Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Ocean Club
Seafront Style
What it is
A highly Instagramable 54-room hideaway on the Jersey Shore, with a luxe pool terrace, poolside bar, and modern spa inspired by the ocean itself.
What it isn't
As seen on Jersey Shore. This is a very different place: as curated as MoMA and serene as Nantucket.
What we think
You might pinch yourself a little as you step foot into your room here. Any room. They’re all stunners, starting with the City View Standard King room option, which has floor to ceiling windows that span a whopping 11 feet; a pillowtop bed swaddled in custom bed linens; and a rain shower in the bath, where Alchemist toiletries await. Our favorite room option here, though, is the Partial Ocean View Standard King, where you’ll have a panorama of the surf (and possibly dolphins frolicking) from your private balcony. While you’re here, be sure to stop by The Drawing Room, which appears to almost levitate over a glass still pond.
You're here because
You want to combine the feeling of a sleek European beach stay with the childlike fun of a boardwalk.
The Moment
After your Sea of Life facial at the spa, you’re looking about 10 years younger—or at least that’s how you feel. To celebrate, you beeline for the rooftop pool, where the bartender awaits with the best old fashioned you’ve ever had. Cheers to Jersey.
Restaurants & Bars
The Drawing Room - A beautifully designed all-day restaurant steps away from the pool
Location
Across the street from the beach in the buzzing heart of Asbury Park, a block from campy thrills like Silverball Retro Arcade. Midtown Manhattan is about an hour and a half drive away.