The Asbury Hotel

The hotel was super cute and staff was friendly and mostly helpful. The bed was comfy and the AC was COLD, which was great because all we could truly do in our room is sleep/be in bed. The space around the king size bed was extremely TINY. European-style and the box corner-end tables were so odd. Not great to have pointy-edge corners at eye level for toddlers who may want to jump on the bed.

I am an Asbury Park local, so while I can’t write about the rooms, I can write about its place in our community. The bars and events create a band of regulars I wouldn’t trade for the world. The rooftop bar, Salvation, truly is one. The views, atmosphere, and service are top notch. Be sure to grab a drink from Steve. While this may be a hotel, Steve’s service and warmth make this place feel like home. He even turned up some lights in the back so it was easier to read my book in the dark. This place is a regular part of my week and I wouldn’t trade it for the world.

The lobby is nice. Plenty of space to relax. A bar with live bands. There’s one pool table also. There are TONS of records/cassettes in the lobby that you can select and use the record/cassette player in your room which is a different/cool amenity. There’s a cafe to get coffee, espresso, muffins, snacks, etc. A bit pricey. Five bucks for a 12oz regular coffee. Regular candy bars are three bucks. Muffins are five dollars. Service was good. Never waited longer than a minute. The rooms are OK. Our fridge did NOT work so warm water it is. Bathrooms are nice. HOT water. Beds were NOT very COMFY. It’s definitely a nice place but I just don’t think this TINY room is worth over 300 a night. Room is VERY small. This room is tight for 2 people. I could not imagine a family in one room. It’s not going to happen. You’re not paying for comfort here, you’re paying for the amenities. And you have to download an app to pay for parking.

Had a horrible experience at this hotel, do yourself a favor and stay elsewhere. The furniture in the room is very cheap looking, the room wasn't very clean, and the water in the shower only got luke warm, not at all to the standard you expect when you are paying almost $500 a night. Parking situation is a nightmare - either you have to try to find on street parking, which can be difficult when it's all parked up by people going to the beach, or pay $50 per day for a valet. The worst part was the noise and the service. We had a room on the top floor and the noise level from the rooftop bar was ridiculous, with heavy bass coming through the walls. This is clearly an issue as I see other reviews noting this, but when I called the front desk the man pretended like he didn't know what I was talking about with the noise. Didn't even apologize and claimed that he was going to ask them to turn the music down, which of course it wasn't. Finally after going down to the desk and speaking to them again they offered to move us, but for an inconvenience like that they should be giving you some of your money back. We actually just decided to leave early instead of staying another night in that sorry excuse for a hotel. When we were telling the woman at the front desk that we were checking out early the manager was standing right there but didn't say anything to us. They obviously don't care at all about guests. Avoid!!

We absolutely loved our stay in a Panoramic suite -- but I want to note that we did not personally pay for it, and would never have been able to afford it on our own. However, we felt very lucky and special getting to stay there! The staff were also all so kind, welcoming, and helpful. The pool and rooftop bar are so fun. The proximity to the beach and other neat Asbury spots is bar none. Also, the pork roll egg & cheese from the Asbury Lanes diner was one of the best I've ever had. Due to the price, this is somewhere we could only stay one in a while on special occasions, but we would love to go back in the future.

Awesome, chick retro hotel with excellent amenities: heated pool, record player in room and in room with plenty of records to choose from in lobby. Attached to a bowling alley bar and diner and a 3 minute walk to beach/boardwalk. Staff is friendly and location great. Beds comfortable.

Super cool hotel for relative’s wedding. Pool was beautiful, food and drinks were amazing! The only odd thing was the saloon doors to the bathroom, but by no means a deal breaker! Everything else was amazing, great location!!

My young son and I only got 3 hours of interrupted sleep due to incredibly loud music from on-site bar. Staff, management, and owners know the sound issues and still charge $700+ for room that are also very small and by elevators. I even asked about location and view upon check in. We had a full travel day the next day and we’re EXHAUSTED. Also, we tried to go to the pool and several dogs- 2 large- were running around like it was a dog park and amenities like bowling and movies advertised to attract business were closed.

We went to the Asbury hotel for my niece's wedding last weekend and had a great experience! We were traveling with my 89 year old mom and her dog and so requested an early check in to make sure they were both settled. I was able to communicate with the front desk staff via email and text and they came through for us! Dominique and Kate greeted us with friendly smiles and answered all of my questions and got us into our room smoothly. Since we were there for a wedding we had a lot of luggage and things with us - garment bags, luggage with dresses, shoes, coolers, etc and Neil the bellman was super friendly and helpful and got all of our stuff loaded up and into our room. The front desk manager Blaine is terrific. I think that guy works 24 hours a day! The rooms are small but we knew that going in. I believe it is a converted Salvation Army building so the rooms are modern and clean, but are on the small side. We stayed in a Double Double and it was plenty of room for 2 adults and a dog. Did I mention that the entire hotel is DOG friendly? Dogs are totally welcome - in fact there is a dedicated dog menu at the grab and go counter in the lobby and when I needed a poop bag, they had plenty at the front desk! There is a closet in the room with space to hang clothes, as well as shelves, a safe, and a small fridge. There is coffee and grab and go available downstairs starting at 7 AM and Vanessa who serves coffee is super friendly and sweet. The diner next door is great with yummy breakfast and service (thanks Briana). There are outlets near the beds to charge your phones and the bathroom was clean and the shower had hot water and soap/shampoo/condition/lotion was all included. There are hairdryers hanging on the closet doors. There are robes and slippers in the closet for use too. In the evening they texted to ask if we wanted housekeeping service and sent someone right up. We were here from Friday - Sunday and it is a party vibe. The wedding ceremony itself was on the rooftop, and cocktails and dinner were also in the hotel in their banquet area. There were a lot of brides running around and it was full! There Is loud music that plays into the night - I think until 1:30 AM so if you are looking for quiet, this is not the place. But if you are here for a fun time with an incredible vibe, steps aways from the Beach and boardwalk this is the place to be! The catering team did an incredible job with the wedding itself and everything was well run! I want to give a shout out to some other friendly and great staff: Jacob, Nelly, Autumn, Colby, and Briana the diner waitress. My husband, son and I will def go back here when we visit Asbury!!!

We were at the Asbury which is a fabulous site for a wedding. The hotel was beautifully and playfully decorated for Christmas. After party was at the bowling alley. Rooms very basic with a cute record player. Great location...near beach and boardwalk. Halls are all banged up...need sprucing. Staff nice...but overwhelmed with three weddings going on plus a New Year's party. They need more staff when there are so many guests. To order food, a coffee, or find out where ice was...any query a 10-15 minute ordeal. Checking in...also took way too long. Lots of fun music going on here. A hotel designed for fun. Our granddaughters' first hotel experience ever...worked out nicely due to a superb wedding venue.

Great staff. Fun environment. Clean rooms. Energetic, polite and helpful room cleaning staff. Great place for a wedding. Short walk to boardwalk, convention center and many music venues. The products in the room are high end and the robes are cosy!

Beautiful hotel with wonderful amenities. What other hotel in the area has a rooftop movie theater, rooftop bar, bowling alley, retro diner, and pool? The rooms are small however they are very clean. We heard one neighbor for 30 seconds whose baby was crying, but that's the only guest we heard during our one night stay. The larger bathroom was a plus and the glass shower with a rainfall shower head gave me the full spa experience. The pool is large and has plenty of seating for guests. The cabanas give you an extra feel of luxury. The best part of the pool is the outdoor bar. I mean, c'mon. This is a pricey hotel but I always say you get what you pay for. Cheaping out on a hotel is such a gamble, but there's nothing cheap at the Ashbury. I'll definately come back to the Ashbury the time time I'm on the Jersey shore. The staff and crew and so kind and informative. Can't wait to return!

Great location with pleasant service, modern lobby, live music and valet ($50/day). Very nice heated pool with bar and plenty of seating and umbrellas. Rooms are exactly what you need for your time at the shore. Just enough room and comfortable accommodations. Coffee bar next to the front desk with airport like kiosk offerings (e.g., wraps, yogurt) if you need something on the go. We'll be back!

I am not a Ritz Carlton square-footage-room aficionado. I don't care for golf courses or pools. I love being around the ocean and AirBnB. Having said that, I really enjoyed staying in this boutique style Scandi-chic room hotel. My room was small but very cozy, some highlights are below: 1. Rooms are very Scandinavian chic - minimal furniture and walk-in shower bathrooms 2. The lobby is stunning- this is a converted Salvation Army building 3. Food and coffee shop is open from 7-3pm (amazing egg and cheese English muffin, avocado toast, breakfast burrito etc) 4. The bar area is spacious but not so large that people can't carry on separate conversations 5. Danny Clinch gallery is just around the corner 6. The ocean is about 5 minutes away with a long boardwalk for running or walking 7. The hotel is about 1 hr Lyft ride from Newark airport Cons: 1. Land line phone with a bright screen (I had to disconnect it and hide it in the closet because the light was at my eye level while sleeping) 2. T-stat screen was large and bright (I had to cover it to be able to sleep) 3. The hotel is a popular wedding photo shoot destination, the lobby can get crowded in the morning when quiet time is needed for a cup of coffee and books 4. "Vegan sausage" added to my egg breakfast was actually a vegan burger patty (I was so confused when my breakfast was served) Overall: highly recommended, I really enjoyed my stay here.

This is for rooftop bar only. Nice views. Cocktails were tasty but small and measured alcohol so not much free pouring. Don't feel like the drinks were worth it at all considering the very measured pour. They were out of a couple things to make drinks. Some kind of smell is sensed up there. Not sure if mildew or floating garbage smells. The music was too clubby for my taste at 7p. Not rushing back unfortunately.

Made a reservation for next week, and called in to let them know I'm bringing my service dog with me. Kind of scared about my reservation now, as it was extremely pricey ($600 a night), but I called the hotel as they weren't responding to my email about this. Called, they continued to interrupt me, and the hotel concierge didn't know how to handle my request. Debating on canceling my reservation as it seems like the place isn't that great, but the saving grace for the hotel was the extremely polite staff (perhaps this is on the way out, too).

I made a reservation two months ago to stay at the asbury with my daughter. The night before the check in, the hotel called to confirm our checkin time was 4. We arrived at 4:20pm and the lobby was a mad house. There were bad storms so I don't know if an event got moved into the lobby from some outdoor space. At any rate, we tried to check in and our room wasn't ready with no eta on when a room would be ready. My young daughter wasn't feeling great, but we couldn't wait outside because of the storms and the lobby was crazy. We just sat with our luggage in a corner of the lobby until our room was ready around 5. It was pretty brutal. They gave us one free breakfast at a diner for our troubles. The rest of the stay was fine, until it wasn't. On the morning of our departure, I noticed the carpet was wet. The air conditioner had leaked overnight and my backpack was soaked. Luckily my laptop was okay, but it was a big mess. We asked for maintenance to come up but they didn't, although what could they have done at this point, we had to leave for the airport. The front desk removed the resort fees from our bill for our troubles. The front desk staff was really the saving grace of the stay. Between my daughter being ill and knowing I had to travel all day with a wet backpack, I just didn't have the energy to fight for a larger discount for my bill. I don't know if I would stay there again; I'm just not sure if this is the normal experience, where everything goes wrong and the front desk staff has to give you discounts and free things to cover for it. Lastly, I can't tell if the guys up front are bellmen or valets. They didn't help us get get the big suitcases up the steps or down the steps, they didn't open the doors for us when we were carrying the suitcases. I guess they're waiting for cars? But I would recommend not standing out front staring at guests struggle up the steps to then open a large door for themselves if they're not going to help. Just go wait somewhere else for a car to pull up.

First let me start off by saying Steve the bartender was ridiculous. That man knows how to make a proper espresso martini. Savanah was being trained and it didn't feel that way cause that girl had skills. There was music and the vibe was awesome. 1st time to this place but trust me....I'll be back 10/10

First time staying in this Hotel. First of all, the staff was extremely polite, friendly and helpful. Valets, front desk, coffee bar and maids. All great. The lobby of the hotel is very charming and the rooms were clean. Now for my review... I felt that the rooms really needed care. If you are paying $750 for a night stay, I really hoped to find that the rooms are well cared for . The bed was shabby, scrapped up. The mattress was comfortable but the pillows were rocks. The shades in one of the windows was broken, the record player was missing a needle to be able to play records. The noise level from the weddings going on both nights I stayed was at incredibly loud. (We were on the third floor.) Impossible to get someone to pick up the phone at the front desk. Left a message and no one gets back to you. Better off walking down stairs and talking in person. Checking out ? Get ready to wait for elevators . The cleaning staff shares the only 2 elevators in the whole hotel... elevators are tiny so get ready to either walk up and down the stairs or Wait. Or cram into the elevators with the hotel linens in carts. Or mops and Cleaning supplies. Coffee bar was fine but the baked goods cold... like they were frozen and de-thawed in the mornings at room temperature. Not tasty. (Croissants /muffins. ) For such a lavish price in the room, I really expected more care with the decor and room stylings or the comfort of it all.... Wanted it to be sexier. I even struggled to understand how to turn on my shower !!!! The shower knobs were hilarious. Anyways... Asbury Park is amazing but this hotel is overrated . We ate dinner and breakfast at the Asbury lanes. That was very good. Delicious. I wouldn't stay here again. You can stay in NYC at a beautiful hotel for less than this.

This hotel is hungry for your money, and hanging on by a thread. When we arrived, our room was furnished with IKEA furniture straight out of 2005, had a clogged toilet, and a TV that didn't work with the remote. (I'm not making this up). We came here for a wedding and selected our room because it was advertised as not being billed until arrival. A week before check in, a $200 hold was billed to my account, followed by an additional $200 bill for incidentals. Upon check-in, I was immediately billed for the entire cost of my stay. Only to be billed an additional full amount for my stay when I checked out. This hotel expects you not only to pay for all services and incidentals up front-- but to cover 2x the cost of your stay until they refund the hold. This wouldn't be an issue if the hotel was reasonably priced-- but there is absolutely no warning that you need $5k in available credit to book a two night stay in the smallest/most basic of rooms. (See screenshots). As a result of their shiesty business practices, we are without funds for the rest of our trip. We contacted the hotel and they accepted no responsibility. However, having stayed at many hotels in the area in the recent past, I am not convinced this is a regular business practice. It is clear that they are desperate for money and expect customers to front their costs. Our first night (a Wednesday), an extremely loud band was playing in the lobby until 11:00 at night. The bass from the drums was shaking the bed. I don't mean to sound miserable-- but again, for the cost of this hotel, that is entirely unacceptable. We were willing to put this aside; but when we noticed the obscene charges to our credit card, all to ensure the hotel got their money in advance, is obtuse. Stay anywhere else and enjoy the Jersey Shore without this headache.

Two night stay here with spouse and no parking included. Non of these rooms has microwaves or stoves! Non! No beach pass included as well. With prices as high as $750 for two nights, we are extremely disappointed. This hotel is over priced, for what you get with it it's definitely not worth it and by the way they charge $50 a day because parking is not included for people staying here which is ridiculous, thank God with information from residents here my spouse and I were able to find parking for free and save a couple of hundreds of dollars. Oh yeah and our window view is roof tops of neighboring buildings next door. This is the last time we ever stay here!

This is a nice hotel with chic decor. Everyone was pretty helpful. I did not stay here so I can't speak for the rooms. They have a really nice rooftop bar which is nice to visit during the sunset. I also enjoyed karaoke in the lobby which was fun.

I can't speak for the hotel rooms as I was hear to attend a wedding. The lobby has a cool quirky vibe to it with comfy seating arrangements throughout the space. The rooftop bar had amazing views for the cocktail hour it was perfect and the staff was very attentive. I have to give a two thumbs up to a young man named Vincent who was a pleasure the entire evening. But every staff member I had interacted with during the night was friendly and accommodating. It was a unique space they created with a tented area attached to the building for a romantic feel with the lighting and foliage all around. The only thing that I would say is a downside is how dark the bar and dance floor area was, otherwise it was a great venue overall.

All staff friendly. Valet staff exceptional. The Atrium area had a great vibe. Pool was just right

This was a review I have mixed feelings on. I loved the hotel but it had some minor bumps. when does everything go smoothly? Haha, I stayed here over New Year's and got the package. When we pulled up they had valet for $20. Then right in front of the hotel, they have tons of parking with the meter. I saved myself $20. When we checked in hotel staff was friendly. The rooms were great the view was amazing. They have a record player but it didn't work. They have all these great albums and then to find it's broken. You should fix it or take it out. Totally bummer. Also in the package, we had a late checkout. Definitely a plus. The diner next to the hotel is amazing. The staff was friendly and fast at serving. The hotel has beautiful decor and a pool (heated) rooftop. The staff doesn't seem to communicate with time. I went to the pool the girl had an attitude when I asked for a towel. She said the pool doesn't open till 1 yet tons of people swimming. Then I hear another person say the same. Yet the front told us the pool opens at 11 am. When going back to our room to get stuff we got locked out. If you aren't out by checkout time. You get locked out. It's also very close to the boardwalk. Which has restaurants and some stores. Also, the hotel is dog friendly. They were having a wedding and we thought would be loud and crazy. It was the totally opposite never heard the wedding noise. I would say the only bumps were communication with staff, a broken record player, and parking. Also, the food and wine trucks were not open. Which is odd for a weekend stay. I would have enjoyed them. I'm sure others at the pool would have. I would return for another visit.

This review has been a long time coming. I have been to this hotel in the past during the cat convention for meet and greets but never officially stayed a night. That was until my friends and I booked rooms during New Years (during peak COVID). During this time, I thought the hotel did a wonderful job at maintaining social distancing while still have entertainment and things to do. Our room came with a little cheese and meat platter and complimentary champagne. Everything was clean and well maintained. Fast forward to last week- my now fiancé, and I booked a room on a Thursday evening. Upon check-in, we found all staff to be friendly and attentive. Our room was cozy and very clean. We hit the hotel bar before going out to dinner- the drinks were delicious and were priced fairly! After dinner, we returned to the hotel and grabbed some of the canned cocktails that are readily available for purchase. We spent some time in the lobby area which was super cozy and well maintained. Being that it was a Thursday, we had the lobby to what seemed like ourselves! All in all, I look forward to coming back for another trip as it has become a very special place for us especially since this is where I was proposed too!

We requested a pack and play weeks prior to our stay. Upon check in we did not have one in our room. Called front desk no one answered. Went down to front desk and was told one would be sent up. 2 hours later it arrived and was broken. Called front desk for a replacement and was told there wasn't one, an additional 2 hours later. In addition when we checked into our room there was long black hairs in the shower, on the bathroom floor, and in the room itself. Also we only had one set of bath towels, so we sent a text to request additional towels. Never received them. We then noticed that our Kleenex box was empty and that the ceiling light at the entry of our room was constantly flickering. We tried to go to sleep and found that the a/c constantly was running, after trying to adjust it multiple times we ended up turning it off.

Pros: great location. The staff who we met were nice people. The pool deck was well-designed. Cons: I can see that this hotel is probably fun in the summer, but it is truly not designed for the off-season -- the room was small with cheap, basic decor and the bed was really not comfortable. If you were spending the whole day at the beach I'm sure that this truly wouldn't matter, but in the off-season it was not ideal, given the price. I also have to flag that they have major IT issues -- we never received a confirmation email + when I called to find out what was going I was told that was because their emails are filtered to spam by Gmail. That's something the hotel needs to fix. On departure, our Visa card was not accepted by their system despite being well within our credit limit and our card being accepted everywhere else that day; annoying given that this meant we couldn't collect reward points. Overall just feels like a hotel where the management isn't trying too hard to get the details right.

I haven't stayed at the Asbury Hotel... yet. But it's on my list for 2022. I have been here though for an after-party event and local events. The rooftop bar is pretty cool, and also live bands played in the lobby during a previous Hi-Tide summer festival. Two of our friends stayed at the hotel for a weekend, and had a great time. The hotel is in a good location close to the boardwalk, restaurants, music venues, etc. (all in walking distance).

We stayed here February 23 thru February 25, 2023 (Thursday through Sunday). $897.44 plus $100 pet free plus $20 per day for parking. Deluxe King room. Pro's 1. Bed is very comfortable. 2. Room was clean. 3. Very Dog friendly. 4. Pool area was nice and heated to 95° and has a small bar for drinks poolside. Also, a nice fire. 5. Live entertainment downstairs and going on's and live bands. 6. Quality soaps and shampoos in the bathroom. 7. Nice spacious shower with different shower head and handheld option. 8. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. 9. Room windows actually open which is nice to get some fresh sea air. 10. Lobby decor is nice and lobby is spacious. 11. Bar area is very pretty. 12. Great location. 2 blocks to the boardwalk and convention hall. Steps away from the Wonder bar and Asbury Lanes. Con's-Some may sound silly but after spending over $1000 for 3 nights at a hotel, I expect perfection. 1. Toilet seat is not soft close. 2. Bathroom doors offer little privacy and allow all bathroom noises to escape into the bedroom. Make sure to play music on your phone loudly or turn tv volume up unless you like your date/spouse to hear everything. Also, they don't lock and you can see through the cracks. 3. Deluxe King room seemed small. Would've been nice to have a couch. 4. Refrigerator was nice to have but very small. Take out or leftover containers don't always fit because it's not deep enough. 5. Bring your own coffee maker. Coffee is not free and very expensive downstairs! I am one who likes coffee the minute I wake up and throughout the day...and having to either go downstairs to get it or call room service and then pay for it was annoying. Coffee was good though but my Keurig at home is good also. 6. No dresser just boxes and a closet for clothes. If you pack a lot, don't expect it to all fit. 7. Internet is hard to get on to with a fire stick and takes a little time to figure out. Also, you get kicked off once in a while for what seems like an advertisement or something. 8. TV is not 4K. 9. Rooftop was closed for the season (we were there in February) but it would've been nice if that was on the website. I still would've like to see the stars and the view from high up. They should offer a cheaper price if all amenities are not available. 10. Breakfast/kitchen food was mediocre. Not really worth the money and hardly any vegan options. 11. Parking is an additional $20 per day otherwise it's street meter parking. Parking should be included. 12. Record player was broken and it wouldn't turn on. It does offer a line in for you to hook up your phone when it does work but no Bluetooth option. I could've done without the broken turntable and had a coffeemaker in its place. 13. Light over the bed reminds you of a hospital room. I was looking for the button to call the nurse. 14. Room 509 - you hear the elevators going up and down all night long. Departure: 1. Gentleman at desk didn't call anybody to help me get my luggage. I had to wheel the cart upstairs and downstairs myself. Upon arrival someone was there to help you and I tipped him well. 2. Valet Parker just stood there while I tried to navigate a cart filled with stuff and two dogs and didn't even open the door for me. I tipped the guy well upon arrival also. 3. After all that, I come to the front desk to the gentleman with my key cards to checkout (early I might add because there was nothing I wanted to eat there and the coffee is overpriced) and he says, "oh, you're checking out?". Really? I wanted to smack his face...like what part of me getting the cart for my luggage from you and having my car pulled around didn't tell you I was checking out. I really don't know what to say...bottom line...NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!

Love the hotel--- But beware if you give them a debit card! Multiple charges as "pending" Got charged twice for my hotel stay. Took days to sort out! Not a smooth operation. Sours me on the whole experience.

Underwhelming and overpriced. Reception and counter staff was standoffish, annoyed and not welcoming at all, not even a greeting nor acknowledgement. I wasn't given any information about anything at check-in - found out much later on my own about free drink tokens, free shuttle cars, on-site amenities and events, etc. At check-out today, the man whom I believe was the shift manager was irritable and snapped at both the staff member who was helping me and myself when there was a problem with their card reader. They also never disclosed what my bill balance was before charging even when I asked, which is important for catching any discrepancies and for informing method of payment choice. He then slapped my card on the counter instead of handing it back to me because he was frustrated. This guy was a serious bummer. For $600/night (before taxes + fees!) I'm confused by the complete lack of care and blatantly rude customer service. For a place that markets itself as dog-friendly and upscale, there were no welcome baggie/treats, dog beds nor food/water bowls. Dogs were also not allowed on the rooftop or restaurant, which is fine but we were inaccurately told in advance dogs were allowed anywhere on-site. We were also given inaccurate closing times about the facilities onsite like the diner and rooftop, which ended up closing at 5pm not 8pm as listed. Again, for a place that charges $600/night and is marketed as upscale, the room was sparsely furnished with cheap, sterile, college-dorm-like IKEA furniture. Huge lack of amenities like bathrobes, kettle/coffeemaker, mini bar, etc. Old basic TV. Old window-unit AC that was too loud and kept the room feeling damp. Very hard, uncomfortable beds with flat pillows. Broken window blinds with missing slats. Loud rooftop club music keeping you up at night. Felt more like a private hostel room with a private bathroom. The pros (for the single star): Fun poolside times with dogs by our sides. Yummy cocktails. Friendly pool bar and pool food truck staff and service. Prime location, especially for dogs (yappy hour at wonder bar, 8th ave dog beach, dog-friendly outdoor boardwalk dining at robinson ale house, etc). Asbury Park is wonderful, especially for dog lovers, but I recommend staying at either an Airbnb or Berkeley Oceanfront instead.

I'm so glad we chose to stay at the Asbury.  We had a marvelous time.  The staff were all wonderful.  Between the warmth of the employees and the amenities of the hotel (The delicious diner!  The food/records/games available in the lobby!  The fabulous heated outdoor pool, and the exquisite drinks we had there!), we never lacked for something to do, and we felt cared for at all hours. My only suggestions would be to add a shelf in the shower (appreciate the pump bottles, but want somewhere to put my own toiletries as well), and to make some kind of arrangement with a local gym so visitors have a place to work out.  I really wished I could have visited a fitness center while I was there. Overall, this is a unique and fabulous place to stay.

If it cost $200 per night it would be a 3. But it cost $600 per night. The room is a non-spectacular, less than ordinary, cross between a college dorm and a cheap European hotel. No shower caps or robes and a non-working safe (finally fixed after 3 calls and 2 days). Cubbies instead of drawers and NYC small. Sound carries in the halls and from upstairs nieghbor. Noisy and lots of wake up as people travel the halls late at night and in the early morning. Room was clean. They get a point for that. TV has standard channels and no extra No water bottles in the room, free or paid. No mini bar. No daily maid service, unless you call. No oom service. There is no real restaurant in the hotel but they will tell you that the diner in the bowling alley is the restaurant. Nice pool...no jacuzzi. They have morning yoga... for an extra fee. They show movies at night.... for an extra fee. Staff are nice but understaffed and ineffectual. Save your money and get the full genuine holiday Inn experience at a holiday inn.This place would suck at $200 a night. Stay home and avoid this dump.

Let me preface this by saying that I wanted to love this hotel and my time in Asbury Park. As a Jersey girl, I'm always rooting for affordable, classy, and relaxing vacation spots in my home state. Other reviews have complained about the room being too small. The room was not too small. It was perfectly fine. The facilities at this hotel are very nice. There is a beautiful pool, food truck, and it's only a block from the beach. However, the service leaves much to be desired. For the price you pay, the service is subpar. The staff is mostly young students who lack professional customer service training. The valet wasn't sure if our suitcases were being checked in or leaving. There was clearly a lack of internal communication between staff members and teams. While the room was nice, the fancy rainforest shower head in our room did not work. We had no hair dryer and called the front desk THREE times before we got one. The tv wasn't working. Someone came up to "fix it," but he admitted it had been a problem. The pool bar didn't have all the drinks on tap and the bartender complained that the food truck person was late. His co worker admonished him and said "don't complain to the guests." He told her that it was "best to be honest." Again, they were college students. For the price you pay, the facilities are nice, but service staff needs to get their act together. I won't be returning. Lastly, they told us to bring cash for the beach. Turns out you need a credit card to pay for a beach pass. Also, they suggested an Uber. Our Uber didn't show up by the train station. That was not the hotels fault of course. But just another thing to be aware of.

Great experience! Shakira was amazingly helpful. Kids had a great time and thought everything was super fun!

PSA if you travel YOU NEED TO READ THIS! I stayed at The Asbury Hotel on my birthday, April 7, 2022. I went out to celebrate and decided to reserve a 2 person room at the Asbury Hotel. I was a solo female guest that arrived and checked into the hotel alone. Only my name was on the reservation and my credit card with my name was used for payment when checking in. I went out for the night and returned back at the Asbury hotel drunk and alone (it was my birthday). I spoke with the man working at the hotel desk and left the name of my ONE friend who was coming to stay with me. I went to my room and fell asleep. *The hotel staff didn't see me with anyone the entire night. My ONE friend who's name I left with the desk arrived, and was allowed up without showing proper ID. Even though they had permission to be there, the hotel staff didn't give them a key to the room. Hours later my "male" best friend (MBF) arrives at the hotel. His name was not on my reservation, His name wasn't given to the staff at the desk, he didn't have a key to my room, he didn't know my room number, ALL HE KNEW was that I was staying at the Asbury Hotel. There was NOTHING connecting us to each other. He called me multiple times on my cell phone. I was sleeping and never heard the phone. As far as I know the hotel desk didn't call my room but if they did, I didn't answer so Again No permission was given for him to come to my room. There was nothing confirming he was who he was telling the staff he was to me, YET the hotel staff gave him a key to my room and never even asked him for ID!!!! I woke up and he was in my hotel room, sleeping on the floor. The hotel staff had NOTHING connecting us to one another except for my MBF's word. They don't know me or him. We were NEVER at The Asbury Hotel together that night or EVER! As far as the hotel staff was concerned, me and my MBF were complete strangers. And rather than tell him "sorry sir you're not on this reservation, would you like to reserve a room for yourself," They risked my safety and gave him a key to my room! Thankfully, this is not a tragic story but think about how terribly wrong this could have gone. The hotel NEVER confirmed who he was, I could have been robbed, raped, or killed! It shook me up quite a bit. I still can't wrap my head around why the hotel would make such a careless mistake. It's hotel guest safety 101. I spoke with the hotel manager, not for a refund but to raise awareness of the situation since the summer season is coming quick and tourists will be flooding into the city. I honestly couldn't live with myself if someone was seriously hurt and I didn't say anything. That being said, the hotel manager gave me a partial refund, and in case you were wondering, out of the $212 spent on my room, hotel negligence that puts your personal safety at risk is a $46 refund. I am grateful the hotel listened to my concerns and truly hope they follow through with their promise that this will never happen again, because someone else might not be as lucky. If you still choose to stay at The Asbury Hotel, please maintain awareness of their lack of safety for their guests. While they have security measures in place it's obviously a facade.

Honestly. It wasn't a great experience at all. I had to force myself to take time off work (haven't since 2021) and splurged on two nights here. For over $1,000. The pool had 14 (I counted) screaming, running, splashing kids both days with inattentive parents. I could've gone to a Holiday Inn pool for this experience. I (wrongly) assumed for the price, cabanas, and poolside "bar" it would have a more relaxing, elevated vibe. It did not. The girls at the poolside "bar" were extremely rude, acted like anyone who approached for an overpriced drink were bothering them. They'd stop their convo, look at you (saw it done to everyone, not just me) like "what?!", cut you off after ordering, hand you your drink without eye contact after resuming their convo. I literally didn't go back for anything after that. Oh, and after each person in front of me got their drink and walked away, the two girls would start sh*t talking them. Every. Time. Rooms fit a bed, that's it, and an extremely old AC unit jutting out of the wall filled with dust/dirt. I'm just so, so disappointed with this experience/stay in general - but especially for the hefty price tag that came with it, inexcusable. Do not recommend. Only pleasant things were our interaction with the valet crew and someone at the front desk named Jack.

My company booked the hotel for 3 nights for a company meeting. There are many things that made the hotel not ideal for a company meeting. The main reason for the 1-star is that I was using my Bose Headphones in the case to block an obnoxious light/flash coming from the phone at night. I didn't realize I left them until hours later when I was boarding my flight. Of course when I called the hotel they were no where to be found. I even had my business card in the pocket. Thieves. I'll never be back. Disappointing.

I can only speak for the pool as I booked a Daycation reservation. I was expecting a cool vibe but instead experienced a public pool atmosphere with guests openly bringing their own food and beverages, wedding party/batchlorette celebrations, screaming splashing kids, barking dogs, fast food served in cardboard containers, shabby restrooms and non existent service including towel and umbrella service. My umbrella was broken and in lieu of a replacement I was advised to move my location. Don't reserve a daybed unless you want a camping experience with no privacy and a great view of the pool activity. Be prepared to pay $50 to valet your car unless you want to start your Daycation trying to find street parking.

Great stay nice staff Good value very fun Cool vibe great location had a great time

We visited Asbury Park for my husbands birthday. We stayed at The Asbury Sunday and Monday. This is our second time staying with them. Since check in wasn't until 4pm, we stopped in around 10:30am to at least check in at the front desk. The team held out bags for us as we set off for the day. Instead of valet parking, we parked on the street for free which was available only 3 blocks away. Once we came back from being out for the day, the team checked us in and mentioned they had already put our bags in the room for us. We were also welcomed with a bottle of birthday champagne and a hand written birthday note. The room was clean and spacious. We enjoyed AMAZING lattes in the morning and walked to everywhere we needed. The location is KEY. They also had scooters for use right across the street. We also got some time to enjoy the pool, rooftop bar, and inside bar. Cocktails were great and I loved how they supplied unlimited waters for us. Thanks for a fantastic stay, we are already looking forward to coming back.

The hotel is a mixed bag. Nice location but not on the beach. Lobby is very cool. Staff is fake friendly and never answers the front desk phone. Elevators are tiny. Hallways are scary narrow and feel very claustrophobic. Dark as well. Rooms are small with nice light but ridiculous furniture that feels like Ikea and is very uncomfortable. The night tables look like someone made them in high school wood shop with clip on lights. Really? Beds, oddly were very comfortable and the bathroom was super nice. Pool area is beautiful but they were painting around it when I was there and there were paint chips in the pool. The music around the pool was very loud and annoying. The biggest issue for me was a karaoke feature that went on until 10 at night! The people sounded horrible and I was on the 3rd floor and the noise level was like they were in my room on a Monday night!!! It's a cool getaway, but there are issues.

My recent stay at The Asbury Hotel was fantastic. The staff was friendly and accommodating, indulging my request for a room that had been vacant for at least 24 hours. The lobby was creatively playful with colorful furnishings, a wall of records/cds, and a pool table. There was also a full-stocked bar and a separate coffeeshop. Sadly it was too chilly to take advantage of their pool area with daybeds or their rooftop lounge, but those would be obvious selling points during warmer weather. Our Standard King room had basic, Ikea-like furnishings, but the bed was extremely comfortable! The spacious bathroom had a large stall shower and was adorned with top-notch Malin + Goetz bath products. The floor of the room looked like it could have used a mopping, but the rest of the place was SPOTLESS. Lastly, the location was perfect! It was less than a 5 minute walk to the boardwalk and about a 15 minute walk to downtown. I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Asbury Hotel and would definitely stay there again.

Tourist Beware!!! Horrible service. this has happened more than once. if you're ordering anything at the bar, Do not tip!! The staff does not inform you that 18% is already included in the drink price!! if you order any Food, Coffee bar included, Don't Pay in cash!! They don't have change!!! They round up to the nearest dollar amount in their favor. This has happened several Times. Tourists Beware!!

Very nice place. Hotel has pool table and other entertainment games in the lobby area. Elevator to rooftop, opens up to a big bar and panoramic gorgeous view. It was a bit windy but nothing to ruin the evening. DJ was jamming. He was so smooth with his transitions. I ordered a gin and tonic and it was perfect. It wasn't crowded. We were able to enjoy ourselves. Turned out to be a great time with great friends. I will come back during the summer. It's definitely the place to go .

Came here for a couples night away and overall had a pretty good experience. The lobby and and amenities are pretty nice, though many of the amenities I thought would be open weren't (pool, rooftop bar). Appreciated the live music, free drinks, and pool table though. The rooms aren't great - they were fine for us for a night, but they're very sparsely decorated and everything echoes. Felt a little strange. The staff was very kind though, and overall we had a good time there. Great location.

I was disappointed by a few things from this hotel. My biggest complaint was no complimentary coffee or tea. Also, no water filling station with filtered water. When I asked for water she used the sink. In addition, it took our shower about 10 minutes for the water to get hot. Lastly, pool cleaning guy was very slow. The pool didn't open until 11am!

I really love boutique hotels, which is why I chose this one. There's lots of great stuff about this place. From the outside it looks fancy and inviting. When you step inside it's like a party. They had open mic night when I checked in, which was on a Thursday. It was pretty packed and the people were having a blast. Whoever was on the mic was really good, too. And then they're pet friendly so there were lots of people hanging out at the bar with their dogs. Well-behaved dogs! The staff was very friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs. There's a bowling alley right in back and there's a diner at the bowling alley. The rooms are also really cute. Basic and functional. I got a queen single. It was perfect for just me. My only complaints about the room were that because there is no carpet, I could hear all the noise from the people above me. Also, there were a few loose hairs on the bed, probably from the housekeeping staff. No biggie since sometimes you can't control that. But it was still jarring a little bit. And finally, the bathroom was ADA Compliant. That in itself is not a problem... In fact it's a good thing. However, I did not request an ADA Compliant bathroom so was a little confused about why I was placed in that room. Unless all the rooms are ADA Compliant... I don't know. But then that would be okay. It's also really cool that all the rooms are different. Some have bunk beds, some have king beds, Etc. Oh but there's no coffee maker in the room. Boo hoo hoo.

I hate to see this happen to such a wonderful place but at the sound booth I came to listen to Sandy Mack and I went to get a drink at the bar, the drink menu was floating in a wet puddle of water . I moved over to the next menu again it was soaking wet with water and there were empty beer glasses on the bar. It was not crowded. The bartender was standing there all alone. I told him that the menu was soaking wet And his response to me was , so. I don't like to see this happen. This is lovely place a great neighborhood bar. I hate to see people that work here not care at all. For $18 a glass of rosé I think you can wipe the bar off and take your dirty glasses down . Don't you?

My boyfriend and I stayed overnight at The Asbury Hotel for a quick staycation. Sean was kind and knowledgeable upon check-in and made us feel welcomed. He provided us with a map and shared information about spots to check out in town. We were kindly upgraded to a Superior King after having booked a Standard Queen. The room was clean and had a view facing the ocean. There are no balconies so it is seen from the window. Sean had told us that this was one of the only rooms with this type of view (Room 332). It is all the way at the end of the hallway, so keep that in mind. The nightstands were really awkward and the lamps were a bit dusty (see photo). The bed was extremely low to the ground. Not the most comfortable bed I slept in but not bad either. The pillows were so comfy though. There was also a small mini-fridge and a desk and chair underneath the TV and ample mirror space in the walkway as well. It felt like the room was missing something though - maybe additional decor, or another chair? It was almost too sterile. The bathroom was clean and spacious with awesome Malin + Goetz products. Laurie was friendly in the evening and brought us extra pillows when we requested. (We were able to text a number and easily reach out to ask for towels, etc.) I was also very happy to see that there was security in the evening while guests were enjoying the lobby area and drinking. As someone who has worked in the hotel industry it is appreciated to see that the property is ensuring the safety of their guests and staff, especially on a busier Saturday night. The lobby area is really cool with a lot of detail. Definitely worth walking around to see the sitting areas, bar area, etc. Parking was $10 and easily accessible to the property. The Asbury Park Convention Hall is close walking distance with easy access to the boardwalk as well.

Yes I know Covid has taken a toll on all of us and businesses struggling however the still have a responsibility to keep guests informed of what to expect and at least try to keep things of the highest quality as possible. Covid is not an excuse for not trying and for dismissing everything as a Covid issue. Disappointed to discover that most of the lobby is roped of to the public and hotel guests. So there is not a comfortable place to sit at all. This is not stated in web site and when asked was said it was Covid related and they would have to clean the area if a guest sat there. When I attempted to ad more questions I was stared at and treated dismissively with an oh well attitude. What is open in the lobby feels like a tomb. The sound system broke the other day.... not fixed so there is dead silence... depressing vibe for sure. Wish they cared a little more about the guest experience instead of having excuses.

I have mixed feelings on this hotel. We came for a work conference, and there were some highlights and some lowlights. The good: the lobby, bar, lounge, and conference space were all great. So was the food for breakfast lunches and the catered happy hour. The location is great and it's easy to walk to pretty much anywhere you would want to go in this small town. I came in on the train and got around just fine without a car which saved on having it park a rental at the hotel. The not so good: while the common spaces are all welcoming and comfortable, the rooms themselves are very bland and minimal. They have a hostel/dorm room feel. I wanted to spend the least amount of time as possible in mine and it kinda felt like I was sleeping in the ikea showroom. There was also a dripping sound I couldn't for the life of me find, but thankfully I had brought my own ear plugs or I wouldn't have been able to sleep. I enjoyed my time here but I think they need some work when it comes to marrying the look and feel of the common areas and the rooms themselves.

The Asbury is so cool. What a great spot!!! The vibe is laid back with live music and Djs in the lobby and by the pool and the service is top notch! The staff are all incredibly friendly and so helpful, very accommodating , engaging and fun! Rooms are on the small side but thoughtfully appointed so u have everything you need. Id stay here again in a heart beat! Shout out to Sean the manager for looking after us and George the porter for his local guidance!

Looking for a nice open space to have a drink? We made a reservation (it's a must) for the rooftop bar Salvation, for 6pm on a Wednesday night. Security at the door to check your reservation and ID, up to the rooftop you go! Seating is spread out, comfy couches and great views of the boardwalk and Atlantic Ocean. Very cool vibe. Drinks are on the pricey end and food is very limited. We did order the buffalo chicken pizza and the pesto pizza and it was good. Service was great. Staff wore masks, need to wear a mask until you are seated - easy enough!

Amazingly modern and hip hotel. I truly loved our stay. The staff was phenomenal and greeted us daily. The hotel amenities and poolside services was outstanding, from the yellow towels to the food truck, frozen Rosè, rooftop movies, or rooftop bar and lounge. Make sure if you order the Rosè, add a shot of Grand Marnier (YOU WILL THANK ME)! All of the food options we tried, shrimp tacos to chicken ceasar salad were great. Almost all of the hotel is great. HOWEVER, we were not pleased with the simplicity of the room design or function. We did expect more from the comfort or the room. HOWEVER HOWEVER, let me shout out Kendell and Natalie.They were outstanding and super helpful each day of our stay.

My husband and I attended a wedding at the hotel, and spent the night. The hotel was clean and decorated beautifully, but the room was on the rather small size, but it served it's purpose. The pricing was high, as well. I don't think I'll be staying here again in the future. The pricing is high for the size of the room. The staff at the hotel, and at the bar downstairs was wonderful, and pleasant. Definitely good hospitality, and it is an animal friendly hotel.

They try hard but miss the mark on many levels. Small rooms, hi costs with mediocre service is best I can say. I typically stay in hotels over 200 nights a year and just comparing it to my experience.