Must-see hotels in New Jersey

  • Asbury Hotel

    Jersey Shore

    Wow. From the performance space and lobby stocked with LP records, old books and a solarium to the rooftop bar, this hotel oozes style. Two blocks from…

  • Congress Hall

    Jersey Shore

    Opened in 1816, the enormous Congress Hall is a local landmark, now suitably modernized without wringing out all the history. It's got everything you…

  • Quaker Inn

    Jersey Shore

    A great old creaky Victorian with 28 rooms, some of which open onto wraparound porches or balconies. There's a nice common area and library to linger over…

  • Lambertville House

    Northern New Jersey

    The rooms, named for historic figures, may creak a bit with age, but the four-poster beds, immaculate wooden furniture and Jacuzzi tubs more than make up…

  • Starlux

    Jersey Shore

    The sea-green-and-white Starlux has the soaring profile, the lava lamps, the boomerang-decorated bedspreads and the sailboat-shaped mirrors, plus it’s…

  • Summer Nites B&B

    Jersey Shore

    North of the noise and lights, in an unassuming white house, is the coolest vintage experience of all: real jukeboxes play 45s, the breakfast room is a…

  • Flanders Hotel

    Jersey Shore

    Shake off those sandy motel blues at Ocean City’s Flanders Hotel: every room is a modern, immaculate 650-sq-ft or larger suite (actually a condo), with…

  • Nassau Inn

    Northern New Jersey

    It's pricey, because of its prime location, and the history-soaked rooms can feel a little frumpy (some may prefer the new wing). Visit the classic Yankee…

  • Atsion Campground

    New Jersey

    Try to reserve a lakeside spot at this pleasant campground. Note that campsites are 'dry' (no running water) in winter. The park office can give you a…

  • Fanta Sea Resorts

    Jersey Shore

    We found these suites quite accommodating. Used frequently by couples and families as time-shares or long-term rentals, they're open to other guests, and…

  • Heart of Wildwood

    Jersey Shore

    If you’re here for waterslides and roller coasters, book a room at Heart of Wildwood, facing the amusement piers. It’s not fancy, but gets high marks for…

  • Inn at Glencairn

    Northern New Jersey

    The best value in the Princeton area: five serene rooms in a renovated Georgian manor, a 10-minute drive from campus. The property is visited by flocks of…

  • Grand Victorian at Spring Lake

    Jersey Shore

    Fifteen minutes south of Asbury Park, this bright and airy Victorian directly across the street from the beach is about as far from the TV version of the…

  • Breakers on the Ocean

    Jersey Shore

    Steps from 'the breakers,' this upscale 19th-century hotel offers rooms with ocean views, and some have gas fireplaces and whirlpools. It's a nice place…

  • Bridge Street House

    Northern New Jersey

    Proprietor Carol is a local artist who includes a small gallery in this 1850s-era guesthouse, which includes a comfy common coffee room, a shared…

  • Borgata

    Jersey Shore

    A few steps up from the Boardwalk hotels and casino (metaphorically), and across town (literally), the Borgata offers a classy experience – for a price…

  • DiGenni's Centennial Guest House

    Jersey Shore

    With shared bathrooms, outdoor showers and changing rooms, this old house recalls the bygone days of simpler times down the Shore. It's walking distance…

  • Blue Palms

    Jersey Shore

    A block from the boardwalk, this property offers convenient family suites with microwaves, kitchenettes and multiple beds and televisions, as well as…

  • W Hotel

    Northern New Jersey

    If you stay on this side of the river you can look at Manhattan, and these riverfront rooms have stunning vistas, as well as all the trappings of the…

  • Tropicana Casino & Resort

    Jersey Shore

    The Trop is a sprawling city-within-a-city, including a casino, the Boogie Nights disco, a spa and high-end restaurants. We recommend the newer 'Havana'…

  • Icona

    Jersey Shore

    A 2016 vintage property run by the up-and-coming Achristavest developers, which have three other Shore sites. You'll feel a bit pampered here: clean rooms…

  • Jolly Roger Motel

    Jersey Shore

    At the southern end of Long Beach Island, the Jolly Roger is unpretentious, comfortable and quiet – while still reasonably close to Beach Haven's main…

  • Surf & Stream Campground

    Jersey Shore

    Off Rte 571, this is a well-tended alternative to the crash-pad motels in Seaside Heights. There are sites for tents and RVs, as well as small cottages…

  • Luna-Mar Motel

    Jersey Shore

    Directly across the road from the beach, this tidy motel has tile floors (no sandy carpets) and a heated pool. Rates include beach badges.

  • Camp Gateway

    Jersey Shore

    A basic camping facility with the great advantage of being smack-dab in the middle of the Sandy Point Peninsula. Reservations can be made up to six months…

  • Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown

    Northern New Jersey

    This sleek hotel down the alley from the Prudential Center might be jumping the gun on gentrification in Newark, but our only complaint was its location,…

  • Lambertville Station Hotel

    Northern New Jersey

    The big appeal of this contemporary hotel is the riverfront location, with most rooms having a creek-side or bridge view. Rooms are well-equipped, but the…