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About the Hotel
A haven of warm hospitality since 1816, Congress Hall offers a sublime blend of tradition and elegance. This lovingly restored and expanded monument resides just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, in the heart of Cape Mayâ€(TM)s historic district on the New Jersey shore. In an atmosphere of serenity, you can linger on a sun-drenched verandah, stroll among hydrangeas, or enjoy a treat from the old-fashioned candy shop. Savor a massage at the Cape May Day Spa, and gather with friends over American fare at the Blue Pig Tavern.
Location
Congress Hall
251 Beach Avenue
Cape May, New Jersey
08204
Nearest Airport: WWD
Features and Amenities
- Dining
- Room Service
- On-Site Amenities
- Spa on Property
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Beach
Reviews for Congress Hall
Enjoyable relaxing stay
All around nice comfortable room and surroundings. Not modern but historical with its own charm. Will return when next in Cape May
Getaway285414
Lovely Congress Hall
Congress Hall is beautiful outside with lovely gardens. The staff works hard to be accommodating so that their guests are comfortable. The lobby and Brown Room are great for people watching!
Footprints10109
Watch out for the cottages
Stayed in one of the cottages - "Carpenter" cottage across the street. It was comfortable but water pressure was lower than any hotel I ever stayed at. I asked for washclothes and it took 4 tries of asking to get them over a period of hours. Room service was marginal at best. When you come in from the beach and want to take a shower - 4 hours is a long time to wait! Definitely poor service in comparison to the main hotel. I don't think I want to come back..... Too many other great choice to pick and when you pay top dollar for the congress hotel - I just expected more. Going down hill from what it was years ago....
Joel G
Heaven by the shore
5 years in a row now… over 12 visits, a family tradition that will live on for generations ! We love it here and will keep coming back!
SITravels56 - Staten Island, New York
Wonderful Stay for a Family Trip
We stayed at Congress Hall for the first time during our latest trip to Cape May, and had a wonderful visit. Compared to other hotels in Cape May, CH is impressive and offers so much for guests. The hotel and grounds are beautiful, well-kept and so charming. CH offers many activities everyday on-site (and some off-site) from wellness to children’s games/crafts which are great if you don’t want to venture out during parts of the day. There is even a small koi pond which we stopped by a few times. Overall service was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We had a clean, spacious room with a nice bathroom with shower and separate tub. Bed linens were very soft and comfortable, as were the bath towels. One thing to note is that being that this is a historic hotel, there should be some level of historic charm and noise-expectation - we were in the south wing and although there was some hallway/maintenance noise it didn’t bother us or disturb our sleep (they do provide ear plugs for sensitive sleepers). CH offers several dining options on site including The Blue Pig Tavern (we enjoyed dinner and breakfast here), a cafe and ice cream shop. There is also a gift shop with a good variety of shirts, toys and home souvenirs. We didn’t spend time in the pool during our stay but from walking by it looked very nice. The CH team at the beach was very helpful in setting up chairs and towels for us (which was great to not have to worry about). Last but not least there is the convenience of CH’s location. It is literally steps away from Washington Street Mall! This was extremely important to us especially traveling with a toddler. We were able to easily enjoy the shops throughout our stay, and get to many restaurants and coffee shops within just a couple of minutes at most. Congress Hall is expensive but here you get what you pay for. The hotel, grounds, on site dining, pool, easy beach access, activities and prime location make it well worth it. All in all we had a fantastic time at Congress Hall, and will look to stay here again next time we visit Cape May.
blue_skies_928 - New York
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