American Hotel

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
2 bars/lounges
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby sitting area
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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18-20 East Main Street, Freehold, NJ, 07728
  • Place, Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth County Historical Association Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth Battlefield State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

American Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and conference space. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services and a fireplace at reception are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
American Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at American Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage. You'll find features such as 2 bars, a restaurant and meeting rooms.
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space and a lift
  • 12 minutes on foot from Superior Court of New Jersey Monmouth Vicinage and a 3-minute drive from Monmouth Battlefield State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Event space at this hotel measures 3000 square feet (279 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly American Hotel also features a fireplace in the lobby, room service (during limited hours), and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

This 3.5-star Freehold hotel is smoke free.

On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (84 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking
  • Phone calls
  • Self-parking

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

American Freehold
American Hotel Freehold
American Hotel Hotel
American Hotel Freehold
American Hotel Hotel Freehold

American Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great as well as the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Joey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room great staff ..nostalgia abe lincoln stayed here in 1841 so cool
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of restaurants in walking distancw
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Great room, great staff and they got me through the blizzard of Feb 2026.
The parking lot in the back. Totally snowed in on Monday. No problem getting out on Tuesday 2 feet of snow!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel great staff great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is charming, and the room was spotless. The restaurant and bar are lively, food is good. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeCesare

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Artie the bartender was awesome and Moe our waiter was the best!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on Main Street. Close to dining and night life. Clean rooms, nice bathrooms. Staff is first rate.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, good food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love the stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was clean and warm. There were many dining options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, rooms & bar. Good rate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic boutique hotel. Very convenient to local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Staff were phenomenal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
mini bar in room was empty no safe for valuables but clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really sweet hotel, great location and the staff went above and beyond to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Classic elegance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025