Have a Happy Halloween in New Jersey

Fun Events for a Family Friendly Halloween in New Jersey.

Looking to indulge in fall fun and festivities? The New Jersey area is chock-full of events to help kids, families, and adults of all ages relish this unique time of year.

Safe Howl-O-Ween
For a family friendly Halloween in NJ, head over to Essex County Turtle Back Zoo for their Safe Howl-O-Ween event on October 31 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
There will entertainment, favorite zoo animals, and candy giveaways, so be sure to bring your own trick-or-treat bag.

The Fall Season at Fairfield Farms
Halloween isn’t complete without a classic autumn adventure. Visit Fairfield Farms and take in all that they have to offer this fall.
Scout out the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern, then make your way over to the corn maze. Jump on a hayride to feel the autumn breeze through your hair. Afterward, taste some delicious food and refreshments like fresh Jersey apples or hot mulled cider.

Adults-Only Events for Halloween Scares in NJ

Bane Haunted House
This haunted house is famous for its well-executed scares and screams. Wind your way through the entire house and try to find your way out – but be careful, because you never know what you might encounter.

This haunted house is unique because visitors may come in contact with what lurks in the shadows. This attraction is one of the best Halloween scares in NJ.

Village Halloween Parade
This fun Halloween event is adults-only. Dress up in your most creative (or terrifying!) costume and parade through the New York City streets with thousands of other Halloween enthusiasts.

Live bands, dancers, artists, and more will provide entertainment along the way.

 Everyone at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ hopes you enjoy a festive Halloween season!

Until next week,

The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ

Try Our Business Hotel Deals in Essex County, New Jersey

Business Travelers: Find the Perfect Hotel Package in NJ

When traveling for business, there are a number of things that are a must:  Connection to the Internet, rates that don’t wipe out your expense account, and convenient amenities. For all of this and more, look to our business hotel deals in Essex County, New Jersey at The Wilshire Grand Hotel.

Extended Stay Package
The Extended Stay Package is the right choice for longer stays. With this package, you get a basket stuffed with snacks and beverages right when you arrive. You also get a full breakfast buffet every morning, along with a manager’s reception Monday through Thursday.

Free Wi-Fi make staying connected a breeze, and free shuttle service within a 5-mile radius makes getting where to you need to go easy. Our extended stay accommodations in West Orange, NJ will have you feeling right at home.

Suite Deal Package
Monday through Thursday, the Suite Deal Package gets you an overnight stay in a luxury suite. You also get complimentary parking and a welcome amenity. Staying in a suite means you get a wonderful place to de-stress on your business trip, and added perks make your stay that much sweeter.

Take advantage of our 24 hour business center, dine with delicious choices at Primavera Italian Restaurant and keep up with routines at our 24 hour fitness center.  
When you come to New Jersey for business or pleasure, stay with us at the Wilshire Grand Hotel to complete your trip and take advantage of a hotel package in NJ

Grab Your Tickets for New Jersey Devils Hockey

Check Out the New Jersey Devils Home Game Schedule

What better way to spend an evening than cheering for your favorite team -- on ice? You have to check out New Jersey Devils Hockey. Starting at the end of September, there will be plenty of games and lots of interesting rivalries to watch play out on the ice.

Preseason Games
•    September 26, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Flyers
•    September 26, 7:30 p.m. – vs. Canadiens
•    September 28, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Flyers
•    September 29, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Rangers
•    October 1, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Rangers
•    October 3, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Islanders
•    October 8, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Panthers

Regular Season Games
•    October 13, 7:30 p.m. – vs. Panthers
•    October 15, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Lightning
•    October 18, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Ducks
•    October 20, 7:00 p.m. – vs. Bruins

The Prudential Center Fan Zone
Hockey at the Prudential Center is always an exciting affair. Fans especially can check out the Fan Zone at Championship Plaza. You’ll find family-friendly fun among other Devils fans, including live music, food and drinks, and a lot more.

Enjoy hockey at the Prudential Center with the New Jersey Devils. The early fall schedule is packed with games and exciting rivalries. Everyone at  The Wilshire Grand Hotel NJ hopes you enjoy your time at the games! 

“Sea” Fall Foliage in New Jersey in a Whole New Way

Breathe In Autumn on the Water with Cruises from New Jersey & New York

See New York and New Jersey in a whole new way, plus all of the turning trees – on the water!

On a Spirit of New Jersey Cruise, you’ll float past major attractions like the Statue of Liberty, Colgate Clock, Battery Park City, Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, and of course, be treated to a stunning view of the New York City skyline.

Set against the backdrop of fall foliage in New Jersey and New York, you’ll be in awe as you cruise in style. A Fall Foliage Lunch Cruise is just what you need to see the sights and enjoy the crisp air of fall. These special cruises depart from Lincoln Harbor and last around 3 hours. During this time, you get magnificent views, access to a rooftop lounge, open-air observatory, and climate-controlled decks, and delicious lunch offerings featuring fresh ingredients.

There are 2 Fall Foliage Lunch Cruises coming up in October for you to jump aboard: Saturday, October 15th and Saturday, October 22nd. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to sail and see the sights simultaneously.

See More of New York and New Jersey
When you stay with us at The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ, you’ll be in a convenient location to cruise along the waters of New Jersey and New York harbors, as well as see all of the area’s sights and attractions.

Experience Authentic Cuisine at Our Italian Restaurant in West Orange, New Jersey

Italian Food in West Orange, NJ: Signature Dishes to Try

Warm and comforting, homemade Italian food is a favorite for a reason. Primavera Ristorante brings all the traditional flavors you love in a modern, sophisticated atmosphere. Try some signature dishes and wow your taste-buds.

Rock Shrimp Arrabbiata Pizza
Primavera’s famous rock shrimp arrabbiata – shrimp served with a spicy red sauce made with red peppers and tomatoes – adorns a pizza crust, complemented by mozzarella, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese.

Mozzarella & Pepperoni Arrostiti con Pomodoro
Homemade mozzarella is spiced up with pepperoni, juicy tomatoes, roasted peppers, and a drizzle of virgin olive oil for an indulgent appetizer.

Insalate Pear
Delicate flavors combine in this mouth-watering salad. Slices of Asian pear, Gorgonzola cheese, and caramelized pecans top a bed of endive, arugula, and bib lettuce. A champagne vinaigrette tops it all off.

Fettucine Mare e Monte
No Italian menu is complete without pasta options. This dish includes homemade Fettucine noodles served with baby shrimp, Italian sausage, and sweet peas bathed in a rich, porcini mushroom cream sauce.

Salmon al Forno
A salmon filet is dipped in horseradish, breaded, and baked to perfection. This fish entree is served with spinach and a whole-grain mustard sauce.

At Primavera Ristorante, located inside The Wilshire Grand Hotel NJ, guests can look forward to knowledgeable and professional staff that will ensure that your dining experience is one to remember. Featuring an extensive menu which showcases a fantastic selection of some seriously traditional Italian delights, Primavera has no shortage of choices to satisfy even the most discriminating palate. The restaurant’s private dining room is the ideal venue for social and corporate events of any size – whether you want an intimate dinner with your closest friends or a business meal with associates, we can help you customize the event to meet your unique requirements.

How to Plan Magical Autumn Weddings

NJ Wedding Planning Ideas for Autumn

A wedding in the fall can be a beautiful affair. The weather is temperate and mild, and the changing colors are spectacular. Autumn weddings have their own special flair that weddings in other seasons can’t match. Here are some ideas from The Knot and Bridal Guide about how to take advantage of this distinctive time of year when you’re planning a wedding.

For Arrangements, Use Unexpected, In-Season Plants
One of the downfalls of a fall wedding is that many blooms will not be in season that you may want for a bouquet or flower arrangements. However, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative. Lots of plants bloom in the fall that you might not have thought of – fiddle fern, cotton plants, mums, and even twisting branches make unique arrangements that give a rustic, fall feeling.

Choose Colors that Match Nature
Having a wedding in the fall gives you permission to use colors that would be too much in any other season. Deep plums, reds, rust browns, oranges, gold, and even black can be used to great effect for a fall event.

Go Outdoors
For NJ wedding planning, fall is the perfect time for an outdoor affair. The weather is usually less changeable than in the spring or summer, and the temperatures are pleasant. Not to mention, the changing leaves provide a gorgeous backdrop for a ceremony. If your wedding is outdoors in the fall and the temperatures drop at night, provide guests with blankets, space heaters, or even bonfires in the spirit of a fall fete.

Choosing the right New Jersey wedding venue is a big part of the success of any celebration. Make The Wiltshire Grand Hotel your venue for an unforgettable wedding. Our wedding packages can help you create the event you’ve always dreamed of.

Until next week,
The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ

Earn Big with Wilshire Grand Hotel Rewards

Stash Hotel Rewards: How It Works

Traveling is incredibly worthwhile, and can be even more so when you stay with us.  If you travel a lot, or if you just want a way to rack up benefits while you stay at hotels, check out our rewards. Together with Stash Hotel Rewards, you could start earning points for a free stay at The Wilshire Grand Hotel NJ.

With the Stash program, when you stay at any participating partner hotels, you earn points. For every dollar you spend on room rates, you earn points. Collect points with every hotel stay and eventually you can redeem them for free stays here, and other participating Stash Rewards hotels. There aren’t any blackout dates, and the points don’t expire. Redeem your points at partner hotels that are unique and local – no chain hotels, here.

The Rewards Card
You can also choose to sign up for the rewards Visa card to rack up points faster. You’ll earn 2 points per dollar on dining out, filling up your vehicle, and staying at all other hotels, and 1 point per dollar on all other purchases. Collect points and score the next time you travel.

Stash Package with Wilshire Grand Hotel Rewards
With this package, sign up for the Stash rewards card when you check-in with us and you’ll get 2,500 additional points just for becoming a member. Take advantage of this offer and get your points rolling right away.

For your next West Orange getaway, stay with us at The Wilshire Grand, where you can earn points and score deals.

Until Next Week,
The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ

Feast Your Eyes on Toruk Cirque du Soleil

Toruk Cirque du Soleil – Performances at the Prudential Center

Everyone has heard about Avatar, one of the highest-grossing box office movies in history. Now, springing from that same world is a new show from the imaginative minds at Cirque du Soleil. With their signature focus on stunning visuals and acrobatics, they take you far away to the distant moon of Pandora to experience a whole new story. Be awed and amazed at this new, live production of Toruk, Cirque du Soleil that is full of technical wizardry and immersive, enchanting storytelling.

The stage company got its start in 1983 as a small troupe of performers who entertained the public on the streets of a small village near Quebec City. They didn’t set out to reinvent the circus, but instead fell into it. In the process, they redefined what a modern circus could look like. This meant crazy, outrageous costumes, stage performance, audience involvement and immersion, original music, and lighting magic. All of these elements continue to be key components of shows created by the company to this day.

Dates for performances of the show at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, run from September 15th to September 18th, 2016, and include both afternoon/daytime and evening performances.

Take in one of these performances at the Prudential Center, and find out why the stage company has some of the most popular stage shows in the country. While you’re at it, make sure to stay with us at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ.

Until next week,
The Wilshire Grand Hotel NJ

Giants and Jets Fans - Join the Fun at Metlife Football Stadium

Metlife Football Stadium will be the place to be this fall for Giants and Jets home games

If you want some fun and excitement during the next few months, why not attend some football games at Metlife Football Stadium? The Giants and Jets put on quite a show and there’s sure to be a home game that fits perfectly into your schedule.

Giants 2016 Metlife Football Schedule
The G-Men start their preseason on August 12th, playing against the Miami Dolphins at 7:00PM EDT. Upcoming regular season games start on September 11th and include:
•    Giants vs. Ravens: October 16th at 1:00PM EDT.
•    Giants vs. Bengals: November 14th at 8:30PM EDT.
•    Giants vs. Cowboys: December 11th at 8:30PM EDT.
•    Giants vs. Lions: December 18th at 1:00PM EDT.

Jets 2016 Metlife Football Schedule
The Jets start their 2016 preseason games on August 11th and their regular season starts September 11th. Here are just a few of their upcoming games:
•    Jets vs. Jaguars: August 11th at 7:30PM EDT.
•    Jets vs. Seahawks: October 2nd at 1:00PM EDT.
•    Jets vs. Patriots: November 27th at 8:30PM EDT.
•    Jets vs. Bills: January 1st at 1:00PM EDT.

Football season is nearly upon us, and everyone from casual observers to ardent fans of the Jets and Giants will likely want to see their favorite teams compete on their home field. With the 2016 Metlife football schedule come a number of great opportunities to see the teams play!

At The Wilshire Grand Hotel, we aren’t picking sides…we just love football and hope you enjoy your home game experiences for either team.  

Until next week,
The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ

Hotel Near Montclair University: Drop Off the Kids & Stay with Us

New Jersey Getaway Deal: Recharge in comfort at a hotel near Montclair University

As summer draws to a close, many parents are facing the task of shuttling their college-bound teen to their home away from home – dorm life! After all of the excitement dies down, Mom & Dad should take some time to relax! 

Let The Wilshire Grand, NJ provide the calming atmosphere you need after your preparations for this big event. Make taking your kids to college your own back to school getaway!

When you have waved goodbye to your now-college age student and are looking for a place to relax or celebrate afterwards, consider overnight accommodations with us at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, near Montclair University as well as Seton Hall. There, you can celebrate this new stage of life by taking full advantage of the Wilshire Grand Rate package.  

Our Grand Rate package is specifically designed to give you all the perks:

•    Deluxe accommodations that include free Wi-Fi
•    Complimentary buffet breakfast
•    Daily manager’s reception
•    Access to the fitness room
•    Free shuttle service anywhere within 5 miles (based on availability)

Every Goodbye Starts a New Beginning

When one stage of life ends, another always begins. Dropping your child off at college can be bittersweet, but we can help you welcome this life change by providing you with top-notch comfort during your visit to the area.

Until next week,

The Wilshire Grand Hotel, NJ