The Grand Summit Hotel
570 Springfield Ave, Summit, NJ 07901-4501
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The Grand Summit Hotel offers 150 guest rooms – 107 newly renovated -- including double-doubles, kings, queens and suites; 10,000 square feet of event space to accommodate corporate and association meetings and social group functions; The Hat Tavern, the hotel’s full-service restaurant; and complimentary wireless internet, fitness center and shuttle bus access to the nearby NJ Transit rail station, with service to Newark, New York, Morristown and Hackettstown.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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We really enjoyed our stay at the Grand Summit. We paid an extra $20 per night upon checkin to stay on a renovated floor. The room was clean, spacious with charm. Beds were comfy. The hotel was very quiet and we slept well both nights. the hallways were wide. I used the basic fitness center and it was adequate., the location of the hotel is nice. It was a short 12 minute walk to train station where we took the train into NYC on a sunday. very easy experience. I enjoyed the historical significance of the hotel. a continental breakfast was provided and we appreciated that it had bottled juices too. I would definately stay at the Grand Summit again.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip: you can pay $20 extra for a room on a renovated floor but I don't know what the non renovated...
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Response from Camille Grant, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 17 Apr 2021
Dear cosmiccow, Thank you for taking the time to share you recent stay. We're happy you were pleased and received the care that we strive for by providing great accommodation. Glad you decided to experience one of our newly renovated rooms and we certainly look forward to your return back to Summit. Yours in Hospitality, Director of Rooms
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This is still my go-to hotel when we visit family in Summit as it is conveniently located. The majority of the staff are very friendly and they go out of their way to assist their guests or take care of special requests. Our room was very comfortable and clean. Even though there is no daily housekeeping service (most hotels have discontinued this as well) we had no issues getting what we needed. We were recently there for Thanksgiving. This was our first visit back since COVID started in 2020. The hours of operation for the Hat Tavern are very limited. I understand that there are business decisions that factor in but I hope the hours of operation are extended in the future. I used to enjoy having the convenience of having breakfast at the hotel. Since we did not have a car we had to walk into town if we wanted breakfast at a nearby restaurant which is not as convenient. I appreciate the complimentary continental breakfast served in the hotel lobby but it is not quite the same as sitting in the restaurant, ordering from a menu, and being waited on by your favorite servers. I sure hope the long-time employees found work somewhere else. Thanks to all of the staff for your hard work. The renovations still look great. Wishing you all a Happy and prosperous holiday season.…
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Room Tip: We have stayed in different rooms over the years. If you need a room with a fridge you may have...
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Response from Camille Grant- Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 5 Dec 2021
Dear Valued Guest, On behalf of the entire hotel team, we want to thank you for sharing your recent experience with us. We appreciate you taking the time and Thank You for giving the Grand Summit Hotel another opportunity to serve you since 2020. Start of COVID was a very difficult time for us all, especially to our entire team here at the Grand Summit. It's always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those that matter the most - our guests! Please note your feedback has been shared with the hotel team and we're happy that we delivered a great stay experience for you and your family during Thanksgiving '2021. Thank you for staying and making us your home away from home. We look forward to your next stay and create more memories here whenever your travels bring you back to Summit, NJ. Happy holiday season to you as well! Yours in Hospitality,
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We visited for an overnight stop between NC and Maine. It was a great alternative to a chain hotel. We had our dog and the fee was much less than the crazy $100 fees that are the current trend. Our room was small, but seemed newly renovated with modern bathroom fixtures. The bed and linens were comfortable and good quality. The complimentary breakfast was pretty generous and included some hot egg options. It's too bad the restaurant/bar is closed and that, generally, the hotel seemed a bit underutilized. It's a huge historic property in a quiet, pretty residential neighborhood. We would stay again.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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We came to NJ for a wedding being held at this hotel. My girlfriend is the sister/maid of honor of the bride and her daughter was a flower girl so needless to say we had a lot of luggage in tow. From the moment we arrived, our weekend was plagued with problems. The room we reserved (a 2 room executive suite) was not ready upon our arrival so the 3 of us were placed in a regular room. Normally this isn’t a problem, but the room they put us in had one bed and no couch for our daughter. When we asked for a sleep away for her to be brought up while we ate dinner downstairs, it was brought and left upright in the room with the sheets on the floor. It may not be a big deal to some travelers but taking five minutes to make this bed for us would have made a difference, especially considering our reservation was already in disarray and we had been traveling all day. Speaking of dinner, the Hat Tavern did have excellent food and friendly staff, but it’s only open from 5-9pm on weekdays and 5-930pm on weekends. Make sure you have the UberEats app on your phone because you’re going to need it. The next day, we were moved to another room they claimed was a “suite” because it had a pull out couch. We again pointed out that this was not the room we had reserved but the hotel insisted it was the same. Because we had to begin preparations for the wedding, we simply couldn’t argue with them any longer about our room so we crammed our luggage and several large boxes of wedding supplies into our room. To make matters worse we were charged for the rate of a two room executive suite when we checked out. The wedding itself was incredible, with little to no help from the hotel staff with the exception of Carrie, the catering manager. She was phenomenal and went out of her way to help make this event special. At one point in the evening, a gentleman named Patrick (the hotel’s Asset Manager) came into the ballroom and very rudely told the DJ to turn the music down. The DJ came to us and relayed what happened because even he was in shock at how unprofessional Patrick had been. If you’re looking for a nice hotel in Summit, NJ I suggest you choose any location other than the Grand Summit Hotel. This establishment may have a long and rich history in Summit, but the current management is doing nothing to maintain its former reputation. There is no reason to stay here until significant changes are made.…
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Avoid this hotel.
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Response from Camille Grant- Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 5 Dec 2021
Dear ChiefJosheola, Thank you for being a guest at our hotel. Our number one focus is outstanding service and I'm sorry that we did not meet your stay expectation. Your feedback is very important for the hotel continuous improvements and note that your feedback is valuable and critical for our team for discussion. My apologies we did not meet your room type request at start of check-in and during your stay. We always want our guests to leave with nothing but happy memories of how they were treated. We are grateful that (Carrie) gave exceptional service in the catering department and your review was shared with her. Again, our sincere apologies and we ask that you consider giving the Grand Summit Hotel another opportunity to make a better impression whenever your travels bring you back to Summit, NJ.
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Stayed here with my children in two rooms for three nights. From check in through check out everything was very well done. Extremely friendly and accommodating folks at the front desk. Nice fellow that took care of morning coffee, breakfast, and so much more, was part of this wonderful stay. Comfortable bed, windows in the room opened with no trouble, lots of light, plenty of hot water in the shower, lots of plugs and USB ports. Cozy lobby. Free parking, walking distance (5 minutes) from the charming little town of Summit. Very nice grab and go breakfast with delicious coffee! See the folks in the pictures. They were wonderful! Nicely done Grand Summit staff!
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Camille Grant- Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 1 Oct 2021
Dear Mr. CharlieinTexas, On behalf of the entire hotel team, we want to thank you sharing your stay with us and it was a real pleasure meeting you. It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most- you! Happy to know you enjoyed your stay and all our amenities that came with your stay. We certainly look forward to having you stay next time you visit Summit. I will share your feedback with our staff and again Thanks for taking the time to share. Yours in Hospitality, C.Grant-Johnson Director of Rooms
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We've stayed in the Grand Summit several times now as our daughter attends nearby Drew University. the rooms are clean, spacious, and quiet. parking is free and one can walk to the nearby train station. trains take about an hour to get to Penn Station in NYC. you can also walk to the lovely downtown Summit for shopping, restaurants, coffee, etc. My favorite aspect is being able to walk/run in the nearby lovely residential neighbors with their gorgeous homes and landscaping. Hotel staff are pleasant. the work out room is pretty minimal and although a free breakfast is provided it's not wonderful and coffee needs work. I usually grab some juice then head out for a run and pick up bagels and good coffee on my way back. We'll continue to stay at the Grand Summit.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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It seems to be the only hotel in Summit. The hotel itself is very dated to be honest but it still has a nice character. The rooms were decent but I called the front desk twice to ask for maid service which never came and on the 4th day they finally did. That’s poor enough. Seems to be skeleton staff on, no bar which is ridiculous really. The pool wasn’t exactly clean and the loungers were hard wood with no cushions. Again it’s probably down to the lack of staff. Breakfast in the “bar” was very basic. In regards to staff, some were very very pleasant and helpful, some were a bit clueless and disinterested. The “gym” is the size of a small restroom with 3 machines and about 4 weights! Location is pretty good but needs to be modernised and staff need to sharpen up a bit but I would return here knowing to have meals and drinks in town and not to swim in the bug filled pool.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My brother and I had a surprise 50th Anniversary party for our parents and it was absolutely great! We had it at the pool are and Carrie (Spiegel) and her staff made it look great. They put out the tables in all the right places and decorated the area with beautiful flowers. The food was also amazing! Chad the chef did a wonderful job with the passed hors d'oeuvres, buffet and dessert! There was plenty of food for all our guests (35) and then some. The wait staff was also wonderful! They made sure everyone was offered the passed hors d'oeuvres and made sure everyone had drinks. All our guests had a great time and raved about everything! I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone!! Thanks Carrie and Chad for making my parent's 50th truly memorable!!!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Camille Grant- Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 23 Aug 2021
Hi Jarid 2E, Many thanks for leaving us such a GREAT review. We're all happy to hear that your parents 50th Anniversary party was "absolutely great"! We love to hear feedback as such and happy Carrie, Chad and their team surpassed your expectations. I have shared your review with Carrie and a 'world of thanks' being sent your way. We look forward to hosting your next event whenever in need and again Thank You for your review. Yours in Hospitality, Hotel Manager
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I have stayed here multiple times as a halfway to stop to Virginia. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The breakfast is included in their Hat Tavern and have a variety of hot & cold selections. I will continue to stay here as my half way point to relax and recharge!
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Date of stay: June 2022
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After an outdoor concert in a nearby town we retreated to the Grand Summit Hotel. My buddies knew it well, as they grew up in the area and celebrated family events and special occasions there. The room we booked was located poolside, plenty of space to sleep, work and eat. Coffee maker and hot drinks provided. Small shower stall, no tub. The place was clean with plenty of towels and shampoos and soaps. Walls were thin. The lobby area was spacious and well-appointed. Sofas and easy chairs in front of the fireplace. Long desks with computers and printers for working guests. Dinner in the downstairs Taven was better than expected. The fried calamari were crisp. The boom boom shrimp were spicy. The hummus plate was fresh and home made, served with pita and olives with a dollop of Greek olive oil. We washed them down with a tangy red sangria, then main plates, fish tacos, buttery cod, Cajun pasta with steak. Dinner for four with sangria was about $200. Good value. We left with doggie bags.…
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Camille Grant, Guest Services / Front Office at The Grand Summit Hotel
Responded 13 Jun 2021
Hi Kam2323, On behalf of the entire hotel team, we want to thank you for sharing your stay experience. It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most- you! Happy we exceeded your expectation and please note your feedback has been shared with our Hat Tavern staff and Executive Chef for their outstanding delivery of service. Thank you for staying at the Grand Summit and we look forward to your return whenever your travels bring you back to Summit, Yours in Hospitality, Camille Grant-Johnson Hotel Manager
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JEBeen asked a question Feb 2015
Shinjuku, Japan267 contributions67 helpful votes
Answer from Michael46855
Feb 2015 |
Dear JEBeen,
Thank you very much for your interest in The Grand Summit Hotel. Our parking fee for overnight guests is $9.25 per night. As part of your rooms rate, a Full American Hot and Cold BReakfast, Free WiFi, Free Strabucks Coffee and Tea, and passes to Equinox Sports Club, and the Summit YMCA are all included.
We look forward to the opportunity to host you.
Sincerely,
Michael Marino
Assistant General Manager
Notme asked a question Dec 2014
Toronto, Canada113 contributions41 helpful votes
Answer from Michael46855
Dec 2014 |
Yes, we do have wall mounted hair dryers in all rooms. A hand held hair dryer is also available upon request.
Charles W asked a question Oct 2014
London, United Kingdom
Answer from Michael46855
Oct 2014 |
Charles,
Thank you very much for your interest in The Grand Summit Hotel. The hotel has a very small fitness center on property with minimal equipment and free weights. However, the hotel offers complimentary passes to all hotel guests to the Summit YMCA that is walking distance from the hotel and offers everything from workout classes to indoor swimming. There is no limit to what you can do there or how long you are entitled to stay.
Please let me know if I can answer any additional questions. We look forward to hosting you.
Sincerely,
Michael Marino
Assistant General Manager
davidu2219 asked a question Oct 2014
Taren Point, Australia85 contributions27 helpful votes
Answer from Michael46855
Oct 2014 |
David,
Thank you very much for your contact. The hotel does offer a hotel shuttle from Newark Liberty International Airport Monday thru Friday subject to availability. The fee per person is $35.00 each way. The shuttle picks up at area P4. If you are arriving on a weekend day or a time the shuttle is not available, we can arrange a car. Ths cost is approximately $70 for a car service and they can pick you up at your arriving terminal.
The hotel does not offer a shuttle to JFK. Our preferred car service charges about $165 for a transfer from JFK.
You can call us at 908-273-3000 to make arrangements. Feel free to ask for me personally if I can be of service. We look forward to hosting you.
Michael Marino
Assistant General Manager
MikeySoz wrote a tip Nov 2022
Glasgow, United Kingdom22 contributions15 helpful votes
"The place needs an update. "Read full review
Susan M wrote a tip Dec 2021
Virginia Beach, Virginia18 contributions7 helpful votes
"We have stayed in different rooms over the years. If you need a room with a fridge you may have to stay in the Garden area."Read full review
Josh G. wrote a tip Nov 2021
Miami, Florida66 contributions4 helpful votes
"Avoid this hotel."Read full review
Julie W wrote a tip Jul 2021
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"Dont stay on the first floor its musty and damp"Read full review
cosmiccow wrote a tip Apr 2021
California64 contributions53 helpful votes
"you can pay $20 extra for a room on a renovated floor but I don't know what the non renovated rooms look like."Read full review
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S$255 - S$288 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Grand Summit Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to The Grand Summit Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Briant Park (0.2 km), Pinot's Palette (0.9 km), and Badawang Art (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Grand Summit Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at The Grand Summit Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a fireplace.
What food & drink options are available at The Grand Summit Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at The Grand Summit Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Grand Summit Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fiorino Ristorante & Bar, summit diner, and Roots Steakhouse.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Grand Summit Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does The Grand Summit Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, The Grand Summit Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does The Grand Summit Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, The Grand Summit Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is The Grand Summit Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 km away from the centre of Summit.
Does The Grand Summit Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.