Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel

This was our second stay here. Hotel now has refrigerators in the units and ice machines on every floor. The loud club type pool music didn’t suit the audience which was mostly families and people trying to relax,. A bit expensive given parking is not included. Not sure we would stay here again unless going to a concert at Stone Pony.

Great service

The Berkeley is Asbury Park’s Grand Dame! She has been beautifully restored. Our ocean view was incredible and our two king beds so comfortable. We were just steps away from the boardwalk and convention hall. We love the atmosphere and the location of the beautiful Berkeley.

Before we booked the hotel I called to make sure we didn't have to pay for parking. I saw a lot of reviews about paying for parking. For the price you pay it was a true concern. I was assured that there was a parking lot that we could self park for free. Well that was not true. We arrived and was told $65 for Wednesday and $90 for the weekend. Thursday starts the weekend. We parked 3 blocks away in the public parking garage and spent another $100 on parking. Check in was easy the girl was very nice and from what I was told we didn't not get charged for being 1 hour early. I did read reviews where people have been charged for early check in. Our room was a bed, a dresser, a tiny fridge and bathroom. The safe did not work. We have no complaints about the room. Very clean. Nice linens. We were told they would keep our card open to charge incidentals but we paid as we went because when we wanted to charge our pool lunch and something from the little store in the lobby we were told you can't charge to you room??!! The hotel is right across the street from the beach. The beach is beautiful and clean. Very small boardwalk. Very small but a great music area. We saw Yacht Lobsters at Wonder Bar. Great time and literally right across the street from the hotel. Also The Stone Pony is about 4 blocks down. Listened to a show on Saturday from the boardwalk. Any restaurant/bar we went to had music. You cannot go wrong anywhere there. The pool is nice and the staff are very

I stayed four nights for a conference. This rating is based not only on my experience, but on the fact that I spoke with at least four people who DID NOT HAVE HOT WATER. I personally did have hot water. Here are my complaints, in order of importance: - frequently empty lobby, even at night - no one at wide-open front doors, not a staffer in sight (I assume someone was at front desk, which is off to the side) - seems very insecure, almost spooky... - decrepit and broken furniture - when I arrived in my room, 3 of the 4 lamps did not work. Don't they check this stuff? Anyway, after I complained they were fixed by the time I returned from dinner, so that was good. - ocean view means little when windows are so dirty you can't see out of them - wrinkled and kind of sad looking sheets - front desk button on phone did not work. - no fitted sheet on bed. - strange lumps on bed, although was comfortable. - no hotel information in room - no coffee in room - only one trash can in room PROS - great location, spectacular roof top view (not that staff mentioned it, and since no written materials, found out from colleague), VERY LARGE ROOMS

I have stayed at the Berkeley twice in the last 7 months and I find it very warm & hospitable. There are many nooks and crannies with chairs for one to sit in privacy and read or whatever. The rooms clean and comfortable. Best of all, the staff on all levels are so friendly, respectful and helpful.