I have been going to this hotel for three years now and I love it! I was hoping that the construction would go away but somehow, three years later, all of the trash is still there. It's getting better and hopefully next summer it will be put away completely. I love this place, friendly staff, drinks are a little pricey... more

The Empress Hotel leaves much to be desired. Although it has undergone a renovation, the hotel still needs a lot of work. The bathrooms are original, they haven't have been replaced, let alone updated since the hotel was built in the 1950's. In addition to that, the place seems like a frat house, with guests partying, getting wasted, way past... more

I Recently Had The Privelage Of Staying At The Empress Hotel For A Birthday Party For A Friend. The Accomodations Were Amazing The People Were So Friendly And The Lobby Was Very ... Cool...And Comfortable. My Room Had A Great View And A Balcony, And Wireless Internet. They Had A Club Attached To The Hotel, Paradise I Think...Which Was also... more

I booked at the Empress because I was running the Long Branch 1/2 Marathon, wanted some place close, and just about everything other than the Empress was sold out within a 1/2 hr drive. Though I was not dilligent with checking what kind of hotel this was, I did take a look at the website and had no idea the... more

The Empress Hotel is one Glamorous Hotel. And this is coming from a hotel snob,who has stayed at a number of Hotels and Resorts around the world including some local shore hotels and B&B's as well. It only took that one stay, Memorial Day weekend last year, when I knew where i wanted to spend my jersey shore summers .From... more

If you enjoy the smell of marijuana permeating your room at all hours, then this is the place for you. If you like to see women making out by the elevator, another plus. If you like to go to a club where they have a go go dancer male wearing a tight white speedo, you will definitle love the Empress. more

This hotel is simply amazing! From the outside, it is hard to get an opinion of what is in its walls: it was a 1950s "luxury/family resort" which, after being abandoned, was converted into a hip gay resort. It houses a huge discotheque, Paradise, in its basement, has a huge outdoor pool (always attracts crowds of gay travelers on summer... more

Ever look at a hotel web site and wonder if the room and hotel will live up to your expectation? This hotel is quite the Gem of Asbury Park. From the professional and friendly staff to the comfortable rooms. If you are considering staying in Asbury Park: This IS the hotel to be at. And yes....the hotel looks like the... more

I have stayed at the Empress Hotel 4 summers in a row. Asbury Park is the best kept secret on the Jersey Shore but the news is leaking out. Every year this place improves in every aspect. Yes, the Empress is a gay hotel and I too am gay. I have been down here with many of my friends gay... more