World of Blue
by the TopOfHotel team
If you've already got tickets to a game or a big concert at MetLife Stadium, this is the closest hotel on our list — open the curtains and the whole ground is right there, and after the event you just walk back to your room instead of fighting for a taxi.
If you've already got tickets to a game or a big concert at MetLife Stadium, this is the closest hotel on our list — open the curtains and the whole ground is right there, and after the event you just walk back to your room instead of fighting for a taxi.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
World of Blue feels brand new at first, even though it's actually a long-standing building in this area that's been completely reborn. It used to be the Hilton — known locally as the Park Hotel Meadowlands — a 21-story tower that stood beside the stadium for years before a major $100 million renovation turned the whole thing into World of Blue. Step into the lobby and you can tell right away that everything is fresh. The decor plays on a blue theme to match the name, modern and open but still warm. At 427 rooms this is a big hotel that takes a lot of guests, so it suits football tours, groups of friends and families travelling together. Being a tall tower, the upper-floor rooms get the real advantage on views.
Food and amenities
As a large 4-star hotel with 427 rooms across 21 floors, there's plenty of common space, an on-site restaurant and bar, and the service to handle big crowds comfortably. There's also a fitness center, parking, and free Wi-Fi throughout. The most useful perk is the free shuttle that runs to both MetLife Stadium and the giant American Dream mall right next door — which packs in a water park, an indoor amusement park, an ice rink and rows of shops all in one place. On a heavy event day that shuttle saves you a lot of hassle.
Location and getting there
The location is the real star here. World of Blue sits at Two Meadowlands Plaza, directly across from MetLife Stadium, only about 0.3 miles away and walkable in a few minutes — the closest hotel to the ground on our list. With MetLife home to the Giants and Jets and one of the biggest concert venues in the US, that edge is worth a lot: after an event, when tens of thousands of people pour out at once and the roads jam up, you just walk back to your room instead of scrambling for a taxi. The free shuttle also covers the stadium and American Dream next door. If you want to head into Manhattan you can drive across, and Newark Airport (EWR) is roughly 20-30 minutes away. This is a base built around the games and events at the stadium first.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk to help you decide. First, the location cuts both ways — as close as it is to the stadium, World of Blue sits in the Meadowlands area of New Jersey, outside New York City proper, so getting into Manhattan means a fair drive across. If the heart of your trip is the city — Times Square or Central Park every day — this spot may not be convenient. Second is price: on big event nights and concerts, room rates climb steeply, with event-day suites reaching around $3,100 a night, so anyone on a budget should plan and book well ahead. And last, since it just rebranded and reopened as World of Blue, there still aren't many real guest reviews under the new name yet — worth keeping in mind if you like reading plenty of reviews before deciding.
Our take
World of Blue is the best fit for fans who've bought tickets to a game or another big event at MetLife Stadium and want to stay as close as possible — close enough to walk back to the room after the final whistle. Its unbeatable selling point is the location directly across from the ground, just 0.3 miles away, paired with stadium-view rooms, the freshness of a $100 million renovation, and a free shuttle covering both the stadium and American Dream. If you're not set on staying in central New York and you're ready for rates that spike on event days, this is the most on-target choice for a stadium trip. We rate it 8.4/10.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Best location in the area — this is the closest hotel to MetLife Stadium, just about 0.3 miles away, directly across from the ground, and walkable in a few minutes.
- Just had a major $100 million renovation, so the rooms and common areas are brand new throughout the whole building.
- Many rooms, especially on the higher floors, look straight out at MetLife Stadium — open the curtains and the ground is right in front of you.
- Free shuttle to both MetLife Stadium and the giant American Dream mall, which is a real help on event days when traffic gets heavy.
- A big hotel at 427 rooms across 21 floors with full amenities, so it handles large groups and tour parties easily.
- Sits in the Meadowlands area of New Jersey, outside the city proper — getting into Manhattan means a fair drive across, so it isn't ideal if your trip is mainly about sightseeing in the city.
- Room rates climb steeply on big MetLife Stadium event nights and concerts, with event-day suites reaching around $3,100 a night.
- It just rebranded and reopened, so there still aren't many real guest reviews under the World of Blue name yet.
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Insider Tips
- If you're coming for a game or a big concert, book as early as you can — it's the closest hotel to MetLife Stadium, so rooms fill fast and prices jump on event days.
- Ask for a high floor on the stadium-facing side up front, since many of those rooms get a full MetLife Stadium view — well worth it for opening the curtains on event day.
- On event days the roads around the stadium clog up badly, so use the hotel's free shuttle or just walk over — faster than waiting for a taxi after the final whistle.