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Hotel is located on the northbound side of US Routes 1-9 (Spring Street) near westbound North Avenue in Elizabeth NJ, within a mile of Newark International Airport. It seems popular with airline crews on layover.

The lobby and guest areas are opulent by mid-price standards, with rich-looking wood and marble finishes, and spacious. The hotel has a cafe, guest store, full restaurant and bar, both indoor and outdoor pool, fitness center, and business center. We didn't use the restaurant; cafe had varied menu choices but was slightly high-priced ($3 for a deluxe blueberry muffin). The printer was not working in the business center when it was needed, but staff provided an alternative at no added cost. Fitness center had several machines and was regularly occupied. Indoor pool was little-used, well stocked with spare towels; water was a little too cool. A $15 fee is charged for parking during every 24-hour period, which is common for some but not all neighboring competitors.

Room was of smaller size (16' x 14'), and was clean. Furniture was slightly worn, and carpet was stained. Internet service was free and worked well. Bottled water was supplied free. TV reception was clear and sharp. Bathroom toiletries were well supplied. Shower water pressure was strong and continually hot. Price was an acceptable value; we paid $95 for a Saturday night during November 2007 while attending a concert at Prudential Center in Newark NJ, five miles away.

Hotel is located on Morris Avenue at the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, on the south side of the Tropicana Casino and Hotel.

It is a terrific location for beach-goers; right on the water, only steps from the famous Boardwalk and the ocean surf. Room was of smaller size (16' x 14'), and was clean. Bathroom toiletries were very well supplied. Air conditioner worked well, fan in the bathroom did not. Price was a great value for the location; we paid $61 for a Thursday night, and $91 for a Friday night (both without tax) during off-season October 2007 while attending a professional seminar.

Avoid the hotel restaurant, Country Kitchen; it was over-priced and of poor quality. Staff was pleasant and helpful in responding to inquiries. Use extreme caution when logging on to hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet service; it was infected with a home page Trojan during our visit.

Hotel is located on the east side of Route 13 North in Salisbury MD, at the southern end of a heavily commercial strip surrounded by shopping centers, restaurants and competing hotels. If traveling south on Route 13, pass the hotel and get into the left lane to U-turn at the traffic light and return to its entrance. Rooms are of average size (24' x 14'), and are clean. Beds were comfortable. There were extra pillows in the room! Prices were somewhat lower than competitors; we paid $72 (without tax) on Labor Day Weekend 2007 for one night, which included a 10-percent discount as a franchise VIP Club member (AAA members receive the same discount). A continental breakfast was available in the morning. Staff was generally attentive; smiles were not their strong suit. Making reservations with Super 8 national toll-free was filled with miscommunication; beware.

Hotel is located at the intersection of Route 50 East and Route 322 South in Easton MD, a couple of miles out of town. Its rooms are of average size, and are clean. Beds were comfortable. One problem: the bathroom sink didn't hold water. Prices were moderate for the location (along the Chesapeake) and season (mid-summer); we paid $113 for one night. A continental breakfast was available in the morning, with cereals and milk, bread and rolls, juices. Staff was generally attentive. Its outdoor pool was comfortable and well-maintained, but several poolside tables were lacking umbrellas and so shade was in short supply.