March, 2006 marked my second stay at the Gateway Hilton (the first back in 1995); both stays were for business. The hotel seems to have changed and is nicer than I recalled. Check-in was relatively simple, my room was spacious and clean, and there was a minimum of noise.
Bentley's, as well as Market Street Bar & Grill, are on the premises should you need a bite to eat.
A courtesy bus also runs between the hotel and Newark International Airport.
There's a swimming pool, believe it or not, though I didn't have the chance to check it out. When checking in, the staff was kind enough to give me access to the concierge level, where they served complimentary wine in the evening and complimentary breakfast in the morning. The morning of my departure, I did dash up there for a quick breakfast. They were offering water, coffee, juice, bagels, pastries, and quiche. It was more than adequate.
The location is fine for a quick jaunt into NYC -- it's directly across the street from Penn Station.
The area is a bit desolate in the evenings, though.
