The 10 Best Hotels in Jersey City NJ 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Sixth Borough’s Finest Stays

Jersey City in 2026 is no longer just NYC's "Sixth Borough" — it's the Hudson River's new luxury powerhouse, where waterfront towers meet rooftop infinity pools with Manhattan skyline views. With two major openings in 2025 (The EnVue expansion and Residence Inn Secaucus), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Hyatt Regency and Canopy by Hilton, and the Exchange Place district drawing 8 million visitors annually, Jersey City now rivals Hoboken and Brooklyn for sophistication and soul. From the PATH-connected glamour of Newport to Paulus Hook's historic chic, Jersey City's hotels finally match the city's skyline ambition.

Curated by the Jersey City-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Jersey City hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the waterfront, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Hudson.

Why Trust This Jersey City Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Jersey City NJ 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson – The Waterfront Crown Jewel

Location: 2 Exchange Pl, Exchange Place

The city's skyline icon — 351 rooms with floor-to-ceiling Manhattan views, the only hotel in Jersey City with a Forbes 4-Star rating and direct PATH access to NYC.

Standout: Rooftop pool + Vu restaurant with skyline dining 2026 Rates: Hudson View King $550–$950 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 4,000+ reviews)

→ Hyatt Regency Jersey City Official

2. Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District – The Creative Heart of Downtown

Location: 159 Morgan St, Downtown

211 rooms with local art, the only Canopy in New Jersey with a rooftop bar and in-room record players.

Standout: Canopy Rooftop + complimentary evening tastings 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ Canopy by Hilton Jersey City

3. The EnVue, Autograph Collection – The New 2025 Waterfront Star

Location: 750 State Route 3, Exchange Place

Opened 2025 — 200 rooms with Hudson River views, the only Autograph Collection in Jersey City with a rooftop infinity pool.

Standout: EnVue Rooftop + in-room Peloton bikes 2026 Rates: King $520–$920 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The EnVue

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City – Downtown's All-Suite Value

Location: 80 Christopher Columbus Dr, Downtown

202 rooms with kitchens — the only all-suite hotel with complimentary breakfast and evening socials.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + free grocery delivery 2026 Rates: Studio $450–$800 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Residence Inn Jersey City

5. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City – Newport's Skyline Suites

Location: 455 Washington Blvd, Newport

198 suites with Manhattan views — the only DoubleTree in Jersey City with a rooftop lounge.

Standout: Fire & Oak restaurant + indoor pool 2026 Rates: Suite $480–$850 | Premium Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ DoubleTree Jersey City

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Westin Jersey City Newport – Newport luxury ($550+)
7. Hyatt House Jersey City – Extended stay ($480+)
8. Courtyard Jersey City Newport – Value skyway ($450+)
9. Sonesta Hamilton Park – Hamilton Park ($420+)
10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City – Budget gem ($380+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Jersey City NJ 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Hyatt Regency Exchange Place $550–$2,200+ 4.7 Rooftop pool + PATH to NYC 2. Canopy by Hilton Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Rooftop bar + record players 3. The EnVue Exchange Place $520–$2,000+ 4.8 Infinity pool 2025 4. Residence Inn Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 All-suite + free breakfast 5. DoubleTree Newport $480–$1,800+ 4.6 Manhattan view suites