Newark Airport
2010 Worst Airport
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
Runner-Up
In this section you will find some of the more entertaining comments, traveller airport reviews as well as our Newark Airport Guide with info on WiFi, lounges, facilities and services....and yes, even the names of some airport hotels in case you decide that sleeping in the airport is not for you!
Traveller Comments....
"my wife started to get bored after a while and amused herself by waving at the arrivals" (gary taylor)
"The seats aren't that comfortable, but a staff member came around handing out blankets and pillows to anyone who wanted them." (?)
"There are a several padded chairs at each end of the lower level to sleep in solitude." (Doug Sumners)
"You know those indoor cars that they use to move luggage and the sort? Well, we got all chummy with the staff, and they gave us a free tour of the indoor of the airport....on those swank-ass ATV's." (Lio Greenberg)
Recent Review
by jc22ny
I arrived at Newark from Central America at 9:30pm and my connecting flight to Canada wasnt til 8:30am the next morning.Totally broke and couldnt afford Train or Hotel so decided to spend night in airport.Overall it was decent.Stayed by the Check In counters On some empty restaurant style booth chairs with the Table attached.While they werent the most comfortable I was able to rest for a few hours Un bothered by anyone.Every 5-7 minutes a security announcement would come on but it wasnt terribly loud.The airport was cold and the gate area didnt open til 4:30.To make matters worse my flight was delayed til 10am and I slept somemore in the gate area where it was warmer but the seats had arm rest and less comfy to rest.There are several fast food joints open 24 hours a day if you want to eat and the bathrooms were clean.Free water was available at the Water Fountain.While I wouldnt want to sleep in any airport by choice..I would overnight at Newark if I had to.
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Newark Airport Guide
Airport Lounges
Day passes can be purchased to enter these airline lounges at the Newark airport:
- American Admiral's Club
- Continental President's Club - Terminal A2, airside
- Continental President's Club - Terminal C1, airside
- Continental President's Club - Terminal C3, airside
- Delta Sky Club
- United Red Carpet Club - Terminal A, airside
- Virgin Atlantic - Terminal B, landside
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the Newark Airport does not appeal to you, there are hotels near the airport...
- Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott - on airport grounds. Free shuttle bus.
- Hilton Newark Airport - Free shuttle bus runs 24 hours every 20 minutes. Free WiFi in the lobby.
- Wyndham Garden - Free shuttle bus runs every 30 minutes
Airport WiFi / Internet
Wireless internet access is available at LaGuardia Airport for a fee. Rate: $4.95/hour or $7.95 per day
Cots
If you have been stranded at Newark airport due to a storm, airport officials will bring out cots and blankets for stranded passengers at night. If you are trying to decide whether to book a room or stay the night, ask someone in a red coat when the cots will be coming out. Speaking from my experience at Terminal B, I can confirm that both airside and landside seating have armrests and the terminal is cold with a few warm pockets here and there. This is a miserable terminal with nothing to do or entertain yourself.
More Services, Facilities and Things to Do at the Airport
- Food
There are many dining options landside and airside. Subway (located in Terminal B, landside) is open 24 hours. Eat before you go through to security. Food airside is very expensive. I paid $10 for a water and ham sandwich. Yikes! - Chapel
Location: Landside, Terminal C, between between gates C70-99 and C101-115 - Showers
Unknown - Luggage Storage / Lockers
Unknown
Airport Hours
open 24 hours
Newark Travel Sites
- Newark Hotels - search for deals, check availability and read reviews
>>>Read All Newark Airport Reviews
Last Updated: 30 Oct 2011
The information in this Airport Guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airport's and their web sites. When you see "information not available" and "unknown", the airport has a lousy web site and/or has been uncooperative in providing information. The information above is subject to change without notice. Use it for informational purposes only to help you during your stay. To report errors, or to add/change any items quoted in the guide, please email me.



