Hotels near Meadowlands Exposition Center ranked for business travelers
9 hotels inside the Harmon Meadow campus, all within 1 mile of the expo floor, selected by Navan's convention travel data.
How the Harmon Meadow campus eliminates your convention commute
Navan's convention booking data pointed to one pattern in Secaucus: every hotel worth recommending sits inside the same commercial development as the expo center, connected by shared parking lots and campus sidewalks.
Closest hotel: Harmony Suites at 0.0 miles (shares the MEC parking lot)
Distance range: All 9 hotels within 1.0 mile of the expo center
Loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy (3), World of Hyatt, Hilton Honors, Best Western Rewards (2), Wyndham Rewards
Parking: Free at the venue and at 8 of 9 hotels on this list
Top Hotels Near Meadowlands Exposition Center
Harmony Suites
8.2 Rating (3,299 Reviews)
0.0 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
455 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Share the same parking lot as the expo center, making this the shortest commute on the list. The complimentary buffet breakfast starts at 7 AM, the indoor pool handles post-convention resets, and free self-parking eliminates one line item from the expense report.
Courtyard by Marriott Secaucus Meadowlands
8.4 Rating (862 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
455 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Walk to the convention floor in under three minutes on a route that never leaves Harmon Meadow's sidewalks. The Bistro serves Starbucks drinks and quick breakfasts when the schedule leaves no gap for a sit-down, and Bonvoy members earn points on every night.
Hyatt Place Secaucus/Meadowlands
8.1 Rating (1,032 Reviews)
0.1 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
575 Park Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ 07094
By morning you are one block from the expo entrance; by evening the bar and lounge handle the kind of debrief that a hotel room cannot. Complimentary breakfast on weekdays starts at 6:30 AM, early enough for pre-convention prep before the doors open.
Best Western Plus Meadowlands
8 Rating (921 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
250 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, NJ 07094
When the per diem runs tight, a full hot breakfast and free parking fold two daily expenses into the room rate. Microwaves and refrigerators in every room handle quick meals between sessions, and the 24-hour front desk accommodates late arrivals from delayed flights.
Residence Inn Secaucus Meadowlands
8.4 Rating (468 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
800 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Multi-day conventions demand more than a minibar: full kitchens with stovetops let you skip overpriced hotel dining and prep on your own schedule. An indoor pool and complimentary breakfast cover the basics, while Bonvoy points accumulate across what could be a week-long stay.
Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands
8.3 Rating (695 Reviews)
0.2 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
460 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, Secaucus, NJ 07094
A W Hotels-family property where the social lobby turns networking into something less forced than a convention floor handshake. The indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center reset between expo days, free parking keeps costs flat, and the bar stays open late enough for post-exhibit conversations.
Hilton Garden Inn Secaucus/Meadowlands
7.6 Rating (493 Reviews)
0.6 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
875 State Route 3 East Service Road, North Bergen, NJ 07094
Trading a few minutes of walk time for a full-service restaurant, room service, and an indoor pool that the closer properties lack. The on-site banquet hall absorbs overflow breakout sessions, and Honors members earn points toward free nights on the same property.
Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel
8.5 Rating (2,022 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
2650 Paterson Plank Rd, North Bergen, NJ 07047
The highest guest rating on this list at 8.5, backed by over 2,000 reviews. An indoor pool, fitness center, and conference room handle last-minute planning, while free parking and the on-site bar close out days that run past the expo floor's last call.
Days Hotel by Wyndham North Bergen /NYC Area
7.2 Rating (1,057 Reviews)
1.0 miles from Meadowlands Exposition Center
2600 Tonnelle Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Positioned on Tonnelle Avenue for quick Lincoln Tunnel access when the convention agenda includes Manhattan meetings. Free breakfast and free parking keep the daily cost low, and NJ Transit bus connections to Manhattan sit right outside the hotel on Tonnelle Avenue.
What's in the Area
- Houlihan's (700 Plaza Dr) stays open until 1 AM weekdays and 2 AM weekends, with happy hour from 3-7 PM. Solid for client dinners and late networking.
- The Urban Plum on Plaza Drive serves contemporary American in a setting that works for both working lunches and evening meals.
- Firenza Pizza in Harmon Meadow handles the 30-minute lunch gap between sessions. Counter service, no reservation needed.
- The Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott serves Starbucks drinks starting at 6 AM for pre-convention caffeine runs.
- MEC provides free complimentary parking in lots adjacent to the building. No garage, no meters, no validation needed.
- Eight of the nine hotels on this list offer free self-parking. Residence Inn charges a parking fee.
- Harmon Meadow surface lots are open and well-lit. Arrive early for events with 3,000+ attendees to secure closest spots.
- No height restrictions on surface lots, unlike garage-based convention centers in Manhattan.
- Secaucus Junction station sits 5 minutes by car. The free E-Z Ride shuttle runs weekdays 6:45-10:30 AM and 4-8 PM, stopping at 400 Plaza Drive.
- NJ Transit Bus #320 runs from Port Authority in Times Square directly to Harmon Meadow (Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd).
- Bus #85 from Hoboken Terminal stops at Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd. Connects to PATH trains from Manhattan.
- From Newark Airport: NJ Turnpike North, Eastern Spur, Exit 16E. Rideshare costs $30-50 and takes 20-30 minutes.
- American Dream mall (10-minute drive) combines shopping, DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, and an indoor ski slope.
- MetLife Stadium sits 3.8 miles away, home to the NY Giants and NY Jets. Check for concerts and events during your stay.
- Liberty Science Center in Jersey City (15 minutes) offers interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater for a break from convention halls.
- Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus provides a quiet walking trail along the Hackensack River for a mid-convention reset.
- Hotel business centers at Courtyard, Hyatt Place, Aloft, and Residence Inn run 24 hours with printing and copying available.
- MEC operates three concession stands inside the facility and offers in-house catering for groups of 50 to 5,000.
- Nearest Regus coworking is in East Rutherford (3 miles). For focused work, hotel lobbies with WiFi are the practical alternative.
- FedEx and UPS Store locations in Secaucus handle last-minute shipping and printing within a 10-minute drive.
- The free E-Z Ride shuttle does not run on weekends or outside peak hours. Plan rideshare or taxi from Secaucus Junction for off-peak arrivals.
- GPS may route you to Paterson Plank Road. Follow signs for Plaza Drive once on Harmon Meadow Blvd for the most direct approach.
- MEC exhibit hall has 20-foot ceilings with flown electrical, eliminating floor cables. No aisle carpeting needed for booth setup.
- Five miles from Manhattan but a world apart in pricing: hotel rates in Secaucus average 30% lower than comparable Midtown properties.
What's in the Area
- Houlihan's (700 Plaza Dr) stays open until 1 AM weekdays and 2 AM weekends, with happy hour from 3-7 PM. Solid for client dinners and late networking.
- The Urban Plum on Plaza Drive serves contemporary American in a setting that works for both working lunches and evening meals.
- Firenza Pizza in Harmon Meadow handles the 30-minute lunch gap between sessions. Counter service, no reservation needed.
- The Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott serves Starbucks drinks starting at 6 AM for pre-convention caffeine runs.
- MEC provides free complimentary parking in lots adjacent to the building. No garage, no meters, no validation needed.
- Eight of the nine hotels on this list offer free self-parking. Residence Inn charges a parking fee.
- Harmon Meadow surface lots are open and well-lit. Arrive early for events with 3,000+ attendees to secure closest spots.
- No height restrictions on surface lots, unlike garage-based convention centers in Manhattan.
- Secaucus Junction station sits 5 minutes by car. The free E-Z Ride shuttle runs weekdays 6:45-10:30 AM and 4-8 PM, stopping at 400 Plaza Drive.
- NJ Transit Bus #320 runs from Port Authority in Times Square directly to Harmon Meadow (Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd).
- Bus #85 from Hoboken Terminal stops at Plaza Dr at Harmon Meadow Blvd. Connects to PATH trains from Manhattan.
- From Newark Airport: NJ Turnpike North, Eastern Spur, Exit 16E. Rideshare costs $30-50 and takes 20-30 minutes.
- American Dream mall (10-minute drive) combines shopping, DreamWorks Water Park, Nickelodeon Universe, and an indoor ski slope.
- MetLife Stadium sits 3.8 miles away, home to the NY Giants and NY Jets. Check for concerts and events during your stay.
- Liberty Science Center in Jersey City (15 minutes) offers interactive exhibits and an IMAX theater for a break from convention halls.
- Mill Creek Marsh in Secaucus provides a quiet walking trail along the Hackensack River for a mid-convention reset.
- Hotel business centers at Courtyard, Hyatt Place, Aloft, and Residence Inn run 24 hours with printing and copying available.
- MEC operates three concession stands inside the facility and offers in-house catering for groups of 50 to 5,000.
- Nearest Regus coworking is in East Rutherford (3 miles). For focused work, hotel lobbies with WiFi are the practical alternative.
- FedEx and UPS Store locations in Secaucus handle last-minute shipping and printing within a 10-minute drive.
- The free E-Z Ride shuttle does not run on weekends or outside peak hours. Plan rideshare or taxi from Secaucus Junction for off-peak arrivals.
- GPS may route you to Paterson Plank Road. Follow signs for Plaza Drive once on Harmon Meadow Blvd for the most direct approach.
- MEC exhibit hall has 20-foot ceilings with flown electrical, eliminating floor cables. No aisle carpeting needed for booth setup.
- Five miles from Manhattan but a world apart in pricing: hotel rates in Secaucus average 30% lower than comparable Midtown properties.
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