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Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

3.0 of 5
1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Asbury Park
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Utrecht, The Netherlands
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Correcting my review, and apologies to the Empress hotel. I should have said The Berkeley!!! My family and I went to Asbury Park to take in a show at McLoone's. This hotel was recommended by friends who live there; they said it had been completely renovated. First error. It's undergoing renovations. That's a HUGE difference. the prices they charge are... More

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Boston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Let me cut to the chase. I have been more satisfied when I stayed in the last available room that had no heat, was over the street on the second floor in Times Square, New York and paid $350. That was many years ago but has always been my "low standard" of hotel experiences. Unfortunately, I now have experienced lower.... More

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Falmouth
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Working in the service industry, it was a big deal to get off a Saturday night to join my family at a wedding held nearby. I booked two rooms, one for my parents and one for myself, at the wedding block rate or $175. They managed to get us on the same floor (at first), but that is the end... More

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Bayonne, New Jersey
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

My wife and I stayed at the Berkeley last night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We decided on the Berkeley after her Aunt told her how beautiful it was. Well, for the most part it was beautiful. That's about the only positive thing about our stay besides the attentiveness of the night clerk, who after I called to tell them... More

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Toms River, New Jersey
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

I do not normally write reviews, but the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel absolutely deserves one. My expectations were not very high as I needed the room for a Saturday night in March near Belmar. Upon checking in, I was greeted by a friendly staff member opening door. The next friendly staff member was behind the front desk, who checked in me.... More

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Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

My husband and I booked in to this hotel for 3 nights. It's like the grand hotel in the Shining got connected with an enthusiastic amateur decorator who was crazy for the 70's (the renovation is about five years old). Visually, it's crazy in a good way. The second floor ballrooms looked amazing--made me want to get married again, just... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The rooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms especially so. The odd shape and layout of the hotel itself adds to its near-spooky and curious charm. Would definitely return and plan to do so on my next visit to the Shore.

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Wanaque, NJ
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75 reviews 75 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

I was a little disappointed when we checked in, there was no friendly greeting, and the girl never even looked up just mumbled something & continued with what she was doing. Because of the snow parking was a nightmare, I had to park behind the hotel & since there is no access from the back parking lot we had to... More

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Asbury Park, NJ
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5 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

I've stayed at the Berkeley a few times. This review is for the weekend of Beerfest at Convention Hall. The hotel is clean and the rooms are very modern. The staff is friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed spending some time at the Dauphin (downstairs bar) with our friends. I wish the Berkeley had room service. I also would love... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very nice(10)
  • Ocean views(8)
  • Pool area(7)
  • Front desk staff(7)
  • Next morning(7)
  • Continental breakfast(6)
  • Stone Pony(6)
  • Great location(6)
  • TIKI bar(5)
  • Would not recommend(5)

Additional Information about Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

Address: 1401 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Asbury Park
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Asbury Park
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
As historic Asbury Park’s premier boutique hotel, The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel enjoys a prime location along the New Jersey shoreline just steps from the famed boardwalk. Designed by noted Beaux Arts architect Warren Whitney of New York, the hotel recently underwent a renovation of historic proportions and is poised to experience the renaissance of this nineteenth-century seaside destination. Modern luxuries complement the classic grandeur of this 238-room famous hotel, with a nod to the Victorian architecture and oceanfront glamour of Asbury Park’s storied past. The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel embodies everything that is the revitalization of the famed Jersey Shore and itself represents the rebirth of this cultural icon. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Berkeley Hotel Asbury Park
Berkeley Carteret Oceanfront Hotel
Berkeley Asbury Park
Berkeley Carteret

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