I found out about Congress Hall Hotel's Winter Wonderland while googling online about Christmas events in south Jersey. I found Cape May's website and looked at their events. I've lived in New Jersey most of my life and have never heard of this. I'm so glad I did though. I live in Chicago and they have an annual Kristkrindl Market, which is similar to the shops in the Winter Wonderland. The hot cocoa they sold was surprisingly delicious. They also had popcorn, baked goods, and spirits. It was freezing when we went! Fortunately, they had several porch heaters outside so you can keep warm while you are chilling on a chair and listening to live music. Other activities they had at the Winter Wonderland included a carousel, Santa's Workshop, train ride that went around the lawn, a giant Christmas tree, live music, and a sleigh with reindeer lights that you can take photos on. I would totally recommend this place for families with kids. I love that Cape May is a sleepy town this time of the year and makes for a perfectly intimate experience. read more

-very small room,319, disappointed for the price. Not worth $300 plus a night. -Great location, beach across the street. You have to get your own beach passes per city rules. Boutique stores right across the street. -Housekeeping very accommodating Overall a very charming & historic place to stay. However very surprised by the high accolades read more

I've been coming to this property for over 10 years. I remember coming down to the cape and it wasn't difficult to get a room. Now it's next to impossible to even get a room even a year in advance. My entire family absolutely loves it . Congres Hall is high-end, with a staff that caters to their guests at a superior level. read more

We are in love with this place. We go every single year with our two kids. Service is out of this world. No need to bring towels or chairs they have attendants that set you up at the beach and the heated pool with both. They also have servers at the beach and the pool for drinks and food that are always extremely friendly and attentive. The rooms are impeccably clean and have a wonderful historic charm. The beds are very comfy and room service is fast and wonderful. I have to say it is pretty hard to actually find a resort like atmosphere at the jersey shore. If you come here you have found it. We truly look forward to going here every year! Worth every penny! You get what you pay here for here. This is our happy place:) read more

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My husband and I love it here. We always feel so relaxed and comfortable. The grounds are beautiful and the pool and beach service makes us return every year. Oh and I love the linens and big towels read more

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Had a great stay. Great old Victorian hotel. Room was comfortable however, we had a room on the annex ride and it smelled like garbage when the windows were open, so we were forced to close them and turn the air on. Also, the noise coming from what I assume was an HVAC machine sounding like a cat screaming when it turned on. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. It is in walking distance to everything. It truly was a very nice weekend. read more

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Beautiful at Christmas time! Loved the outdoor market! Ate at their pizza joint. There was live music and beer specials on a Thursday night.

Just came back from a great weekend at The Congress Hall! The hotel itself was absolutely perfect for what we wanted, quick getaway for the weekend from Hoboken, NJ. We arrived around 12, our room was not ready, but the hotel called us when it was. Front desk staff preregistered us so when the room was ready we could go right in. We were in room 305, I understand how some people complain about the noise, but we lucked out I guess. The room was clean and well kept, loved the bright blue walls. It seems there is a turn down service at night because after coming back from dinner we found our bed was remade and there were fresh towels in the bathroom. I thought that was a nice touch. We had a town view and the town view was perfectly fine and in the off season I do not see the reason to upgrade to an ocean view. The grounds of the place were beautiful, perfectly manicured lawn, Adirondack chairs to enjoy the views, and 2 quaint pools (for warm weather enjoyment). I loved the décor inside the hotel as well, eclectic and colorful. In the main lobby they had a fireplace on the whole weekend and as well as in The Brown Room. The Brown Room was great to have a drink before (or after) dinner. Dark and trendy vibe, filled with hotel guests and locals. Check out was at 12. Everything was a breeze, they do make you move your car from valet to the self parking lot once you check out (no big deal). There is a bike shop in the back parking lot we rented bikes from to ride on Sunday. 12.50 for the day or 7.00 per hour. I would definitely return to the Congress Hall in the future. Personally, I'm not sure this place would be as charming in the summer season with the crowds and excess noise, but that's my opinion! read more

Bah Humbug. I booked adjoining rooms in January 2017 for Christmas 2017. Yes, that's 11 months in advance. I wanted a view of the Xmas tree, the train and all the decorations on the lawn because this was a Xmas present for my mother. We arrived at the hotel on Xmas Eve and parked the car with the valet. There were 2 valets on duty and neither of them helped us with our bags. We had to get them out of the car, into the hotel and up to the room. No valet service or bellmen. There is only one set of elevators in the hotel so you are competing with hotel guests and room service. One of the elevators opened up and there was a miserable looking room service attendant with two dirty carts in an elf hat. We were given rooms 212 and 214 which are adjoining, king size rooms with an ocean view. NEVER, EVER, EVER LET THEM GIVE YOU THESE ROOMS. Room 212 is basically above The Brown Room, next to the staircase and very close to the elevators. Since nothing is open in the town on Xmas Eve and Xmas but The Brown Room, it was basically like trying to sleep above the Copacabana. I couldn't even sleep in my room so I went into 214 and slept in my mother's room with her. We had dinner in the Blue Pig on Xmas Eve and it was terrible. My mother had a "roasted beet" salad with pecans, feta and arugula in a vinaigrette dressing. They were pickled beets dumped out of a can with about a pound of pecans dumped on top. The dressing was so full of vinegar, I couldn't take it. You can't ruin a shrimp cocktail so I chose wisely. My mother had crab cakes but the salad dumped on top again was overdressed and full of vinegar. I had roasted chicken with carrots, parsnips, rutabagas and some kind of sweet potato cake. The sauce on the chicken was full of salt and the vegetables weren't even cooked. The sweet potato cake was full of sugar. We did not opt for dessert. They were basically the only game in town so we were stuck eating at the hotel. Mercifully, we spent Xmas Day at my sister's so we had an amazing meal. However, we got back to the hotel and the valet was too busy chatting with his friends and playing with his phone to notice us. I had to turn off the car, come in and hand my keys to him. Again, I had to sleep in room 214 with my mother due to the noise from The Brown Room and all the people outside running in and out to smoke cigarettes. Because it was so windy, one of our windows had popped open from the top and maintenance saved the night when they came to fix it. When we checked out on the 26th, the valet who got our car was fabulous. He was incredibly busy but loaded the bags in the car and helped my mom get in the car. I do want to recognize a few people; the woman who did our turn down service at night was amazing and really customer focused. I had a slight emergency on Xmas Eve and the Front Desk man and the woman closing Tommy's Folly really helped me out of a jam. But, I spent almost $1200 for the two nights. I felt nickel and dimed for add-ons the whole time. As a guest spending that kind of money, I would expect baggage service, a newspaper, a complimentary drink in the bar, something. Not, "do you have a ticket for this or that, would you like to add this or that service?" One of my mother's major pet peeves was that there was no coffee maker in the room. Most hotels are going the Keurig route these days. But, then, I wouldn't be spending my money in the coffee shop. When I got home, I emailed the concierge and asked for the GM's name and email address so I could share this experience. CRICKETS. Instead I got an email survey that was like a Mad-Lib. This is absolutely not a 5 star experience so don't spend your money. The customer focus needs to be greatly improved. I travel a lot for business and this experience was just unacceptable by my standards. read more

The hotel on the surface looks like it's taking proper precautions with COVID-19, with new coded gates around the grounds, in and out doors, up and down stairs, outdoor dining, but after spending three days there they aren't doing much to make sure any of those guidelines are adhered to. Lots of people without masks not social distancing both indoors and outdoors, no one adhering to pedestrian traffic guidelines, oh and the gates you can just reach around and open from the inside, saw that with two random pedestrians coming into the grounds late the first night. But outside of that (because adapting to these guidelines must be difficult for any business) at the foundation the service was not good. Routinely no answer at concierge, random cut offs for services, we called for room service after a labyrinth of trying to figure out how to get room service and also finding out our room phone was broken, for them to tell us we are not currently offering this service, no explanation, no hours of operation posted. Went downstairs for breakfast, right after a woman was told she couldn't make a reservation for dinner bc they were already booked, we were told we had to have made a reservation for breakfast and couldn't be served. Even that, I can understand limited seating but a place with better service would offer information like that to guests. At check in, tell people "we have these precautions, also best to call ahead." Having chairs and beach setup complimentary was very convenient and nice, but the beach refreshment service ended at 2:30p. There are also so many other places that are just as close to the beach as Congress Hall, it's service and vicinity to the water doesn't set it apart from the competition. The rooms themselves, a piece of our sink faucet fell off, the shower head was broken and the phone didn't work, also it is an old structure which is not something that is off putting but the bathroom legitimately had a tilt, a six inch difference in the floor from the right wall to the left wall, it was like a funhouse. The spa was conveniently located and service there was great but again phone tag to set up an appointment. Nothing stood out as a place worth the cost and definitely not an establishment I would return to or recommend. read more

Great hotel. Has a lot of history if you are history buff. I also enjoyed a great breakfast served on the outdoor patio. Rooms were large and comfortable. Staff was friendly but not to quick at the front desk. Walking distance to everything. Will return. read more

Heads up this property is grossly under staffed. Paying $500. plus a night to receive poor service.

Isais just hit Cape May. We rented a house. We have no electricity. ALL OF Cape May County has zero electricity. We had a reservation at Congress Hall for dinner. They are serving a limited menu! All fine. We asked if we could use our credit card. No. We asked if we could Venmo a manager. No. All of Cape May County has ZERO ELECTRICITY and this hotel would make no accommodation for limited menu that included hot dogs we did not expect to be hit by a tornado . BTW WE have STAYED HERE YEAR AFTER YEAR. WE ASKED TWO STAFF MEMBERS FOR ASSISTANCE. WE WERE ADVISED TO GO TO ATM. Again. No electricity. No ATM. Venmo is real time! Terrible. CASH ONLY. WHO WALKS AROUND WITH CASH NOW. read more

I've stayed at Congress Hall twice a year for the past few years. The more I stay the more I love it and can't wait to return. It was built in 1816 and rebuilt (in brick) due to a massive fire in 1879. When you wonder around the grounds you can feel the history, but it does not feel "dated", thanks to a huge renovation in '02. The floors are slanted and squeaky and some bathrooms have beautiful old soaking tubs. The amenities in the rooms are great- DVD player, minibar, safe, bath products, lots of towels, bottled water, etc. Beds are super comfortable and there are lots of pillows to choose from. CH's food and beverage options are fabulous. Tommy's Folly serves Columbe coffee, sandwiches, snacks, etc. It's now my fave coffee so I stock up on a couple lbs before I leave. The Blue Pig is a delicious choice for breakfast & lunch, but be prepared to wait bc sometimes the staff can be really slow...like 30 min wait for scrambled eggs slow. Their fresh produce comes from their own farm (Beach Plum Farms) that isn't far from the property and is open daily for tours. For drinks, you can't beat the Brown Room or the Boiler Room. Their specialty cocktails are a little pricey, but well made and delicious. During the summer their pool staff is fantastic (Hi Pat!)!! Actually, all of their staff is fantastic. Their valet guys remember us and are always friendly. Cleaning ladies are always smiling and the rooms and hallways always smell so clean. Front desk staff is also friendly and willing to help with whatever you need. The spa is small, but the paraffin pedi I got was one of the best ever. Their massage chairs are no joke and my nail tech was friendly and thorough. No chipping for 2 weeks! Throughout the year they host many special events- Christmas Tree lighting, Easter Egg hunts, Full-Moon parties, BBQ's, etc. They also offer yoga or other fitness classes on the beach or lawn daily. You can rent bikes and surrey's to explore the town or reserve a beach cabana for a day. Before you arrive for your stay you'll get a call to see if they can set up any activities or reservations for you. I love that. I can't wait to return! read more

We came out to the Jersey Shore for just one night while visiting PA. I'm so glad we chose Congress Hall. Everything was perfect. The room, the grounds, the beach access, the Blue Pig Tavern... Our welcoming committee (the evening of 1016/13) was friendly and helpful, I wish I would have noted their names. Even the housekeeping staff would greet us in the halls and thank us as we passed. I imagine this area is great fun in the summer but we enjoyed the off season. read more

The rooms are beautifully decorated. The blue walls and the comfy bed and pillows are super. A walk back in history. Something to put on your bucket list, then do it! read more

This is an excellent old world hotel in Cape May with the modern amenities you would expect from a new hotel. The hotel was renovated in 2002 and is beautiful in a 1920s style. You feel like Hemingway would have been at home here. Baths are fully renovated and modern. There are two pools, one for adults and one for family. The beds are very comfortable. The ocean views are breathtaking. The restaurant (Blue Pig Tavern) is good for all meals but especially for breakfast. And it's located in the middle of all the shopping and restaurants in Cape May. read more

Stay away from room 223. We just checked in and there's a very loud AC unit outside the window. We made these reservations six months in advance and when we requested an equivalent room without the noise the front desk was unhelpful. Odd since we arrived well before check in time. Not the experience were expecting for this kind of money. Heads up - if you want some quiet, you don't want room 223! read more

We travel. There are certain things I like in a hotel but you never know about until you pay and get the key. I like good towels, sustained hot water, a good pressure shower, windows that open, working independent ac/heat and a good bed. Simple stuff but most hotels lack in these areas. Congress Hall hit the ball out of the park in all these areas. The bed was amazing, the room very spacious and hot water for days. In addition the bathroom was huge, the towels were huge and thick. Then.....we found thick terry cloth robes! We loved it. If you choose, you never need to leave the grounds, they have bars and restaurants on site. Views of the ocean are fantastic and free valet parking for guests. It was the best experience we've had in a hotel ever - and we were walk ins at 2:30pm on New Year's Day. The rate was excellent and very unexpected when we got in the room. They wanted to sell rooms and were very competitive. read more

My wife and I would like to thank General Manager Mark and his staff on our wonderful 5 night stay. The hotel and staff were exceptional. We brought our 1 year old daughter and the hotel was most accommodating to children. We took advantage of the Monday night carnival and Tuesday night clambake both on the front lawn. Without a question the best jersey shore hotel. We are already planning a trip back in December read more

This was not the best dining experiences I have had. The servers were great but the food was over priced and horrible. Both of our plates had hair and were cold (they took them off the bill). The experience is okay but the tables sit very low compared to the chairs so your leaning down to try and eat your food which hurt my back very bad and I'm only 23 lol. read more

This will be a little long but necessary. My fiance brought me here for the weekend to celebrate my birthday. We were in room 423, just so you know where not to stay! I fell asleep around 11 and was promptly awakened 2 hours later by a God awful noise coming from the large AC units outside. I waited a half hour, just to see if it would stop, but it was incessant, so I called the front desk. I explained the noise and he said he would notify maintenance. At 4am, with the obnoxious noise still coming and not being able to sleep, I called the front desk again. I was not greeted by a kind person, instead, it was a nasty tone yelling "Congress Hall?!" I again told him that the noise was still happening, and with the money people pay for rooms here, the last thing we should have to worry about is not being able to sleep. I was again told maintenance would take care of it. I explained that I was told that nearly 3 hours ago, so that wouldn't appease me. He put me on hold for a minute, came back and told me he could offer me ear plugs or he could move us to another room. I knew I wouldn't get any sleep at all because, let's face it, ear plugs suck and this noise would most definitely penetrate them anyway. So at 430am we gathered our belongings and schlepped to the other side. When we met the front desk guy for the room key, we were told we couldn't stay in the new room for the duration of our stay because someone was checking in later that day. At 630am I was finally able to fall asleep, only to be barged in on at 9am by the housekeeping staff. We called the front desk to see what new accommodations would be made, as in, what room would we be able to stay in for our 2nd night. We were told we were being moved back to our old room, but were assured they figured out the problem and we would not have the same issue that night. We were given a $20 food voucher and each a complimentary drink for our inconvenience: moving rooms at 430 in the morning and an entire night of not being able to sleep. The voucher didn't even cover breakfast. Seems we should've at least been compensated for the entire meal. With the money spent, customer service leaves much to be desired. read more

Gorgeous backyard - it feels like you're in a bubble given the way the lawn stretches towards the pink sky during sunset. Live music was delightful. The menu was very limited while we were there - the brick oven pizza was some of the best I've ever had read more

Spent three nights her for a business meeting about a week ago. As a road warrior, I am often skeptical when booked into a "non-branded" hotel. This property though was quite the pleasant surprise. They have maintained the charm of it's original days while providing modern decor and amenities. The staff is very friendly in the hotel and shops. I look forward to returning at some point during the summer season. read more

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL Through Orbitz. The hotel was very inflexible when we needed to change our dates due to extenuating circumstances with our family. We had paid for 3 nights, over $600. LOST. It's coming up tomorrow night, anyone want 3 nights free. OH NO you can't have that either, because guess what, they wouldn't let us change the name. This is a terrible policy. read more

It is a nice place to stay. However,they don't have microwave at guest rooms and extra charge if need to use microwave.

The BEST of Cape May! Best drinks. Best service. Best view. Have been coming here for years and I miss it when I'm away.

The grand dame of Cape May. It is worth staying here at least once in your life, if just to commune with the ghosts that walk these halls of generations of patrons, who once sported top hats and parasols. It is steeped in history for those that appreciate that. Everyone you meet in the hall will tell you they have been coming here since they were children. There is something nice about sitting in the early evening, out in the courtyard as the day wanes, facing the ocean, with a single-malt scotch, as you contemplate how much you are paying for the experience, and that you could be at the Ritz Carlton in Waikiki for the same price, but alas it would not be the Jersey shore. Life is good here. They will park your car right out front, so it's not far to walk. read more

Another great experience at Congress Hall. Been coming here for business over the past 5 plus years. Highly recommend coming off season if you like to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches without the crowds. Another favorite in Cape May! read more

This was the worst experience of our lives traveling, to Cape May, or to anywhere, first off, it's a old, damp dump, we got there on a freezing, rainy Memorial Day weekend this past year, my poor wife took a slip and fall on a tile floor, 3 days before getting there , so we couldn't and really didn't want to cancel, she walked on crutches, now my wife is a smoker, we get to the hotel, there's no terrace, so we requested a low floor, close to the courtyard, so she could go outside and smoke, I the designated area, so she did, in the rain, returning to the room, she got soaked, comes back, we are napping my son and I, we get a loud knock on the door, Nazi looking security guard actually sniffing like a bloodhound, accusing this drenched woman with crutches, of smoking in the room, I awoke and explained she probably does smell like it, she's wet, he leaves, we spend the rest of our weekend, request a bill at checkout, pay in full, next month credit card statement, 350.00 room charges for smoking in the room, she was found guilty because that idiotic Nazi said so, and they didn't mention this once thru out the weekend, real miserable horrible people, we budget our spending, we have a child in private school, that's not fair to just accuse and charge, horrible horrible place, we have never had that happen to us, we respect the laws, this place is terrible read more

The hotel and restaurant did a great job managing their guests with COVID-19 restrictions. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable . The pool staff is great too. The valet remembered ya each time we walked down to get our car. Had our car ready. My husband left his phone at the hotel and didn't realize till we were almost Hope. (Two hour drive). The front desk located his phone and will be fed ex over night. Thank you so much. We will be back. read more

Booked the Blue Pig for our 40th wedding anniversary. They lost the reservation. Fortunately I had saved the email. Squeezed 7 of us into a booth with a chair on the end. But here is how the evening started. I called early in the week to book the Brown Room. Online they only offered reservations at around 11pm. We were coming in at 4:00pm on October 30th. So I was transferred to Concierge. No answer, but they called back in 20 minutes. Explained I was coming in Saturday with 7 ppl on the 30th at 4:00pm. He explained they only take reservations at night and they could more than likely accommodate 7 that time if day. They would move tables if necessary. He was very nice, I won't post his name, but he never actually checked the date. The Brown Room was closed to the public at 4 due to a wedding. So we arrived, no Brown room. My sister walked down to the Blue Pug, explained the situation and asked if anywhere else available for drinks. The hostess was rude and completely useless, stating "I don't know". Someone should clue her in there's an outside bar on a massive lawn. Found it ourselves, had drinks. Then, as stated above, at 5 we went to the Blue Pig for our reservation. "Could it be under any other name?" Again, fortunately had the email. Then the squishy booth with the board for your back. We were told repeatedly they were "slammed" and could not accommodate us anywhere else. Empty tables, including one for 8, all evening. My brother in law spoke with the manager who gave us a round of drinks for free. The food was really good, the waiter Viktor very pleasant. We live in the area so it was not an epic fail and we will get to the Brown room another time. But my advice, if you are planning a special evening at Congress Hall, double check EVERYTHING before you arrive. read more

Stopped there for a quick getaway with my daughter. It is a beautiful building inside and out. It has been updated enough not to feel outdated yet they've maintained all of the beautiful historical architecture. It's located right by the beach and central to some great shopping and restaurants. Everyone from housekeeping to the check-in desk was warm and friendly. Recommend! read more

This is by far my favorite vacation get away. Booked last minute as always and staff were as accommodating, professional and courteous as ever. Upon arrival the valet boys were happy to see us and welcomed us back. This tradition has been worth it every year. The pool staff are attentive happy and move in a timely manner for everything you ask for. The beach staff make their job look easy while they happily move umbrellas chairs tables any way you want them. The staff at the wonderful events hosted each night are so kid friendly and make you feel like you can ask for anything you need and they will deliver with a smile. The coffee shop is a gem they have everything you need at anytime of the day. I am looking forward to the clam bake tonight on the veranda and watching the sunset over the beautiful beach front property this charming hotel sits upon. My room is on the top floor thank you to one of the best managers ever, Michael for always surprising us with a different unique room with views that are always pleasant to look at ! read more

My husband and I are conscientious and empathic toward businesses during the pandemic. Received an email for an opportunity at Congress Hall to finally get away as a gift for Father's Day and applauded their online commitment to keeping everyone safe and they kept that promise. We booked a room that included a $30 credit per day for breakfast. Also booked the CH cabana for Saturday so we could spend the day on the beach reading, which is includes a cooler of ice and soft drinks, along with beach service from the Blue Pig while distancing ourselves. We also reserved a 4 course dinner Friday night at Beach Plum Farm (owned by CH) Pricey but highly recommend. Socially distanced tables. The farm is really charming and a beautiful destination. Dinner was fantastic. Unfortunately, when we arrived at our reserved cabana Saturday morning we were told none were available and they were all taken. A CH manager on the beach stepped in and told us no worries they have one cabana down the beach left at the Rusty Nail. He said it will be the exact same experience (his words) Instead, there were no lounge chairs, no cooler of ice with soft drinks and no restaurant service from the Rusty Nail. We spent about an hour or so and realized we had been bluffed and misinformed. Got back to CH and talked to manager at concierge desk. Long story short they took off the cost of cabana (please note: we paid $125 online, and CH advertised $100 on beach) As result for their mishap they gave us 2 drink coupons which was insulting for a hotel of this caliber. First world problems for sure during a pandemic, but failure to fulfill the reservation had nothing to do with a shortage of employees due to the virus. Sunday morning went to get breakfast (with room credit) and were told there were no tables available. After explaining, we eventually got a table and waitress apologized. Hopefully the management will read and step up and learn. The staff was great under the circumstances. read more

Completely botched our reservation, after the correct confirmation email was sent out (3 weeks earlier). Had us moving to 3 different rooms for 4 nights. Aweful roomservice. Made mistakes that I still can't understand... no one can. Awful food @ The Blue Pig. The menu was written by someone who shouldn't be writing menus. I assume this place is in serious financial trouble. read more

Did a family vacation here and it was excellent. Staff was really great with kids and they had a lot of fun things to do, like a carnival, the die Tuesday, etc. My daughters were asking when we could come back as we were leaving. All the food we had was ok, although the restaurants just outside the resort were typically a bit better. One thing I would suggest is don't get a 4th floor room in summer. It go pretty hot in there with 4 of us and that little window AC unit could not keep up. read more

We've been coming to this establishment since 2002 when Curtis Bashaw first re-opened it's doors. We've brought our family members here as our guests and they all loved the times we spent. I can't say enough about the new improvements made to this beautiful seaside resort. The new brown room is amazing. @colleenbashaw did an excellent job with her keen eye in decorating it and the attention to detail in opening it up to more seating was top notch. We were speaking to Aaron one of the members of staff and he stated, "I'd love to have Colleen decorate my house"! We love the staff here as well from Dave the Gardner, to Natasha our server and front desk is always so friendly. The newish chef Michael has turned around their menu to what I'd consider a 5 star restaurant at the Blue Pig Tavern. We had breakfast there both mornings and it was delicious. We ordered room service for dinner the first night we came in and it was amazing. I got the meatloaf and mashed potatoes with a red wine and veal sauce. My husband had the fish and chips. Incredible crispy fries and chips. The next day we ate at the Brown Room and Tyler/bartender was great. Calamari was excellent as well as the chicken Caesar salad and Niçoise salad were so fresh and delicious. We also ordered to go for later a corned beef special and chicken BLT also outstanding. Every morning we have our LaColombe from Tommy's Folly. This was the perfect stay for us and continues to leave us with so many happy memories of Cape May. Hats off to Curtis and staff for making this place a wonderful and friendly experience. read more

Cons Really old feeling as soon as you enter. dont know if this was a fluke but the main lobby smelled like an overflow of a toilet, really nasty lasted two days...always a mop and a bucket in the main lobby! full of dirty black water noone appears to care.... even the floors (wooden) are very unleveled so you feel like your drunk.... asked for and charged for ocean view, when got here they gave me a courtyard view with a side view/partial of the ocean. the place was jam packed with kids because of easter weekend..loud and everywhere!! i dont mind a few kids but 50 or more while trying to get in and out of hotel. parking right now in off season is bad, i can't imagine what its like in the full season. NO COFFEE in rooms. Need to drag yourself downstairs to their store to buy a 3 dollar cup of coffee really sucked..... hallways spanish speaking housekeepers speaking LOUDLY in spanish all day long could care less if your trying to sleep in the morning or afternoon.... pros. near the ocean, promenade/walk, close to most "attractions" places to eat etc. read more

Where do I begin? Our room was double booked, and the other "room mates" had to be removed so that we could use the room "alone". The staff member actually moved all their items to another room without their knowledge. I had to call him back to the room to pick up their laptop. I emptied the bathroom wastepaper basket myself. During a 2 night stay, nothing in the room was replenished.... Down to the final squares of toilet paper.... No soap!! On our first morning, we left the room at 9:10 am and when we stopped back at 3pm nothing had been done at all in the room. Strange because the housekeeping staff member asked us at 9:15 "which room were you in?" Silly me, I thought that meant they would actually clean the room. There is no "complimentary coffee".... $3.75 for a small to go cup of substandard Luke warm brew. Not a lot of happy campers on staff.... Something is DEFINITELY WRONG here. We stayed here last summer and enjoyed our visit, thus the rebook for Christmas time. Farewell Congress Hall! You will not be seeing us again!! read more