Hello. I have stayed here with my family from August 14 to August 19 in 2011 and I have to say that even though its right next to Grotto Pizza, right next to the beach, and they also have a pool, this hotel is ok even though they don't have some things I like. They have kind workers there and this "hotel" (or motel because it looks like one) has nice rooms too with all the channels I can watch like at home. Their sun deck was really nice and its great walking around Rehoboth too. So, I rate this 4 stars, its was not bad.

A few days before we were scheduled to come here, I checked the reviews. I was excited to see that they were very good overall, and was looking forward to our arrival. Boy, was I in for a surprise.

The rooms are very cramped, and the whole hotel needs a complete renovation. It looks like this place has not been renovated since the Bradys era! There were stains on the chair in my room! Actual stains. In the hallways, there was paint chipping everywhere. On the walls, on the stairs, UNDER the stairs, etc. Very neutral colors not updated ever, so it seems. Also, has air conditioner from unit, not central. So, if you sleep in bed closest to a/c, you may be chilly, while person on far end may be hot. Oh, they aldo use old fashioned keys, not card keys.

One day in room, we dropped some Cheerios. When we returned, we were happy to see that maid vacuumed up. Upon further inspection, though, there were quite a few under the sheet on the floor. This was never fully vacuumed during rest of stay. Also, they do not replace shampoo or soap unless you call downstairs to request.

On first day we got there, it was raining. We called downstars since remote was not working. They were nice, however, could not figure out problem, and left me with new remote and instructions on how to program!

On night before we were to leave, I went downstairs to inquire about late checkout. "NO!" the woman said rather condescendingly. When I asked how come, she said they were completely booked. When I returned next morning, and inquired with different person in front, she said they were not booked, however, do not allow late checkouts during summer. Yet person night before flat out lied to me!

The one good point was the pool. It was very convenient and was great to fall back on during bad weather. Also, the location was great. That being said, was hard to look at Sands across the street and not be a little disappointed.

In conclusion, save your money and go somewhere else. Last year we stayed at Holiday Inn Express but had to take bus to town each day. Much worth it, as buses were great, ran consistently, and was better value in all facets. Sorry, Admiral "Hotel" is, to me, a motel, with 5 floors.

Hotel was very noisy at night and parts of the bathroom looked they needed to be replaced. However the staff was very nice. Having a mini-fridge and microwave in the room was definetly a money saver and a very nice thing to have. While parking was plentful, it was not marked very well where to enter into the parking garage.

I'd say the Admiral is ok in a positive way: it's clean and offers all the basics. You can't beat the location and, considering it's right on the boardwalk, the rates are reasonable. It's not fancy, but really at the beach you don't need it--who's spending time in the room?
All the staff were very accommodating and friendly.
Too many kids in the pool--didn't use it.