Best way to get into Manhattan from NJ w/out a car (Liberty: hotel)

[Isabella Tiger Moth]

We're planning to come into NYC next week. We want to stay in NJ overnight at a hotel with an in-room kitchenette (recommendations would be welcome). We then want to get into Manhattan to see the Statue of Liberty (among other things). A friend told my husband one way was to take a ferry from NJ into Manhattan? We don't want to drive in...

Any input appreciated!!

[BBMW]

Get a hotel in Hoboken, and take the PATH train in. I can't help you with which hotel though. This might also be a good application for AirBnB?

[GreenWhiteBlue]

If you are already in New Jersey, there is no need to go into Manhattan to get to the Statue of Liberty; you can take the ferry (the company is called "Statue Cruises"; it is the only ferry that goes to Liberty Island) from Liberty State Park on the NJ side. However, you need to make your reservations now; you won't be able to just walk up and get tickets.

[Isabella Tiger Moth]

Very, very helpful information! Thank you both!!