
Axel’s take
It's a strong Meadowlands base if you accept the Manhattan commute.
- Choose it for
- Roomy accommodation, included breakfast and parking, and a useful local shuttle.
- Skip it if
- You want walk-out Manhattan sightseeing, contemporary design or dependable silence.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · A straightforward, full-service hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey
Meadowlands Plaza is a straightforward New Jersey hotel whose useful extras matter more than its traditional styling. Roomy accommodation, included hot breakfast, complimentary parking and a local shuttle make it a strong pick for Meadowlands events or a driving trip with Manhattan days attached. Expedia and Tripadvisor guests praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff; the shuttle is a particularly useful part of the package.
The compromise is the setting: this is Secaucus beside major roads, not a New York neighborhood you can explore from the lobby. Manhattan outings require a connection, and returning for an afternoon break is less convenient. Traffic noise recurs in guest accounts, while the review evidence flags bathrooms and sleep as weaker points than cleanliness. We'd choose it for practical comfort and Meadowlands access, not design or spontaneous city nightlife.
- Rooms
- Spacious, traditionally styled rooms; refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers add everyday usefulness. Traffic noise is a recurring qualification.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength: 86% positive across 191 cleanliness mentions, supported by strong cleanliness scores on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Service
- Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise helpful staff and shuttle drivers. The local shuttle is useful, but availability is not guaranteed.
- Amenities
- Included hot breakfast, La Reggia Italian restaurant and lounge, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and local shuttle service give this simple hotel a useful full-service offering.
- Fees and surprises
- Self-parking is $0. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and the local shuttle are complimentary; shuttle service is subject to availability.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · campustravel.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
40 Wood Avenue, Secaucus
The entrance is on Wood Avenue, just off Route 3, with on-site parking and La Reggia inside. Wendy's and other casual food options are nearby, but this is a road-oriented setting rather than a sightseeing block. Plan Meadowlands outings around transport, not an apparent straight-line walk.
What guests say
- 4.2/51,061 reviews
Amenities and check-in
Included hot breakfast, La Reggia Italian restaurant and lounge, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and local shuttle service give this simple hotel a useful full-service offering.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
—
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
Good to know
- Self-parking
- $0 for on-site self-parking.
- Breakfast
- Full American breakfast buffet is included.
- Local shuttle
- Complimentary local service includes Secaucus Junction; rides are subject to availability.
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM.
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · campustravel.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–13: free
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Meadowlands Plaza Hotel — New York, United States
Meadowlands Plaza Hotel is a straightforward, full-service hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey in New York, United States.
Address: 40 Wood Avenue, Secaucus. Property ID: 1083629.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/meadowlands-plaza-hotel-1083629
Axel private rates
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Total price: $457 USD
2026-11-08 to 2026-11-11 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
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| 2026-11-05 | $168 for 1 night · 2 nights $354 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $186 for 1 night · 2 nights $381 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $195 for 1 night · 2 nights $344 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $161 for 1 night · 2 nights $321 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $160 for 1 night · 2 nights $357 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $197 for 1 night · 2 nights $399 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $202 for 1 night · 2 nights $411 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $209 for 1 night · 2 nights $391 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $182 for 1 night · 2 nights $336 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $154 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $162 for 1 night · 2 nights $325 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $329 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $166 for 1 night · 2 nights $342 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $361 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $185 for 1 night · 2 nights $340 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $155 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $317 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $159 for 1 night · 2 nights $335 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $364 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $188 for 1 night · 2 nights $379 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $191 for 1 night · 2 nights $389 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $198 for 1 night · 2 nights $347 · up to 13 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $149 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 12 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $323 · up to 11 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $343 · up to 10 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 9 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $165 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 8 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $228 for 1 night · 2 nights $430.50 · up to 7 nights priced |
About Meadowlands Plaza Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- 40 Wood Avenue, Secaucus
- City page: Hotels in New York
Axel's take: 8.2/10
It's a strong Meadowlands base if you accept the Manhattan commute.
- Choose it for: Roomy accommodation, included breakfast and parking, and a useful local shuttle.
- Skip it if: You want walk-out Manhattan sightseeing, contemporary design or dependable silence.
Axel's opinion of Meadowlands Plaza Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · campustravel.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard Single room (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Quintuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Standard Sextuple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Comfort room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Business room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Business Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Business Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Deluxe Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Premier room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Executive room
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Executive Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Executive Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Executive Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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Grand room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Grand Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Standard Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Location
Secaucus convenience for Meadowlands visitors, with Manhattan a separate journey.
- The block: The entrance is on Wood Avenue, just off Route 3, with on-site parking and La Reggia inside. Wendy's and other casual food options are nearby, but this is a road-oriented setting rather than a sightseeing block. Plan Meadowlands outings around transport, not an apparent straight-line walk.
- Getting around: Use the local shuttle to reach Secaucus Junction, then take a train into New York Penn Station. Times Square is 37 minutes by transit or 18 minutes by taxi; road traffic can stretch the latter. Guests also describe shuttle trips to American Dream for stadium access. Newark airport is a separate taxi or transit journey.
- After dark: Dinner and drinks are available in-house, but this is not a walk-out city nightlife base. Road noise can reach rooms even when the hotel itself feels peaceful.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · campustravel.com.
Best areas in New York for LGBTQ+ travelers
- Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 9.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Hell’s Kitchen’s gay-bar streets and Ninth Avenue restaurants lead; Hudson Yards is not the same nightlife proposition.
- Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 8.3/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Chelsea combines a strong LGBTQ+ fit with galleries, residential streets and nearby Meatpacking nightlife.
- SoHo & Greenwich Village: 8.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Christopher Street and Stonewall put LGBTQ+ history within everyday Village walks, alongside bars and small venues.
- Times Square & Theater District: 8.0/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Broadway and nearby Hell’s Kitchen make a convenient theater-and-nightlife base, with crowds as the trade-off.
- Lower East Side & East Village: 7.8/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. A strong option for food, bars and small venues, provided late-night noise suits your sleeping habits.
- Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.3/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 7.2/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Midtown East & Grand Central: 6.8/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 6.5/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 6.4/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Lower Manhattan: 6.1/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers.
- Long Island City: 5.5/10 for LGBTQ+ travelers. Where to stay in New York for LGBTQ+ travelers
Alternatives for the same trip
- Hotel 309 (Chelsea & Meatpacking District). Hotel 309 wins when: A Chelsea kitchenette base close to subways and downtown walks, accepting stairs, uneven cleanliness and shared bathrooms in economy rooms. Keep Meadowlands Plaza Hotel when: Choose Meadowlands Plaza for a driving or stadium trip, included parking and breakfast, and stronger cleanliness evidence.
Getting around from Meadowlands Plaza Hotel
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Teterboro Airport: 17 min by taxi.
- Newark Liberty International Airport: 21 min by taxi.
- LaGuardia Airport: 37 min by taxi.
- Westchester County Airport: 51 min by taxi.
- Times Square: 37 min by transit.
- The Museum of Modern Art: 52 min by transit.
- Central Park: 46 min by transit.
- The High Line: 44 min by transit.
- Empire State Building: 53 min by transit.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 32 min by taxi.
- American Museum of Natural History: 58 min by transit.
- The Plaza: 55 min by transit.
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum: 31 min by taxi.
- Grand Central Terminal: 50 min by transit.
- Rockefeller Center: 49 min by transit.
- Whitney Museum of American Art: 54 min by transit.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4.2/5 (1,061 reviews).
- Praised: Atmosphere (100% positive); Location (90% positive); Cleanliness (86% positive).
- Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (62% negative); Room amenities (49% negative); Sleep quality (41% negative). Cleanliness draws 86% positive feedback across 191 mentions. Sleep draws 41% negative feedback across 78 mentions, and bathrooms 62% negative across 40: useful comfort, with specific weaknesses.
Good to know
- Self-parking: $0 for on-site self-parking.
- Breakfast: Full American breakfast buffet is included.
- Local shuttle: Complimentary local service includes Secaucus Junction; rides are subject to availability.
- Check-out: 11:00 AM.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Hotels.com · campustravel.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Spacious, traditionally styled rooms; refrigerators, microwaves and coffee makers add everyday usefulness. Traffic noise is a recurring qualification.
- Cleanliness: A clear strength: 86% positive across 191 cleanliness mentions, supported by strong cleanliness scores on Booking.com and Expedia.
- Service: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests praise helpful staff and shuttle drivers. The local shuttle is useful, but availability is not guaranteed.
- Amenities: Included hot breakfast, La Reggia Italian restaurant and lounge, Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness center and local shuttle service give this simple hotel a useful full-service offering.
- Fees and surprises: Self-parking is $0. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and the local shuttle are complimentary; shuttle service is subject to availability.
- Check-in from: 4:00 PM
- Hotel policies: Children aged 0–13: free
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