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Congress Hall

4.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Front of property - evening/night
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, hot stone massages

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Ocean Side)

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

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Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side) | Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, Ocean View (Ocean Side)

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (South Wing)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Town Side)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Ocean Side)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Town Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Ocean Side)

  • 21 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Town Side)

  • 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 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Morey's Piers.

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

  • ‪Ugly Mug Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Out There Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Caballito Tequileria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Mad Batter Restaurant and Bar At The Carroll Villa Hotel - ‬4 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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. 719 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1003 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

Deborah

All staff friendly and very attentive. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. Beach across street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Only comment is the noise level outside and downstairs can be heard throughout the night. If your a light sleeper stay on the 4th Floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Amazing getaway

This was an amazing getaway for my husband and I. We absolutely enjoyed the area. The history of the hotel made it even more interesting. It was beautiful, comfortable and well maintained to the smallest detail. Absolutely stunning. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overnight stay ! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were top notch. Our stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that there was a fabulous spa onsite. Excellent choices for onsite restaurants too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and amenities. Staff was great, even moving our room when requested (due to noise near the main stairway). Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Our favorite place to go and eat or get a drink in Cape May, we finally stayed over and it did not disappoint! Classy place, just perfect place for my wife and I to relax and get away… Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with group
Beautiful and unique property. Loved the Christmas vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER, CALGARY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a beautiful hotel, and it was so magically decorated for Christmas!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sara

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa, Montville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was very easy and the valet staff was wonderful. our luggage was in our room upon check in. Great restaurants on the property. Atmosphere is beautiful during the holiday season.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very quaint with a lot of history. I loved the brown lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024