Congress Hall

200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204 United States (USA)
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4.0 Star Property
38.930280-74.923910
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 217 guest reviews

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  • 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

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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

Verified Reviews of Congress Hall

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Quaint place with good food."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The quaint spaces were pleasant. Food was very good. Overall it was a pleasant experience.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
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.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
23-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Sep 20 to Thu Sep 21 2023 at a $410.99 average nightly rate.
"The Best of Cape May!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Courteous staff, helpful and pleasant! Cannot have a better view with charm and proximity to everything Cape May has to offer!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Feb 26 to Tue Feb 28 2023 at a $220.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 217 guest reviews

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

    Day 1

  • 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.
  • Day 2

  • 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.
  • Day 3

  • 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'
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Harrison Conference Room 71 x 22 x 7 1562 100/100 91 65 37 30 37 10/8 100 100 156
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Harrison Conference Room

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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Ballroom 103 x 37 x 10 3811 300/300 222 275 91 95 91 24/19 325 300 300
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Ballroom

Room 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
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
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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

Can I get a AAA rate at Congress Hall?

Yes, they have stay dates that support AAA hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA and AARP 5pct Off Bar 1 Queen Bed South Wing Signature Congress Hall Luxury Mattress Free WiFi 2

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Congress Hall?

Yes, they have stay dates that support Senior hotel discounts. Example room type: AAA and AARP 5pct Off Bar 1 Queen Bed South Wing Signature Congress Hall Luxury Mattress Free WiFi 2

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..

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