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American Hotel
Belmar - Farmingdale - NJ · United States
18-20 East Main StreetView location
9.2/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.2/10 9.2
Comfort9.2/10 9.2
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Location9.6/10 9.6
Neighborhood9.2/10 9.2
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About American Hotel
Enjoy convenient amenities at this Freehold hotel, including wedding services, a cozy lobby fireplace, and discounted access to a nearby fitness center. Dine at the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, with outdoor seating available, or enjoy room service during limited hours. Unwind at one of the two bars/lounges.
The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. For events, there's 3, 000 square feet of conference and meeting space. Each of the 20 guestrooms features a refrigerator, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a pillowtop bed with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Nearby attractions include the Superior Court of New Jersey, Freehold Raceway, and Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
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A stay at American Hotel places you in the heart of Freehold, steps from DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo and 12 minutes by foot from Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Six Flags Great Adventure and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Wall Township Speedway.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Planning an event in Freehold? This hotel has 3000 square feet (279 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
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Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
4:00 PM
Check-in until
midnight
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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Property Alerts
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
- In-room bottled water
- In-room coffee
- Parking
- Phone calls
- Self parking
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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You need to know
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
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Minimal age
21
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
DowntownFreehold.com Gazebo
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage
1 km / 0.6 mi
East Freehold Showgrounds
1.5 km / 1 mi
ParkStage
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Seidler's Beach
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Topgolf Swing Suite
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
IPlay America
3.2 km / 2 mi
Freehold Raceway Mall
3.3 km / 2 mi
Centrastate Medical Center
4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Hominy Hill Golf Course
8.1 km / 5 mi
Marlboro Township Dog Park
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Sportika
9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Locals
10 km / 6.2 mi
Pine Brook Golf Course
10.2 km / 6.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 20
- hotel
- Wheelchair-accessible
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Fireplace
- Hotel safe
- Lift access
- Bar
- Restaurant
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- Banquet hall
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- TV lounge
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age: 21
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- QUEEN SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.QN
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QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUADRUPLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSQUA.2D
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO DOUBLE BEDS
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QUADRUPLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS
Room photos
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- QUADRUPLE
- View / characteristic
- TWO DOUBLE BEDS
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: QUA.2D
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- KING SIZE BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about American Hotel
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Michael
Wonderful property. Location is great. Staff is friendly, professional and thorough. The bar is so welcoming that we felt right at home. Will definitely be back.
michael
Eric the bartender is awesome 😎
Kerstin
Nice boutique hotel right in the downtown area. Many eateries a very short walk away. We appreciated the little touches, like the welcome chocolate bites and the two water bottles. There is convenient parking behind the hotel.
Jennifer
Beautiful spot! Easy parking, wonderful staff, great places to eat surrounding the hotel. Would stay here again!
Dorothy
I enjoyed my stay here. Room was big, clean and beds comfortable. Ate lunch in the restaurant and food and service was good. Would stay here again if needed a room in the area.
Michael J
Historic hotel, Abe Lincoln stayed bere in 1861 on the way to his inauguration, that had been restored /rebuilt and modernized.
michael
Always great 👍 thank you for great food too
Mark
A unique, upscale hotel. The check in staff was amazing, providing drink coupons for our arrival and ready with information on breakfast destinations for the morning. The room was spacious and well appointed.
Tricia
Great place. Restaurant was really good.
John
My first time at this property and I will certainly be back. Just an absolutely outstanding facility with great amenities great features great rooms all spotlessly clean with a friendly and professional staff!
Katherine
Great place
Ann-Marie
My stay at the American was memorable. I was there for the monthly play reading and could not believe how pumping the restaurant was for a Monday night. Talk about vibe. Food was delicious, and the interior design was fun and energetic. Pat at the front desk was so helpful to me at check-in. I felt that, as a solo traveler, she gave me extra care. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean.
Donna
Loved the room. It was roomy and clean! Bartender was friendly.
Carlos
Everything was great.
Michael
The hotel was extremely busy and noisy. Guests returned to their rooms after midnight, slamming doors which weren't soft close.
Cheryl
Great place to stay!
Paul
Great room, great staff and they got me through the blizzard of Feb 2026.
Amanda
Very clean and cozy
Joey
clean room great staff ..nostalgia abe lincoln stayed here in 1841 so cool
michael
Nice
brian
Room was great as well as the staff
michael
Nice
Tina
Room was very nice
Donald
Great location on Main Street. Close to dining and night life. Clean rooms, nice bathrooms. Staff is first rate.
Irene
Great location with lots of restaurants in walking distancw
Joseph
The hotel is charming, and the room was spotless. The restaurant and bar are lively, food is good. Staff is friendly and helpful.
DeCesare
Great place, Artie the bartender was awesome and Moe our waiter was the best!
jane
mini bar in room was empty
no safe for valuables
but clean and comfortable
no safe for valuables
but clean and comfortable
Christopher
It was clean and warm. There were many dining options nearby
Michael
Great staff, especially Artie at the bar. Rooms are fantastic...just very loud late at night...I could hear music all the way up on 3rd floor.
Mary
It was a cozy place to spend some pre Christmas time. It even snowed and turned the area into a winter wonderland. I would stay there again and again…
Robert
Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Paul
Classic elegance
Jeff
Nice staff, rooms & bar. Good rate.
Candy
Horrible customer service.
Frank
Great!
Felice
Great hotel great staff great location!
Michael
Staff were phenomenal
Craig
everything was great
June
great place!
Leo
Great staff
Barry
Great location, clean, good food
Mustafa
Horrible window view. No gym. No breakfast
Gail J.
Always love the stay here.
Laura
The hotel is stunning. I was so impressed with the cleanliness and modernness of the room! Knowing the hotel is a historic building, I did not expect that. I appreciated the friendliness and efficiency of the associate who handled our check in. The parking included is a bonus!
Bridget
This boutique style hotel was a lovely stay for us. Live music and a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant was also a great addition to our stay.
William
Always a nice stay, convenient location, friendly staff. The area has changed a bit over the years, with less-than-desirables. They used to serve a continental breakfast, but no more.
Elizabeth
Beautiful historic boutique hotel. Very convenient to local attractions.
Margaret
Our only interacction with staff was at check-in, hotel bar and check-out. Check-in reception was friendly and courteous. The bartender wasn't the most friendliest but he was alone and it did get busy. The room was typical for an old property, the bathroom was great and clean. The mattress was extremely hard. We both woke up with hip and leg pain. In the morning, Sunday June 15th, at around 7:30 i went to the libby to see if they had coffee and asked a gentlemen walking in, probably to start yis shift, and he walked past me without saying a word. Check out was a breeze.
David
Hotel was great. However, I paid for the parking by accident using QR code in the lot. The parking was included in the price. they would not reimburse me for what I spent. $13
Lazaro
The American Hotel in Freehold, NJ, is more than just a place to stay—it’s a living piece of American history beautifully restored for the modern traveler. Originally built in 1824, the hotel has long stood as a central fixture in the heart of downtown Freehold. Its most notable claim to fame is that President Abraham Lincoln stayed here in 1861 while en route to Washington, D.C., making it a site of real historic significance.
In 2005—the hotel was given new life thanks to a meticulous and thoughtful $3.5 million renovation. The result is a seamless blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort. From the elegant moldings and classic architecture to the updated guest rooms with modern amenities, every corner of the American Hotel reflects respect for its storied past while catering to today’s expectations.
The guest rooms are spacious and beautiful decorated. It also has a stylish on-site restaurant, The Standard, which offers upscale American cuisine in a warm and inviting setting. The hotel also includes spacious banquet rooms ideal for weddings, galas, and community events, making it a centerpiece of Freehold’s downtown life once again.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a weekend traveler, or someone looking to host a memorable event in a one-of-a-kind venue, The American Hotel delivers a truly unique experience. It’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to connect with the past while enjoying the best of the present.
In 2005—the hotel was given new life thanks to a meticulous and thoughtful $3.5 million renovation. The result is a seamless blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort. From the elegant moldings and classic architecture to the updated guest rooms with modern amenities, every corner of the American Hotel reflects respect for its storied past while catering to today’s expectations.
The guest rooms are spacious and beautiful decorated. It also has a stylish on-site restaurant, The Standard, which offers upscale American cuisine in a warm and inviting setting. The hotel also includes spacious banquet rooms ideal for weddings, galas, and community events, making it a centerpiece of Freehold’s downtown life once again.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a weekend traveler, or someone looking to host a memorable event in a one-of-a-kind venue, The American Hotel delivers a truly unique experience. It’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to connect with the past while enjoying the best of the present.
Sandra
They charged me a $27 fee for “amenities” such as a “free” welcome drink, parking (which is free on weekdays anyways, WiFi, and a coffee maker (I don’t drink coffee. So I paid $27 to get a “free” drink. That sucks.
Caroline
It was a really sweet hotel, great location and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcome.
John
The walls and ceilings are paper thin, you can hear everything and I mean everything!
Sabrina
Good
Richard
Excellent
Arnaldo
Small but clean
Donald
Great location!
christian
Everything was amazing !!!
Keith
Good location.
Lauragay
We came here to see Bobby Collins. It was a dinner show and we did not expect the quality of the meal to be as up scaled as it was. The room was comfortable and service was great. We stayed at the hotel which was spotless. The staff at the desk was terrific . Highly recommend
Carolyn
Property was as described. Very welcoming, clean and comfortable. Loads of eateries within walking distance. Highy recommend.
Lulu
The American Hotel is such a gem! We had a wonderful stay right in the heart of charming Freehold. You can walk to excellent dining and enjoy the hotel bar/restaurant as well. The staff are amazing, kind, and thoughtful. THe parking was perfect and we loved the beautiful building and privacy of this hotel. We visited with 1 child and 1 teen and they both loved the experience as well. Highly recommended!
Steven
Love the charm and cleanliness of the hotel. Food and staff absolutely fabulous!
William
Didn’t need to use my car as the location has everything in the area that I needed.
Lorraine
Close to alot
Christopher
Very nice small hotel. Love the bar and restaurant in the lobby.
Andrew
Clean, well-appointed room.
Windy
This is an historic building that has been modernized. That means there is a central staircase that allows sound to travel to the upper floors, and little sound-proofing between rooms. However, the room was quite comfortable - we had a king bed and a couch. The bathroom shower had three showerheads! One on the ceiling and one each on opposite walls - nice when showering alone or together ;) There is free parking in the back, and we were able to walk to a restaurant on the block for dinner, and then to a different one for brunch. We would definitely stay here again if we needed to stay in the area.
John
Very nice hotel… great stay!
Denise
The room was dirty. The shower had black mold on the shower head
Joseph
Was a nice place. Would go back
Sandra
The front desk staff was incredibly friendly and the room was huge, clean, and comfortable
Veronica
Love this quaint gem!
Sebastian
Overall very clean and conviently located. However the view from most rooms is overlooking a roof of an adjacent building. No gym.
ellen
on Main street, quiet, clean.lovely, and historic!
Verified traveler
Lovely hotel
Lovely historic hotel with a restaurant downstairs, and lots of restaurants within walking distance.
Darby
Lovely Inn! (Odd artwork)
Very nice, historical inn- fantastic staff- pleasant and helpful. Rooms are fresh and clean, bar and restaurant very convenient…. And plenty of walkable options. Free parking is a bonus. My only negative is the artwork chosen to place bedside. It’s … well, minimally filled with angst. Please consider more harmonious decorations for the wary travelers. Otherwise, top notch!
Ken
Excellent Service and a very professional and courteous staff. We had forgotten our Kindle and the staff was prompt to call us and inform us that they had found the item!! This historic hotel is absolutely gorgeous, has character and is very welcoming. You will not be disappointed in any manner during your stay. We will definitely come back.
Frankie
Super clean
Louis
This is a top shelf hotel in the heart of downtown Freehold, NJ.
Lawrence
Perfect place , good food
Deborah
Very clean and comfortable. Delicious dining options and staff was very friendly.
Scott
Prime Freehold
Very nice hotel in Freehold. Room staff and Restaurant were all very good. Love the fireplace in the lobby, i travel half the country and this is a great place.
Denise
The staff are always so professional and helpful. The bartenders on the hotel side are attentive, knowledgable and charming.
Joann
We had a leak in the room from all
Of the rain. Nothing was offered. No discount. No free drinks or even future discount.
Of the rain. Nothing was offered. No discount. No free drinks or even future discount.
Kathy
Clean rooms comfortable beds
Gina
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is beautiful and has charm and character.
Konstantinos
Generally nice hotel for one night but nothing special. Price was high for the location and no breakfast was included. They included bottle water only for 2 while 3 in the room. They offered 2 drinks at the bar and parking all of which we already had to pay so technically nothing was complimentary.
John
The hotel is beautiful and and the rooms were very clean. The only negative was JoAnn at the check in area. She was unfriendly, unwilling to help my 90 year old parents and had a bad attitude before we even checked in. JoAnn should not be working in a hospitality environment. She was the first impression and it was not a good one. I would stay in this hotel again, but would hope to have a different employee take us through the check in process.
Elizabeth
Stayed overnight after seeing a comedy show at the hotel. Great accommodations, convenient, fun bar and crowd!
Kathy
Awesome
Awesome
Rosemary
The American Hotel in Freehold
One of my most pleasant business stays ever! The staff was so welcoming. The food at the restaurant was nothing less than divine. Plenty of parking with all of downtown Freehold’s attractions nearby. Close to a terrific breakfast at Big Lou’s.
Carol
Very clean, great amenities
Jennifer D
I got the room for a family member and they told me that they liked it alot
Ivan
Great polite staff. Parking on weekends in back is terrible, no Parking in front. A menu in the rooms would be nice
NAJI
The hotel is clean
Customer service is excellent
Fairley priced
Convenient to all
Customer service is excellent
Fairley priced
Convenient to all
Paul
Workers are very personable
Paul
Very clean and homey hotel. Staff was wonderful! Will go back again
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American Hotel
18-20 East Main Street, Freehold, United States
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