Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah By IHG

I’m posting this review after attempting to resolve the situation privately with both the hotel and eventually Linda Columbia who is the Diirector of Rooms and the booking platform, but unfortunately no meaningful resolution was provided. Linda said since I booked 3rd party by way of Booking.com that there was nothing she could do and told me to reach out to Booking.com. My husband and I stayed for one night at the Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah by IHG on March 7–8, 2026. The stay turned out to be extremely disruptive. Around 11:00 PM, we began hearing a loud, constant whistling noise coming from the bathroom plumbing in our room. It appeared to be a mechanical issue with the pipes and made it very difficult to sleep. Shortly after we finally fell asleep, the hotel’s emergency alarm system activated, repeatedly instructing all guests to evacuate the building immediately. My husband and I evacuated along with many other guests and were required to stand outside in the rain for approximately 45 minutes while the alarm continued. What was most concerning was that no information was provided to guests about what was happening or whether it was safe to return. Once we were eventually allowed back inside, there was no explanation or communication from the hotel regarding the situation. The following morning we also received a receipt slipped under our door showing a Mastercard payment, even though the stay had already been prepaid through PayPal via Booking.com. When we asked the front desk about this at checkout, the staff seemed confused and somewhat irritated rather than providing a clear explanation. After more than a week of back-and-forth communication between the hotel and Booking.com, the only resolution offered was a $14.95 credit, which required me to submit my credit card information through a link to receive it. Considering the mechanical issue in the room, the late-night evacuation, standing outside in the rain for 45 minutes, the billing confusion, and the lack of communication afterward, this response felt extremely inadequate. I understand that emergencies happen, but what was most disappointing was the lack of communication and accountability afterward, both from the property and in the resolution process. I hope hotel management reviews this situation and takes it seriously, because this experience fell far below the level of service and guest care I expected from a Crowne Plaza property.

Hotel was beautiful, staff was great , room clean and comfortable, and visit was very pleasant. Would recommend the hotel to others.

We often come down to rockland but this was our first time staying at the Crowne Plaza. Gorgeous hotel, lobby, sitting areas with pond and waterfall makes you feel like you are on a tropical vacation. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. All the staff were so very nice!! Special thanks to Victor at the bar and Renee at breakfast. Both went above and beyond for us. I highly recommend this hotel!!