New Jersey: Short Hills, Hilton Short Hills Parkway – Shopping, Spa Time, and Top Notch Theatre.
Posted September 3, 2009 , trackback
Escape from the city or into the city, either way this sophisticated urban resort-style hotel with AAA Four-Diamond rated hospitality is the ideal family getaway base for fun.
When hectic family and business schedules make it almost impossible to getaway yet a break is definitely appealing then Hilton Short Hills Parkway may be just the ticket. Quick and easy without the hassles associated with a full family vacation, the hotel offers comfortable elegant surroundings – comfortable and elegant with kids – right, you can bring the kids. Access to Manhattan is easy and access to fun stuff in the area even easier. If shopping is your family thing just fly in to Newark head for the hotel and then it’s a two-minute walk to upscale and awesome Short Hills Mall.
Accommodations: The Hotel features 304 well appointed rooms, including 37 deluxe suites meaning plenty of options for families. The comfortable space provides feel of a private studio apartment with French doors separating bedroom and living area. Upscale in-room amenities include Hilton Serenity Collection® Suite Dreams® bed with plush-top mattress for restful, refreshing sleep. Comfortable down comforter and pillows and indulgent 250-thread count linens snuggle the sleeper in comfort and warmth. 
Each suite has both wireless and wired high-speed internet access for a fee; wall mounted 32″ HD/LCD television and a pullout sofa. Stay on the Executive Level with residence-style suites featuring nightly turndown service, along with access to the Executive Lounge, where guests will enjoy continental breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Nice to know: Hilton Short Hills also has initiated a more eco-friendly “smoke-free” policy throughout the hotel.
Activities: The outdoor pool is open for use by guests from Memorial Day (end of May) to Labor Day (early September), weather permitting. The indoor pool is available for children ages 16 and younger daily after 6:30pm.
Make time for spa time. There are obvious benefits to a spa onsite. Hilton Short Hills is the location of first June Jacobs branded Spa Chakra offering guests tranquility and an opportunity to become re energized through a variety of signature spa offerings. Within the 15,500 square feet space relaxation and sheer luxury synergize to create an ultimate destination spa experience with more than 60 health and beauty therapies designed to nurture your skin, body, and spiritual well-being. Need to know: Spa guests must be 16 years of age or older to use spa facilities.
Value added: Guests may enjoy the complimentary shuttle service to The Mall at Short Hills – located directly across the street. In addition to private Town Car and shuttle van service, the concierge can arrange for transportation to Newark Liberty Airport and the Summit train station. Secured underground parking is also available for guests.
Discovery: Plan the perfect Northern New Jersey wedding celebration, commemorate an anniversary or celebrate a graduation with the help of a dedicated staff onsite. From a grand ballroom celebration to intimate family gathering, the expert planners have the skills and resources to make it look easy. Dance amid the opulence of the Grand Ballroom or enjoy the whimsical, fairy tale setting of the breezy tented pavilion.
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Location on the planet: Hilton Short Hills Parkway (not far from Morristown) is located 20 miles from Manhattan meaning the city is only about a 45 minute train ride. Nice to know: The hotel is 13 miles from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). Hilton Short Hills Parkway 41 John F. Kennedy Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 or www.hiltonshorthills.com
Family fun in the area.
Shop ‘til you drop. The Mall at Short Hills has the reputation for being a top notch shopping place with the best of the best just steps from one another. Shops include: Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Betsey Johnson, Chico’s, Cartier, Coach, Diesel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Free People, French Connection, Gap Kids, Hollister, Ilori, Jimmy Cho, Juicy Couture, L’Occitane, Loro Piana, Lucky Brand, MAC Cosmetics, MaxMara, Oiliy, Pottery Barn Kids, Ralph Lauren, Sephora, Victoria’s Secret and the list goes on. More than 40 stores have their only New Jersey location at Short Hills. Bonus points: To add a little zing to any shopping escapade the mall offers “Passport to Style”. To take advantage of the savings offered with the Passport to Style VIP Savings brochure visitors you need to show identification in the form of a driver’s license or passport to a Customer Service Representative at the Mall. Passport to Style offers hundreds of dollars in savings and gifts with purchase at approximately 80 boutiques in The Mall at Short Hills. (The Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Tpke Short Hills, NJ 07078. (973) 376-7350 or www.shopshorthills.com)
The play’s the thing for all ages. Paper Mill Playhouse has been shadowing Broadway for decades and providing inspiring performances for all ages. It may just be one of New Jersey’s well kept secrets. Throughout the years audiences have enjoyed the stage performance of E.G. Marshall, Robert Vaughn, Carol Channing, Tony Randall, Ann Miller, Donna McKechnie, Anne Hathaway, Judd Hirsch, and Ben Vereen. Bonus points: The Playhouse is very much audience attentive. Each play is supported by FREE audience enrichment activities often providing participation and creative adventures. Plus Paper Mill Children’s Theatre Series, created for ages 3 to 12, offers innovative, delightful, and educational performances throughout the year. (Paper Mill Playhouse Brookside Drive Millburn, NJ 07041 or (973) 376-4343 or www.papermill.org)
Ride a pony or pet a goat. Sometimes sharing the simplest things is more rewarding than complicated commercial activities.Turtle Back Zoo offers plenty to be shared with tykes in tow. Located at the north end of Essex County’s 2000 acre South Mountain Reservation, the Zoo offers animal encounters and natural adventures with families in mind. Using the Zoo’s trail map hike the network of trails along ridges and valleys; pass ponds, streams and hemlock falls. See American wood bison and count prairie dogs at “Prairie Dog Hill” or listen to timber wolves and watch South African penguins in the new “Penguin Coast” exhibit. For a bit of nostalgia, checkout Carousel Park with a carved replicas of Dentzel animals from land and sea. Bonus points: Essex Farm within the Turtleback Zoo complex maintains a special collection of hand-raised farm animals providing the ideal hands-on farm experience for youngsters. Make memories feeding gregarious goats and petting docile bunnies. There is even the possibility of a pony ride. Nice to know: Throughout the year the Zoo conducts “family night out” providing reduced admission, dinner specials, and live music for kids and anyone else who enjoys lively tunes. (Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 or (973) 731-5800 or www.turtlebackzoo.org)
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