Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson

Sometimes, to get the best look at Manhattan, you have to be outside of it. And Hyatt Regency Jersey City doesn’t disappoint. “On the Hudson” is right. In fact, the hotel is built on its own pier, jutting out into the the river, and offering breathtaking picture-postcard views of the city skyline and New York Harbor. On the inside, it’s what you’d expect. A sleek, modern lobby, leading to 350 rooms with Hyatt Grand beds, clean lines, and luxury furnishings. And that view. Wining and dining comes courtesy of Vu and Vu Lounge, a twin restaurant and cocktail lounge that also offers a private dining room—all with a panoramic view, of course. As you’d expect, there’s 24/7 fitness center and an indoor heated pool, and yes, both also offer that same view. Any isolation anxiety you might experience from staying outside of Manhattan is quickly put to bed when you discover that the hotel is practically on top of Exchange Place PATH station—there is even an entrance inside the building. Plus, the Light Rail stop is only two blocks away, while Paulus Hook ferry terminal offering services to Midtown and FiDi, is only a short hop down the promenade.