The Virginia Hotel

The Virginia Hotel is lovely, This was our first time staying there, though we have eaten at the Ebbitt room many times over 20 years. The Hotel has been redone and is beautiful. The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 307 BUT...the principal purpose of a hotel is to sleep in! Room 307 has the outside spotlight on the Hotel sign blasting right into the windows. I went down to the front desk to see if this could be turned off (at 1 am), as I assumed it was on a timer. Had to call over to Congress Hall to see whether someone could shut it off (they couldn't). We even debated driving back to Pennsylvania (was just spending the night). We did file a complaint the next AM. And so by all means, stay at this beautiful hotel, just NOT in room 307

Hannah & front desk team welcomed us this Saturday, 1/11, with kindness and humor. With all of the snow, they patiently helped us with valeting our cars and resalting the cottage steps a few times. I’m so thankful to them! Our cottage was super clean and had great ocean views. Totally recommend this hotel!

Water leaked on our heads in the very small bathroom. It was only fixed temporarily and caused 2 out of our 4 nights to be exhausting. The real issue however was the staffs cheerful attitude that getting back to our room after dinner the first night to 2 inches of water wasn't any big deal. Maintenance wanted to leave the huge garbage can sitting on the toilet till the next day. No offer was made to move us and by the third night the floor was soaked again. Checking out I was told they "made a note not to put me in the same room next year" After seeing my face at the nerve the manager came out and took $150 off our bar bill. Nothing about this hotel was as good as previous year. Cleaning minimal, sheets not changed, cheap toilet paper and tissues.

Beautifully designed hotel, spacious room and shower bathroom, and includes breakfast on the veranda or dining room. Another great plus are the beach chairs and towels provided for you on the beach, so need to lug your own. The staff is professional but aloof. Was surprised by the $43 plus for “resort fees” especially when it rained so no beach for us ! No onsite parking so had to use their valet parking ( surprised by that also - a good thing, no charge) . The downside are the steps, as there is no elevator in this 61 room hotel. These were a problem for my friend, as the stairs are quite steep. … so be advised . Cape May has become so crowded with tourists it feels like NYC sidewalks walking around. And this hotel was so busy it was not the quiet retreat I had wanted

The Virginia Hotel is classy and cozy. The service is wonderful. The public spaces in the lounge and porch are perfect. Cocktails are superb. Cannot say the same about the food at the Ebbit Room, which was disappointing based on previous experience. Would recommend patronizing a BYOB such as Peter Shields, which has never disappointed. If breakfast not included, would be worth the splurge to order and have delivered to your room. The food is imaginative, satisfying and serviced elegantly on a silver platter w/ white cloth.