Congress Hall

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Coffee shop
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property – evening/night
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ, 08204
  • Washington Street Mall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cape May Convention Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cape May

With a stay at Congress Hall in Cape May (Cape May Historic District), you'll be steps from Cape May Beach and 2 minutes by foot from Washington Street Mall. .This beach hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Wildwood Boardwalk and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Sunset Beach.

What's nearby

  • Washington Street Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cape May City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cape May Convention Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sunset Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Pig Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape May Peanut Butter Co. - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Congress Hall

Family fun on the beach, with seasonal outdoor pool, near Washington Street Mall
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.

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.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 107 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a nightclub, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Blue Pig Tavern, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM on weekdays.
Blue Pig Tavern - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Pig Tavern

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (88 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1816
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 10 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8 AM to 6:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Congress Hall Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Hotel! Very helpful and accommodating staff in every department, delicious eateries, beautiful building. Comfortable and amenities filled rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Convenient location. Room was clean. Ambience was wonderful. Staff were attentive and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely amazing. Everything you could need is in walking distance. The only downside is it’s not very stroller friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn, Lakeville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice staff, great spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Bowie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic old beach property. Beautiful and well staffed. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY B CLAYTON

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We love Congress Hall

We love Congress Hall. The hotel room is spacious and air mattress wide and comfortable. On Mother’s Day we were delayed with Valet Service as there was only 1 attendant for a period of time. We checked out early and were hoping for it to be held at the front desk, and there was no room. We were asked to check with the valet and he was swamped so we did not.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant. Scallops were our favorite. Quick access to shopping area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aljhin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always perfection. My favorite hotel in the world. Thank you for another wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cogan, Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the vibe of the place. Somewhat old-fashioned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! The only concern was that there was often too much noise in the hallways at night and that should’ve been controlled by staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough good things about this property and Cape May in general. The Congress Hotel and was in history and proudly on display. The
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025