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The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in North Brunswick with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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In the heart of the city, Clarion Inn offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Stay active at the gym, relax by the seasonal outdoor pool, or get work done at the business center with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or grab a coffee/tea in the lobby. Multilingual staff are on hand to assist with tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Courtyard View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Courtyard View)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner (Courtyard View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner (Courtyard View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
999 Route 1, North Brunswick, NJ, 08902

What's nearby

  • Bowlero North Brunswick - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rutgers New Brunswick - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Rutgers University, Busch Campus - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Saint Peter's University Hospital - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • New Brunswick Jersey Ave Station - 4 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotel near Rutgers University, Busch Campus
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • A nature reserve, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 130 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 12,372 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 14 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (33 inch wide door)
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (30 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Roll-in shower (60 inches wide)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Clarion Inn North Brunswick
Clarion North Brunswick
Clarion Inn Hotel
Clarion Inn North Brunswick
Clarion Inn Hotel North Brunswick

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in the heart of North Brunswick, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Rutgers Cook-Douglass Campus and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rutgers Gardens and New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. George St - Monument Square and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Ashi, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Friendly staff, Good location. I stayed 2 nights & was very impressed. Would highly recommend if you're in the North Brunswick area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff snd flexible
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
you probably dont want to stay here billed as a luxury boutique hotel, this outpost on US 1 that is 20 dollar uber ride from new brunswick is anything but. i was the only (overpriced) guest until 300 electrical linemen showes up in advance of nor'easter. no bar, nor reataurant, thin walls, faux lux materials. staff was nice enough but the vibe was strange.and the value not there. stay here if you need shop at the nearby walmart before heading into NYC.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor, FLL

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clarion Indian Restaurant Hotel

This hotel shares a lobby with an Indian restaurant. Unfortunately, even in the middle of the night, the hotel smells of Indian food. The carpet in the room was dirty and after killing a roach on the floor, I got little sleep with one eye open!

6/10 Okay

Daniela, finland

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

good for one night

An ok hotel to sleep the night at while passing thru. Long hallway to the room, no shortcut but the room itself was comfortable and spacious enough. A funny smell in the hallway (from the restaurant?) Walmart across the street, however fence between so you need to go around.

4/10 Poor

Mike, Maryland

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

very strong odor from Indian Cuisine Restaurant

The lobby had a very strong smell from the Indian Cuisine Restaruant that is also in the hotel. This smell permeated the halls as well. The actual room was not as pungent, however it had a musty smell to it. The grounds are not well kept. This is not somewhere I would stay again.

8/10 Good

Bernie, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Schizophrenic experience

Sparkling clean, but spare, room. Shopworn general facilities. Very convenient to cousin's location.

6/10 Okay

Elves, California

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Needs some upgrade

This hotel needs a facelift. Furniture and carpets are pretty old

10/10 Excellent

AMIT, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

was convenient for all the needful I needed. Thanks

2/10 Terrible

Don Cyr, North Brunswick, NJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bottom of the barrel...

Paid in advance on Hotels.com....showed up and clerk wanted "mastercard" I paid with...first off I dont have any mastercards...then he swiped my visa and said it didn't go through....Gave him my AMEX and he said the same...I had him run AMEX again and it went. Later that night I checked my bank and the Visa DID go through and they put another $110.00 hold on that card...Looked at my AMEX online and saw the $110.00 hold there too. If me and my son weren't so tired from the day we would have ran back out the door...maybe their vacuum was broken but didnt look like it was done in weeks. Even wrapped our pillows with t-shirts before laying down... Upon checkout, I asked for a receipt and was refused to be given one...even by the manager!! I then said since there were no additional charges I wanted the hold removed from BOTH of my cards...Manager said he could not do that, it is done by corporate?? so now who knows how long there will be a hold on BOTH of my cards! Ridiculous. Never again will I stay at a Clarion hotel.

6/10 Okay

Tony, New Brunswick

Liked: Cleanliness

CCC

Convenient, clean and courteous.

6/10 Okay

HWJR, New Brunswick, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Getaway

I booked stay the same day wife and I decided to spend night out , had a great stay reasonable price 

2/10 Terrible

Dudley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Needs a lot of improvement

The hotel had a terrible odor and the matresses were the worst we have slept on. Needless to say we had very little sleep. We don't normally complain about our hotel rooms but this was the highest on our scale of bad hotels and where we would never go again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

meh

For the price, it was fine. Of the 5 lamps in our room, only 1 lightbulb worked. Alot of running around of teenagers due to the dance partys at night on the weekends. Staff was friendly, room was clean, fine for the price.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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