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Congress Hall

3.5 of 5
251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Wayne, NJ
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32 reviews 32 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Congress Hall was a pleasant surprise after purchasing a Travelzoo package. The hotel is perfectly situated just across the shops in Cape May and a short walk across the way to the beach. The hotel is older with a quaint seaside beach theme. The two queen beds were comfortable and the room was large. The one complaint was the water... More

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NJ
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

The Congress Hall will be our place to stay in cape may from now on. We've traveled to the Cape for many years ,stayed at Motels ,Bed and breakfast. I think we can get the best of both at Congress Hall. The staff is very friendly and helpful ,house keeping is right on point. The kids working on the beach... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Stayed here in September as weekend get away. Rooms were adequate and ours had good ocean view. The noise from outdoor wedding was a bit much. The service at front desk was terrible. Customer service was not to be found. No welcome, no smile, no eye contact from front desk. Was compatible to econo lodge in terms of customer service

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Shower drained bert slowly. Had to hold down handle on toilet for a complete flush. Mattress worn down and lumpy. Stayed three nights, room service only on day two. No service on day three at all. Woman came in to check mini bar. Registration and valet service very professional and friendly. Pool and pool service great except for the broken... More

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Washington Township, New Jersey
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

This was our second stay at Congress Hall for Restaurant Week. We stayed at a bed and breakfast last year, and although it was a lovely property, walking the stairs a few times a day was not for us. The location, staff, Blue Pig Tavern, the Brown Room all added to a wonderful few days. We will choose this property... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I live here in NJ and couldn't really afford a trip out of state and decided to go to Cape May for the first time. The place where we stayed was a great location right by the beach, and very affordable. The condo we rented was equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen and living room, even sofabeds. It... More

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NY,NY
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We recently stayed at the Congress Hall hotel and loved the hotel! We stayed in an oceanview king room on the 4th floor and had an amazing view of the beach and water. There was also a window seat which was a nice added touch to look out at the water or just curl up with a book or magazine.... More

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New Haven, CT
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Congress Hall is an old, historic, and grand hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the southernmost tip of New Jersey. Meeting and sleeping rooms were both good. I like the brightly colored, striped carpet and light blue walls in the sleeping rooms and the bathrooms with old-timey black and white tiles, which was nice except the shower tile grout could... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We were fortunate to take advantage of a TravelZoo offer to stay at the Congress Hall Hotel, We enjoy learning about historically significant properties and this one did not disappoint. The hotel was built around 1880 and has the charm of an old property (yes, including floors that are not level and walls that are a bit thin). Our room... More

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Costa Mesa, California
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29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

We stayed at Congress Hall for one night in May for a friend's wedding. While the hotel did a great job on the food at the reception (our waiter even asked us how we wanted our steaks cooked at a wedding!), the hotel itself was a real disappointment. I was surprised to see how bad the grass looked at our... More

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Also Known As:
Congress Hall Hotel
Congress Hall Cape May
Address: 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
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Region: United States > New Jersey > Jersey Shore > Cape May
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Romantic Hotels in Cape May
#6 On the Beach Hotels in Cape May
#10 Family Hotels in Cape May
Price range (per night): ₹14,233 - ₹32,742
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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