My siblings and I are planning to gather in Lordship Township, which is part of Stratford,…read moreConnecticut, to celebrate my sister's birthday in January 2025. Our family has gathered here for about 30 years, for holiday dinners at our mom's house, which is in Lordship Township, right on Long Island Sound. For all of those years, those of us who traveled from a distance would stay at Marnick's, a locally owned hotel that's right on the beach near our mom's house. Our mom passed a few years ago and I hadn't returned to Lordship Township since then. On a whim, browsing online for hotels in the area, I learned about The Surfside Hotel. I learned that Marnick's had closed and that a while later Surfside emerged, sporting a whole new vibe. Prior to committing to recommending a sibling gathering there, I spent the night last week at Surfside. I'm happy to report that the upgrade is impressive. While the rooms now cost more than they did when Marnick's owned the place, the prices are well within reason for the area. I took an Amtrak from D.C. (about 6 hours), paid about $12 for an Uber/Lyft from the train station, and arrived to meet Iona at the hotel's front desk. She took my information and offered that she'd been there for about 2 years and the present owners have been there for about six years. All the features of the hotel appeared to be solidly restored and improved upon. I had a second-story room (21) with a balcony looking out to the Sound. There was a complimentary coffee bar with self-serve coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit, and snack bars. There's a beach-reading library, so I contributed my copy of Rachel Kushner's recent novel, "Creation Lake," which I finished reading on the train ride from DC. There were no downsides. There's a decent efficient fitness center that includes a Peloton and free weights. There's a map of the area suggesting pleasant walks along the seawall, Russian Beach, the Prospect Light House, and Long Beach Gatehouse. There are paths taking hikes of two miles, 3.6 miles, and five miles, and a suggestion for a longer bike ride. The main reason for this visit was to see whether the siblings would be able to stay on site for meals. There's a well-populated bar and restaurant attached to the hotel called The Little Pub (see my Yelp review.) There's also a neighborhood Italian restaurant and bar half a block away. There's a deli and an adjacent pizza parlor three blocks away, where I picked up a single slice of pizza and a portion of carrot cake. The Lordship Corner Market is right next to the pizzeria, and has sandwiches, newspapers, and sundries for days at the beach. For those with cars, I can recommend the Cricket Car Hop, a mile or two inland, for great hot dogs, burgers & fries (it was a favorite of my mom's, and we went there just about every time I visited, but I wasn't in town long enough this time to visit). Things to keep in mind: Surfside is a small business, not part of any chain. Iona needed to know when I was likely to arrive, to be sure someone was available for check in. No one was at the front desk when I checked out (but I received a check-out acknowledgement shortly after 9 a.m. the day I checked out). I believe pets are welcome (I saw a service dog there as I was leaving in the morning). There are no elevators, and my room was on the second floor. The hotel is still using single-use plastics for the shower, and the tub lacked handholds. But the vibe is good . . . we get the aloha and mahalo greetings, suggesting Hawaiʻi roots. The innkeepers report that "Boy knows nothing about running a hotel, but restaurant comes with a hotel attached so it's all or nothing. Boy must convince Girl it's a good idea. Girl is not impressed. Boy breaks into song. Girl is impressed and says YES! Restaurant and hotel are redone, there is singing and dancing, and everyone is happy." True Romance! Mahalo

I enjoyed my stay here for the most part. I booked an oceanfront room with a deck top balcony…read more Lovely room with a beautiful view. The Little Pub downstairs is fun and the staff is great. Having said all of this, the lack of front desk staff is unfortunate. Supposedly there from 8am-8pm but often not present. After 8pm things can get very loud in the hotel hallways. There is no one to contact if there are problems which is disconcerting as a guest.

While the Cambria property is lovely, the quality service provided by Sean Meade and his…read moreoutstanding staff at the property was exceptional! Based on the many positive reviews from past guests, it's clear our experience was not unique - there is a genuine commitment to make the extra effort to accommodate special requests and ensure a positive experience! Thank you for making us feel truly valued, with our recent stay exceeding all expectations - we look forward to a return visit soon!

Updating my review…read more UPDATE: General Manager Sean Meade reached out to me personally after learning about my experience. We had a very productive conversation, and I genuinely appreciate the way he listened to my concerns, acknowledged where the hotel fell short, and took responsibility for addressing the situation. While my original review accurately reflects my experience during the stay, I was very pleased with Sean's follow-up and the way he handled my concerns. I was also encouraged to learn that he took immediate steps to address the room-condition concerns I raised. I will be giving Cambria another shot given the steps taken to make corrections in areas they fell short!

I stayed here for a few nights and liked the suites. It was like a small one-bedroom apartment…read more The rooms were clean. The mattress was a tad soft, but acceptable. Staff was friendly. 1 star off: Even though the hotel is located in a residential area, there was still quite a bit of street noise. The walls were thin and either construction noise or a neighbor's alarm woke me up every morning. Breakfast was included. There was a Starbucks conveniently located right in the lobby, i.e. you can roll out of bed and get a coffee without putting on the whole gear to go outside in the cold. Happy hour occurs every afternoon, and upon check-in, I was given a few drink tickets. I didn't end up using them, but it was a nice add-on.

This is the first more modern Embassy Suites I have stayed in. No river with ducks and fish, no…read moreglass elevator, no open ceiling center with floors of overlooking rooms, but still very inviting with a clean, high ceiling entry and modern fireplace. There was also a large Christmas tree outside when I walked up. Now for what's the same as in get past... omelette bar! Complimentary hospitality hour with adult beverages and snacks (be sure get a ticket at the desk if you check-in on the app), large spacious rooms and bathrooms with modern updates! I love the proximity of this hotel to the Newark airport (around 25 minutes away). I also love that there is a Starbucks and restaurant (grain and cane) downstairs for convenience. I took advantage of both for an evening beverage (they Starbucks closes at 6pm) and dinner. This hotel is located in a quiet business area and I love that there is ample free lot parking which I've found to be quite rare with Jersey hotels! The front desk staff are very nice and even took the time to ask how my dinner was! This also seemed to be a very popular wedding guest hotel based on large groups I saw checking in and wedding guest gifts behind the desk. I'll be sure to consider this hotel as an option next time I'm in the area, especially before a flight out of EWR.

My friends were visiting me in Bay Shore and I set up a stay for them here last year and they…read moreabsolutely loved it! Liz the general manager was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. The property itself is gorgeous and super cute (great Gilmore Girls/New England B&B vibes!!). The room was clean. My friends thought everything was super comfortable. Check-in was seamless. Breakfast was super tasty and fresh! Highly recommend!!

The property is professionally maintained and the room accommodations are wonderful; all nicely…read moreappointed. We have had three opportunities to stay at the Bay House and have never been disappointed by the service and hospitality. The morning breakfasts were absolutely scrumptious. They also are eager to accommodate any special food requests. Recently they hosted my sisters 70th Birthday party and it was perfectly managed and they made all her guests feel special. Eddie & Cindy

This is definitely the nicest hotel to stay in the White Plains area in my opinion. I think the 3…read morestar rating that they have is ridiculously low. On my most recent stay everything was excellent from the service to the room to the amenities. The only downside is that The Opus is much more expensive than the other hotels in the area, but in my opinion you definitely get what you pay for here. If comfort and service is your priority it could be worth the extra money. I personally will continue to stay here when I am back in Westchester. Five stars, great hotel!

Hmmm...scratching my head and wondering the reason for just a three star overall rating. Thought…read morethis hotel deserved more. Overall, we had an excellent experience at this hotel. And most importantly, the bed was just the way I like it... firm, nice linens, and we slept well. Rooms were spotless, had nice giant windows, everyone we came in contact with were friendly, bath towels were fluffy, and the hotel is beautiful. The bathtub/shower was tricky as you had to take a large step to climb over the tub get into it to shower. Once in the water pressure was good. Large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, bath gel attached to the wall. I think our favorite part of our stay was the complementary yogurt ice cream maker in the lobby. That was a special touch. Had a nice selection of ice cream flavors. It was yummy!! Dale at the front desk was very helpful. He helped us with a few minor things and we appreciated that. My hairdryer wasn't quite hot enough and they brought me another one right away. There are quite a few restaurants in walking distance. We had a large family brunch at the attached Red Horse restaurant (independently owned). It was just ok and service was S L O W. We recommend Columbia House. Lunch was very good there and service was right on. We were only in town for one night but I would stay here again for sure.

My husband and I LOVED our stay at this hotel!…read more Service was amazing, but relaxed. The hotel is centrally located and beautifully decorated. Every corner provides some sort of beauty or relaxation. Foot massager in the room (with provided clean socks for each guest), aroma therapy diffuser, salt lamp, four-post bed with sheer curtains. We just loved everything! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to stay in Beacon

Lovely, clean and quaint, does NOT give a vibe that its a dusty Bed & Breakfast/Grandma's attic…read moreplace at all. Great location and very accomodating staff. There is no food or beverage service and that was ok. Room was comfortable but a bit awkward, sink is in the room not bathroom, no closet and a giant worn out couch took up a lot of space that could have been better used for storage. Parking is a bit of a challenge. We also appreciated the view from our room and how quiet the property is.

Front desk workers are nice & helpful. Room attendant was kind…read more The woman taking care of the breakfast area is very rude and condescending. She stares at you with an evil eye while you are serving yourself breakfast, both from behind the door with a glass window that she seems to think she can't be seen or heard from and while she is about hiding up. Rooms are very clean, up to date, spacious, have a mini refrigerator, microwave, ironing board, iron, desk, wardrobe, drawers, and Dove shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion in the bathroom.

I was charged for a room that I had canceled!! Because the employee I spoke to on the phone, never…read moregave me a cancellation number, I WAS CHARGED. It was their fault, not mine, but I lost $217. 17 because of their incompetence! They would NOT work with me on this problem, their mistake, not mine!!!!

I wasn't very satisfied with my stay. The room itself was okay, but upon arrival we were told there…read morewas no Wi-Fi for the entire weekend, with no clear timeline for when it would be restored. There was also some mold in the bathroom. More concerning, I accidentally left a work blazer in the closet when we checked out. I called shortly after, and was told it was not found in the room or turned in to lost & found. Im very upset and will definitely complain to Best Western corporate office.

I will never stay at the Hampton Inn in Yonkers again, nor likely any Hilton or Hampton Inn...We…read moreare a Silver member, and have stayed at this hotel 25+ times over the past 4 years, and had a reservation to stay again this evening (9/3/2026)...I came down ill is the past 2 days, felt like I would feel better this morning, and did not...I called early this morning to cancel, realizing full well I should have done so last evening, yet really felt I would feel better this morning...When I asked to have room cancelled without a one night penalty, I was refused...It seemed like a small accommodation for a loyal customer...I then called Hilton's 800 line to plead my case, and after waiting 35+ minutes on the phone reached a supervisor, who would not make any accommodation as well...I simply asked if they would like to lose a 30+ year Hilton/Hampton Inn customer over one n ight at one hotel, and she told me that it did not matter, and that they would not be able to do anything...I restated my case, and she hung up on me...Hiltons & Hampton Inns have seen the last of our business...

I came across Fathoms Hotel and Marina via my Google Search for waterfront hotels near Long Island,…read moreNY. Over two months ago, my best friend Kim booked their last room, The Windward. It was last minute her plans changed for my birthday weekend. She was trying to kill two birds with one stone. From Queens, the drive was about 30-40 minutes. We checked in around 3:00 pm today. Steve (the owner) surprised us with some good news. Phew, he found someone to book our Saturday night. We were relieved. Wow, a breathtaking view of Manhasset Bay from our room. There are complimentary hot/cold beverages and snacks by the hotel lobby. Also, don't forget your complimentary breakfast. Our room was spacious, clean, and relaxing. I love the rainfall shower heads. The perfect spot for stargazing was sitting on the deck. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much, Steve and Cindie! I highly recommend Fathoms Hotel and Marina!

An incredible stay! Beautiful location, clean rooms, kind owners on hand 24/7. The best type of…read moreboutique hotel. Stayed while visiting family in town, but with the waterfront location and quick walk to town, I would absolutely vacation here as well. Already looking forward to my next stay at the Fathoms!