The Berkeley Hotel
1401 ocean avenue, phone: +1 732-776-6700, (http://www.berkeleycarter...). great historic hotel, beautiful lobby and catering halls in the lower levels. amazing views on the beach side of the hotel. this very historic location has hosted dignitaries and world leaders. sleep where nixon slept! this hotel was also once owned by johnny cash, who had visions of turning the hotel into a casino resort. the hotel is gay friendly.
The Empress Hotel
101 asbury avenue, phone: +1 732-774-0100, fax: +1 732-774-0401, (http://www.asburyempress.com). a primarily gay resort hotel set above a gay disco club. judy garland stayed here many times, and an oceanfront suite is named in her honor.
Oceanic Inn
201 6th avenue, phone: +1 732-988-0300. a 1950s motel located a block from the ocean. has an outdoor pool. cheaper than other hotels in the city.
Tides Hotel
408 seventh ave, phone: +1 732-897-7744, (http://www.hoteltides.com). a beautifully restored 22 room hotel, spa and restaurant just blocks from the beach.
Sixth Avenue House
Sixth Avenue House , 305 Sixth Avenue, Phone: 1+ 732-361-6609, (http://www.sixthavenuehou...). Pet-friendly Bed and Breakfast with six guest rooms. Open all year.
Mikells Big House Bed & Breakfast
405 fourth avenue, phone: +1 732-869-0988, (http://mikellsbighouse.com/).