respond politely saying he’s an SA. She GLARES at me and responds “no he isn’t” and storms off to the front desk. After their powwow they both stare at me my entire time in the dining area. I was so unbelievably uncomfortable I got up and took my food to my room. My morning ended in tears, because I felt so belittled and singled out, which is something I already feel daily. This was the worst experience I have ever had at a hotel with my service dog, so if you have a service animal, you are NOT welcome here, regardless of what it says online. To management: your staff should brush up on the ADA, and there should be a serious conversation about the fact that just because you can’t see a disability doesn’t mean it isn’t very, very real.

My dad met me late at night and had a procedure early in the AM, I can only imagine what they would have said had we both been at breakfast with his medical alert dog, and my psychiatric SA....