Hotels in Short Hills, NJ

Resting within Millburn Township in Essex County is Short Hills, New Jersey. This quaint, nature-filled spot serves as a great commuter town for residents who work in Manhattan and offers visitors an array of exciting activities and must-see spots to explore. Stay at top hotels and resorts in Short Hills, and you’ll get the chance to discover some of the best nature spots around, including the South Mountain Reservation and the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. Get your shopping in at the upscale Mall at Short Hills, where you’ll find over 150 world-renowned shops and boutiques ready to explore all afternoon. Whatever you wind up finding in Short Hills, you’re in for a great East Coast trip.

If you're on the hunt for a historic garden oasis, Greenwood Gardens is the place to be. This 28-acre formal Italianate garden is a former private estate, now turned public garden and haven for local wildlife. Plan your visit to Greenwood Gardens, and you’ll experience this enchanted hideaway right outside Short Hills hotels, complete with terraced gardens, woodlands, meadows, grottoes, fountains, and beautiful walking paths. Stroll the property past the onsite manor and observe the various other historic structures amid manicured grounds for a day well spent outdoors.

South Mountain Reservation is a striking nature reserve on the Rahway River and part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey. This roughly 2,000-acre public land boasts everything from a zoo to a sports arena, plus hiking trails, carriage roads, pond fishing, and more. Take your pooch on an afternoon stroll from this nature haven, just remember to keep them leashed at all times. Don’t miss the stunning hike to Hemlock Falls, a fairly easy trail that enjoys a lot of shade and leads to a cascading 25-foot waterfall with a swimming hole at its base! With an abundance of picnic areas, a great dog park, and ample parking, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better place to spend the day outdoors right outside hotels in Short Hills.

Another must-see spot in town? The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary. This nature preserve is home to a plethora of leafy trees unique plants, great hiking trails, and epic bird-watching spots. Located near the best hotels in Short Hills, the arboretum and bird sanctuary is the perfect place for a nature getaway right in the center of town and even offers exciting programs for kids, including summer camp and other activities throughout the year. The center itself is a charming cottage building, backed into the woods, and displays a small live animal exhibit of local creatures, including rabbits, turtles, snakes, chinchillas, and even honey bees. The best part? The trails are open from dawn to dusk, free of charge!

Have an incredible trip to Short Hills and don’t miss the chance to stay at our nearby hotels in Summit, Yonkers, and Manhattan.