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Perfect Location
The only complaint I have is the hotel did not offer complimentary coffee or have a coffee maker in...
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cat60
- Apr 16, 2012
Awesome.
Great hotel. Would definitely come back. Very old style hotel but also clean and modern.
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Lpd327
- Mar 29, 2012
A grand hotel as historic and timeless as Cape May itself
The name Congress Hall is synonymous with Cape May. Built in 1816, the stately, cheerful yellow facade and tailored landscape wow passersby with charm and sophistication. Set in the Cape May historic district, Congress Hall overlooks the ocean and is steps from the wide, sandy beach. The L-shaped hotel design, a local architectural tradition, affords fantastic water views from many rooms. The amenity list alone exudes elegance and calm, from twice-daily housekeeping and an ocean-themed spa to beach set-up service and seaside yoga on the lawn.
Congress Hall Rooms
- Town View
- Room with one Queen bed offers affording quaint town view, bathroom features aveda amenities. The other amenities are air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, canle/satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, internet access, iron/ ironing board, laundry service, non-smoking rooms, pay-per-view movies, radio, room service, safe in room, telephone, valet service and voicemail.
- Ocean View
- Room with one Queen bed and offering Aveda products. The other amenities are air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom amenities, canle/satellite TV, color TV, hairdryer, heating, internet access, iron/ ironing board, laundry service, non-smoking rooms, pay-per-view movies, radio, room service, safe in room, telephone, valet service and voicemail.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Cape May.
- Nearby airports
- Atlantic City International Airport.
- Area description
- Set amid landscape grounds overlooking Cape MayÂ’s broad sandy beaches, Congress hall is just a few steps from the ocean, in the heart of Cape May's famed historic district, at 251 Beach Avenue.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Gift Shop
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Night Club
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- The Blue Pig Tavern
- Serving breakfast lunch and dinner daily, the Blue Pig Tavern in tucked in the corner of Congress Hall those fronts on congress place and Perry streets. Its name derives from a gambling parlor sited in Congress Hall in the mid 1800s. Earlier still, in the 1700s, Elias Hughes operated a tavern for whalers on this site. It was the first tavern in Cape May. Each of the dining rooms in the Blue Pig provides a different mood. One has an open, airy garden feel, with a large skylight providing dramatic views of the colonnade and Congress Hall’s historic facades. The second room is reminiscent of a cozy tavern, with a large fireplace, natural wood floors, and comfortable banquettes. There’s even an outdoor area, which connects to the hotel’s veranda, which makes for a spectacular summer dining experience. Dinning rooms serve the tavern’s signature American fare – nostalgic, simple and fresh – utilization local seafood and produce in creative, accessible ways.
- TommyÂ’s Folly Coffee Bar
- Start your perfect day in cape May at congress hall’s newest addition… Tommy’s folly coffee bar. Just fill a cup with delicious Joe, pick up a grad –and –go breakfast item from the menu, take a seat on the veranda and watch the early morning sun. Have other plans for the morning? They’ll be there all day, serving La Colombe coffee, expresso and cappuccino. Tommy’s Folly also has a great selection of wraps and other to go items from the kitchen of the Blue Pig Tavern. Look out for a great selection of bottled beverages, smoothies, cookies, snakes and ice cream, tool The coffee shop adjoins Tommy’s Folly gift shop and boutique, which is packed with a wide selection of designer clothing, Congress hall collection, fine gift selection, plus all the accessories and toiletries you need just in case you forget to pack them.
- The Brown Room
- The Gatsbyesque cocktail lounge located in Congress HallÂ’s main level is the hub of the hotel - the place where guest come together. With its large open fireplace, fully stocked marble-and ebony bar and its warm, luxuries decor itÂ’s the perfect place to relax. Antique oil paintings hang on chocolate- colored walls and the massive bookshelf holds a wide range of books and magazines. Weekends through the winter, spring and fall, the crowd in The Brown Room moves to a varied program of live music. During the summer months, the Brown Room has an expanded entertainment schedule with excellent acts performing on acoustic guitar and Piano. You can order from the menu at the adjoining Blue Pig Tavern and enjoy your food in the Brown Room. And for a change of scenery, enjoy a drink on the veranda.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
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 (23)
Ratings and reviews for Congress Hall
- All travelers (23) 4 / 5
- Couples (18) 3.9 / 5
- Families (4) 4 / 5
- Singles (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.4
- Location:
- 4.9
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
cat60
Perfect Location
The only complaint I have is the hotel did not offer complimentary coffee or have a coffee maker in the room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
So many restaurants, all within walking distance
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lpd327
Awesome.
Great hotel. Would definitely come back. Very old style hotel but also clean and modern.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Loud Don't Go
I have been coming to cape may for many years. First time I decided on Congress Hall. Very disappointing. Construction on entire lobby and the Brown Room, the best thing that happened to Hotel (bar club style place). Check in was at their other RESTAURANT. Lobby gone. The hotel was noisy with construction. Then noisy with kids. And groups. Staff was overall very nice. But if you are seeking romance instead of loudness. Do not go! I would have spent 50% more on peace and quiet at a nearby b+b. What we usually do!!! Live and learn. Or pay and learn!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
jacbob
great location, views, ammenities
Everything was wonderful; we were up-graded with our room at no extra cost. Only negative was valet parking was required at all times; every time you came and went; one dinner time no valets to be found for about 15 minutes; 3 couples waiting to go to dinner.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
KeithH
The Ultimate Hotel
This was the Ultimate Hotel in every way. Location, class, room style, salt water pool......can't say enough about the friendliness of the staff. Quite an amazing history in this hotel. Walking distance to everything that is Cape May.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Blingy
Great Location for Beach
The location was great. Easy access to beach with a chair and umbrella.We walked to good restaurants and shopping.Free Parking and no charge for Beach service.Staff was great. Very friendly. Actually [...]that helped us with our dinner reservations was the best. She was on it and a great attitude.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
We parked the car and walked everywhere.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lady M
Great Stay @ Congress Hall
My stay at Congress Hall was everything I expected and more.The staff was informative,polite,friiendly yet non-intrusive.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Carney's is a great bar,just down the road from the hotel,they seem to have a different live band everynight.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Non-Fan
Disappointment
Big disappointment. The reservation I booked [...] was Ocean view. I received a street view. [...] Rooms are "tired" and maid service never came to our room. Would not revisit [...].
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
The Red Baron
Easter Weekend
There is probably better value in Cape May. The hotel itself is a nice old building with a lot of charm. Few amenities such as no coffee maker in the rooms. Nice view of the ocean. There was apparently a wedding booked in the hotel. IUmpossible to really get into the bar because it was jammed with the wedding even though their bar was outside. People banging on doors a in the night and very, very low water pressure making a shower almost impossible without great patience. Was not a quiet or relaxing getaway for us.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Blue Pig is a cute little restaurant with good food and good value.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
roe
anniversary gift
Congress Hall was wonderful. If you like the quaintness of Cape May, you will love Congress Hall. The location is perfect, walking to the stores, the beach, the "boardwalk", everything is nearby. Free valet parking was a treat. The hall is jumping on the weekend with the brown room lounge and the club, all on their premises. They have room service and restaurant on grounds also.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Went to the lobster house to eat dinner. Fantastic meal, close by, and reasonably priced.Also, uncle bills is right on the corner for breakfast!!
