| this art-filled chic, modern hotel is a 3-minute walk from both the beach and pier village shopping. suites add separate living areas, soaking tubs, wet bars and sleeping alcoves; some have ocean views. wi-fi is free throughout. the stylish, upscale rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offer flat-screen tvs, ipod docks, fireplaces and kitchenettes. there's an assortment of games in the lobby. amenities include access to a nearby gym, and a private beach club with an outdoor pool (surcharge), as well as to a modern brasserie-style restaurant with a beach bar and nightclub. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
John F Kennedy International Airport 1 hr 25
Monmouth Park (10 min)
Park, horse racing, and running Pier Village (1 min) Long Branch Beach (9 min) Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park (20 min)
Public ocean park featuring a mile of sandy beach & 38 acres of land, plus restrooms & showers. Spring Lake Beach (34 min)
Ocean beach featuring a relaxed vibe as well as pavilions with concessions, showers & bathrooms. Holmdel Park (30 min)
Public 565-acre park featuring ponds, picnic areas, playgrounds, an arboretem & 10 miles of trails. Sandy Hook (16 min)
Expansive park across 2 states, including beaches, historic sites, sports fields, marinas & more. Hartshorne Woods Park (19 min)
Forested park home to WWII-era bunkers, popular for 14 miles of hiking, biking & equestrian trails. Belmar (29 min)
Happening 1.3-mile beach featuring a long boardwalk, surfing & other activities. Asbury Park Beach (16 min)
Wide sand beach featuring a boardwalk with shops & dining & the 1920s Asbury Park Convention Hall. Twin Lights State Historic Site/museum (18 min)
Former lighthouse featuring 2 beacons, with tower climbs, exhibits & panoramic ocean & harbor views. Ocean Grove Beach (24 min) Asbury Park Boardwalk (16 min)
Refurbished 19th-century oceanfront walkway with vivid modern murals, ale houses & seafood eateries. Gunnison Beach (25 min)
New Jersey's only clothing optional beach, this stretch of white sand offers views of Brooklyn. Sandy Hook Lighthouse (26 min)
This 1700s beacon & keeper's house with a small gift shop is popular for sunset walks & photography. | 
