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The American Hotel, Freehold

The American Hotel, Freehold

Freehold, NJ
4.8 out of 5 rating, 81 reviews
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    Perfect Venue, Perfect Wedding!

    Every bride (& groom) knows how difficult planning a wedding has been during this pandemic. From postponing to cutting the guest list down to making sure Covid-19 safety guidelines are followed, you name it! It's been stressful! However, when you have vendors who work with you & understand you, it eases the wedding planning! The entire team at the American Hotel (especially Jim!) did just that! From day one, they answered every email/phone call and were so understanding when we postponed our 2020 wedding date. Jim was able to move our wedding date from October 3rd, 2020 to May 15th, 2021 without a problem or any additional fees! He worked with us every step of the way to make...
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    Kathy Sent on 09/15/2018
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    One of the Best places for a Wedding, A+++ service and Great Atmosphere
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    Leanne Sent on 08/09/2018
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    We did not have our reception here, but we did stay here on our wedding night with ALL of our friends. We had almost the entire hotel booked, and it was a blast. The service was wonderful, they put all of the welcome bags I made in each hotel room before our guests arrived. The rooms were great and everyone had nice things to say about their stay. The bar was open after our reception and we had a great time continuing the celebration here. After the bar was closing, since it was summer and a beautiful night - we spent the rest of the evening on their beautiful outside patio. This was a great choice for our guests!
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    Jessee Sent on 04/09/2014
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    This was the first spot we checked out for our wedding. Needless to say every other spot we paid a visit to always made us compare it to American Hotel and it fell short. Our wedding was on April 5 2014 and we couldn't have wished for anything better. American Hotel is awesome.
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    Our perfect wedding.

    It was a pleasure working with jim. We loved his personality and we really clicked with him. Our original date was 9/12/2020. But due to covid we had to pick the new date of 5/8/2021. When it was about 4 months prior to our original date Jim was very easy to work with his said If you want to postpone the wedding it was all good and when we were ready to pick our new date and don’t rush. He said Whenever we were ready , we were ready. So we picked Mother’s Day weekend so it be something special for our moms to watch us get married (even though we really legally still got married 9/12/2020) fast forward...
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    McGregor Wedding 12/7/19

    Our wedding took place on December 7, 2019, at the American Hotel. Joy & Jim were extremely professional, accommodating, helpful and attentive throughout the entire planning process. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect! The ceremony was beautiful, the reception was a blast- and everything went off without a hitch! We booked an appointment to look at the American Hotel for our venue about two weeks after getting engaged. We met with Joy and she was so welcoming, informative, and not pushy at all. We immediately felt comfortable with her and knew this was where we would have our wedding. We came back with our parents shortly thereafter, had dinner at the Market Yard Grille and were blown away by...
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    The American Hotel = Outstanding!

    My husband and I got married in March 2019. When we first started researching wedding venues, we were looking for three big elements: a large dance floor, great food and an adequate number of bathroom stalls! We ended up looking at about eight venues before booking in March 2018. From the moment you walk into a venue, you do get a feeling of how a wedding would play out; and when we walked into The American Hotel, we knew we had found the perfect place. We first met with Joy and she showed us around the various ballrooms and the hotel rooms upstairs. The following Sunday, we went to the brunch buffet to try the food before booking –...
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    Absolutley amazing!

    My husband & I got married here on September 27 2019. From the first meeting with Joy we knew we picked the right place . We we’re having a wedding on the smaller side & were a little nervous that we may not have been able to find a place. The first meeting with Joy she reassured us they would be able to accommodate us without a problem. Throughout the year & half of planning Joy was an absolute pleasure to work with. She always got back to emails & phone calls. The things I wasn’t sure she made sure to explain it through & set up any appointments . We also worked with Jim for our wedding &...
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    Arelys Sent on 06/26/2019
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    Perfect Venue for Son's wedding & overnight rooms for our guests!

    1) VENUE/FOOD: What an amazing venue American Hotel is! The ballrooms for were the perfect size for our son & daughter-in-law's 180 guest wedding. It was not tight or empty looking. It was just wonderful. The guests raved about the cocktail hour & all the different stations that were offered. The outdoor patio was open to us during the Venetian /Dessert Hour and the day/night was beautiful so we enjoyed it. The service we received was flawless. All the wait-staff was attentive and courteous. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how well they were treated & how delicious the food was.
    2) The Maitre'd Jim was amazing. He kept me, mother of the groom, calm & was very...
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    Kerry Sent on 11/12/2018
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    11.03.2018

    We had our wedding ceremony and reception here, and everything went perfectly. Joy was an amazing resource for the months leading up to the wedding. On our wedding day, Jim kept us organized and on time. Our guests loved the food and the day was perfect!
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    Erin Sent on 11/11/2018
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    Our Wedding - Amazing!

    We can't say enough good things about The American Hotel! Everyone loved the food and three beautiful rooms. Everything ran smoothly and on time. We would highly recommend this venue for your wedding.
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    Jessica Sent on 09/21/2018
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    Joy and Jim were a great team every step of the way! From the intial tour of the venue down to the day after the wedding, the whole experience was smooth, happy and easy! They took all of the stress out of wedding planning and really truly made us feel like they not only were the best at their job, but that they were doing all of this just for us! All we had to do is give them vendor info, and drop off our centerpieces and wedding items and then Jim took my vision and turned it into the most beautiful room I’d ever seen. Every expectation was exceeded! Wish we could have a reception like that every weekend now!
    Thank you thank you thank you!
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    Donna Sent on 04/27/2018
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    I cannot say enough good things about the American Hotel. I just got married there and Joy and Jim are the most wonderful people to deal with. Always pleasant and accommodating. Our wedding day went off perfectly. Everyone loved the food and the service was impeccable. I am still getting fantastic feed back from my guests. No one wanted to leave, they had such a great time. I highly recommend the American Hotel for any event!
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    Rosemary Sent on 02/21/2018
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    The American Hotel is a boutique hotel with a great vibe. The staff was fantastic. Jim and Joy made everything so easy. The space was great, food was great and the staff was top notch. Loved loved loved it!
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    Brittany Sent on 10/22/2017
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    The venue was PERFECT! The staff was all very nice and accommodating. Joy was always so friendly to work with and helpful and Jim was phenomenal! He not only did everything he could to make our day extra perfect but he was also so kind and accommodating to my handicapped uncle, which meant so much. All our guests also have been saying how beautiful the venue was and how great and fun our wedding was. Thank you soo much to everyone at the American Hotel!!
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    Heather Sent on 10/13/2017
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    From the minute we saw this place it just had a charm about it that we knew we wanted for our wedding day. Joy and Jim couldn't have been more amazing throughout the planning and wedding. They were quick to respond and answer questions and were accommodating to our schedules. The food was out of this world and people are still talking about the food and venue! Our wedding was such a hit because of the place and people working there!
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    Debbie Sent on 07/26/2017
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    We had the wedding that we wanted with the fabulous guidance and direction from Joy and Jim. Every detail was followed up, food was superb and as the bride I didn't have one worry!!
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    Wedding was great. Staff was attentive and professional. Joy and Jim handled everything with precision.
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    Amanda Sent on 07/17/2017
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    Joy and Jim made my wedding day absolutely flawless and they were a pleasure to work with! My husband and I picked the American Hotel for two main reasons, the fact that it was a hotel and also a full service restaurant. My theory is that the food is better at a wedding when the kitchen has a restaurant, so I know the food is fresh and cooked to order. Well I couldn't have been more spot on. The food was unbelievable. I received so many compliments on the cocktail hour, and the reception food. The fact that we were able to go to the bar after the wedding, and then just walk upstairs to our rooms made the...
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    My husband and I had our brunch wedding reception at the American Hotel May 20, 2017. We had a vintage (1950's) themed wedding with *lots* of DIY (my husband and I made all the centerpieces, bouquets, cake topper, place settings, remembrance display, and favors). Joy was a pleasure to work with, she helped us arrange our many DIY pieces and Jim helped to design a beautiful layout. We weren't sure exactly how it would all come together but when we walked in after the ceremony, the space looked magnificent - it captured our theme better than we had hoped it would. Jim & Joy took care of last minute hick ups (including but not limitef to my parents inviting...
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    Gia Sent on 12/06/2016
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    We took a look at several venues before choosing The American and we're so glad we did.

    Both Joy and Jim (he's hilarious!) were stellar in both the planning stages of our wedding and the execution. Our guests were stunned by the how beautiful the venue was but mostly by the exceptional food! Wow, the spread was incredible, delicious, and there was A LOT of it! Guests are still raving about it a month later!

    Every part of our wedding went off without a hitch except for one detail but the staff went above and beyond to make it right.

    It was also great to have the hotel rooms within this venue so that...
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    Amazing service for our wedding!
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    Stephanie Sent on 11/12/2016
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    I got married at the American Hotel yesterday and everything was PERFECT! This is such a beautiful and unique venue. The chandeliers, fireplaces, and decor make the hotel feel so elegant and classic. The banquet manager Joy and maitre de Jim made wedding planning pleasant and stress-free. The day of the wedding, they made sure my husband and I were happy and fed all night. They worked well with my other vendors (dj, photographer, florist) to make sure that everything went smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants to get married at a boutique hotel. We were able to move the party to the hotel bar after the reception, which stays open...
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    Christine Sent on 11/12/2016
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    Everything at the American Hotel is top notch. The wedding planners and staff are exceptional . They are phenomenal in every aspect of a wedding venue from planning to celebrating. I can't say enough good things about the entire staff. If you are thinking about having an event here don't hesitate it will be awesome!!! Thank you to everyone.
    Sincerely, The Handoga's and The Finucane's
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    Aradia Sent on 10/14/2016
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    Planning a wedding can be a very overwhelming experience, however, once we booked our date with The American Hotel, it got much easier! My husband and I found this little gem in Freehold for dinner one night for our dating anniversary, and the rest is history! We were shocked at the value of this venue, and were very pleased with the quality of our event. It was literally the best night of our lives! Joy was great and so helpful with all of my questions with planning, and Jim really did an amazing job pulling everything together the day of. I would highly recommend The American Hotel for any event!
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