I'm in NYC often and I'd rather be in the city than looking at the city from Jersey. Going back and forth into Manhattan on PATH is a pain, and there is nothing like walking out your hotel front doors and being in the heart of it.
If you have the funds stay in they city,
Originally Posted by
PortlySpartacus
Consider taking the NYC water taxi from the Hyatt Jersey City as the ferries arrive right by the hotel. Mix it up a bit so you don't have to take the PATH every day. Also, the views at night of Manhattan are awesome!