This was a dicey stay this trip. I have stayed here many times but I must have forgotten there were no microwave or fridge. Didn't get the room I requested. "Oh you must have booked it through Expedia." Well, no I didn't. Water not available in the vending machines. No sound on the TV. I stay there cause it's close to the Pony. But I don't know about the next time...

No elevator

Very relaxing stay

It's close to the boardwalk

I didn t like the fact they dont have fridge and microwave the owner should invest more money this could be a good business

My three night stay at the Empress was excellent. The staff is very friendly. They called me in advance to let me know that the elevator was out of service and they were waiting for a replacement part. I really appreciated that. My double queen room was spacious and clean. The front desk provided a mini fridge upon my request. The Friday night drag show was excellent. I took advantage of the complimentary continental breakfast on Sunday-bagels, yogurt and more. Just be aware that if you stay here there is a club on the first floor and if you are in a room on that side of the hotel you’ll hear music till wee hours. I was in town for music and partying so it did not bother me in the least! Kevin, the bartender, was a real sweetheart.

the only thing that was a little disappointing was the fact that we had requested a room not over the party room. We were on the 3rd floor and could still hear the pounding beat of the music. Fortunately, we got back to the room after 1 AM and by the time we settled down to go to sleep the beat had stopped. The rates are good, the room is clean and the staff is amazing!! We will be back.

Extremely friendly staff. Super clean and very nice room. Would definitely stay there again in a heart beat.

It was awesome! Dogs in a mf Pile baby!

This is an old building, it reminded me (fondly) of my grandparents’ homes and it helped me relax for the evening. There is a sort of… vintage feel to the place although the lobby of VERY modern and updated. The staff was wonderful and sweet and I appreciated their hospitality.

Other than my coffee maker didn't work, the hotel was excellent, the staff, the location, everything was perfect & I can't wait till next summer to book a weekend getaway & get in that pool & Tiki bar! 5-stars

It's very loud and shoddy - way too expensive for being so crappy.

I liked that it was so close to so many restaurants and entertainment venues and that it had entertainment on site. I thought it was odd that the pool closed for the season on September 10th. It seems arbitrary and not in tune with the temperatures (it was hot!).

Like the location to the beach and Stone Pony

Clean spot to stay when visiting Asbury. Great pool and bar

Always fun!

Loved everything about my stay. From the access to all events as a hotel guest, to the convenience of the boardwalk/beach and clubs. Can’t wait to come back

Overall good

I loved my stay. The location was ideal. The pool and club were fun. The staff were wonderful! My room was spacious and clean. The balcony was great. (I just wish there had been some chairs…)

Very nice hotel very clean friendly staff beautiful pool and the location can’t be beat

The hotel has a great location for enjoying the beach, Asbury Park and nearby Ocean Grove. We could walk to almost everything. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff is wonderful and we had good maid service. My only issues with the Empress are the cheap towels they use in the bathroom, the unreliable wi-fi and crappy television with few channels. But the great staff made up for those things.

friendly staff close to beach

Was great couple days at Usbury beach

Bedding and towels felt clean and safe. Property has a strange smell like pine sol but at least you know they are cleaning. Way, way, way to expensive in my opinion.

Room was spotless and in good repair Wi-Fi was weak and coverage was spotty

Great location for beach and all asbury park has to offer. Fantastic friendly staff. Some important updates needed for safety.

Wonderful stay with great staff

The hotel is across the street from the boardwalk. Close to eateries. Everything. Parking is free. Good time.

It was good nice few days there

Property was fine and fun close to boardwalk beach and all that Asbury has to Offer… would of had a lovely one night stay except we called for Late check Out night before and the person okayed it then when left for beach in am went to double check at front desk. And no one was there… I got a call from hotel and they said there are no late check outs and after they were rude to me for awhile and I kept saying we based our day off of that timing they said “ ok see you at 2” and I just wanted to make sure this meant our stuff in the room was safe and sound and it truly was ok til 2 cause two Seconds before that’s not what it sounded like!!! And with asked if it really was ok ?? Then they were mean about that they said it was!!! At checking out we discussed as the manager was there and they told Told me to SHHHH!!! Stop talking !! My pleasant 24 hr Asbury park experience was definitely a little crushed by this experience!!!! So wish they weren’t so aggressive on the phone and realized that we were told it was ok and just adjusted to that vs what happened !!

Great location! Literally steps away from beach. Loved the vibe of hotel. Only complaint is that the bed was uncomfortable and the rooms badly need a an upgrade. Would stay again

Awful experience!!!!! Car was an attempt break in. Pool was dirty. Was harassed. Room was old and smelled like mildew. Elevator stopped working.