Ramada East Orange (NJ): Unbeatable Deals & Luxurious Stays Await!
Ramada East Orange (NJ): Where "Unbeatable Deals" Meets… Well, Let's Just Say "Experience"! (A Real Review)
Alright, folks, let's dive in. This isn't your sterile travel blog review. This is your friendly, slightly-caffeinated neighbor giving you the real deal on the Ramada in East Orange. I’m talking warts and all (metaphorically, I hope!).
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My Arrival: First Impressions & the Great Wi-Fi Mystery
Pulling up, the Ramada looks…well, it looks like a Ramada. Functional. Let's be honest. But hey, it’s got a big sign, lights are on, and the promise of a “luxury stay” hangs in the air (along with maybe a whiff of something…else?).
The first thing I did? Hunt down that sweet, sweet Wi-Fi. The website screams "Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!", which is, you know, essential in this digital age. And guess what? It was free. But "reliable" is a whole different ballgame. Let's just say I spent a good hour wrestling with the signal, muttering under my breath about buffering videos and the audacity of hotel Wi-Fi. It eventually cooperated, thankfully, but it wasn't a love story. More like an awkward first date. (Internet Access, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!, Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas)
Accessibility & Navigating the Halls (A Moment of Kudos!)
Right off the bat, I was pleasantly surprised. The Wheelchair Accessible aspect was seriously on point. Wide hallways, ramps, and well-placed elevators. Bravo, Ramada! That’s a win. This included ramps into some of the public spaces and ample space in the bathrooms within accessible rooms. (Accessibility, Facilities for disabled guests)
Slippers on, Let's Explore the Room
The room itself was…well-equipped. I’m not going to lie, this isn't exactly the Four Seasons, but it had the essentials, and I appreciate the little things. The Air conditioning blasted cold. (Air conditioning) The Blackout curtains were a lifesaver for morning light. (Blackout curtains) Had all the standard stuff: Coffee/tea maker, Mini bar, Refrigerator, Hair dryer, Ironing facilities, the usual suspects.
The bathroom? Clean. Functional. Not glamorous, but functional. The water pressure? Surprisingly good. I'm a sucker for a Shower with good water pressure. The toiletries provided were kinda, sorta… fine. Let's just say I was glad I brought my own shampoo. Towels? Soft enough. (Toiletries, Towels, Shower)
Okay, confession time: the thing I really wanted to try was the Bathtub, because I just love a good bubble bath after a long day! I found it, but it was rather cramped. I didn't sink in, because I'm a pretty tall dude, but it was there. (Bathtub, Bathrobes)
Eating & Drinking – The Culinary Adventure (with Reservations!)
Okay, the food situation. Restaurant? Yes. Restaurants? Plural. Sort of. There's a restaurant on site. It offers Asian cuisine in restaurant and Western cuisine in restaurant . Breakfast? Yep, the Breakfast [buffet]. I love a good breakfast buffet. I headed down with high hopes. It was a buffet, all right. With the usual suspects: scrambled eggs (that looked a tad suspect, if I’m being honest), some sad-looking sausages, and a waffle maker that seemed to be having a mid-life crisis. The coffee?… Well, it was coffee. Let's just say I relied heavily on the in-room coffee maker the rest of my stay. (Restaurants, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop)
They also have a Poolside bar that I went to. The view wasn't exactly scenic, but hey, it was there. (Poolside bar, Desserts in restaurant)
Relaxation & Rejuvenation – The Pretenders
Swimming pool: The Swimming pool [outdoor] was open, but it wasn't exactly the sparkling oasis I’d envisioned. The water was clear and the surrounding concrete wasn’t exactly picture-perfect, but, like, it’s a pool. It was nice to take a dip. (Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor])
The Fitness center? Right. My inner gym rat was… well, disappointed. The equipment was… well, it was there. I didn’t touch it. A few dusty treadmills and some free weights. (Fitness center, Gym/fitness)
And let's talk about the supposed "Spa." "Spa" is a strong word. They listed all the "spa-like" things like: Body scrub, Body wrap, Foot bath, Massage, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom. But it wasn't functional, so consider that the "imaginary list." (This list is likely the old list from the pandemic.) (Spa, Spa/sauna)
Cleanliness & Safety: A Mixed Bag
This is a critical one for most travelers right now. How clean is it really? They touted a lot of measures. Anti-viral cleaning products? Check. Daily disinfection in common areas? Supposedly. Rooms sanitized between stays? They said so! Staff trained in safety protocol? Probably. The room seemed clean, but I couldn't help but side-eye some of the… less-sanitized areas. Like, I saw a spec of something on the wall, and I spent a good five minutes trying not to think about it. Just me? Maybe. (Cleanliness and safety, Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Staff trained in safety protocol, Hand sanitizer, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Daily housekeeping)
The Other Stuff - Little Details to Know
- Cashless payment service: Convenient for not having to carry cash. (Cashless payment service)
- Doctor/nurse on call: Always nice to have. (Doctor/nurse on call)
- Laundry service: Useful if you’re staying a while. (Laundry service)
- Car park [free of charge]: MAJOR bonus. Free parking in the area around New York is a steal! (Car park [free of charge])
- Security [24-hour]: Always comforting. (Security [24-hour])
- Pets allowed unavailable: No pets allowed, even though it's a great place to walk your dog… (Pets allowed unavailable)
- Front desk [24-hour]: ALWAYS a plus! (Front desk [24-hour])
- Couple's room: I didn't get to explore those… but maybe next time! (Couple's room)
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Thank god for that. (Rooms sanitized between stays)
The Verdict: Is It Worth It?
Look, the Ramada East Orange is a budget-friendly option. It's not luxurious, but it gets the job done. If you're looking for a place to crash for a night or two, with easy access to the city (it's close enough to the train, which is a HUGE plus) and good accessibility, it might be worth it.
Just adjust your expectations. Pack your own shampoo. Bring your own coffee. And be prepared to fight the Wi-Fi.
Final Score: 3 out of 5 stars (for accessibility and the potential to be a decent stay)
**Hotel Sita International: Your Delhi NCR Dream Getaway Awaits!**
Okay, buckle up, buttercup. This isn't your perfectly-formatted travel guide. This is real travel. And we're starting in… East Orange, New Jersey. Pray for me.
RAMADA BY WYNDHAM EAST ORANGE: THE ADVENTURE (or, the Survival Guide)
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Crumb-Gate
- 1:00 PM - Arrival & Check-In: The Lobby of Low Expectations.
- Okay, let’s be honest. My expectations were subterranean. Ramada. East Orange. Not exactly a recipe for Parisian charm, you know? The lobby? Let’s just say it smelled vaguely of industrial cleaner and… regret. I swear I saw a stain on the carpet that looked suspiciously like a crime scene. (Probably just spilled coffee, but still.) The front desk person was…efficient. No smiles, just a "keycard?" delivered with the enthusiasm of a tax audit.
- Imperfection: My keycard didn't work. Twice. Cue internal grumbling. "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?" I mumbled to myself, channeling my inner Karen. (Sorry to all the Karens out there, that's a totally unfair stereotype, but still…) Finally got it working after a third try, which involved much sighing and a dramatic (but silent) eye roll from the front desk guy.
- 2:00 PM - The Room: A Symphony of Beige.
- Oh, the room. The beige. The… everything. It was like stepping into a time capsule of the 1980s. Beige walls. Beige curtains. Beige… everything! The bedspread looked as though it had once seen a cat. (It had.) The TV was small, but I'm not expecting a flatscreen. At least I was clean. (Or so I thought.)
- Quirky Observation: The tiny, sad packets of coffee in the room. They looked like they'd been through the trenches. I had to use ALL THREE to get a decent cup. (I also may or may not have found a rogue breadcrumb on the desk. Crumb-gate. It was a big moment for me, I swear).
- 3:00 PM - The Hunt for Food (aka, the Hunger Games).
- I was starving. Absolutely famished. The hotel "restaurant"? Closed. Closed! So, I bravely ventured forth, into the… the… East Orange landscape. (It was… there.) Found a pizzeria. Delicious. I was going to eat it like it was my last meal.
- 4:00 PM - The Great Crumb-Gate Rages Again.
- Back in the hotel, decided to rest - and another crumb? This time under the bed? What IS going on?! I had to take some deep breaths, tell myself that its just a crumb. Tell myself that more than once. Oh, it drove me nuts. This is going to be a long trip.
- 6:00 PM - Evening Ritual:
- I’m tired already. I need a shower. I hope the water pressure is good. I hope the shower head doesn't fall off. I really hope I don't find any more crumbs. No, that's enough. Enough of that.
- Emotional Reaction: The shower? It was… fine. The water pressure? Acceptable. The shower head? Didn't fall off! Thank God for small miracles. I still want to go home.
Day 2: Exploring East Orange (and questioning all life choices)
- 8:00 AM - Breakfast (or, the Quest for Decent Coffee, Part 2):
- I opted for the continental breakfast. (Free!). The coffee was… well, it was better than the in-room coffee. Barely. The stale muffins, however, were a crime against baked goods. I think I saw a single, lonely, wilted piece of fruit.
- Real-Sounding Imperfection: I spilled coffee on my beige pants. Of course I did.
- 9:00 AM - An East Orange Odyssey (Walking Tour):
- I left the hotel. I swear, I could've been in a horror movie. I needed to go outside, breathe some air. I took a walk. East Orange is… interesting.
- Opinionated Language: Let's just say, the "sights" were not exactly inspiring. There's a few interesting buildings, but you're not going to jump for joy. It's gritty. It's real.
- 12:00 PM - Lunch & Existential Dread:
- Back to the pizza place. It was close. I ate my pizza and thought about life. I think that's what everyone does, right?
- 2:00 PM - The Hotel Pool (Maybe)
- I am so tired, I just want to lay on the bed. Maybe I'll go to the pool. Maybe I will stay in the room. We'll see.
- 6:00 PM - The "Eat Whatever Exists" Dinner:
- Another pizza? I'm going to try and find something else. This time, I think I will. I could order in, I guess. I don't know. I need to look.
Day 3: Escape (or, The Day I Left East Orange)
- 8:00 AM - The Goodbye Breakfast (and Final Coffee Gamble):
- Another breakfast! This time, I took a muffin to go. Wish me luck.
- 9:00 AM - Check Out:
- The hardest part.
- 10:00 AM - FREEDOM.
- I'm out. I am free. I am never going back.
- Emotional Reaction: I just want to go home.
Overall Impression: Look, the Ramada in East Orange isn't the Four Seasons. It's not meant to be. It's a place. Some of the things are bad, but not everything is. It's a lesson in not judging a book by its cover, especially when the cover is beige and smells faintly of cleaning fluid. You know, there are worse places to be, I guess. (But not many).
Final Thoughts: I learned a lot on this trip. I learned that I desperately need a decent vacation. I learned that crumbs are the enemy. I learned that sometimes, all you need is a hot shower and a pizza. And I learned that, no matter how rough things get, at least you're still breathing. And hey, at least it was an adventure, right? (Wipes brow).
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