Springhill Suites By Marriott Newark Downtown

We chose the hotel on a whim after learning that our son's weekend baseball tournament had been moved to the University of Delaware, and he had to be at the field at 7am. We're accustomed to staying in a hotel for baseball weekends, and usually have to rush around in the morning when we're barely awake to pack up and check out while making sure we get him to the field on time. It was luxurious knowing we didn't have to be out of the room until noon - and with the field less than 10 minutes away, we were able to watch the game and return to the room for a change of clothes before checking out! Unfortunately, we didn't get to enjoy the breakfast buffet (we chose a few more minutes of sleep and granola bars in the car), but it looked delicious. As far as the room itself, I joked that I wanted to bring the bed home with me! Wonderful firm (but not too firm) mattress - couldn't even feel my husband's movements on the other side - and soft, cottony sheets. Bottomless supply of hot water, good water pressure, nicely scented body wash, shampoo, and conditioner (it was nice knowing that we didn't have to lug all this with us when we were just staying one night), and plenty of fluffy, bright white towels. The room was creatively laid out with a desk area separating the beds from the "living room" end of the suite, and there was a microwave, coffeemaker, and a true mini fridge (not one of those ones that you have to repeatedly turn on every few hours like they have in some hotels). Also loved that the drapes were truly room darkening and fully spanned the width of the window. We usually request a room on a high floor and away from the elevators to minimize noise, but I forgot this time. We ended up on the second floor but were near the end of the hall. I was vaguely aware of a few people coming down the hallway to their rooms near us, but it was extremely quiet after they closed their doors.

Breakfast was great. My husband and I appreciated the healthy add-ins for the oatmeal. My oldest daughter enjoyed making a bagel sandwich, and my younger daughter loved the waffles with blueberry compote. Everything was delicious and the area was very clean. The free water bottles in the lobby were a nice touch. The beds were comfortable.

The concierge on the night I checked in was was extremely helpful, friendly, and patient. The hotel was accommodating of my service dog and allowed me to bring my smaller dog as well. The room was spacious and clean. Overall a great experience!

Staff was great 👍 only issue was using third party billing and charges for holds which I was unfamiliar with direct policy on how they work besides this everything was great and would stay again and recommend to others

The free breakfast was actually really nice! So many options and the food was actually really yummy. Last hotel I went to was like bananas and watery eggs and hard toast. But this hotel had so many options, all fresh, quiche, yogurt, sausage sandwiches on bagels, cereal, etc. I also really liked how the shower came stocked with full size body wash and shampoo and conditioner (mounted to wall so no freebies Hahahha) but so roomy and nice and had free water bottles on the counter in lobby and a nice bar in lobby.