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Basking Ridge
Courtyard® by Marriott® Basking Ridge
595 Martinsville Road
(908) 542-0300
(888) 887-7913
Whether hosting out-of-town family members during the holidays or vacationing locally or from afar, Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing way to unwind. Courtyard Basking Ridge and Courtyard Lebanon are conveniently located near Interstates 78 and 287 with easy access to restaurants, shopping malls, golf courses, and spas. Come relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect with family and friends at Marriott’s beautiful hotels and enjoy top-notch service, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. A hot deluxe breakfast served daily. Visit www.BaskingRidgeCourtyard.com or www.LebanonCourtyard.com, or contact Courtyard Basking Ridge at (908) 542-0400 or Courtyard Lebanon at (908) 236-8500.
The Olde Mill Inn
North Maple Avenue & Route 202 North
Basking Ridge
(908) 221-1100; www.oldemillinn.com
The Olde Mill Inn, a picturesque American Country Inn, welcomes a new generation of guests with its heritage of warmth and hospitality dating back to the Revolutionary War. Nestled in the rolling landscape of New Jersey’s Somerset Hills, The Olde Mill Inn provides Inn Style elegance in weddings, meetings, dining and overnight accommodations.The Olde Mill Inn, where it’s always Inn Style.
Bernardsville
The Bernards Inn
27 Mine Brook Road
Bernardsville
(908) 766-0002; www.bernardsinn.com
This historic inn boasts 20 charming guest rooms and suites, and four-star contemporary American Cuisine presented by critically acclaimed Chef Corey W. Heyer. Overnight and weekend packages can be customized to include luxurious accommodations, a welcoming basket, a five-course tasting dinner and a Chef’s Breakfast. Major credit cards accepted. Casual dining in The Bar. Best of Award of Excellence, The Wine Spectator; AAA Four-Diamond and DiRoNA Award Winner.
Cape May
Angel of the Sea
5 Trenton Avenue
Cape May
(800) 848-3369; www.angelofthesea.com
Located one-half block from the beach, the Angel of the Sea is one of the architectural gems of Cape May. Built in 1850, the spectacular Queen Anne twin mansions offer 27 guest rooms, all with private baths and all uniquely furnished in grand Victorian style. Many of the rooms have ocean views, as do all of the Angel's many porches and verandas. All rates include a full breakfast, afternoon tea and sweets, evening wine and cheese, off-street parking, twice daily maid service, free WiFi, complimentary bicycles and beach equipment in season. Open year-round.
Billmae Cottage
1015 Washington Street
Cape May
(609) 898-8558; www.billmae.com
Dog Friendly! Each of the suites of Billmae Cottage offers a parlor, one or two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and full, private bath. Each suite is decorated with rustic country charm. Other cottage amenities include, color cable television and VCR with a video library, air conditioning and a heating system, bicycles, outside showers and off-street parking. Your pets are welcome here; unfortunately, smoking is not.
The Carroll Villa Hotel
19 Jackson Street
Cape May
(877) 275-8452; www.carrollvilla.com
The Carroll Villa Hotel and Mad Batter Restaurant have been leaders in Cape May hospitality for more than 34 years. Centrally located in the heart of Cape May, both are close to the beach and shopping mall. Experience the charm of the individually decorated rooms, each with its own private bath. Your stay includes breakfast at the award-winning Mad Batter. Meals can be enjoyed on the European-style porch, in the sky-lit dining room or on the secluded garden terrace. Enjoy art shows on display throughout the restaurant. Owners-innkeepers Mark Kulkowitz and Pam Huber are looking forward to your visit.
Congress Hall
251 Beach Street
Cape May
(888) 944-1816; www.congresshall.com
With its stunning colonnaded facade, landscaped grounds and seafront location, Congress Hall has wowed visitors to Cape May since 1816. Congress Hall’s L-shaped design, a tradition among Cape May hotels, affords many guest rooms uninterrupted views of the broad sweep of the Atlantic beach. The current hotel was built in 1879 after fire destroyed the original structure. The new Congress Hall recently underwent a 26 million dollar renovation and reopened in 2002.
The Fairthorne Cottage Bed & Breakfast
111 Ocean Street
Cape May
(800) 438-8742; www.fairthorne.com
The Fairthorne Cottage Bed & Breakfast is a charming and romantic Victorian-style retreat just two blocks from the beach and boasts the best front porch in Cape May, offering a wraparound veranda overlooking the quaint historic district of America’s oldest seaside resort. Many guests find the Fairthorne’s porch to be a destination in its own right situated on one of the most scenic blocks in the historic district where horse-drawn carriages pass. On cozy winter nights, enjoy all the comforts of home in any one of the Fairthorne’s nine spacious bedrooms that offer sitting areas, queen and king beds, whirlpool tubs, and fireplaces. The Fairthorne has been a member of Select Registry since 2001 and was awarded Arrington’s Inn Traveler, Best in the East, 2004.
The Mission Inn
1117 New Jersey Avenue
Cape May
(800) 800-8380; www.missioninn.net
Unique original 1912 California Spanish architecture in Victorian Cape May. The Mission Inn, with its sweeping verandas, is one short block from the Atlantic Ocean. Inspired by Nelson Z. Graves’ journey to the Pacific Coast at the turn of the 20th Century, the Mission Inn is a perfect example of California Spanish Mission Architecture. Its stained glass windows grace the dining room; Flemish gable and latticed veranda contribute to the warm feeling of this al fresco house. Outdoor patio gardens with fountains; outdoor veranda with glass-top, wrought-iron tables and cushioned chairs; front porch with cushioned furniture; large common areas with fireplaces and comfortable sofas, love seats and arm chairs.
The Queen Victoria
102 Ocean Street
Cape May
(609) 884-8702; www.queenvictoria.com
The Queen Victoria is a renowned bed & breakfast open all year in the center of historic Cape May, one block from the beautiful Cape May beaches, antique shopping, gourmet dining and historic Cape May tours. Thirty-two inviting and romantic rooms and suites with private bath are decorated with period antiques in the Victorian style and tradition of an historic Cape May bed & breakfast. Inn rates include full breakfast and a delicious afternoon tea with sweets and savory in the British fashion.
Victorian Lace Inn
901 Stockton Avenue
Cape May
(609) 884-1772; www.victorianlaceinn.com
The Victorian Lace Inn is a four seasons getaway. In the summer enjoy relaxed conversation and a cool drink on the wraparound porch with ocean views. Families love the convenience of kitchenettes in each suite. They bring the kids back year after year for summer Cape May beach vacations. In the cooler months, couples head to Cape May for romantic fall, winter and spring getaways. They take strolls on the beach then light a fire in their suite’s own private fireplace. Enhance your stay with a relaxing spa package at the Cape May Day Spa, (609) 898-1003; www.capemaydayspa.com.
The Virginia Hotel
25 Jackson Street
Cape May
(800)-732-4236; www.virginiahotel.com
The Virginia Hotel offers accommodations and a level of service appealing to today’s most discriminating traveler. With 24 well-appointed guest rooms, exquisite custom furnishings, fine dining nightly, piano entertainment and valet parking, The Virginia Hotel sets a new standard for luxury and hospitality in Cape May’s Historic District.
Flemington
Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast
194 Main Street
Flemington
(908) 782-4928; www.mainstreetmanor.com
Main Street Manor Bed & Breakfast is an elegant yet relaxed, romantic Victorian Manor House nestled in Flemington's Historic District. The inn combines fine antiques with the comforts of home. Guests love the intimate warmth and friendly hospitality and many say that the large front veranda is a destination in itself. Relaxation is easy in one of the inn's peaceful parlours, cozy fireplace included, or in a charming guestroom, with queen featherbed and private bath. Memorable breakfasts are a hallmark at the Manor as well as the graciousness of the innkeepers, their caring for guests and dedication to detail. A destination for all seasons and located just nine miles from Lambertville and New Hope, the inn is a perfect place for an intimate getaway, wedding celebration or a peaceful escape.
Lambertville
The Lambertville House
32 Bridge Street
Lambertville
(609) 397-0200; www.lambertvillehouse.com
A magnificent fusion of history and luxury, The Lambertville House has emerged as the premier destination for overnight accommodations, business meetings and elegant social events for up to 100 people. Located in the heart of Lambertville and within walking distance of New Hope, Penn. (Buck’s County), guests can stroll to many top-rated restaurants and a variety of eclectic shops. Today’s extensively restored Lambertville House is a sophisticated boutique hotel offering gracious hospitality and lavish guest accommodations in 26 richly appointed rooms and suites. Complimentary breakfast served daily. Intimate cocktail lounge on site. AAA Four Diamond Award of Excellence.
Sea Girt
The Beacon House
100-104 Beacon Boulevard
Sea Girt
(732) 449-5835; (866) 255-0005 (toll free)
www.beaconhouseinn.com
The Beacon House is a picturesque 1879 Victorian Inn situated in the heart of the “Irish Riviera.” For more than a century, this Sea Girt landmark has captured the casually elegant atmosphere of a bygone era. The two spacious houses with wraparound, columned porches showcase manicured grounds, memorable breakfasts, a private pool and tastefully decorated rooms, many with ocean-view balconies, fireplaces and Jacuzzis. Guest amenities include a full breakfast, beach passes, bicycles, beach towels and chairs. The quaint towns of Sea Girt and adjacent Spring Lake and Manasquan offer tantalizing eateries and unique shops to explore. Walk the boards, play tennis on the public courts, tour the historic lighthouse and Allaire State Park’s 19th-century village, or simply settle into a porch rocker or wicker chair and savor a step back in time to an earlier era.
Short Hills
The Hilton Short Hills
41 JFK Parkway
Short Hills
(973) 379-0100; www.hiltonshorthills.com
Escape to an urban resort that’s close to home: Hilton Short Hills. Featuring a full-service spa and salon, luxurious accommodations, world-class entertainment in The Retreat, plus Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and North Jersey’s best Sunday Brunch at The Terrace. Located directly across from The Mall at Short Hills. For romance, shopping and weekend escapes, as well as information about the hotel’s elegant event spaces and talented culinary team, call (973) 379-0100 or visit www.shorthills.hilton.com.
Spring Lake
Ashling Cottage Bed & Breakfast
106 Sussex Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-3553; (888)-ASHLING (toll free)
Ashling@AshlingCottage.com; www.AshlingCottage.com
Since Ashling Cottage Bed & Breakfast is just one block from one of the nation’s finest beaches and boardwalks, a half block from beautiful tree-lined Spring Lake and two-and a-half blocks from village shops, the accommodations provide superior convenience. Travel & Leisure Magazine selected Ashling Cottage as the bed and breakfast of choice at the New Jersey Shore. No matter the season, Ashling Cottage Bed & Breakfast is the perfect getaway for relaxation and fun. All guests are treated to a tasty, tantalizing full breakfast served in the wicker-furnished, glass-enclosed porch, with a view of the ocean and overlooking Spring Lake.
The Breakers on the Ocean
1507 Ocean Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-7700; www.breakershotel.com
The Breakers on the Ocean is a full-service hotel and restaurant with sweeping views of the ocean and Spring Lake’s noncommercial boardwalk. The beautifully appointed guest rooms feature refrigerators, complimentary Internet access, DVD players and whirlpool baths. Luxury rooms have oversized marble fireplaces. In addition, the Breakers offers an outdoor swimming pool and large wraparound porch overlooking the ocean.
Chateau Inn & Suites
500 Warren Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 974-2000; (877) 974-5253 — toll free
info@chateauinn.com; www.chateauinn.com
Leisure guests, families and business travelers can choose from an array of accommodations and packages to fit their personal style. Midweek getaways, weekend escapes, bed & breakfast plans, wedding and spa specials and romantic rendezvous are available year-round. The Chateau Inn’s 37 guest rooms and one-bedroom suites have been newly appointed to please the most sophisticated taste. Amenities include high-speed Internet access, bathrooms with imported marble, 42-inch plasma televisions, Jacuzzis, refrigerated wet bars, wood-burning fireplaces, patios, sundecks or balconies, Continental Breakfast Buffet, complimentary afternoon refreshments, gourmet coffees and selected teas.
Evergreen Inn Bed and Breakfast
Corner of Ocean Road
206 Route 71
Spring Lake
(732) 449 9019
innkeeper@evergreeninn.net; www.evergreeninn.net
The Evergreen Inn Bed and Breakfast is a fun and friendly B&B with an award-winning breakfast. All rooms have private baths, cable TV, VCR and/or DVD players, refrigerators and fireplaces in the winter and air-conditioning in the summer. Several rooms and suites have double whirlpools, private balconies, private living rooms and more. It is the perfect place for fun in the sun or the cure for cabin fever — winter, spring, summer or fall — who says you can’t have it all? Winner: Best Breakfast in the Northeast, Arrington’s Inn Traveler 2005 and 2006.
The Johnson House
25 Tuttle Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-1860; (201) 891-3677 — off-season
www.johnsonhouseinn.com
In days of old, the pineapple, a sign of comfort and hospitality, was a welcome one for friend or traveler. At The Johnson House Inn, they recreate that same atmosphere of welcome and warmth for all to enjoy. Spacious rooms decorated with white wicker await your arrival. The Johnson House Inn is just a half block from the beach and Spring Lake’s two-mile-long boardwalk. The Johnson House Inn has been owned by the Gombos/Desiderio family for more than 35 years. Relax on the wraparound porch, leave cares behind and become a part of The Johnson House summer family.
The Normandy Inn
21 Tuttle Avenue
Spring Lake
(800) 449-1888; www.normandyinn.com
With the rolling waves of the New Jersey Shore as its backdrop, classical music, fresh flowers and warm hospitality await your arrival. A romantic 19th-century inn, just a half block from the ocean, the Normandy Inn is on the prestigious National Register of Historical Places. Fine antique furnishings adorn this traditionally elegant home. Eighteen totally different and unique guest rooms, some boasting cozy fireplaces, Jacuzzis and canopy beds, await your arrival. While relaxing in the elegance of a bygone era, enjoy the convenience of modern amenities. All rooms feature private baths, TV/VCR, high-speed Internet access, and air-conditioning. Step back into time and relish the Normandy Inn, a most unique New Jersey bed and breakfast experience. Let the staff welcome you into a world of gracious hospitality and the true art of inn keeping.
Ocean House Bed & Breakfast
102 Sussex Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-9090
oceanhouse07762@aol.com; www.theoceanhouse.net
The Ocean House, an historic 1878 inn showcasing the staircase from the 1876 Philadelphia Expedition, is the perfect choice to extend your visit to Spring Lake. This charming, elegant inn is just steps to the beach and noncommercial boardwalk. The inn has 30 unique guest rooms, some with fireplaces or soaking tubs. Relax on the delightful, ocean-view porch with lots of comfy wicker that was voted best inn porch in Spring Lake. Or enjoy one of the antique bikes while tooling about Spring Lake’s quaint village or lake. A variety of packages are available to suit any occasion or celebration. And, all active military personnel are entitled to a 20 percent discount, the Ocean House’s way of acknowledging their service and sacrifice.
Sandpiper Inn
7 Atlantic Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-6060
ubhappy@sandpiperinn.com; www.sandpiperinn.com
Stay at the Sandpiper Inn (circa 1888) with its 15 elegant rooms, enormous parlor and large porch with fabulous ocean view. Breakfast is cooked to order and American cuisine with a Jersey Shore spin is served at The Black Trumpet restaurant located at the ground floor entry. The Peacock, located steps from the inn, has an extensive variety of swimsuits and resort wear. With more than 3,000 pieces, it has the largest selection in Spring Lake. Next to the Peacock is Bernard’s Hair Salon servicing both ladies and men for more than 40 years. A great place to pamper yourself!
Spring Lake Inn
104 Salem Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-2010
SpringLakeInn@aol.com; www.springlakeinn.com
The Inn (circa 1888) is one of Spring Lake’s most gracious and spacious historic properties. The 16 individually designed and appointed guest rooms are large, airy and very pleasantly unique with private baths and individually controlled air-conditioning and heat. Unpretentious hospitality prevails whether you are traveling on business or escaping for a romantic getaway for two. Guests love the inn’s intimate style, that of a small European Hotel with a personality all its own. Only one block to the ocean, the Spring Lake Inn offers large, comfortable guest rooms, some of which have ocean views, Jacuzzis and fireplaces. Signature gourmet breakfast daily; afternoon coffee, tea or lemonade; baskets of fresh seasonal fruit; private baths; individual heat and air-conditioning in each room; beach badges; beach chairs and beach towels; and Atlantic Club passes.
Victoria House Bed and Breakfast
214 Monmouth Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 974-1882
info@victoriahouse.net; www.victoriahouse.net
Truly an inn for all seasons, enjoy a romantic getaway in a Victorian-style setting surrounded by elegance, beauty and peaceful serenity. You’ll be treated to gourmet breakfasts and delightful afternoon teas and pastries, all enjoyed in a lovely dining room or outside on the spacious wraparound veranda. Bring home a bag of their homemade granola or other interesting items from the gift shop, just right for yourself or friends. The Victoria House Bed and Breakfast is conveniently located close to the beach, the lake, shops and restaurants. You will leave renewed, refreshed and in love.
Villa Park House
417 Ocean Road
Spring Lake
(732) 449-3642
info@villaparkhouse.com; www.villaparkhouse.com
The Villa Park House welcomes families with children, making it a wonderful family-friendly alternative to hotel lodging. Conveniently located four-and-a-half blocks from beautiful, sandy beaches and a two-mile long boardwalk, the century-old Victorian house offers 11 guest rooms and a flexible floor plan that allows for multiple adjoining room combinations to accommodate larger families. The award-winning breakfast is the perfect start to your day, then spend time beachside or pedal around town on their beach cruiser bicycles. Make your wedding, reunion, vacation or quick getaway a memorable occasion at the Villa Park House. It’s not just a getaway, it’s an experience!
White Lilac Inn
414 Central Avenue
Spring Lake
(732) 449-0211
mari@whitelilac.com; www.whitelilac.com
A fireplace in every room, double whirlpool tubs and private balconies await your arrival. This stately Victorian, built circa 1880, has a Southern style and warm, award-winning hospitality. Amenities include triple-tiered verandas, beach badges, bikes, on-site parking, passes to a premier health club and spa. The perfect place for planning that romantic getaway, the inn is delightfully decorated with a bit of whimsy and Victorian charm. Packages and specials are available year round. White Lilac Inn is a member of the Spring Lake Hotel and B&B Association.
