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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 217 guest reviews
- Outdoor pool at hotel
- Fitness + Health Center
- 106 rooms in hotel
- 4 floors in property
- 2 suites in property
- Check-in time: 3:00pm
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 9 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Cape May County Zoo, Emlen Physick Estate, South Jersey Marina, Cape May Bird Observatory, Cape May Stage, Washington Street Mall, Twinnings Tea Room
Map of Congress Hall
Verified Reviews of Congress Hall
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Attentive staff, comfortable rooms, very close to beach a."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We had a wonderful time at elegant Congess Hall. Just late night restaurant noises while falling asleep but then we found ear plugs in the bedside table!
John S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
07-Oct-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Oct 04 to Mon Oct 07 2024 at a $485.99 average nightly rate. 
"Kool Cape May."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Amazing Visit.
George M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Sep 21 to Mon Sep 23 2024 at a $542.99 average nightly rate. "Room was great, clean and comfortable. Beautiful girls’ trip to Cape May."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
My friends and I had a wonderful time at Congress Hall. Perfect location, wonderful food at the Blue Pig. The Brown Bar was a great place to have a cocktail and enjoy the entertainment. Our rooms were clean and inviting. All of the staff were very helpful.
Mary M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
10-May-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Sun May 05 to Tue May 07 2024 at a $293.99 average nightly rate. "Very Nice!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very Nice!
Edward Y. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 14 to Fri Mar 15 2024 at a $205.99 average nightly rate. "Quaint place with good food."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The quaint spaces were pleasant. Food was very good. Overall it was a pleasant experience.
Catherine Q. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
04-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Feb 29 to Mon Mar 04 2024 at a $238.99 average nightly rate. "We loved our whole experience at Congress Hall."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
We loved our whole experience at Congress Hall.
Allan C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
05-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 01 to Thu Oct 05 2023 at a $365.49 average nightly rate. "Very Nice Hotel & Great Service"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
I would stay at Congress Hall again, our stay was nice. Service was very efficient, atmosphere is great and convenience to Washington St. Mall is very good. Bathroom was excellent.
Christopher R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
23-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 20 to Thu Sep 21 2023 at a $410.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Congress Hall is a beachfront resort that offers over 100 guestrooms, state of the art conferencing facilites and a spectacular Tiffany Blue Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 300 guests. Congress Hall is the heartbeat of Cape May where you can enjoy fine dining, theater, history, the arts and shopping all year long.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2002 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 106 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 106 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 2 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 9 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 6500 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 5300 people |
| Pool Info: Outdoor pools are open May - October. We have an adult pool + family pool. | |
| Ownership: | Cape Resorts |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Client is 100% responsible for rooms contracted after signing contract. | |
| Nightly Parking: | n/a |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 7.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 7.00% |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
Airport & Shuttle Information
Atlantic City International Airport is 45 minutes from hotel. Philadelphia International Airport is 90 minutes from hotel. Unfortunately, there is no shuttle available. One-way taxi expense from Atlantic City is approximately $35 to $40 and $150 from Philadelphia.
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Breakfast is not included in room rate. Guests may dine at their leisure in the Blue Pig Tavern or Tommy's Folly Coffee Shop.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
Complimentary
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: The Blue Pig Tavern - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Blue Pig Tavern, located 0.1 miles from Congress Hall.
- Lunch: The Lobster House - Indulge in fresh seafood for lunch at The Lobster House, located 1.5 miles from Congress Hall.
- Dinner: The Ebbitt Room - Enjoy a fine dining experience at The Ebbitt Room, located 0.2 miles from Congress Hall.
- Activity: Cape May Lighthouse - Visit the iconic Cape May Lighthouse, located 2.5 miles from Congress Hall.
- Breakfast: George's Place - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at George's Place, located 0.3 miles from Congress Hall.
- Lunch: The Rusty Nail - Have a casual lunch at The Rusty Nail, located 0.4 miles from Congress Hall.
- Dinner: Peter Shields Inn - Experience a romantic dinner at Peter Shields Inn, located 0.6 miles from Congress Hall.
- Activity: Cape May Winery - Explore the Cape May Winery and indulge in wine tasting, located 4.2 miles from Congress Hall.
- Breakfast: The Mad Batter - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Mad Batter, located 0.2 miles from Congress Hall.
- Lunch: The Red Store - Enjoy a unique lunch experience at The Red Store, located 3.8 miles from Congress Hall.
- Dinner: The Washington Inn - Dine in elegance at The Washington Inn, located 0.3 miles from Congress Hall.
- Activity: Cape May County Park & Zoo - Spend the day exploring the Cape May County Park & Zoo, located 6.7 miles from Congress Hall.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Congress Hall
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Congress Hall.
Feel free to use the Congress Hall meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cape May event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Harrison Conference Room | 71 x 22 x 7 | 1562 | 100/100 | 91 | 65 | 37 | 30 | 37 | 10/8 | 100 | 100 | 156 |
Close This Harrison Conference RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1562 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 71 x 22 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Ballroom | 103 x 37 x 10 | 3811 | 300/300 | 222 | 275 | 91 | 95 | 91 | 24/19 | 325 | 300 | 300 |
Close This BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 3811 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 103 x 37 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Power Outlets: 20 Columns: 0 Windows: 15 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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FAQs about Congress Hall
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Congress Hall have?
There are 106 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Congress Hall?
Yes, they have 9 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Congress Hall?
Breakfast is not included in room rate. Guests may dine at their leisure in the Blue Pig Tavern or Tommy's Folly Coffee Shop.
What parking is available at Congress Hall?
Complimentary
How much does internet cost?
Complimentary
Is there a gym at Congress Hall?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Congress Hall?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor pools are open May - October. We have an adult pool + family pool..
Testimonials:
"It was easy and the contact people were helpful and friendly - I would recommend the service to others." J.H. - Rochester, NY
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