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Holiday Inn in New Jersey Evacauted for Mystery Smell That Did Not Come From Secaucus

June 20, 2008 at 2:28 PM | 0 Comments

A smelly hotel in Northern New Jersey? Well, that's nothing new. But when the smell doesn't seem to be coming from the landfills of Secaucus, then you might have a problem. Which is exactly what happened at a Holiday Inn on Route 22 in Springfield.

Since we grew up close to Route 22 (Skate 22 anyone?), we can personally tell you it's not the most scenic strip in the Garden State. However, apparently there was a stank so bad in the Holiday Inn along this route that guests had to be evacuated AND have their eyes flushed out as a precautionary measure.

ABC 7 reports that the smell came from the 4th floor:

Between 50 and 60 guests reportedly complained of various symptoms, including coughing and eye watering.

As a result, all 37 rooms on the floor were evacuated, and the guests were treated in a decontamination tent in the parking lot. Their eyes were washed down as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, the fourth floor was aired out.

After three hours, the guests were allowed to return to their rooms. None had to be taken to the hospital.

There's no official word on what cause the foul odor but the hotel suspects it might be a prank.