Travel

Hotel

The Berkeley Hotel

This historic hotel was designed by New York architect, Whitney Warren, who also worked on the Biltmore Hotel and Grand Central Terminal in New York City. He also had his hand in the design of Convention Hall, right across the street. In the 1980's Johnny Cash purchased a large suite of rooms here and recorded his album, "The Great Lost Performance" at the Paramount Theater which is a part of Convention Hall. In the 1930's it was known as The Berkeley-Carteret and served as a receiving ship for the British Royal Navy. During WWII it transitioned an official site for U.S. Navy training schools, and in 1945 it was transitioned again into The Naval Special Hospital. In 2007 it was restored to a four star resort.

Hotel

The Empress Hotel

This hotel has the best rates we have found in Asbury. You MUST CALL to make a reservation. A web search (even on the hotel's site) will show they are fully booked. This hotel is a short, 3-4 block walk from Convention Hall and The Berkeley Hotel. The Empress Hotel originally opened as a luxury resort for vacationing families. In the 1960's it attracted stars like Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. It was also featured in the background of Bruce Springsteen's album cover for his single, Hungry Heart.

Hotel

The Asbury Hotel

This hotel has a 3 night minimum stay and is the most expensive hotel option in Asbury. It has a rooftop club and a bar in the lounge. The building used to be an old Salvation Army. The hotel is very hip and newly renovated but the rooms and hallways are small.

Train

NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line Train

Rental Car

Reception Parking

We have rented the parking lot on the corner of Ocean & 4th Avenue next to The Wonder Bar for Friday, July 13th. It's a short, one block walk to the reception at Convention Hall. You may leave your car overnight but it MUST be moved by 9AM the next morning on Saturday July 14th or they might tow.