A new airport hotel gives Newark Liberty travelers a pickup option that is unusually simple by local standards. Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport is now open with complimentary shuttle collection from Terminals A, B and C, plus long term parking and a location that can also work before a Cape Liberty cruise.
The useful detail is not the brand name. It is that arriving guests call the hotel after collecting their bags, then go to a terminal specific curb instead of first riding the AirTrain to a remote hotel shuttle stop.
- Property: Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport, a 109 room hotel at 98 Frelinghuysen Avenue.
- Airport pickup: Complimentary on request from Terminals A, B and C.
- Important exception: The hotel says it does not pick up at P4.
- Cruise use: Marriott places the hotel about nine miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port.
- Food: Breakfast is not complimentary, but the property has a top floor restaurant and bar.
What is actually new near Newark Airport
Shaner Hotels announced the opening of the converted 109 room property in late June. The hotel is now listed as open and bookable on the official Marriott property page, and LODGING Magazine highlighted the opening again on July 23.
This is a conversion rather than a hotel built from an empty site. That distinction matters because travelers are getting a newly refreshed Marriott branded option, not a promise tied to a future construction date.
The hotel sits at 98 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark. Marriott describes it as close to Newark Liberty International Airport, with access designed around its own complimentary shuttle rather than a walk to a terminal.
For an overnight connection, the strongest reason to compare this property is the pickup pattern. Many off airport hotels direct guests to an AirTrain station or shared shuttle zone. Four Points publishes separate curb instructions for all three passenger terminals.
How the complimentary shuttle works
Travelers should collect checked bags first, then call the hotel at 973-954-5222. Marriott describes the shuttle as complimentary and on request, so this is not a service to assume will appear at fixed intervals without contact.
At Terminal A, the hotel directs guests to the baggage level and then outside to lane 18. At Terminal B, guests go to the parking level marked for ground transportation, cross two streets and wait at lane 5.
At Terminal C, guests leave from the baggage level, go outside and use lane 1, positioned to the left behind the police booth. The property specifically says there is no pickup from P4.
Those instructions should be saved before landing. Newark terminal roads can be confusing when a traveler is tired, carrying bags or trying to coordinate with children, and a driver cannot safely improvise a collection point after reaching the curb.
| Your trip | Best move and caution |
|---|---|
| Late arrival with an early flight | Call after baggage claim and use the published terminal lane. Do not wait at P4 because this hotel says it does not pick up there. |
| One night before a Cape Liberty cruise | Compare the hotel rate plus a separate port transfer with a Bayonne hotel package. The airport shuttle does not mean the cruise port ride is included. |
| Driving to Newark and flying out | Ask for the exact long term parking terms before booking because availability and package pricing can change by date. |
| Family with several checked bags | Confirm room type, shuttle capacity and any child seat plan in advance. A complimentary shuttle is not the same as a private transfer. |
| Traveler expecting breakfast | Budget for the restaurant or an airport meal because Marriott says breakfast is not free. |
Why the terminal pickup detail matters at EWR
Newark has recently changed where many off airport hotel shuttles collect passengers. Deep Arrival previously covered the broader EWR hotel shuttle move to the P3 AirTrain station, which can add another transfer step after a flight.
This Four Points listing describes a different arrangement. Shaner says the property is one of a limited group of area hotels offering collection from all three terminals, while Marriott publishes the exact lanes and says there is no pickup from P4.
That can be a meaningful advantage for a short overnight stay. It reduces the number of moving parts between baggage claim and the hotel, especially when the AirTrain is crowded or a family has strollers and several suitcases.
It does not eliminate the need to verify operations on the travel day. Airport roadway controls can change, and the official property page tells guests to call for pickup rather than treating the curb instructions as a guaranteed standing schedule.
What the hotel includes and what it does not
The Four Points has a 24 hour fitness center, meeting space, a market and a top floor restaurant and bar. Rooms include Wi-Fi, with Marriott stating that Bonvoy members receive complimentary in room internet when booking direct.
Long term parking is available, but the public overview does not promise that every room rate includes parking. Travelers leaving a car during a trip should request the full package price, allowed parking duration and shuttle terms in writing before comparing the stay with an airport garage.
Breakfast is not included as a standard free amenity. That is easy to miss when comparing select service airport hotels, so add the likely meal cost before deciding that a lower nightly rate is the better overall deal.
Standard check in is 4 p.m. and checkout is 11 a.m. Travelers arriving much earlier or leaving well after checkout should ask about luggage storage instead of assuming a room will be ready.
- Save the phone number: The shuttle is on request after baggage collection.
- Use the right curb: Lane 18 at Terminal A, lane 5 at Terminal B and lane 1 at Terminal C.
- Skip P4: The hotel explicitly says it does not collect there.
- Price the whole stay: Include parking, breakfast and any cruise port transfer.
- Protect an early departure: Confirm the first shuttle time and expected ride duration the night before.
How it fits a Cape Liberty cruise plan
Marriott places the hotel approximately nine miles from Cape Liberty Cruise Port. That makes it a plausible choice for a traveler flying into Newark the night before a sailing, particularly when the arrival flight is late and the first priority is getting out of the airport quickly.
The complimentary airport shuttle should not be confused with a complimentary ride to the ship. Travelers still need to arrange a taxi, rideshare or other transfer from the hotel to Bayonne.
Use the Deep Arrival Cape Liberty Cruise Port guide to check terminal logistics, then compare this airport stay with a hotel closer to the port. The best choice depends on whether the harder part of the trip is the airport arrival or the morning ride to the ship.
A same day flight into Newark remains the riskier plan. Even a hotel with convenient terminal pickup cannot protect a cruise departure from a morning cancellation, a long baggage delay or heavy traffic toward Bayonne.
Who should compare this hotel first
The property is most compelling for a short airport stay where transfer simplicity matters more than a resort style experience. Late arrivals, early departures, families with luggage and travelers connecting to Cape Liberty have the clearest reason to price it.
Business travelers may also value the airport access, meeting space and proximity to downtown Newark. The Deep Arrival New York City business travel guide can help compare an airport base with staying closer to Manhattan meetings.
Travelers planning several nights in New York should still compare the time and cost of repeated ground transportation. A convenient airport shuttle does not make an airport hotel the most efficient base for daily sightseeing in Manhattan.
What to confirm before booking
Call the hotel if the shuttle is the deciding factor. Confirm the operating hours, expected wait after the call, luggage capacity and the curb instruction for the terminal you will actually use.
If leaving a car, ask whether the quoted rate includes parking for the entire trip. If sailing from Cape Liberty, ask only about the airport shuttle at the hotel and arrange the port transfer separately unless a written package says otherwise.
Finally, compare the cancellation deadline. Airport and cruise plans can move quickly, and a slightly higher flexible rate may be more useful than the lowest prepaid price.
- Shuttle operations: Whether pickup times stay consistent as occupancy grows.
- Parking packages: Whether the property publishes bundled sleep and park rates.
- Cruise transfers: Whether a formal Cape Liberty option is added later.
- Roadway instructions: Any EWR curb changes that alter the terminal lane directions.
- Guest feedback: Early reports on noise, shuttle waits and the top floor restaurant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport open?
Yes. Shaner Hotels announced the opening, and Marriott currently lists the property as bookable at 98 Frelinghuysen Avenue in Newark.
Does the hotel pick up at every Newark Airport terminal?
Marriott publishes complimentary on request pickup instructions for Terminals A, B and C. Guests should call after collecting baggage.
Where is the Terminal A pickup?
Go outside from the baggage level and wait at lane 18, according to the official hotel instructions.
Where is the Terminal B pickup?
Go to the parking level for ground transportation, cross two streets and use lane 5.
Where is the Terminal C pickup?
Exit from the baggage level and use lane 1, to the left behind the police booth.
Does the Four Points shuttle pick up at P4?
No. The official property page specifically says there is no pickup from P4.
Is the hotel shuttle free?
Marriott describes the Newark Airport shuttle as complimentary and on request.
Is breakfast included?
No. Marriott says the hotel does not offer free breakfast.
Does the airport shuttle go to Cape Liberty Cruise Port?
The published complimentary shuttle is for Newark Airport. Travelers should arrange a separate ride to Cape Liberty unless the hotel confirms a specific cruise package.
