The American Hotel, Freehold

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 sure our wedding was perfect! I was so worried and nervous but he assured me everything would be just fine! We were allowed to invite 95 guests, use the dance floor, and have a family style cocktail hour in the main reception room. My guests danced all night, enjoyed the food/drinks, and followed Covid-19 safety guidelines when necessary. I'm happy to share that no one tested positive after our wedding! Thank you American Hotel & Jim for working so diligently during these stressful times to make my dream wedding happen!

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 to our special day.
Jim made everything perfect. Even our guest were blown away. We actually didn’t do a night time wedding. We did a champagne brunch wedding which I highly recommend. It’s basically almost the same as the night time with some changes but half the price! My husband and I love brunches and when I first seen this venue I love the vintage feel of it and when I see the brunch buffet I knew that’s what we would want. We absolutely loved our wedding and Jim is the best and knows what he is doing.

From the front you wouldn’t think it’s a venue but when you come in the back entrance that’s where the magic begins. Our ceremony room was perfect the vibe in there is just amazing the. Next door was the ball room were the cocktail and brunch was which is a gorgeous room. This place is a gem and I’m glad I came across it about 3 years ago when my mom and I always went to breakfast at the metropolitan cafe and we always wondered what the American hotel was. And that first step in there and I fell in love and it was the first venue I seen and the only one because I knew this is where I wanted my wedding! Thank again again Jim for everything !❤️

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 how wonderful the food was. Joy and Jim arranged for us to do a menu tasting along with four guests. We were set up in a private room, provided a full bar, and family style dishes. Everything was phenomenal! Every question we had was answered promptly- every request was fulfilled- and the day of our wedding I knew I had absolutely nothing to worry about. We cannot thank Jim & Joy enough for making our special day PERFECT! We would highly recommend the American Hotel for a wedding!

In addition, the entire staff was amazing. Pat at the front desk was a doll, the waiters and waitresses were great, bartenders had everyone's drinks down and kept them coming- we could not have asked for a better day!

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 – but when we sat down in the Majestic Ballroom, with its’ gold interior and beautiful crystal chandeliers, we knew this place was totally us! We ended up using all of the three rooms for our ceremony, cocktail hour and reception; and reserved all of the available hotel rooms for our family and friends. After booking, Joy and Jim were basically my wedding gurus. I always ask a lot of questions and I think I broke a new record when it came to wedding planning. Thankfully, Jim and Joy really knew how to handle an anxious bride-to-be - they are true professionals and excel in the wedding industry! I can honestly say that if anything did go wrong at our wedding – we had absolutely no clue. Everything was beautiful and exactly the way it was discussed in the many emails and meetings. And, all of the supporting staff members that helped during our wedding did a great job! We really cannot thank Jim and Joy enough for all that they did in making our wedding unforgettable!

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 & we couldn’t have asked for anyone better . We first met him at our tasting which we were blown away with how much we were able to preview that day. The week before when I sat with him & went over the floor plan he took the time to go over timelines & every possible option . On the day of our wedding he was there to help with every detail from helping set up the tables to the exact layout we wanted to calming my nerves before the ceremony as I was starting to feel overwhelmed he was my right hand man. I wish we could go back & do our wedding all over again because we loved every minute of it. I recommend everyone to look at the American Hotel for any event you may be having. The staff is incredible, the food was absolutely delicious.

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 reassuring about our collective vision & details being taken care of. He made the place run very very smoothly. Jim was very in tune with everything that evening, & kept the night moving at a nice comfortable pace for our guests, & especially the bride & groom. 2b) Vendors: we had a cigar bar during the dessert hour in the smaller ballroom & out on the patio, & it seemed like they have been working together for years, because they were so welcoming to our vendor!
3) Joy, the Event Sales Mgr - worked tirelessly to make the couple's dream wedding come true. She was very very responsive to our needs. She kept everyone in the loop & reassured me that everything would be perfect – and it was! She was very instrumental in coordinating all the vendors, without having to bother the bride/groom. Joy was very helpful & a pleasure to work with.
4) The HOTEL: We were blessed to have both families staying at the American Hotel -- all 20 rooms (including the bride/groom). What a pleasure it was to work with everyone at the front desk. From my favorite person, Liz, she had me updated with who was staying, what rooms were checked in, etc. Most of the family stayed 2 nights. The rooms are SUPER SUPER clean and comfortable! Totally updated yet had the vintage feel. The hotel was rocking in the evening, & the outdoor seating/tables were so much fun. At the front desk, Liz, Cindy, Norma, & all the staff at the front were awesome! With so many family members all wanting to know where everyone was, these ladies were patient, considerate, helpful & always happy to help! WE thank them all from the bottom of our hearts. 4b) The Lobby Bar & grille staff were amazing. The nightlife was fun, energetic, & exciting. All our guests said they would come back to Freehold & stay at the American, because they never knew how much fun & inviting it was!
5) Housekeeping: You can’t find a nicer bunch of ladies…..having 20 rooms with multiple families, made it great for us, most of the times we kept the doors open like one big family and come & go between rooms without a problem. The housekeepers were very patient with us and did a fabulous job keeping the place looking great -- especially the two that took care of the bridal suite. They scattered rose petals on the bed & bathroom f their suite and made it very romantic. This special service is something you might not get at a chain hotel.
RECAPT: All in all, every single one of our guests was thrilled with every aspect of the cocktail hour, reception, Viennese /cigar hour, after party at the lobby lounge/bar, & the Farewell breakfast the next morning. Our two families came together to celebrate our children’s marriage & could not have asked for a more beautiful and welcoming place. We are grateful to all those who made this day / weekend so memorable! We honestly didn’t have much to worry about, except getting to the Church on time! THANKS again for a super job well done!
We hope to visit your beautiful establishment, American Hotel again in the near future. Your team certainly makes this hotel feel more like a home and it was just PERFECT for our families to come together & get to know each other and create new friendships and memories. I believe I can speak for both the bride / grooms families when I say we are extremely satisfied with the special treatment we all received. Joy & Jim, this special day would not have been possible if it were not for your attention to detail & personal service…. THANK YOU from the Pedroso-Read families!
Again, thanks, and we hope to see you again. Arelys Constenla (Mother of the Groom-Pedroso)

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!

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.

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!

One of the Best places for a Wedding, A+++ service and Great Atmosphere