U.S. News scored hotels using a methodology that combines each hotel’s industry awards with its star rating and guest sentiment. U.S. News did not include COVID-19 data in the rankings, and noted that some hotels and resorts may be currently offering different or modified services and amenities.
Rounding out the top 20 were: The Asbury Hotel in Asbury Park, Icona Diamond Beach in Lower Township, Bungalow Hotel in Long Branch, Westminster Hotel in Livingston, the Hilton Short Hills, Grand Castcades Lodge in Hamburg, Caesars Atlantic City Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights, Bernards Inn in Bernardsville, and The Harrison in Cape May.