Late review. I had stayed at the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel last year for a work trip. From when I had…read morearrived until I left it was such a pleasant experience. Upon checking in, they informed me my room was not ready yet and offered to take my luggage and bring it to my room. I was with a colleague and I tagged along as the front desk agent guided us to their room. The hotel had such a modern and simple aesthetic with plenty of space to work and lounge around in. The room was spacious with a gorgeous bathroom and outdoor seating area. The front desk agent mentioned the ducks that live in the back and could visit our out door areas and yes I was able to get a glimpse of the ducks! It wasn't long until my room was ready and the front desk agent was able to find me, provided me my key, and walked me to my room. I loved that customer service they provided. They gave me a brief tour of my room which was similar to my colleagues. The bed was cozy! The bathroom and shower was a dream and that bathrobe was as super comfy! I had a restful sleep that evening! My company had rented a meeting room which was catered by the hotel. The food was good and the staff was super helpful and attentive while we were there. We also had hung out in the outdoor bar area and the wait staff there was great as well! The view from the outdoor bar/pool area was beautiful and overlooking the beach. Overall it was a wonderful stay! The customer service was exceptional throughout my stay!

Considering that the Asbury Ocean Club replaced an abandoned parking deck and miles of urban…read moreblight, I have to extend some congratulations for bringing energy and South Beach pricing to a Jersey Shore backwater. The facility literally oozes upscalia and makes me wish I had a man bun, a private tanning bed and an entourage. The lobby is great and the bar is fun but with the exception of a few decent eateries on Cookman, Asbury Park tries too damn hard and just doesn't do it for me. Nice place though. Four well tanned stars.

Beautiful in a great location. Top-tier place with friendly, professional service. Loved the bar,…read morepool table and pinball game, which kept me occupied for hours. Good parking.

So The Asbury Hotel did what it needed to do--it housed me for a Jersey Shore visit. The rooms are…read morevery unique. Cute, though I wouldn't exactly say cozy. I'm so glad they furnished the room with a noise maker, because my goodness, the construction by the boardwalk right now is loud and the lobby is popping. The room phone does not connect with the front desk. That works through a text system. I highly prefer to just be able to call, and this felt like one of those modern updates that are actually less convenient. I ordered room service, and here is where I would give 5 out of 5 stars - the staff here was very friendly and sweet. The spinach and egg white wrap I got? Y'all, skip it! I'd even say, please take this off the menu. I couldn't eat it. The mushrooms were chewy and tough. And the combination of everything was almost muddy? I'd suggest maybe trying to dress the spinach and seasoning the eggs. The coffee was fine. I highly preferred the espresso! Not bad, but I might go elsewhere next time.

I have been to this hotel several times. One visit was not good but I thought I would give it…read moreanother shot. Shawn at reception made my stay fantastic and knows the true definition of good service. Give that man a raise! Big perk is they allow dogs.

Two star average is correct for this hotel. A few pros: +…read moreReally cozy beds. We were upgraded to a king ocean view which was kind. + Decent pool for the area. + Absolutely incredible bacon egg and cheese in the cafe in the morning. Truly delish - good cold brew as well. + Great location with proximity to the Stone Pony if you're there for a concert and the beach if you're there to enjoy the sand. + Easy parking. No need to valet just park nearby. Some areas for improvement: + Not the cleanest hotel I've been to. Windows to "ocean view" were super teeny and you could more or less not see out of them. + Outrageous policy of not being able to check in early without a fee. Our room was ready and they would not give it to us unless we paid $50. + They will nearly double prices for high volume weekend. What was paid for the hotel was outrageous and far too high for the level of maintenance the hotel needed. This is a fine option for one night only! Quirky hotel in a quirky city.

Absolutely perfect from check in to check out. Hotel is conveniently located near the beach, but…read morealso near the main street and public transit. The hotel is beautiful and it felt like every single piece of furniture and decorations were chosen intentionally. Perhaps the best part of our stay was the phenomenal, friendly and attentive service from manager Emily. Truly a gem of a person, and made sure everything we needed was available. Would also like to highlight that Emily reached out even before our stay begun to ask if we needed anything upon arrival or had any questions. All requests were met and Emily was prompt to answer all questions. I would highly recommend The James Bradley to anyone thinking of visiting. If you're looking for a quick vacation out of this city, this is the place, so easy to get to, the town has wonderful restaurants/bars and the beach was beautiful (even if it was too cold to hang out). Can't wait to find a reason to return.

The lobby and dining area, porch and sitting areas are beautiful. Our room was also quite lovely…read morebut could've used some more amenities like perhaps a place to sit and eat as we ordered food, utensils (we ended up getting some from the front desk) and a trash can? I'm all for minimalism but there needs to be functionality behind it. As for breakfast; more gluten free options please! And the soft boiled eggs we chose were either cooked too hard or way undercooked. The yogurt and fruit was delicious! Our server was great.

Quaint and no-frills, but great location, good price, and it gets the job done…read more Check-in is super easy, you can arrive after-hours if you must. It is billed as a B&B, so we sampled the options one of the mornings during our stay. Coffee and water, mandarins, and store bought coffee cakes were out, and the proprietor, who was super kind during the stay, made some scrambled eggs, which were really delicious. He had some bread and cinnamon raisin bread out, too, which we toasted. The room was decently sized and fairly clean, though there were some ants. One oddity is the bathroom situation. Our room had a private bathroom, which was a deal breaker for us. You can request that when you book. Most rooms share bathrooms - there are a few in the halls. The walls are pretty thin, and there was a definite clomper present during our visit, so we heard them a-clompin' from time to time. Overall, though, it didn't detract for us. The third floor has a nice little lounge and TV room if you need to stay indoors awhile, plus there are porches out front and on the second floor. Bonus points because at the entrance they sell "ping pong pals," which are ping pong balls with mini sunglasses. That's the stuff bonus points were made for. Extra bonus points for the single best selling point about this place - the location. They are a five minute walk from Ocean Grove's Main Street with its nice coffeeshops, bakeries, delis, shops, etc; less than five minutes walking gets you to the beach; and about 5-10 minutes across the bridge gets you to Asbury's main dining/night life area. That makes for an incredibly convenient stay. We were satisfied.

Unfussy and unpretentious, with plenty of comfort and charm. It's the bed-and-breakfast experience…read moreyou remember before it became needlessly bougie. The Ocean Park Inn has board games and books in the parlor, rockers on the porch, balconies with a sea breeze -- and the owner is a great cook.

I made a reservation for summer in January and had to cancel due to illness and they accepted the…read morecancelation but 6 weeks later NO REFUND! SHAME ON YOU...BAD COMMUNICATION...

Good location, quiet & clean, free parking, cute sitting areas on the balconies, cute indoor…read moresitting areas. ($290 for 1 night & never got the beach passes I confirmed twice about)

Had a good stay here at the ocean vista. The staff were friendly and helpful as well as the house…read moredog maverick! The room we had was spacious and clean as well as furnished with antiques. There were ample amounts of towels provided as well as soap. It was very close to the beach and they sell discounted passes here!

Found a lovely room here in August days before trip planned. They set up a little bed for my son -…read morevery cute. Not to mention the special band-aids when he got cut... and 100 other kid friendly moments. The four stories of this beautiful old mansion look right over the ocean. As in, you can throw a ball into the ocean from your room. Pluses - tons of little amenities. Plenty of towels, basket downstairs of shampoo/towels for post-beach shower even after check out, small library , fun and funky art on walls, laid-back and young, fun staff; dog Roscoe who hangs out, 100 nooks and crannies, both indoors and out, to hang out. Yogurts, various pastries and coffee/juice included. Towels for beach and big quilts if you want them. Just a great wraparound service place at the beach. The air conditioner is ice cold for those who need it, and they have a cool system where you put a little cap into the vent and you can block the air as well. Easy! Cons- The bed was not awful, but one of the less comfortable beds I've slept on in a lodging I've paid for. Also, no bathtubs. But I didn't ask. Oh, and if you go on Sunday, be aware that in this believin' town, the beaches are closed til post-worship 12:30 pm. Next time, I'd book earlier, skip the ocean view, and get the room with shared bath- that would be a real steal at the Ocean Vista! Will be back...

This was my first trip to Asbury Park. I enjoyed the Empress Hotel. I was not sure what to expect…read moresince I book the reservation over the phone. It didn't disappoint me. The dog friendly room was very clean. Beds are very comfortable. The view of the ocean was beautiful. The staff was outstanding! Friendly and so accommodating. Breakfast was yummy and set up so nice. The drag show next door at the Paradise was so fun! Reminded me of my New York City Days and trips to Fire Island. Admission was free since I slayed at the hotel. I look forward to staying again and enjoying the pool during season. Thank you Empress Hotel! Diane, Long Island, NY

Our go to hotel when we visit Asbury Park. The hotel is clean, the staff is friendly and it's a…read moreperfect location. They offer free coffee in your room and the lobby as well along with free bagels. Their bar pool area is always hopping. They offer karaoke as well. I highly recommend ocean view as some of the sunsets are spectacular and worth the price of admission.

We went during December to see the Christmas Pageant and a show in Asbury Park. Stayed in Room 15…read morewhich was delightful. A bountiful breakfast also. Lovely - highly recommend. Great location and so comfortable.

Went here Christmas week.....quiet and relaxing and clean and a great hot and cold breakfast is…read moreincluded on a heated porch looking at the Ocean. Free chips and chocolate 24/7 and great shower. The breakfast included made it special. We walked the boardwalk and walked to Asbury center for dinner.

I finished a one night stay this weekend there. The room was comfortable, the staff was…read moreresponsive, and the breakfast was delicious. I was happy to have staff reach out to ensure someone was available to meet me and give my my key. I would come back for sure. thanks

My husband and I had a one night getaway to the shore as a Christmas present and our stay at the…read moreCarriage House Bed and Breakfast was quite lovely! We checked in at 4:15 with Kathy and she explained the layout of the land and how everything worked. She told us breakfast was from 8-10am and asked if we needed restaurant recommendations (which was nice) but we already had reservations somewhere. We stayed in room 15, which was very cute. The decor was lovely and the bathroom was a great size (with a powerful shower!). After dinner we came back to our room to just relax and watch some TV. The bed was comfy enough, a bit hard for me, but that's just my preference as my husband slept soundly. You can hear some of the other tenants as I heard someone snoring all night long, and then a woman on the phone in the morning. The breakfast was delicious, maybe a tad limited, but a lot of it is homemade (by Kathy!) like the french toast bake and a waffle egg with everything bagel seasoning (go for that!). Overall, my husband and I had a lovely stay and would recommend the Carriage House to anyone!