Opened in 2002, the Courtyard by Marriott Somerset is an affordable lodging option located approximately five miles from Rutgers University and about 25 miles from the Newark International airport. During your stay, visit the indoor swimming pool, relax in the whirlpool, or hit the fitness room for an invigorating workout session.The Courtyard Cafe is the hotel's casual, full-service restaurant. Guests will find reasonable prices and a variety of a la carte menu items. Room service is available. For added convenience, this hotel offers two meeting rooms, free parking, complimentary coffee in the lobby, laundry valet services, self-service laundry facilities, concierge services, and safe deposit box at the front desk.there are 162 rooms on five floors. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped for the physically challenged are available upon request. Standard amenities include a desk with lamp, telephone, voicemail, dataports, cable television with high-speed Internet access, in-room movies, free newspaper (Monday-Friday), coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron, and ironing board.