The Royal Motel is your standard, no-frills roadside motel. Technically in Secaucus, New Jersey it mostly serves as a low-cost springboard for travelers heading into New York City who want to avoid Manhattan’s astronomical hotel rates. Placed directly on the busy Paterson Plank Road it retro’s up an image of late 1980s American travel with drive-up room access and basic amenities all provided. What this place lacks in modern chain polish it makes up for extreme convenience to commuters with a direct bus link straight into Times Square right at its doorstep! Backpackers, budget families,and fans going to an event at nearby MetLife Stadium seem to have discovered this spot.

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Overview - Royal Motel

  • ✓ The location is the single biggest selling point; the NJ Transit bus stop to New York City (Port Authority) is located literally right in front of the motel.
  • ✓ Parking is free and generally ample, which is a massive financial saving compared to paying $40-$60 per night for parking in NYC.
  • ✓ It is located within walking distance of the American Dream mega-mall and MetLife Stadium. This makes it a strategic spot for concert-goers and NFL fans.
  • ✓ The rates are among the lowest in the area. A private room and bath cost less than a hostel charges for a bunk in the city.
  • ✓ Most rooms come equipped with a microwave and mini-fridge. Guests can store snacks and leftovers to save money on food.
  • × The property is seriously out of date; think old carpets, patterned bedspreads, and wood-paneled walls that have probably not changed since installation decades ago.
  • × Bad soundproofing-you will hear highway noise , sirens , and neighbors walking on the floor above you .
  • × Complaints about cleanliness standard being inconsistent in some rooms where apparently a smell of cigarettes lingers even though it is supposed to be a non smoking room .
  • × Also, no elevator. Should your room be located on the second floor, you must lug your suitcases up those exterior concrete stairs.
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Hotel Overview - Royal Motel

  • Price vs Quality Value for money is undeniable. If your goal is simply a cheap bed 20 minutes from NYC, this is hard to beat.
  • Service Quality Service is transactional. The front desk is functional and generally available 24/7, but don't expect concierge-level assistance.
  • Hotel Location Perfect for transit users. Only a highway strip lies in its immediate surroundings.
  • Neighborhood The scenery is mostly gas stations, other motels, and diners. Safe but not scenic.
  • Overall Cleanliness This is where they usually slack off. The sheets are always clean; they're just old, so the place feels grimy in corners because of its age.
  • Breakfast There is absolutely no food service within the premises. Lobby coffee at breakfast time, if any.
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