Hotels

AnimeNEXT Room Blocks

We know picking a hotel isn’t always an easy choice so we’ve created a portfolio to highlight their features. However, you can always skip right to the juicy bits and see our hotel price comparison or our hotel amenities comparison below.

Please be aware that AnimeNEXT is unable to edit, change, or cancel any reservations. For any questions or concerns please reach out to the hotel directly. Also, keep in mind that these may not be our only hotel partners as our hotel team is constantly looking for options.

Hyatt Regency: New Brunswick

Located in the heart of New Brunswick, this hotel not only boasts lots of open areas, but also has a diverse array of food options and a great nightlife scene due to it proximity to Rutgers. Only 15 minutes away from the NJ CEC, this is a great hotel choice for people looking to have fun at the convention as well as after a long day of panels, shopping in our exhibition halls, and concerts.

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Courtyard by Marriott: Edison/Woodbridge

Located seven minutes from the NJ CEC by car or shuttle, this property boasts newly renovated outdoor areas and open areas in their atrium as well as a large open field in front of the property that would be ideal for large cosplay photo shoots. For people looking for a quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of the convention, this is a great choice for you.

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APA Woodbridge

Located twelve minutes by car or shuttle to the NJ CEC, the APA is the only US location the hotel brand has in the US. The reason behind this is that if you add APA + NJ you get Japan with a little creativity, which is the aesthetic this hotel represents. They have a ramen automat machine, a fantastic onsite Japanese restaurant named Aoi, and even Japanese-style rooms. The exterior of the property features Japanese-inspired rock gardens as well as a cafe and an additional onsite dining option.

NOTE: Click on the button that says “Select & Go to the Next Step” to be taken to the booking screen after you click Book.

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Crowne Plaza: Edison

Located thirteen minutes away from the NJ CEC, the Crowne Plaza boasts quite a selection of restaurants and convenience stores within walking distance of the property. In addition to this, they have a spacious courtyard and outdoor spaces great for cosplay photo shoots or enjoying lunch from a local restaurant with your friends.

NOTE: You have to select the dates from the main page and then book based on availability.

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Sheraton: Edison

Located just five minutes by car or shuttle to the NJ CEC, the Sheraton Edison boasts spacious rooms as well as a beautiful atrium on the ground level that has plenty of space for people to sit down and play a few pick card or board games. They have dining options onsite and are also not far from some of the awesome food options in the convention center area. If you are looking for a property that is close to the convention center, then this is a great choice.

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Price Comparison

Hotel	Thursday	Fri	Sat	Sun	Notes
Hyatt	$149 (King) $154 (Double)	$149 (King) $154 (Double)	$149 (King) $154 (Double)	$149 (King) $154 (Double)	Upgrades cost an extra $20/night Parking is $10 (<12 hrs) or $20/day
Courtyard	$169 (King) $179 (Double)	$169 (King) $179 (Double)	$169 (King) $179 (Double)	$169 (King) $179 (Double)
APA	$189	$189	$189	Standard	Rates for Sunday TBD
Crowne	$139	$139	$139	Standard	Rates for Sunday TBD
Sheraton	$159	$159	$159	$159

Average Cost per Stay

Hotel	Thurs – Fri	Fri – Sat	Thurs – Sat
Hyatt	$298 (King) $308 (Double)	$298 (King) $308 (Double)	$447 (King) $462 (Double)
Courtyard	$338 (King) $358 (Double)	$338 (King) $358 (Double)	$507 (King) $537 (Double)
APA	$378	$378	$567
Crowne	$278	$278	$417
Sheraton	$318	$318	$477

*Singular prices mean rooms with two beds (a double) are the same price as rooms with one bed (a king). If different prices are mentioned, then doubles and kings are their respective prices.

AnimeNEXT is unable to edit, change, or cancel any reservations. For any questions or concerns please reach out to the hotel directly. The prices listed are before any taxes or additional fees.

**Some hotels offer discount pricing for reserving multiple consecutive nights. This information is reflected in the average cost per stay, but is not account for in the price comparison chart. The price comparison shows information based on a one night stay.

Hotel Amenities Comparison

	Sheraton	Showboat	Tropicana	Caesars	Claridge	Ocean's	Courtyard
Distance to Con (miles)	0.0	1.5	1.2	0.6	0.7	1.6	1.0
Parking	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Jitney		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
WiFi	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Refrigerator	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Resturants	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Entertainment		✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Casino			✅	✅		✅
Microwave	✅						✅

	Hyatt	Courtyard	APA	Crowne	Sheraton
Time by Car/Shuttle to Con (minutes)	15 – 20	8 – 10	13 – 15	13 – 15	5 – 7
Jitney	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Parking	Paid	✅	✅	✅	✅
Pool	✅	✅	✅	No Pool	✅
Restaurants	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
WiFi	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅

*The amenities provided in each hotel vary. In some places of lodging, certain amenities may be standard with all rooms. In others, they may be optional for an additional cost. Please see the Hotel Portfolio or contact the hotel directly for more information.