The Annex at The Chelsea
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Hotel Overview
Great getaway
Very nice atmosphere and hotel. Conveniently located
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Jeff orbitz987
- Dec 29, 2011
Good stay
Stay in this hotel is quite good because the place is near the boardwalk. Room is good except that...
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BETHDPOGI
- May 12, 2013
Budget motel with a pass to high-class amenities
The Annex is the result of four-star hotel The Chelsea taking a Howard Johnson hotel under its wing. Though the luxurious touches of The Chelsea Tower rooms do not extend to its Annex, described by the property as "retro-motel style accommodations," the price point is markedly lower than the main hotel. And guests can partake of the same glamorous lounges, pools, restaurants, beach club and beach service as guests of its more elegant Atlantic City sister next door.
Highlights
- Outdoor heated saltwater pool and weekday access to seasonal rooftop pool
- Two restaurants and several nightlife venues
- Boardwalk access to quickly reach restaurants, casinos and shopping
- Spa offers massage and body treatments
- Bicycle rentals and complimentary 24-hour fitness center
Rooms
Cost-conscious rooms deliver TVs with On-Demand service and iPod docking stations at the bedside. (No Wi-Fi here.) Bathrooms at the Annex at The Chelsea stay true to the retro vibe with original tile and vintage fixtures. Most rooms have balconies overlooking the saltwater pool. Designed as the hotel's social wing, connecting rooms and suites at The Annex offer group-friendly configurations. Order door-to-door food delivery from Teplitzky's, the classic diner downstairs.
Features
Early birds at this surprising Atlantic City motel can rent bicycles or a private cabana on the beach (available first-come, first serve). Beach service, also first-come first serve, includes towels, lounge chairs and sun umbrellas with private set-up. Weekday guests should check out The Cabana Club at The Annex Chelsea, a seasonal outdoor pool with bar, cabanas and an after-dark social scene. Or, venture out and reach the bustling, Old Havana-themed shops and restaurants of Atlantic City's The Quarter at Tropicana in minutes on foot. Valet parking is available (fees apply).
Transportation
- Atlantic City International Airport (12 mi/ 19 km))
- Philadelphia International Airport (66 mi/ 106 km)
Attractions
- Beach and Boardwalk (across the street)
- Quarter at the Tropicana (0.2 mi/ 0.3 km)
- Pier Shops at Caesars (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
- Atlantic City Outlets (1 mi / 1.6 km)
- Atlantic City Convention Center (1.3 mi / 2.1 mi)
- Ripley's Believe It or Not (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Central Pier Arcade (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- Steel Pier Amusements (1.7 mi/ 2.7 km)
- Absecon Lighthouse (2.1 mi/ 3.4 km)
- Atlantic City Historical Museum and Art Center (2.2 mi / 3.5 km)
Business
- Business center with Internet workstations and printing services (fees apply)
- Reserve The Crystal Room, a 4,400-square-foot indoor banquet room with shining, tiered crystal chandeliers
- Meeting rooms and outdoor pool and cabana area available for private events
The Annex at The Chelsea Rooms
- Annex Avenue King
- This room has a king bed and features views of the city from the comfort of a balcony. Signature bedding, cotton linens, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels with free movies are offered for your entertainment. Climate control, a desk, and daily housekeeping are among the included amenities. This room is Non-Smoking.
- Annex Downtown
- This room has 2 queen beds and features views of the city from the comfort of a balcony. Signature bedding, cotton linens, and blackout drapes/curtains invite a good night's sleep. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as designer toiletries and a hair dryer. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and premium TV channels with free movies are offered for your entertainment. Climate control, a desk, and daily housekeeping are among the included amenities.
Amenities
- Pool
- General
- Concierge
- Activities
- Pool
- Health club
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Atlantic City
- Nearby airports
- Philadelphia International Airport - 65 miles.
- Area description
- Atlantic City
Nearby points of interest
- Atlantic City Boardwalk: 0.1 mi
- IMAX Theater at Tropicana: 0.2 mi
- Boardwalk Hall: 0.5 mi
- Legends in Concert: 0.9 mi
- Borgata Casino: 1.9 mi
- Absecon Lighthouse: 2.1 mi
Dining
- Cabana Club
- Poolside open-air nightclub, featuring live DJs, landscaping, and an island bar shaded by a 25-foot umbrella. Cabanas include plasma TVs and minibars. Serving wine, champagne, and cocktails.
- The Living Room
- Champagne and cocktail lounge. Nightly DJs and a 2,500-square-foot terrace.
- C5
- Nightclub, with a classic cocktail lounge look. Nightly DJs. Menu features house cocktails and bottle service.
- Chelsea Prime
- Fifth-floor steakhouse evoking a 1940s supper club atmosphere. Curved bar, white grand piano, and elevated booths. Ocean views. Menu includes steak, seafood, and martinis. Reservations recommended.
- Teplitzky's
- Diner-style venue with a cocktail lounge and coffee shop with original redwood walls, terrazzo floors, and cantilevered stools.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (44)
Ratings and reviews for The Annex at The Chelsea
- All travelers (44) 2.9 / 5
- Couples (24) 3 / 5
- Families (2) 3.5 / 5
- Friends (12) 2.3 / 5
- Singles (4) 2.8 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.5
- Hotel staff:
- 3.7
- Room comfort:
- 3.3
- Location:
- 3.9
- Value:
- 3.5
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
the gopd, bad and ugly
the valet parking and check in was pleasant with friendly people and fast service. From then it was all downhill. The room was in the annex, 50.00 less expensive than the tower. The rooms and accomodations are like night and day. The bathroom is pink cracked tile from the 1950's, the ceiling cracked from leaks, the toilet ran constantly, the sink dripped constantly, the water in the shower was not hot enough, the air conditioner blew out warm air, the sliders to the deck could barely be pushed open, the neighborhood is scary, noisy all night long from traffic on the street. No coffee. The bed was not bad and there was an iron and hairdryer.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Stay here if you like wasting money
We stayed at the Annex at the Chelsea and by looking at the photos they provide you would think it was decent. WRONG! [...] After arriving to our room we noticed not only did we have dirty sheets, but there was no water pressure in the shower and no heat in the room! We were freezing!!! The next day we left the horror of the room to go shopping and upon our arrival, we discovered our room keys no longer worked, on top of that we were stuck inside of their old rustic elevator for almost 10 minutes with no assistance. [...]. I would avoid this hotel at all costs.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Always stay where you are comfortable and you will spend more time enjoying your trip instead of regretting it.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Don't do it
OK. So the Chelsea is a nice hotel, but only in the Luxe Part of it. The Annex part is undergoing renovation and the rooms are very small. They over price the rooms considering the size of the annex rooms and the fact that it is still undergoing renovation. the elevators are creepy and the hall ways need better lighting. i say, shame on them for renting the rooms at the price they did. plus u have to pay for parking per day. I was pretty disappointed with my Annex room that I upgraded for $50 per night to a luxe king on the luxe side of the hotel.check in and check out was pretty smooth.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Tropicana is a block away. Great for night life and dining.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
The Chelsea Annex in Atlantic City
This hotel was shabby, they did not have coffee makers in the rooms, you had to pay $10.00 to use a refrigerator,you had to stand out on a balcony to smoke, no ash trays,there was no clock in the room to tell you what time it was, and the elevator was broken and I'm handicap. I was so unhappy that I wanted a refund, I tried to reach cheap tickets by phone and was put on hold so long that I just hung up to save my cell phone minutes.They charged to use the internet, so I just took a lost!!!!I would not recommend staying there to anybody!!!Staff does not respond when you call the front desk!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
NOTHING NICE ABOUT IT!
I WAS CELEBRATING MY SECOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND THE NIGHT WAS A DISASTER, THE ROOMS WERE NON-SMOKING, WHILE I REQUESTED SMOKING, HERE WAS NO COFFEE MAKER IN THE ROOMS,THEY CHARGED $10.00 TO USE A REFRIGERATOR,AND WHEN WE REQUESTED ANYTHING FROM THE STAFF, THEY WERE HOURS RESPONDING!! THERE WAS NO CLOCKS OR ANY OTHER FORM OF TIME IN THE ROOMS. I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED!I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL TO MY FRIENDS.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Angelito y Maggita
Do not go with high expectations!
I had low expectations and even after that I was disappointed. The worse would have to have been the sheets with fresh blood on them and the bathroom smell of urine and mold. The area gets very loud at night.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Chelsea Who
Chelsea
The overall stay wasn't bad but have stayed at better hotels in AC for a cheaper rate. Maintenance couldn't program or fix our tv but they did waive our valet fee. (Which by the way should be included in the stay.)
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Panda T
Good value .
The room was very small and old. other than that everything's fine.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
The Chelsea Annex is a great deal
The Chelsea Annex is not as nice as the regular Chelsea, but it's a great deal. The rooms are older and the view is bad, but who cares when you are in AC. The room was very clean (which is the most important thing to me) and had that swanky vibe that the Chelsea has. They didn't renovate the rooms completely, but there is new carpet, paint, and accessories which cleans it up and makes it cool.The ice machine is almost impossible to find, so bring your own bag. I would definitely recommend staying at the Annex if you are on a budget. One negative point is that they charge a $125 to your credit card when you check in for damages which will come off your card when you check out, BUT if you use a debit card, it can take up to 2 weeks to get back into your account. They didn't tell me not to use a debit card which was not cool.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The Chelsea charges a $10-$15 parking fee. If you park in the Tropicana and get a gambling card (which is free), you only pay $5 to park and walk across the street.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
snowflake76
retro with some problems
when we checked in the upgraded us from the ANNEX to the other section. But when we checked in day 1, the fridge was HOTT did not work. complained once went off for a walk came back nothing done. complained again and they offered us another room smaller. Then mon night to tue morning the room was hot the AC was not set so we were waking up sweating half the night taking showers. complained and they said they were re setting the AC'S . But why were we not notifyed with a call or a update on the TV. The Decor in the room was nice . and EXCELLENT bedding like sleeping on a cloud . Except for unpacking and packing again,the hott fridge and the hot AC is wa just OK will i go back I really don't know
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Long walk from hotel
it is all the way at the opposite end of the boardwalk.. Near the TROPICANA tht is about it . the rest is a long walk. wear comfortable shoes.