Overall this is seems to be a pretty good hotel. It's an older building but has been updated and the room was clean and comfortable. The bathroom is tiny but certainly served all of the major duties you'd expect from a bathroom and the water was plenty hot. Walls are a little thin and other guests seem to be rude and like to make noise in the hallway which can easily be heard, but that's not the fault of the hotel. There is a $5 a night charge for parking which was noted when I made the reservations and is clearly noted on the hotel's web site. It is interesting that you have pay cash for the parking and they won't add it to your credit card.
So make sure you have enough cash in your pocket to cover your night's parking. Parking is very tight in the front lot, which makes it hard to get in and out of your car. There's an overflow lot in the back, but it's kind of dark and scary back there. Although only a block from the boardwalk the neighborhood is a little sketchy. If you decide to walk up to the boardwalk use New York Ave. as it seems drug deals are done on St. James Place. You'd think Atlantic City would try harder to keep their beach block free of these kinds of activities.
I'd stay there again to avoid the high cost of the casinos on the weekends. We were only there one night to attend an event at the AC convention center which is about a 15 minute walk from the Envoy Inn. The Resorts and Bally's casinos are also about a 15 minute walk but in opposite directions on the boardwalk.. We found the front desk people to be friendly and helpful. Now this is a motel, not one of the casino hotels so it does not have the casino amenities but motel looks to updated and very clean. The room was comfortable and clean.
Room was pretty quiet but our room is right on Pacific Ave so could get noisy if an emergency vehicle goes by. I would ask for a room further down the hall from the street if you are a light sleeper. The parking lot is a tight fit if you have a larger car. Overall we were please with the Envoy Inn and would suggest it to those visiting and not looking for a pool and spas. Our first time in AC to celebrate our 10 yr anniversary.
We went in know if was going to be a long shot. For the low rate they offered it wasn't actually too bad. It was cold outside when we checked in.
The room surprisingly was warm then hot. The staff were friendly even though it took about 5 minutes to greet us. We stayed on the second floor. This hotel can use some sprucing up in the decor and general air conditioner units. The room itself was ok, down the hall we could tell that they were smoking weed. No big things to point out only the air conditioning unit was either hot to bear or cold you are freezing.
The second night was interesting. It was out last night before checking out. We came in about 2 am from visiting the casinos and got settled into bed.
We heard some guests coming in from their night...no problem until one of the girls screamed at the TOP OF HER LUNGS!!! Most people would be upset if this were a fancy posh hotel, but it's not. After that they were heard up until 6 am. By that time we had enough and we're up and ready to get back home. This is definitely one of those party hotels during the summer time, so unless you are 23 and looking for a party don't book here. The parking in the back of the hotel is nice but we definitely were questioning the safety.
The nice thing is we are right next to a 7 11 so if you need you mixers for the drinks you aren't far away. The continental breakfast was ok. Typical orange juice, muffins, bagels and toppings. I stayed here with friends on a recent trip to Atlantic City.
I chose this hotel because there are no resort fees etc added to the rate like most properties in the area. Breakfast and parking is included. The room was very clean as described in most reviews here. Rooms with two beds are probably close to 300 square feet. There was a fridge, microwave and coffee maker all in the room. The Hotel is right next to Ballys, Ceasers, Resorts and the Boardwalk.
However, I was really concerned with the security. My brother whose name was also on the reservation checked in before me. He gave the Front Desk agent his name and they printed him keys without checking his ID.
I would later stop by the Front Desk to grab another key for our room (room #310). Again, the agent did not ask for my ID and went ahead and printed me key. I feel if a complete stranger walked into the hotel and asked for a key to room #310 the agent would have printed one out with no questions asked. The service lacks professionalism but is friendly.
I had forgot to bring a toothbrush and the Front Desk was able to provide me one. The fitness center is extremely small needs work. Only the treadmill was properly working. There are rooms on the street level that can be entered through the parking lot.
Be sure to request a room on a higher floor. The Hotel is fine for a group of guys but I would not return here due to the safety concerns I mentioned. I made a decision to stay here based on the price and reviews.
Parking, you pay $10 a day to park in the hotel parking lot. The parking get full quick so your forced to park in the back BEWARE! Additionally, early in the day, they blocked off parking spaces, limiting parking for customers. Room, the rooms do not looks as nice as the photos.
Check Cashing New York City The room appeared clean but upon looking closer, it was not. The room smelled like urine, truly as if someone urined on the rug. One of the beds was broken and lompsided. Area, your better off staying on the boardwalk. Store, there is a 7elleven directly next to the building which appears to be a hangout spot for the local drug deals. Locals, when we left out of the room, two drug influenced people were sitting outside in front of their room door.
Front desk worker, upon checking was really nice and helpful BUT the evening shift guy just wouldn't answer the phone. I called three times and finally had to go to the reception area. He comes running out with sleepy red eyes and then I hear a females voice ?????. Over all, I would not stay here again with the many options available here. The hotel offers complimentary breakfast and the parking was free.
The service of the personnel was above average and they were polite and helpful. The room was neat and clean upon entering. Check in was fast and painless. The notel had breakfast offered but I di not take advantage of it. I did enjoy that there was a 7-11 directly across the street, where I did pick up food and beverage there, and at a reasonable price.
The bathroom was small; the sink area was small and I needed to take my stuff out of the bathroom when finished, so that my roommate could then place his stuff there. My biggest concern/worry is that the motel is located away from the bigger hotels and casinos. This BW is about a 15 minute walk to/from Bally's, Claridge etc. Because the motel is in a more "local" area of AC, there was noticed some questionable individuals on the street late at night.
For this reason I strongly suggest that a local cab or UBER be used, to travel to/from this motel. The motel itself appeared safe, secure. The lobby was well lit and there was at least one person at the front desk everyutime I passed through.
It was a place that was at least as comparable to rooms I have stayed in at the more biug names on the boardwalk. I stayed here for my first time in Atlantic City. It was close to boardwalk which is why I chose it.
The hotel itself was okay, clean for the most part, but lots of apparent pot smoking going on either by staff or residents. It smelled terrible and there were parties going on, on the 3rd floor where I stayed out that got kind of loud at night. Besides that, it was an okay staff with free continental breakfast. Outside the hotel, very shady and vagrants and lots of people hanging out on corners. The 7-11 is next door which is convenient if you want some cheap food, but did not appear safe and I felt scared walking to it and walking up to boardwalk in the night. The casinos were close as well and easy to walk to on sidewalks.
I wouldn't recommend staying at this hotel if you have children. I don't think I even saw an elevator, so one would have to use the stairs. We arrived late at night on a Friday to check in, and had the hardest time finding the place- apparently it's undergoing renovations and the Best Western sign was removed. Pulling up, it wasn't in a spectacular area, either. Good for BW for doing renovations, because this place needs it. We parked under the overhang at part of the hotel in a bit of a haphazard way so as not to block anyone else in, since it was so late.
Of course, the next morning we were blocked in as we tried to leave. Parking was a nightmare, as there just wasn't enough spaces for everyone and the overflow parking was way behind the building. I am also on crutches, and the handicapped parking was incredibly far away from the office.
The rooms themselves are decent and moderately clean, though there was an obvious layer of dirt near the air conditioner where it hadn't been cleaned. The bathroom shower curtain was ripped all along the top, and the duvet on the bed was simply a standard-issue blue blanket covered in a white sheet. Breakfast was standard continental fare, and there's a lady who offers to make your waffles for you within viewing distance of the tip jar. It's cool, I can make my own waffles, especially because the directions are right above the machine. The worst part was how thin the walls are doors are. We were up at all hours of the night due to drunks in the hallway and in the parking lot partying.
For the money we paid it was absolutely not worth it, and especially not a great representation of the Best Western brand. I get that this is AC, but some of us aren't up at 3am breaking bottles in the parking lot or running the halls. All in all, this hotel needs a lot more than just renovations outside. The telephone in room did not work.
Had walk to desk for communication. Floor dirty, not vacuumed,holes in lamp shades, stains on sheets & blanket. When turned on heater smelled so bad had to turn off. It took 10 mins for water heat for shower, tub filled water to ankles. Didn't have Do not disturb sign, & hotel said they out of regular coffee. Charged $10 a day to park-only since new management.
When I checked in I asked is OK I'm over line 6 inches parking lot, Desk said off-season it's fine. End of my stay I was charged $30 for parking 6 inches over the line! Had to fight to get refund from home.Charged more at check-in than emailed day before, fight get difference back. Lady worked at breakfast used same gloves washing counters dirty rags touched waffles with the same gloves.
Desk called 930,1030 & 1130 pm woke me up every time my last night! Also hotel did not have newspaper for events in Atlantic City. Desk person was giving me a room to view of a brick wall, had to ask for another room. I was looking forward to return here again and the entire stay went so awry what a disappointment. All nice and helpful people don't work here anymore. This place was more than what I expected I stayed for three days last month and had free decent actually preety darn good breakfast each morning.
Free parking and no resort fees. The room was clean and in order I will return. We stayed 4 nights at this hotel while on a month long road trip. Front desk staff and breakfast room staff are super friendly.
