ASHORE OCEANFRONT HOTEL BY MARRIOTT, Ocean City

Ashore Oceanfront Hotel sits directly on the beach, offering immediate ocean access without crossing roads. The Ocean City Boardwalk with its amusements, restaurants, and shops is a 10-minute drive south, and the OC bus stop is right at the hotel entrance for car-free trips. Assateague Island National Seashore, the Ocean City Factory Outlets, and 17 championship golf courses are all within a short drive. Multiple airports are within a 2-hour drive. Parking is on-site but limited, and overflow parking is across Coastal Highway.

Guest rooms are recently renovated with a coastal modern design, comfortable beds, and a mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and flat-screen TV. Most rooms offer ocean views, though some have a partial or side view depending on the floor; Cloud Rooms on floors 12-16 provide the highest vantage points and larger showers. Balconies are functional but compact - best used for standing and taking in the view. Air conditioning is effective but can be loud. Room amenities include a safe, hairdryer, iron, and cable TV, but microwaves are not standard and can be rented for a fee. Bathrooms are private with walk-in showers; some feature half-doors that can splash water.

Tide Room is the flagship restaurant, serving breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner with an upscale coastal menu featuring fresh seafood, crab cakes, and an extensive wine list - with indoor and outdoor oceanfront seating. The Taproom offers lighter fare, local craft beer, and creative cocktails with ocean views, and is open weekends during offseason. Wahoo Beach Bar, located on the beach level, specializes in grilled American comfort food, fresh seafood, and signature Crush cocktails, with full food and beverage service on the sand. Shore Deck provides a casual-but-elevated space for fresh seafood and cocktails. Ashore Things is a coffee and gift shop open daily 7am-6pm. In-room dining is available from breakfast through dinner. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

The outdoor heated pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and includes a pool with views and a shallow end. The hot tub is a popular spot, though it can be busy. The 24-hour fitness center offers cardio equipment and free weights with a filtered water station. Daily beachfront yoga is offered in summer at 8am. Live music, Friday Night Live, Wine Wednesdays, and happy hour events are held regularly at The Taproom and Tide Room. Bicycle rental, snorkeling, and parasailing can be arranged. The private beach features full waitstaff service for food and drinks.

The hotel provides free Wi-Fi throughout, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in/out. Luggage storage is available free of charge, useful for early arrivals or late departures. Private on-site parking requires reservation and costs $21 per day. Pets are allowed on the 5th floor only and must be booked directly; pet fees apply. The property is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible routes, entrances, restrooms, parking, and rooms. Daily housekeeping is by request. The on-site minimarket sells sundries and grab-and-go items. The 3700 m² conference center includes two ballrooms and 16 meeting rooms with A/V equipment.