Is parking available at the hotel?

Free valet parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features elevators and step-free entrances, ensuring ease of access for guests with disabilities.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in the Cape May Historic District, just steps from Cape May Beach and Washington Street Mall, with various attractions within a short distance.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs, and advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Brown Room At Congress Hall, Cape May

Average nightly price at Congress Hall by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
February	US$248
March	US$227
April	US$273
May	US$397
June	US$624
July	US$765
August	US$894
September	US$516
October	US$365
November	US$277
December	US$528

What guests think

Travellers describe Brown Room At Congress Hall as a beautiful, historic, centrally located property with friendly service, lively bars, and convenient beach access, offering charming rooms and amenities alongside some quirks typical of an older building.

On-site dining—especially the Blue Pig Tavern—spa treatments, and festive seasonal decor draw repeated praise. Recurring drawbacks include noise from the bar or hallways, sloping or uneven floors, occasional elevator hiccups, and a lack of in-room coffee makers; some guests also note mid-afternoon food gaps and crowded public areas. Rooms and grounds are generally very clean, though isolated maintenance issues like weak Wi-Fi or low water pressure appear. Overall, expect a charming, lively, historic stay in the heart of Cape May.

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Facilities

Guests praise the on-site spa, pool and beach setup, multiple bars, and convenient free parking; live music and lawn areas add to the atmosphere. Some note elevator issues in this historic building.

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Crystal

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were excited to stay at this beautiful historic hotel and even joined in on the history tour. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. My favorite part was relaxing on the chairs that line the great lawn & listening to performers sing in the Brown Room. The Spa did a great job. The retail store was cute. The Blue Pig Restaurant on the ground floor was amazing and we ate there everyday of our stay. The beds were nice & soft like clouds, but the Wi-fi was weak in the property. Other than that, I would be stay here again any time.

10

Candis

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay. The beach facilities and service were excellent. The pool area is very clean, and the service was great. Our room was freshened twice a day. Valet parking was quick and included with the room. Staff were so friendly and always willing to help. We will definitely be back!!

8

Vita

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Always lovely but really needs updating The elevator (2) is an issue especially when shared with service people Such a large property, though historic, can’t operate on charm alone!

10

Eileen

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There’s so much to do right on property: three great places to eat/drink, a fantastic spa, delicious coffee shop, valet parking, adorable gift shop, outdoor pool, places to sit and relax outside and inside and an informative historical tour of the building. It’s also right across the street from the shopping area. Plenty of great restaurants there as well (all walkable).

10

Anne Marie

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great as always. Beautiful hotel, great outdoor spaces, excellent restaurants and bars. Elevator has been slightly malfunctioning since the last time we were here, about 6 months ago. Up button doesn’t work which confused the elevator when you press an upper floor. Door would close and then reopen before finally closing again and taking you up. Surprised it hadn’t been fixed yet.

10

Mark

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A real gem in the heart of Cape May. A beautifully renovated historic hotel with excellent service, wonderful facilities, and the best beach setup on the shore.

10

Victoria

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy beach access. Fabulous reception staff, especially Donna (3-11 pm). Wonderful housekeeping staff. Big Pig Tavern outside dining options are great (except neither restaurant is open 2-5 pm, cafe with pre-packaged sandwiches and on-premises baked goods is).

10

Rob

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful property. Great restaurant and bars. Entertainment

10

Christina

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Honestly everything was perfect!!! And free parking too!!!!

10

leslie

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Just a wonderful stay all around. The spa was amazing!

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, with attentive housekeeping and occasional turndown service. A few mention maintenance issues like low water pressure or, rarely, brown bath water.

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Janice

12 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully kept hotel and grounds. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone.

8

Robert S.

22 May 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The housekeeping was excellent. We loved the Blue Pig Tavern.

10

Mark

22 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderfully decorated for Christmas. Staff was outstanding, friendly, helpful. In center of town, walk to shops. Free valet parking is very helpful. Hotel has character, uneven floors, but that is part of the charm.

10

Bridget

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The property was well maintained and had a scenic view of the beach.

10

STACIE

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was by far one of the best places i've ever stayed! Everyone was so professional and helpful and it's a beautiful hotel. I enjoyed it so much that I am booking another room tonight for my boyfriend and I.

10

Candis

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were very pleased with all aspects of our stay. The beach facilities and service were excellent. The pool area is very clean, and the service was great. Our room was freshened twice a day. Valet parking was quick and included with the room. Staff were so friendly and always willing to help. We will definitely be back!!

10

Mary Ann

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything is absolutely perfect except for the water pressure!

10

Alexandra

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.

10

jamie

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay at Congress Hall. The rooms were appointed well and everything was nice and clean.

10

Kimberly

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had an issue in our room. Tub water was brown and there was a dog poop left next to the bed. We reported both things but nothing was done. I felt something could have been adjusted. I cleaned up the poo but we could not use the bath.

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Rooms

Rooms have historic charm; many are spacious with comfortable beds and some offer ocean views. However, sloping floors and noise from bars, hallways, or outside are common remarks, and Wi-Fi can be weak in places.

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Lauren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome room! Spacious and so clean and comfortable. Blue pig tavern was fantastic for dinner and breakfast.

10

Crystal

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were excited to stay at this beautiful historic hotel and even joined in on the history tour. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. My favorite part was relaxing on the chairs that line the great lawn & listening to performers sing in the Brown Room. The Spa did a great job. The retail store was cute. The Blue Pig Restaurant on the ground floor was amazing and we ate there everyday of our stay. The beds were nice & soft like clouds, but the Wi-fi was weak in the property. Other than that, I would be stay here again any time.

6

Kathleen

13 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a very nice hotel that I had been looking forward to visiting. However, being an old building the floors were uneven & the bathroom had a severe slope. This makes it dangerous for older adults with balance issues. The window also rattled/ banned all night with the severe wind.

8

ANTHONY

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was noisy.

10

Richard

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room with balcony

10

Grant

22 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the staff treatment, including the superior, FREE, valet parking. The bars and restaurants in the hotel are amazing, with lots of options. My only drawback was the room, which was a queen and quite small and stuffy. The bedding, pillows and towels were excellent and ,made the stay comfortable.

8

Jessica

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Congress Hall is iconic and has wonderful restaurants,, events and is perfectly situated. The staff is wonderful and it is clean, but the property itself is crazy. Our room itself sloped so bad that you felt that you had vertigo! The entire building has severe structural issues.

10

Sharon

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a historic property. This means that the doors use keys, the floors slope a bit, and the stairs creak. And it’s an absolutely beautiful and charming resort. I cannot recommend this place enough.

10

Donna

27 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful historic hotel in a great location. Room was spacious and clean and we had a great view of the ocean. Loved the robes they provided!

8

art

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old class charm. Could use some upgrades in rooms. Floors uneven. Noise outside late at night.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating across departments. Occasional lapses include slower responses or strict policies, a delayed valet, limited noise enforcement at night, and one report of an unintended staff entry.

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Tom

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were top notch. Our stay was wonderful. I would highly recommend it.

10

STUART

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent! The only concern was that there was often too much noise in the hallways at night and that should’ve been controlled by staff.

10

Theresa

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the Spa, world class! & Gigi the concierge went above & beyond to make our stay so special!

8

Sara

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful stay with lovely amenities. I felt the service at the spa and coffee shop and the lobby staff was less than excellent. These areas and related staff were not responsive or helpful when needed. The valet, brown room, boiler room and blue pig tavern all were very helpful.

10

Ryan

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property and amenities. Staff was great, even moving our room when requested (due to noise near the main stairway). Can’t wait to go back!

10

YAIR

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and very accommodating. Concierge service was very attentive.

10

janice

10 Mar 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was exceptional

2

Christine

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The management is not very understanding or accommodating to extenuating circumstances. Our 1 year old son became very sick on this trip and we had to leave 1 night early. We went to the front desk before checkout and explained the situation. Management refused to refund for the night or offer a credit. I was hoping to get the chance to stay here again, but I no longer feel this way will be taking my business elsewhere and suggest that everyone do the same

2

Carolyn

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members walked in the room at 7;00 pm on my husband and i fooling around. Very uncomfortable and scary

10

Maria

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love Congress Hall. The hotel room is spacious and air mattress wide and comfortable. On Mother’s Day we were delayed with Valet Service as there was only 1 attendant for a period of time. We checked out early and were hoping for it to be held at the front desk, and there was no room. We were asked to check with the valet and he was swamped so we did not.

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Location

Excellent, walkable location across from the beach and steps from Washington Street Mall and restaurants, with easy access to Cape May attractions and ocean views.

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Isaac

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Old but very well maintained. Wonderful staff. Amazing location.

10

James

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed the proximity of the ocean and the ambience of the hotel interior(s). Easy walking distance to excellent restaurants and shopping. Cape May zoo was a blast for the trip home.

10

chris

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Iconic hotel right in center of Cape May. Very comfortable rooms and great service. Definitely be back.

10

Deborah

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All staff friendly and very attentive. Very walkable to shopping and restaurants. Beach across street.

10

Joseph

20 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful property. Historical, close to everything, comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.

10

Tiffanie

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We could not have had a better stay at congress hall! Such a charming hotel with so much to offer. The location is unbeatable

10

Alexandra

25 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Walkable to Washington Street mall and many restaurants We stayed here during Christmas week andnit was beautifully decorated. The rooms were very clean and the turn down service was a nice surprise. I cannot wait to stay here agin.

8

Marco

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good hotel and location is great

10

Rubi

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, walkable location, right across from the charming Washington Street Mall, and nice beach views. Great cafe and spa.

10

Joseph

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best location in cape may

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Dining

On-site options are popular—especially the Blue Pig Tavern—and the Brown Room bar’s live music is a highlight. Downsides include a mid-afternoon gap in food service and mixed feedback about the coffee shop.

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Karen

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved the environment, the outside space and the bar. Our room was town facing and perfect. We saw the sun rise! I would praise the bartender who was helpful and informative. I would ding the coffee from the shop. It was bitter and undrinkable.

10

Lauren

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome room! Spacious and so clean and comfortable. Blue pig tavern was fantastic for dinner and breakfast.

10

John

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great restaurant. Scallops were our favorite. Quick access to shopping area.

8

Sara

5 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a beautiful stay with lovely amenities. I felt the service at the spa and coffee shop and the lobby staff was less than excellent. These areas and related staff were not responsive or helpful when needed. The valet, brown room, boiler room and blue pig tavern all were very helpful.

10

Brendan

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great bar in the lobby - fun spirit!

10

Robert

3 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel service was excellent clean pretty expensive great restaurant site the blue pig our waitress was fantastic would recommend going there old and young

10

Deb

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how well kept the property is and the amenities. We appreciated all the dining options (all we tried were exceptional). We will definitely stay there again.

10

Victoria

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy beach access. Fabulous reception staff, especially Donna (3-11 pm). Wonderful housekeeping staff. Big Pig Tavern outside dining options are great (except neither restaurant is open 2-5 pm, cafe with pre-packaged sandwiches and on-premises baked goods is).

10

Rob

15 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

beautiful property. Great restaurant and bars. Entertainment

10

Victoria

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, with one exception: no place to get a meal between 3 and 5.

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