• Chester is situated in north central New Jersey and is approximately 45 minutes west of Newark. This historic town was founded in the early 18th century and was primarily occupied by miners and their families. In the present day, tourists flock to Chester for its antique and specialty shops. Festivals that occur annually in Chester include the Front Porch Bluegrass Festival in the summer, and the Fall Crafts Show, which takes place after Labor Day.
  
  

Courtyard Rockaway-Mt. Arlington

• Courtyard is situated right off Interstate 80 in Mt. Arlington, less than a 20-minute drive from Chester. The hotel is also a 10-minute drive from Lake Hopatcong, a 2,500-acre body of water that has facilities for fishing and boating. Amenities at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, exercise center and the Delux Spa, which offers massage therapies and body treatments. An on-site restaurant, Courtyard Cafe, serves breakfast and dinner. Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the hotel's public areas and guest rooms. The guest rooms at Courtyard include a king-sized or two queen-sized beds, microwave and refrigerator. All rooms are non-smoking facilities. Some of the rooms have a sofa bed.
  
  Courtyard Rockaway-Mt. Arlington
  15 Howard Blvd.
  Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856
  973-770-2000
  marriott.com
  
  

The Bernards Inn

• Established in 1907, Bernards Inn in Bernardsville is an approximate 15-minute drive from Chester. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes driving distance from Morristown National Historical Park. This 1,800-acre recreational area was a site where the Continental Army spent two of their winters, 1777 and 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. Bernards Inn has been give a four-diamond rating by AAA and provides amenities such as meeting rooms for conferences, guest laundromat, and on-site dining rooms that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel has been featured in publications such as Manhattan Bride and NJ Bride for their upscale wedding services and facilities. Each of the guest rooms at Bernards Inn includes a satellite television, antique furniture and a king-sized or queen-sized bed.
  
  The Bernards Inn
  27 Mine Brook Road
  Bernardsville, NJ 07924
  908-766-0002
  bernardsinn.com
  
  

Best Western Mt. Olive Hotel

• Best Western in Budd Lake, New Jersey, is less than a mile from the fishing and boating facilities at Budd Lake, as well as the hunting and camping opportunities at the Budd Lake State Wildlife Management Area. The hotel is less than 20 minutes driving distance from Chester. Hotel amenities include a business center with fax services, fitness center and satellite television. A complimentary continental breakfast is also available. Guest rooms at Best Western feature a satellite television, complimentary access to high-speed Internet and a work desk. Rooms are available that are accessible to guests with physical disabilities. Children under 12 are allowed to stay for free.
  
  Best Western Mt. Olive Hotel
  138 Route 46
  Budd Lake, NJ 07828
  973-426-0800
  bestwestern.com