Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Rutgers Gardens

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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178 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
  • Place, Rutgers Cook-Douglass Campus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rutgers New Brunswick
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • 465 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

New Brunswick

Rutgers Gardens is within a mile (2 km) of Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center, and other popular sites like Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are within a couple of miles (3 km). Each of the 30 rooms at this hotel includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

What's nearby

  • Rutgers Cook-Douglass Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rutgers Gardens - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • New Brunswick Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Rutgers New Brunswick - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Brunswick Jersey Ave Station - 6 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daisy Supermarket - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Douglas Pizza & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Park Deli too - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center

Hotel with free parking, near Rutgers Gardens
Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Rutgers University Inn New Brunswick
Rutgers University Inn
Rutgers University Inn Conference Center
Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center Hotel
Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center New Brunswick
Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center Hotel New Brunswick

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

As of Jan 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center on Jan 29, 2026 start from $110.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do within easy reach of Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

This hotel is located in New Brunswick, close to New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, SHI Stadium, and Rutgers Athletic Center. You'll also find George St - Monument Square and Rutgers Gardens within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center include a casino on the premises?

No, Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a terrace and a 24-hour front desk plus some guestrooms include garden views.

Does Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

The closest major airport to Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center is Manville, NJ (JVI-Central Jersey Regional), which is 14.6 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Linden, NJ (LDJ), which is located 15.2 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center.

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 590 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was ready when I arrived. A good value for location and cost!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic but great price and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not recommended. Small, Cold & dirty. This property is a converted college dormitory, originally built in the early 1900s. This is not a hotel. Carpet is thin & dirty. The Desk and chair look like old student desks with visible wear and tear. A leg on the desk was broken and it almost fell over. The bathroom is also small. The shower was okay, but the toilet was the type you’d find in a public bathroom. There were also yellow stains inside the toilet and there was a stench of stale urine in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable and had appropriate covers on the mattress. No bed bugs, but a brown stain on the comforter. The air & heating is centrally controlled meaning of the whole building is set to AC. It was mid October and rainy due to a nor’easter so temperatures outside were low. The room was very cold and the only option we had was to turn the AC off. We were offered an extra blanket. We ended up going to Walmart to buy a space heater in order to be comfortable in the room and not wrapped in blankets. However, the heat was on in the lobby. Checkout is at 10. We asked for a later checkout due to the timing of the storm. The front desk attendant said she’d call that evening to let us know if it is was possible (we were one of the few guests there). She didn’t call until 7am the next morning and woke us up. Late checkout was only at 10:30. This was not a comfortable stay and we won’t be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean Inn. Very nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahla

Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic but great value and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

T. L.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and available parking. Wishing the lobby had more items available but the staff were very pleasant and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Business friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Lake Forest

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jimmy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not what the pictures show. Completely different than what I thought. People are great its clean just not what I expected for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aderemi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quite and clean. Most definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ran into no issues, the place was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vrushali, Plano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here when I came to drop my daughter off to Rutgers University and I was pleased with the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yanyao

Liked: Amenities
A little gem, cute stay. It was a fun experience for us to stay on campus, def come again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025