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4.5 out of 5

"Beautiful place. Luxury from a bygone era. Rooms was clean and quiet. Staff professional, friendly and helpful. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 23 Nov 2021

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Hotel Description

4-star beach hotel near Cape May Beach

Steps from the beach

Within a 5-minute walk of this well-placed hotel, you'll find Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall. Poverty Beach and Cape May Stage are also within half a mile (1 km).

Full-service spa, fitness center

This Victorian hotel features a full-service spa, a nightclub, and 2 restaurants. Relax with beach cabanas, sun loungers, and beach umbrellas. Family-friendly amenities include a children's club and supervised childcare.

Queen Perry Wing View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$161* Per night/room Apr 29 - Apr 30

Presidential Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Suite (Congress Place Suites - Carpenter)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

King Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Queen Town View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

King Deluxe Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Congress Hall ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 2.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Congress Hall

Everyone (6) Family (2)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Apr 8, 2023

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5 out of 5
Beautiful place. Luxury from a bygone era. Rooms was clean and quiet. Staff professional, friendly and helpful.

Posted by , from TARRYTOWN on Nov 23, 2021

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4 out of 5
Guests are required to purchase coffee. Offer guests complimentary water and coffee. Brown room is reservation only. Open it up to first come first served.

Posted by on Nov 6, 2021

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 28, 2020

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5 out of 5
It was Wonderful. Beautiful rooms, I can’t wait to stay there again

Posted by on Jan 7, 2020

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5 out of 5
Shane at the front desk was extremely helpful with all the activity’s going on and the number of people checking in Shane made check in a dream

Posted by on Dec 7, 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 18, 2019

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4 out of 5

Posted by on Oct 3, 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by on May 15, 2019

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4 out of 5

Great historic hotel, great location

Pros: Close restaurants
We really enjoyed our stay at the Congress Hall. The place is beautiful and historic. It has a feeling of comfort and grandeur. The location is terrific--right on the beach and next to the main commercial walking mall. The Blue Pig restaurant (on the first floor of the hotel) was very enjoyable. Our kids really liked roaming around the hotel and its grounds. We'd stay at the Congress Hall again.

Posted by , from New York, NY on Feb 7, 2011

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Property Features

Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Congress Hall like a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking and valet parking are free. This Victorian Cape May hotel is smoke free.

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1816
  • Nightclub
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Congress Hall offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cape May hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (surcharge)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Blue Pig Tavern - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Spa Services

Congress Hall Sea Spa has massage/treatment rooms. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Reflexology
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Long-term renters welcome

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Additional fees will apply for smoking in guest rooms or for damages to guest rooms.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Long-term renters welcome
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Children stay free
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards
  • Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15–30 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Congress Hall
  • Congress Hall Cape May
  • Congress Hall Hotel
  • Congress Hall Hotel Cape May
  • Hall Congress
  • Congress Hall Hotel
  • Congress Hall Cape May
  • Congress Hall Hotel Cape May

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.