Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
420 Forsgate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
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Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick is a top choice among hotels in Cranbury, New Jersey. We allow guests to experience the benefits of a refreshing way to travel by offering accommodations near popular things to do and top destinations in New Jersey. Our Cranbury hotel sits close to Monroe Township and Princeton University. We have earned a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for our accommodations and guest experience, and we work hard to stay one of the best hotels in Cranbury. Our hotel provides comforts and conveniences including refurbished rooms that are pet friendly and guest rooms that are equipped with many useful amenities, including ergonomic work spaces, free Wi-Fi, and plush bedding. Guests of Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick can start their day off right with breakfast in our Bistro, and they can get in a daily workout in our fitness center. Our on-site restaurant, The Bistro, provides both breakfast and dinner made fresh to order.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Kids stay free
Children's television networks
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Internet
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Heated pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Wine / champagne
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shared lounge / TV area
ATM on site
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Safe
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Polish
Location
420 Forsgate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Getting there
Newark Liberty Intl Airport
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Mercer County Airport
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The Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick stands out for its well-maintained indoor pool and the convenience offered by its on-site Bistro, according to guests' feedback. While the rooms are spacious and boast comfortable furnishings, some visitors feel the decor could use an update. The hotel's staff generally receives compliments for their professionalism and friendliness, though there have been mentions of occasional disorganization.
Cleanliness is a strong point, particularly in the rooms, although some guests suggest common areas could be better maintained. Opinions on value vary, with some guests finding the pricing reasonable and others pointing out billing concerns. The hotel's location garners appreciation for its proximity to airports and major cities, enhancing its appeal for a range of travelers.
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We stayed here enroute to South Carolina after a 2 week exhausting marathon of packing, cleaning and getting our PA house on the market. We hadn’t eaten and were exhausted. We checked in, showered then went to the Bistro restaurant on site. There was one gentlemen sweeping the floor, then behind the counter who let us know dinner would start at 5pm. At 4:45 he called us up and took our order. He also was working the bar, the coffee, register and taking other orders at the register. He brought us our food which was truly delicious and of course, he made that too! We found out his name is Klever and this “one man show” was truly impressive. We can’t say enough the positive impact he made and to see that level of work ethic with no complaining while doing multiple full-time positions caught our attention and admiration. This man deserves a management position and duplicate himself through staff training because every hotel needs to be run the way this amazing man orchestrated all he did to perfection. Bravo Klever! We are full and off to bed for a 2am check out. You made a grueling day end as sweet as that delicious cookie and cheesecake dessert you told us would be yummy! Excellent job and 5 stars are not enough for this fantastic worker and kind, friendly person!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I booked through dayuse.com to stay here during the day to get some rest after driving up the nearby NJ Turnpike from points south. I was able to get the sleep I needed and the room was very comfortable. The whole property was immaculately clean as was my room, 105. Neka at the front desk made the check-in speedy and explained how to use the room door when I could initially not open it with the key seeing green and red lights. Initially I could not figure out how to turn off the dome lights above the TV and paintings but upon calling the front desk, Neka summoned the maintenance man to my room and he turned the lights off with a switch hidden behind the TV (the TV looked huge) The room was spacious and had a refrigerator, which was loud however, possibly a worn motor (I commented this to the front when leaving)
Upon checking out I purchased a soda and snack mix. In my opinion the soda was overpriced by about a dollar and the snack mix by about a dollar but I was grateful to be able to get those items on-site before getting into the car for the turnpike towards the GWB and eventually Massachusetts.
Upon checking out I purchased a soda and snack mix. In my opinion the soda was overpriced by about a dollar and the snack mix by about a dollar but I was grateful to be able to get those items on-site before getting into the car for the turnpike towards the GWB and eventually Massachusetts.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Restaurant and Starbucks not always open however coffee available at the front desk at all times...
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Response from Grace-Ann Gordon, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 25 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for the great review and compliments! It was our pleasure to serve you! See you again soon!
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Great location and the staff is friendly and helpful. This was my second stay at this location, and it works great if you are traveling from Newark or Philidelphia airport. I use both and I consider this middle ground. The rooms are a decent size, and it has a restaurant on site when you are too tired to go out. There was a minor maintenance issue in my room; it appeared the rug was in the process of being replaced and there were gaps and torn carpet at the door. Other than the carpet issue, I have no complaints or concerns and will stay there again on my next trip.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip:Â Easy access from Newark or Philidelphia airport.
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While visiting some friends in the area, I decided to stay at this hotel. The hotel is nestled in an industrial area where there are plenty of semi tractor trailers on the streets during the day. Most of the hotel staff appeared friendly, particularly the lady who checked me in and the male clerk who checked me out. The manager seemed indifferent and not as friendly as her staff. During my stay, I had an issue with booking and requested to speak to the on-duty manager. She appeared annoyed at my request to speak directly to her. Nevertheless, the situation was dealt with professionally. As far as the room, it can certainly use an upgrade. The decor was dated and could use a good steam cleaning. The lobby and common areas could also use a thorough cleaning. Halfway through my week’s stay, I was ready to leave. There were small flies and various bugs in the room. See photos. I had a room facing the front of the hotel which I would not recommend. As I mention this is an industrial area with heavy truck traffic. Not to mention you are facing the New Jersey Turnpike/I-95 and you will hear that traffic during your stay. Had not been for the bugs and unclean room, I would have given this hotel review five stars. The location of the hotel is close to Princeton and roughly 45 minutes from New York City (off peak hours).
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip:Â Request a room in the back otherwise you will hear a truck traffic.
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Response from Barbara Spagnuolo, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 31 Aug 2024
Dear Ladieshoes, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of the hotel is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the appropriate leadership team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent these issues from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area.
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Everything was great. Very convenient to New Jersey Turnpike Exit 8A, parking was easy, front desk handled check-in quickly and correctly, room was clean, beds were very comfortable, checkout was simple. I've stayed here many times over the past twenty years and will stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Received confirmation for a room with 2 Queen beds and a pullout sofa. According to the night staff at check-in, those rooms don’t exist. Would never have attempted to stay at this property as a family of 5 if that type of room configuration was not available. After receiving no assistance from the local hotel, I contacted Marriott’s customer service line, who after 45 minutes of holds and transfers, was able to help assist by way of providing enough points to my account to cover a second room. Customer service also confirmed that they, too, could see the same 5-person configuration was still available for this local hotel. So while I’m not sure why the local hotel would advertise as having these accommodations available, Marriott itself at least made the situation tolerable. Will avoid this specific property in the future.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Easy access from the NJ Turnpike.
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Response from Barbara Spagnuolo, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 31 Dec 2024
Dear mlprahl, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of the hotel is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the appropriate leadership team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent these issues from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area. Sincerely, Barbara Spagnuolo General Manager barbara.s@canonhm.com 609-655-9950
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My biggest complaint is that most hotels that I stay at have coffee in lobby 24 hours a day. This one has none only the coffee maker in the room. If you want to buy a coffee for $4.00 you can. The should add courtesy coffee here other then that the staff was very good
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Barbara Spagnuolo, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 5 Dec 2024
Dear ronaldsE466CD, Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience while staying with us. Your experience of the hotel is below our standard. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations. I have shared your feedback with the appropriate leadership team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place and reviewed to prevent these issues from occurring in the future. I hope you choose to stay with us again when your travels bring you back to the area. Sincerely, Barbara Spagnuolo General Manager barbara.s@canonhm.com 609-655-9950
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Everything went well at checkin. The gentleman who helped me went over and above for me. The room was very clean and everything was in its place. My granddaughter had an accident overnight in the bed but the cleaning girl came right over and stripped the bed and remade it immediately. Only complaint I have are the towels!! They are old and very rough, they should be replaced more frequently. The hotel was located in a beautiful area of Cranbury which we enjoyed very much. We are originally from New Jersey and live in Florida now so we just enjoyed the beautiful trees and countryside as we drove around. The hotel is close to the train station which we utilized the following day, and took a trip into Manhattan. We really had no complaints, beds were comfortable as well as the pillows. Towels were fresh and clean everyday.
Thank you Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick for making our trip a beautiful and stressless stay!!
Thank you Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick for making our trip a beautiful and stressless stay!!
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Grace-Ann Gordon, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 25 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for the great review and compliments! It was our pleasure to serve you! See you again soon!
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My house is cleaner after I leave my husband alone with the kids and dog for a week (and that’s saying something)Our room was filthy and run down. Our room appeared as if someone had lived in it with their 10 kid/dogs for months, moved out the day we arrived, and it was quickly cleaned and rented out to us for a night.
The walls were dinged all over and had stains, the slats on the doors had layers of dust, the window was broken and screens torn, bathroom fan was grimy and dusty, there were coffee Splatters on the wall paper in the kitchen, the glass stove top was dirty upon arrival, the mirrors had not been cleaned, lampshades torn and stained, the previously white grout between the toilet base and tile was brown/yellowed.
We arrived late with our two kids and just needed to sleep so we didn’t observe how gross it was until the morning. He was respectful and said he would overhaul the room and provide me with 10k bonus points but those never posted to my account and his email address provided in his card didn’t work.
The common areas were renovated and clean. Staff was nice.
The walls were dinged all over and had stains, the slats on the doors had layers of dust, the window was broken and screens torn, bathroom fan was grimy and dusty, there were coffee Splatters on the wall paper in the kitchen, the glass stove top was dirty upon arrival, the mirrors had not been cleaned, lampshades torn and stained, the previously white grout between the toilet base and tile was brown/yellowed.
We arrived late with our two kids and just needed to sleep so we didn’t observe how gross it was until the morning. He was respectful and said he would overhaul the room and provide me with 10k bonus points but those never posted to my account and his email address provided in his card didn’t work.
The common areas were renovated and clean. Staff was nice.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Barbara Spagnuolo, General Manager at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Responded 6 May 2024
Dear D9708Plsaraj, Good Morning, I am sorry to hear that your stay was not up to your expectations. I would like to speak more with you about the location that you stayed at. Unfortunately, I do not think that you are reviewing the correct establishment. If you would be so kind to reach out to us so we can further discuss the situation, my email is Barbara.S@canonhm.com. I do hope that if you are ever in the Cranbury area you give this hotel a chance.
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We recently stayed at this Courtyard property for our wedding weekend. We got married at Forsgate County Club just down the street - the hotel made the entire room block process so easy. We worked with Mike last year to get this all set - they accommodated over 70 rooms for our guests, helped with welcome bag distribution, provided a conference space for some family getting ready that day, and arranged a late night bar for us. It was such a great experience working with the team and our guests really enjoyed their stay at the hotel. We were comfortable all weekend! Would definitely recommend for other brides getting married in the area
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I think so , but check with hotel for sure
I am here now so checked out the marketplace. It is mainly chips, candy, cookies, etc. There is a bistro onsite with limited food options (bar snacks - wings, flat bread, etc). Not much close for restaurants but it is quick drive to other places for food as it is close to turnpike.
Thank you for your inquiry. We do allow dogs & cats up to 40 lbs. There is a one time nonrefundable pet charge of $75.
"During snow season, would recommend to have some snow scrapers or shuffles for guests to borrow in case their don’t have that in the car . "Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
RMÂ 506 - RMÂ 661 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
144
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Frequently Asked Questions about Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick
Which popular attractions are close to Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Nearby attractions include Thompson Park (3.6 km), Plainsboro Preserve (6.6 km), and David Bradley Chocolatier Factory (4.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Conveniently located restaurants include Italian Touch Restaurant & Pizza, Taqueria Maria's, and Gil & Bert's Ice Cream.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Courtyard Cranbury South Brunswick?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Polish.