Hotels in Rahway, NJ

Resting in southern Union County, New Jersey, is the quaint suburban community of Rahway. Centrally located in the Rahway Valley region in the New York metropolitan area, Rahway is just 15 miles southwest of Manhattan and 5 miles west of Staten Island, making it the perfect place to tour around the best of the East Coast. Settled by Europeans in the 1660s, Rahway steadily grew throughout the centuries and was once even known as "the Carriage City of the World," for boasting 35 carriage-related factories! Stay at top hotels and resorts in Rahway to tour everything this small-but-mighty town has to offer.

Get outside for a fun-filled afternoon and head to Rahway River Park. Boasting a wide range of athletic and recreational facilities, this beautiful park is the place to be to walk, enjoy a bike ride, bearbecue, read, or people watch. While here, chances are you’ll see a few friendly locals, including geese, turtles, and ducks. Bring the kids along and they’ll enjoy the playground while you set up a nice lunch from the park’s picnic area. With plenty of running and cycling trails, fishing sites, sports fields, an outdoor swimming pool, and ample parking throughout, this spot is the ultimate daytime destination. Plus, delicious food trucks are known to park right outside the park grounds so you can grab a tasty bite to enjoy by the lake or as an end cap to a perfect day outdoors before heading home to nearby Rahway hotels.

Excited by the idea of local entertainment? If so, you’ve come to the right place, as Rahway is home to the excellent Union County Performing Arts Center, formerly the Rahway Theatre. This well-kept non-profit performance venue was recently named "#2 Best Small Town Arts Scene" in the country by USA Today. With over 1,300 seats, this spacious performing arts space showcases everything from classic films to comedy shows, and local bands to plays and other live performances. Spend an evening out on the town and support the arts all from this delightful venue just outside the best hotels in Rahway.

While visiting the East Coast from resorts and hotels in Rahway, you’ll be just outside New York’s Staten Island, the southernmost part of New York City's five boroughs. Tour this exciting island that’s just barely connected to Lower Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry, and see all the top sights, including the Staten Island Zoo, green spaces, museums, and historical buildings. And while here, you can’t miss a visit to the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, which features flowers, art galleries, and the Staten Island Children’s Museum right onsite!

Have a great time touring around Rahway, and don’t miss the chance to stay at our nearby hotels in Jersey City, Yonkers, and Manhattan.