Essex Street Inn & Suites, an Ascend Collection Hotel

We had a two-level suite. The downstairs might have had enough room to add a twin air mattress when the pull-out sofa was extended but it turned out for our group, two were able to sleep comfortably in the full pull-out sofa. The gas fireplace is a cozy feature. There is a toilet and sink in the downstairs bathroom. There is a small kitchen counter space with a sink, Keurig, microwave and an under-counter frig. There is a turning stairway from the first floor to the upstairs sleeping area which had a king bed with clean white sheets and comforter. There is no door at the top of the stairs going into the room. The sleeping area is open to the stairway. The upstairs room has a desk, tv, dresser, nightstands, alarm clock, phone. The upstairs also has a separate bathroom (w/a door) containing a stall shower, toilet and sink. The inn’s breakfast is 7:30-10:30 am. Offerings include Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, juices, coffees, teas, muffins, yogurts, fruit, cereal, milk, oatmeal, bagels - - really nice choices. Around noon or early afternoon a large heated soup pot was put on what had been the breakfast area. The day we tried the soup it was very good chicken noodle soup, similar to a Panera quality soup. Individually wrapped large cookies were available. And the coffee and tea section was available too. The food and drink offerings added substantial value, comfort and convenience to our stay and were nice perks. Sheets, towels, blankets and comforter were clean and in good condition. The only thing I would replace would be the shower curtain. The full bath had a hair dryer. Small dark gray hand towels were provided which is nice for preventing makeup on white towels. The staff was welcoming and helpful. The location is great. The parking lot was a little tight but luckily drivers were careful and we had no issues. Starting at 8 am street parking is limited to two hours so if parking on the street right in front, need to move by 10 am. One night when the inn lot was full we parked at a farther bank public lot because the closer bank lot had rolling lockable gates and I didn’t want to chance being locked in. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the inn. The two-level suite with its living space, fireplace and mini kitchen is a very spacious, comfortable option that was great for a weekend and could be put to fuller, more leisurely use by a travelers able to stay longer.

Our room on the second floor was almost perfect. The location walking distance from down town, and the friendly staff, made our stay there almost perfect. I was born in the South end and it is great to visit there from time to time.

Like the behind the building parking lot.

A lot of stairs

The room was clean and comfortable with lots of pillows and towels. The Inn was quiet with good parking. The staff were pleasant and welcoming. The location was excellent for local dining, shopping, and walking the Boardwalk.

There were no faults with the Inn.

Our room was pristine, comfortable beds, well designed - it looked brand new! Parking was easy and the main street was right down the block.