Waterfront Asbury Park, New Jersey
Opened
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
Retro seaside hangout
Locals and guests mingle over pinball and vinyl in the lobby lounge, while movie screenings light up the artificial-lawn rooftop.
“Black-and-white beachgoer snaps adorn the walls of its 110 suites, and the mod interior is all clean lines and bright, punchy accents.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Mid-century graphic sensibilities meet custom pale-wood furniture and bunk-room layouts in a converted red-brick building.
Notable
Lobby murals by local artists, Jersey Shore music memorabilia, and local bakery treats ground the coastal stay.
Listed
Five public venues feature rooftop film screenings on artificial turf, sunset tea dances, and open-mic nights.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The building is a distinctive one, a red brick 1950s structure that once housed the Salvation Army.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The boardwalk, sandy beaches, and historic Convention Hall sit one block east, with downtown boutiques and diners a short stroll away.
The rooms
Whitewashed walls frame custom pale-wood furniture and graphic prints, alongside group-friendly bunk setups that sleep up to eight.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White loungers and cabanas surround the heated outdoor pool, backed by ivy-covered brick and a vintage turquoise truck.
The gym
A wall mural of a weightlifting crab watches over the 24-hour fitness room, stocked with treadmills and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Salvation
The rooftop cocktail lounge sits under string-lit pergolas, with DJs spinning sets over panoramic views of the Atlantic.
The hotel has been cleverly conceived by creative director and design consultant Anda Andrei ... created a carefree retreat, best suited for groups of friends and families.
At the table
Soundbooth pours drinks beside the lobby's communal tables, and the adjacent retro diner serves burgers in teal leather booths.
How it began
Vacant for years, this 1950s red-brick Salvation Army building reopened in 2016 as the city's first new hotel in 50 years.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.