New At Newark Airport: Swanky United Passenger Club, Hampton Inn

NEWARK, NJ — Two additions to the landscape at Newark Liberty International Airport were announced last week: a swanky new passenger club, and a hotel.

United Airlines announced the opening of its new, 30,000 square-foot United Club location at Newark Airport on Thursday.

Located in Terminal C3 near gate C123, the club is the largest in United's network, and opened in time for the Memorial Day holiday, traditionally one of the airline’s busiest travel weekends.

According to United, some features of the club include:

• "The largest club in our network" - The club features more than 480 seats across spaces for lounging, working, private dining and socializing.
• "Spa-like showers" - Members can freshen-up in one of the six, spa-like shower suites at Newark, stocked with Sunday Riley products.
• "Coffee shop experience" - Staffed by a barista ready to prepare their favorite hand-crafted drinks, flyers can get inspired at the full-service coffee bar, featuring a signature blend of 100 percent Arabica beans, in addition to culinary offerings in all United Clubs, like complimentary beverages and snacks.
• "Modern, Newark-inspired design" - Flyers can enjoy unmatched views of the Manhattan skyline amidst locally-sourced furniture pieces and décor, as well as the new design and color scheme that will be rolled-out in future new and refurbished clubs. The space also includes modern amenities, like self-scan entry for quick access and free, high-speed Wi-Fi.
• "Sustainable, green materials" - As part of the airline's sustainability commitment, the Club is designed with sustainable materials and features, such as WaterSense-rated fixtures, enhanced indoor air quality, green cleaning and more.

In collaboration with the Newark Museum of Art and Gallery Aferro, the club also has “locally sourced” art and furniture, United said, including two murals created by local artists, Gilbert Hsiao and Dahlia Elsayed.

HAMPTON INN

On Friday, Whitestone Capital, a division of Whitestone Companies, announced the opening of the new Hampton Inn Newark Airport.

The hotel, which has 191 guest rooms, is the “second closest property to the airport,” Hampton Inn said. It has an onsite bar and will offer a complimentary hot breakfast.

Whitestone Capital has selected Regal Hospitality to manage the day-to-day operations of the hotel.

Hampton Inn Newark Airport is located at 450 Route 1 and 9 South in Newark. It is part of Hilton Honors, the guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 hotel brands.

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