While the budget, 151-room Hampton Inn Newark-Airport may be physically tricky to get to -- its hard to access without a car -- the inside makes for a comfortable stay. The lobby is accented with stark white couches, black and white portraits, colorful glass lamps and plant centerpieces, while the bedrooms are a bit boring but do have microwaves and coffeemakers. As its name implies, there's easy access to Newark Liberty International Airport (three miles away) via a free shuttle. Other freebies include daily breakfast, 24 hour business and fitness facilities, Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. Jersey Gardens Outlet Mall, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Newark Symphony Hall are a few miles away, but getting to New York City is less than convenient from the hotel.