My siblings and I are planning to gather in Lordship Township, which is part of Stratford,…read moreConnecticut, to celebrate my sister's birthday in January 2025. Our family has gathered here for about 30 years, for holiday dinners at our mom's house, which is in Lordship Township, right on Long Island Sound. For all of those years, those of us who traveled from a distance would stay at Marnick's, a locally owned hotel that's right on the beach near our mom's house. Our mom passed a few years ago and I hadn't returned to Lordship Township since then. On a whim, browsing online for hotels in the area, I learned about The Surfside Hotel. I learned that Marnick's had closed and that a while later Surfside emerged, sporting a whole new vibe. Prior to committing to recommending a sibling gathering there, I spent the night last week at Surfside. I'm happy to report that the upgrade is impressive. While the rooms now cost more than they did when Marnick's owned the place, the prices are well within reason for the area. I took an Amtrak from D.C. (about 6 hours), paid about $12 for an Uber/Lyft from the train station, and arrived to meet Iona at the hotel's front desk. She took my information and offered that she'd been there for about 2 years and the present owners have been there for about six years. All the features of the hotel appeared to be solidly restored and improved upon. I had a second-story room (21) with a balcony looking out to the Sound. There was a complimentary coffee bar with self-serve coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fruit, and snack bars. There's a beach-reading library, so I contributed my copy of Rachel Kushner's recent novel, "Creation Lake," which I finished reading on the train ride from DC. There were no downsides. There's a decent efficient fitness center that includes a Peloton and free weights. There's a map of the area suggesting pleasant walks along the seawall, Russian Beach, the Prospect Light House, and Long Beach Gatehouse. There are paths taking hikes of two miles, 3.6 miles, and five miles, and a suggestion for a longer bike ride. The main reason for this visit was to see whether the siblings would be able to stay on site for meals. There's a well-populated bar and restaurant attached to the hotel called The Little Pub (see my Yelp review.) There's also a neighborhood Italian restaurant and bar half a block away. There's a deli and an adjacent pizza parlor three blocks away, where I picked up a single slice of pizza and a portion of carrot cake. The Lordship Corner Market is right next to the pizzeria, and has sandwiches, newspapers, and sundries for days at the beach. For those with cars, I can recommend the Cricket Car Hop, a mile or two inland, for great hot dogs, burgers & fries (it was a favorite of my mom's, and we went there just about every time I visited, but I wasn't in town long enough this time to visit). Things to keep in mind: Surfside is a small business, not part of any chain. Iona needed to know when I was likely to arrive, to be sure someone was available for check in. No one was at the front desk when I checked out (but I received a check-out acknowledgement shortly after 9 a.m. the day I checked out). I believe pets are welcome (I saw a service dog there as I was leaving in the morning). There are no elevators, and my room was on the second floor. The hotel is still using single-use plastics for the shower, and the tub lacked handholds. But the vibe is good . . . we get the aloha and mahalo greetings, suggesting Hawaiʻi roots. The innkeepers report that "Boy knows nothing about running a hotel, but restaurant comes with a hotel attached so it's all or nothing. Boy must convince Girl it's a good idea. Girl is not impressed. Boy breaks into song. Girl is impressed and says YES! Restaurant and hotel are redone, there is singing and dancing, and everyone is happy." True Romance! Mahalo

Cute and clean. Very accommodating. Cold water provided. Sweet mini fridge and custom placards…read more Right on the beach. Really! Old timey and homey vibes. Nearby restaurants, too.

I love this hotel and there's a sweet person behind the desk named Joy who is absolutely amazing…read moreand accommodating to finding you a room that suits your needs. I hope this hotel appreciates Joy as much as I do. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

I've only stayed at one Cambria hotel so far, and that's in White Plains. I like that the bedroom…read morearea is sort of separated. My favorite is the in-room microwave, real fridge (not a beverage chiller that doesn't stay cold), big desk, two TVs (although I never used them), and adjustable temperature settings. Shower pressure is great! The towels are not paper thin but not thick either. The ice machines in the hallways work. The entrance to the hotel lobby is easy, just take the elevator up. The access to guest rooms can be confusing but it's not, the elevators are separate and nearby. There are a lot of businesses close by such as a gym chain, retail stores, a grocery store, restaurants, a nice mall, and more. Super convenient! I've never driven in this area so I don't know how parking is. The WiFi is free. The staff is usually pretty nice and friendly. Overall, I always had good experiences staying at this hotel.

I stayed here for a few nights and liked the suites. It was like a small one-bedroom apartment…read more The rooms were clean. The mattress was a tad soft, but acceptable. Staff was friendly. 1 star off: Even though the hotel is located in a residential area, there was still quite a bit of street noise. The walls were thin and either construction noise or a neighbor's alarm woke me up every morning. Breakfast was included. There was a Starbucks conveniently located right in the lobby, i.e. you can roll out of bed and get a coffee without putting on the whole gear to go outside in the cold. Happy hour occurs every afternoon, and upon check-in, I was given a few drink tickets. I didn't end up using them, but it was a nice add-on.

This is the first more modern Embassy Suites I have stayed in. No river with ducks and fish, no…read moreglass elevator, no open ceiling center with floors of overlooking rooms, but still very inviting with a clean, high ceiling entry and modern fireplace. There was also a large Christmas tree outside when I walked up. Now for what's the same as in get past... omelette bar! Complimentary hospitality hour with adult beverages and snacks (be sure get a ticket at the desk if you check-in on the app), large spacious rooms and bathrooms with modern updates! I love the proximity of this hotel to the Newark airport (around 25 minutes away). I also love that there is a Starbucks and restaurant (grain and cane) downstairs for convenience. I took advantage of both for an evening beverage (they Starbucks closes at 6pm) and dinner. This hotel is located in a quiet business area and I love that there is ample free lot parking which I've found to be quite rare with Jersey hotels! The front desk staff are very nice and even took the time to ask how my dinner was! This also seemed to be a very popular wedding guest hotel based on large groups I saw checking in and wedding guest gifts behind the desk. I'll be sure to consider this hotel as an option next time I'm in the area, especially before a flight out of EWR.

My friends were visiting me in Bay Shore and I set up a stay for them here last year and they…read moreabsolutely loved it! Liz the general manager was incredibly kind, attentive, and accommodating. The property itself is gorgeous and super cute (great Gilmore Girls/New England B&B vibes!!). The room was clean. My friends thought everything was super comfortable. Check-in was seamless. Breakfast was super tasty and fresh! Highly recommend!!

The property is professionally maintained and the room accommodations are wonderful; all nicely…read moreappointed. We have had three opportunities to stay at the Bay House and have never been disappointed by the service and hospitality. The morning breakfasts were absolutely scrumptious. They also are eager to accommodate any special food requests. Recently they hosted my sisters 70th Birthday party and it was perfectly managed and they made all her guests feel special. Eddie & Cindy

I stay at the Opus monthly for work, and it's truly become my home away from home. The hotel is…read morealways spotless, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff consistently goes above and beyond. A special thank you to Vanessa, who has become such a friendly and familiar face over the years. I LOVE it's seeing her at check-in after a long travel day. Little touches like that make all the difference. Highly recommend.

I was a member for months. Unfortunately, another company took over, everyone was let go, and the…read moreservices went downhill from there. I requested treatments at the desk, by phone and over email. They said they didn't know how to book them or perform them as all of the staff was new. I was paying $200 a month and more for products, treatments, and services. It is not worth it. While I was here almost daily, I saw other complaints and issues arise with other clients. Do not come here. I had been coming here for over 20 years. After their management changed, the location went downhill quickly. I go to another local spa that is much better. With all of the spas in the area, I recommend going to any of the other ones.

My husband and I LOVED our stay at this hotel!…read more Service was amazing, but relaxed. The hotel is centrally located and beautifully decorated. Every corner provides some sort of beauty or relaxation. Foot massager in the room (with provided clean socks for each guest), aroma therapy diffuser, salt lamp, four-post bed with sheer curtains. We just loved everything! Definitely recommend for anyone looking to stay in Beacon

Great service and excellent quality I would recommend them…read morehighly I would return as well

Front desk workers are nice & helpful. Room attendant was kind…read more The woman taking care of the breakfast area is very rude and condescending. She stares at you with an evil eye while you are serving yourself breakfast, both from behind the door with a glass window that she seems to think she can't be seen or heard from and while she is about hiding up. Rooms are very clean, up to date, spacious, have a mini refrigerator, microwave, ironing board, iron, desk, wardrobe, drawers, and Dove shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion in the bathroom.

I was charged for a room that I had canceled!! Because the employee I spoke to on the phone, never…read moregave me a cancellation number, I WAS CHARGED. It was their fault, not mine, but I lost $217. 17 because of their incompetence! They would NOT work with me on this problem, their mistake, not mine!!!!

I wasn't very satisfied with my stay. The room itself was okay, but upon arrival we were told there…read morewas no Wi-Fi for the entire weekend, with no clear timeline for when it would be restored. There was also some mold in the bathroom. More concerning, I accidentally left a work blazer in the closet when we checked out. I called shortly after, and was told it was not found in the room or turned in to lost & found. Im very upset and will definitely complain to Best Western corporate office.

Bed Bug infestation. Waited to post pending a refund giving…read moregrace but nothing has been done at all. Called corporate all they stated was they will look into it and nothing. Room infested and company refused to give us a full refund. Received a refund for one night and a room exchange. We came in town for an event was it was so embarrassing. Had to wash all our clothes before heading back home. I have emailed videos and pictures to the managers

I came across Fathoms Hotel and Marina via my Google Search for waterfront hotels near Long Island,…read moreNY. Over two months ago, my best friend Kim booked their last room, The Windward. It was last minute her plans changed for my birthday weekend. She was trying to kill two birds with one stone. From Queens, the drive was about 30-40 minutes. We checked in around 3:00 pm today. Steve (the owner) surprised us with some good news. Phew, he found someone to book our Saturday night. We were relieved. Wow, a breathtaking view of Manhasset Bay from our room. There are complimentary hot/cold beverages and snacks by the hotel lobby. Also, don't forget your complimentary breakfast. Our room was spacious, clean, and relaxing. I love the rainfall shower heads. The perfect spot for stargazing was sitting on the deck. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you so much, Steve and Cindie! I highly recommend Fathoms Hotel and Marina!

An incredible stay! Beautiful location, clean rooms, kind owners on hand 24/7. The best type of…read moreboutique hotel. Stayed while visiting family in town, but with the waterfront location and quick walk to town, I would absolutely vacation here as well. Already looking forward to my next stay at the Fathoms!