Congress Hall

If you want to visit Congress Hall for Christmas, it’s beautiful, and the decorations are exquisite. Their Winter Wonderland experience is great and the staff is wonderful. Just don’t stay over. The guest experience was awful. The hotel is PACKED with visitors not staying there so amenities such as the Brown Room, Boiler Room, and the beautifully decorated sitting area are overtaken by visitors not staying at the hotel. We were really looking forward to having a drink at the Brown Room, a gorgeous Speak Easy type lounge. It was four people deep at the bar trying to get a drink. Not a single person we spoke with was a hotel guest. Frustrated and no where to sit or an option to get a drink we left. For over $500 a night Congress Hall should be catering their amenities to paying hotel guests especially after the Winter Wonderland area is closed for the night. The hotel is beautiful but that overnight stay was $500+ wasted. When speaking with the front desk I was told yes it’s a busy weekend, it’s like staying during the summer. I have no idea what that has to do with Congress Hall putting into place something regarding amenities and their guests. Go and visit over Xmas, just don’t stay.

We love historic venues and absolutely loved our recent stay at Congress Hall. As we checked out at the end of our stay my wife and I both came up with “classy” to describe the experience. Location is directly amongst the shops and restaurants in the heart of Cape May. We stayed in the ‘Annie Knight Suite’ (which can be quite pricy but we stayed off season so rates were more reasonable). The room was amazing with plenty of space, a large deck overlooking the ocean, and a small kitchen. The staff was attentive and friendly - from the check in staff, the valet, the concierge, housekeeping, the coffee shop guy… everyone. While it’s one of the more expensive accommodations in Cape May it’s absolutely worth the splurge.

The staff was friendly and made us feel welcomed. Blue Pig was excellent. We recommend this to everyone. We were there this November and last December at Christmas. They did an exceptional Christmas display. Fun for couple and families. Easy walk to nearby shops.

The staff was wonderful, the venue is so beautiful and historic. Love the rocking chairs- the weather was so beautiful we were able to enjoy them! The Brown room served great cocktails and had entertainment in the evening, which we enjoyed. We ate breakfast in the Blue Pig, and it was very good, with excellent service. I will always stay here anytime I'm visiting Cape May.

Amazing hotel, in a great location, with a very accomodating staff. Just a 5 minute walk to the ocean and the outdoor mall. Very clean and comfotable rooms and many have ocean views. We celebrated our anniversary there, and were treated with champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival.