Congress Hall

Hotels
9.2 (591 reviews)
200 Congress Place , Cape May , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Clubhouse
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Great location
Beautiful ambiance
Delicious food
Cons:
Tight spaces for kids
Noise from electrical closet
Warm room temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Clean and great location noted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.6
Wonderful staff and excellent service highlighted throughout reviews.
Location
9.64
Excellent location and picturesque views mentioned repeatedly.
Room Quality
9.09
Rooms were clean and beautifully decorated, with minor complaints.
Amenities
9.12
Top amenities with modern touches while maintaining charm.
Value for Money
8.58
Great service and accommodations, typical for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.13
Delicious breakfast included and great dining options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall excellent experience with special touches for anniversaries and birthdays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:36

Property Description

Historical Charm: Congress Hall, a historic 19th-century hotel, has stood proudly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean for over two centuries. Once dubbed "The Summer White House," this iconic property has welcomed esteemed guests for generations.

Elegant Accommodations: With 106 guestrooms, including newly renovated Junior Suites, each named after past U.S. presidents and dignitaries, guests are treated to a blend of classic American heritage furniture and modern comforts. The attention to detail, from plush bedding to hand-dyed linens, ensures a luxurious stay.

Prime Location: Situated in Cape May's Victorian District, guests are immersed in a vibrant area with plenty to explore. From relaxing in beachside cabanas to indulging in spa treatments at Sea Spa, and shopping at the unique West End Garage, there's something for everyone just steps away.

Ready to experience the allure of Congress Hall? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Stairs are required to access certain guest rooms. Guests who require elevator access must contact the property directly before confirming a reservation as they are subject to availability.
Our seasonal outdoor swimming pool is open from Memorial Day and closes on the Sunday of Columbus Day Weekend *Weather permitting.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ACY

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 591 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 9.13
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Aloisi • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything from when you walk in the door! The staff ! The restaurants! Our room! Just love it there! Sitting outdoors in rocking chairs having a cocktail 🍸 😎

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
8
Other than the plumbing, we really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back.
Pros:

Loved the history and beautiful property. The pool was great and all staff were friendly. The Spa was amazing.

Cons:

The plumbing in the room we had was very slow and there was no water pressure

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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DEAN • couple • us
10
We love staying there but hope to have our usual king room with view.
Pros:

Special shout to pool staff. They were at top of their game.

Cons:

Very disappointed in room due to lack of any kind of view, and lack of a comfortable chair in room.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • us
10
Great day and Alex from the pool was very accommodating
Pros:

Clean and accommodating, I could ask him anything and they would take care of it

Cons:

The servers in both the blue pig and the boiler room took forever to wait on us were very rude and we're not the best. When we asked for something we had to actually get up and get it ourselves.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
Overall good experience just needed a little more thoughtful details to be added to the room.
Pros:

I enjoy staying in a historical location with modern amenities. Also enjoy the restaurants on site.

Cons:

I wish my room had a bench by the bed rather than just a single metal chair. also the bathroom could use some hooks to hang towels and a robe.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Very good in all respects, except the price is waaaaaayyyyy high. I checked prices for the high season: over $1000 is very excessive!

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • couple • us
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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phyllis • couple • us
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Breakfast was okay!! Location was perfect and outside seating was good with the heating lamps !

Cons:

The fact that they saw I had a bag and stroller and my room was down and up stairs not easy access for a toddler and stroller wish they had me near an elevator!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Renee • couple • us
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • us
4
Beautiful place with a ton of amenities and something for everyone. They need better mattresses and a way to keep smoke
Pros:

It's beautiful, very convenient because it’s
Close to everything. I also loved having restaurants and entertainment in the hotel. We went to the spa and that was phenomenal.

Cons:

The bed wasn't comfortable and on the 2nd night someone was smoking. The cigarette smoke smell came into our room and made it even more difficult to sleep. It was very uncomfortable.

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
We spent a lovely four days here in April. We ate at the Blue Pig restaurant
Pros:

The ambiance, location, view of the sea, restaurant and coffee shop.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Denis • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Gina • couple • us
10
We enjoyed our stay at Congress Hall.
Pros:

Very clean and charming! Staff was wonderful

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Darcey68 • Family • Point Pleasant, New Jersey
10
We took a overnight trip
Pros:

What a beautiful property! The rooms were large and comfortable. Located right across from the beach and in the shopping area. We really loved this hotel and will return.

2026-04-09 • via Tripadvisor
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Mishelle • family_with_children • us
10
We always choose this hotel if we do not have our fur baby. Wish they will allow certain rooms pups
Pros:

As usual, the location and the comfort of the hotel itself

Cons:

My car had a scratch after I picked it up from the valet. I am waiting for the manager to contact me, as the staff has my email and phone number.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • us
10
A great place to stay n Cape May
Pros:

Perfect beach location in Cape May. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and accommodating. Restaurant, bar and coffee shop are all in the resort but it’s walkable to many other dining places.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee