If you are unfamiliar with the area, and are looking for a place to stay that’s priced reasonably, please be careful. Many hotels and motels near Newark Liberty International Airport are difficult to get to from the various roads (you can see them, but can’t figure out how to get to that part of the road). Some places have a nice looking ad, but may be in a dangerous neighborhood, or be popular for their “hourly” room rates.

The following hotels are a short drive from the record show, with the exception of the Holiday Inn, which is a short elevator ride from the record show! These are not high-end hotels - you won't have a sumptuous terrycloth robe in your room, however, they are clean rooms with one or two beds, a couple of chairs and a desk or table, television, full bathroom, and may include free continental breakfast (roll, muffin or cereal and coffee or tea). Smoking or non-smoking rooms are available, as are handicapped-accessible rooms, and should be requested when reservations are made. The only hotel on this list we have stayed at is the Holiday Inn – if you stay at one of the other hotels, please e-mail us and let us know whether you would recommend it.

(Rates were obtained in September, 2006 and, of course, are subject to change.)

Kenilworth Inn – Rate: $104, includes continental breakfast
Kenilworth Boulevard and South 31st Street, Kenilworth - Phone: 908.241.4100 or toll free 800.775.3645
Just off Garden State Parkway exit #138, about three miles from the record show. Full restaurant, bar and ATM onsite, outdoor swimming pool, supermarket next door. Refrigerator and microwave available in some rooms. 

Holiday Inn – Rate: $120 - $150 (Best-4-Breakfast rate of $145 includes $20 breakfast voucher)
304 Route 22 West, Springfield - Phone to hotel: 973.376.9400 - Reservations: 800-Holiday (800.465.4329)
The record show is held in this hotel, which has a full restaurant and bar (Elephant and Castle) onsite, as well as an indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Coffee makers and hairdryers in all rooms. 

Colonial Motor Court – Rate: $63 - $68, includes continental breakfast
75 Route 22 East, Springfield - Phone: 973.379.5272
This motel is about 3/4 mile east of the record show. It's an older property, but the rooms are clean and not expensive. The onsite coffee shop is only open until 10:00 am. No swimming pool.

Howard Johnson Express Inn – Rate: $90 - $120, includes continental breakfast
1011 Route 22 West, North Plainfield - Phone: 908.753.6500
About three miles west of the record show. Microwave and refrigerator available, coffeemaker and hair dryer in all rooms. No swimming pool, pets allowed. 

If you prefer to stay in New York City, you can take the 114 bus from Port Authority (42nd St. and 8th Ave.) to the record show. We recommend quikbook.com to find good hotel room at a reasonable rate.