The Empress Hotel
Visitors frequently praise the Empress Hotel for its friendly and helpful staff, welcoming atmosphere, and excellent location. However, many guests complain about significant noise issues from late-night parties and clubs, as well as concerns about cleanliness and outdated facilities.
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Staff welcoming And professional. Drag show was amazing. High energy. View of the ocean from room balcony was breathtaking. I would highly recommend this hotel. Nightlife right down stairs. Beach within walking distance.❤️
Paid for and requested an ocean side room with a balcony. The balcony door was broken in the locked position so we had no access to the balcony for 3 days. I told the front desk but feel like we lost the experience and value expected.
Had a wonderful stay at The Empress Hotel. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere feels welcoming and lively, with a distinct charm that really fits the Asbury Park vibe. The staff were consistently friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel effortless from check-in to departure. Rooms were comfortable and well-kept, and the overall energy of the place strikes a great balance between relaxed and vibrant. A reliable choice that always delivers a solid, enjoyable stay.
This is a one of a kind gay resort on the Jersey shore in Asbury Park New Jersey fantastically located right near the boardwalk and walkable to all amenities the town has to offer, restaurants, bars, beaches, nightlife, live music, etc, drinks here are usually a heavy pour. Best dancing nights are usually Saturdays. And you can always catch a pretty damn good drag show several nights a week.
I had a wonderful experience, staff was excellent and the place was so much fun
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Last updated on 3 August 2026