Founded in 1856, Seton Hall University is one of the oldest four-year Catholic higher learning institutions in the United States. This university is in Orange, New Jersey, and its education specializations are law, business and international affairs. Family members of students and faculty at Seton Hall can find hotels within 20 minutes of the campus in Orange, West Orange and Union. These hotels are also less than 20 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport.
Situated in West Orange, the Wilshire Grand Hotel is a 15-minute drive north of Seton Hall University. This upscale hotel features a putting green, outdoor patio breakfast area and complimentary rentals of beach cruiser bicycles; the putting green and patio are only open during the summer. The hotel's fine dining establishment, Primavera, serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner; the restaurant provides room service. The king superior rooms have sitting areas with sleeper sofas, while the king suites feature whirlpool tubs. Verona Park is a 10-minute walk from the hotel; this park has paths where guests can ride the hotel's rental bicycles.
This Ramada is in East Orange, a five-minute drive from Seton Hall University. The hotel is within walking distance of shopping and restaurant options at the Brick Church Plaza; this shopping center is adjacent to the Brick Church rail transit station, making a trip to Manhattan approximately 25 minutes. The hotel offers parking spaces for RVs, fitness room and complimentary shuttle service to Newark Liberty International Airport. Whirlpool suites are available; all suites have sleeper sofas. A meeting room is on the ground floor; this room facilitates seminars and receptions.
The Turtle Brook Inn is in West Orange, approximately 10 minutes west of Seton Hall University. Hotel amenities include a fitness room and breakfast area adjacent to the lobby. Some of the rooms have whirlpool tubs and balconies with views of the South Mountain Preserve. This recreation area is a five-minute drive from the hotel and features the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, off-leash dog lawns and wildlife exhibits at the Turtle Back Zoo. Golfing enthusiasts are a five-minute drive from the 18-hole course at the Rock Spring Club in West Orange. The hotel is within walking distance of Julio's Restaurant, a casual eatery that serves seafood dishes for lunch and dinner.
The Garden State Motel, located in Union, is a 15-minute drive south of Seton Hall University. This low-cost motor lodge caters to couples seeking romantic getaways. Some of the rooms have varying themes, including the Tiger Room and Jungle Room; the king suites have heart-shaped whirlpool tubs. Parking spaces for RVs are available. The hotel is a 20-minute drive from downtown Newark attractions, such as the Newark Museum and Branch Brook Park. Restaurants on Stuyvesant Avenue and Morris Avenue are within five minutes of the hotel.
