Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards is out and this year only one hotel from New Jersey made the cut.
The report features top luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises worldwide in a global rating system that distingishes these establishments in three catergories such as five star, four star and recommended.
The 67th annual list spans more than 2,100 properties in 90 countries. It features 336 five-star, 645 four-star and 567 recommended hotels, the report stated.
“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,” says Amanda Frasier, FTG’s President of Standards & Ratings. “This year’s list reflects the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences, unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and the delivery of unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating world-class experiences for today’s discerning guest.”
This year, only one hotel from New Jersey was named on the list and it’s in Monmouth County.
Asbury Ocean Club Hotel in Asbury Park was named to the recommended list. Here’s what the inspectors highlights revealed about this spot on the Shore:
“The luxury hotel brings a taste of Hamptons elegance to this newly revitalized town along the Jersey Shore. Sleek, glass-walled exteriors encapsulate warm interiors (Nicholas Nixon coffee table books, plush settees and roaring fireplaces) that attract a well-heeled crowd on cozy New England nights. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel occupies a prime location, just one block from the beach and boardwalk and a stone’s throw from shopping, restaurants, nightlife and music.”
The list also has 79 five-star, 128 four-star and 64 recommended restaurants; 124 five-star and 224 four-star spas; seven four-star and seven recommended cruise ships.
Below are the key findings from the United States according to the report. These resorts in the U.S earned five-stars for 2025:
