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As America’s oldest seaside resort, Congress Hall provides history, elegance, and modern amenities in one location. It’s ideal for corporate retreats, leadership conferences, or incentive travel, offering both indoor and outdoor meeting spaces with striking ocean views.
Type of retreats we host
Health & Wellness
Art & Creativity
Business / Entrepreneurship
Corporate
Couples
Wine Tasting
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Amenities
Air conditioning in rooms
Fitness center
Pool
Restaurant on site
Sauna
Wifi
Daily housekeeping
Room service
Towels
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Meeting Spaces
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Break-Out Suites
Break-Out Suites
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Founder's Hall
Founder's Hall
Founder's Hall
Room size
36 m²
Max capacity
50
Reception
50
The 1816 Room
The 1816 Room
Room size
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Max capacity
12
Boardroom
12
The Harrison Room
The Harrison Room
The Harrison Room
Room size
103 m²
Max capacity
75
Reception
75
Room details
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Capacity
Reception
Theatre
Classroom
Banquet
Boardroom
Cocktail
Crescent rounds
U-shape
Hollow square
Yoga
Daylight
Ceiling
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Founder's Hall
36 m²
50
50
25
15
20
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The 1816 Room
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12
12
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12
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The Harrison Room
103 m²
75
75
50
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30
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Accommodation
Rest in luxurious comfort
Queen | South Wing
1 bedroom(s) • 1 bed(s) • 1 bath(s) • 1 queen bed(s)
A cozy and classically styled room in our South Wing, perfect for solo travelers or couples.
Nestled in the South Wing of Congress Hall, this Queen Bed room offers a bright, comfortable space with timeless coastal charm. Furnished with a custom-made queen-sized bed dressed in Belgian linens, a club chair, end table, dresser, and a mini beverage chiller, it's the ideal setup for a seaside retreat. These rooms enjoy natural light and are conveniently situated close to the hotel's vibrant restaurants, lounges, and lobby.
Room Amenities
Hair Dryer
Linen
Shower
Toilet
Toiletries
Towels
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Two Queen | South Wing
1 bedroom(s) • 2 bed(s) • 1 bath(s) • 2 queen bed(s)
Spacious and welcoming, these South Wing rooms offer two queen beds and a classic setup ideal for families or friends.
Room Amenities
Hair Dryer
Linen
Shower
Toilet
Toiletries
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Food & dining
Indulge in culinary delights
Blue Pig Tavern
Gather at the Blue Pig Tavern, a distinctive restaurant tucked in the corner of Congress Hall. The Blue Pig offers timeless classics and new seasonal delights with ingredients that are always farm-fresh.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Dietary Options
Juices & Smoothies
Meat
Tommy's Folly Coffee Shop
Tommy's Folly Coffee Shop is filled with everything you need to keep you going all day long. Start your perfect Cape May day with a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Brown Room
There isn't a more sophisticated way to wrap up your day in Cape May than an evening at the Brown Room, a stylish lounge occupying the same spot as Congress Hall's first legal post-Prohibition cocktail bar.
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Restaurant Onsite
Ebbitt Room
Known for its innovative cuisine, attentive service and refined ambiance, the Ebbitt Room is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Low Carb
Juices & Smoothies
Meat
Grand Lawn-Congress Hall
Under sunset skies and sea breezes, take your seat on the Grand Lawn-Congress Hall's magnificent ocean-view garden for elevated drinks and dining.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Dietary Options
Juices & Smoothies
Beach Plum Farm Kitchen
Nestled in the main Amish barn, our Farm Kitchen offers an ever-changing menu inspired by the freshest ingredients harvested from our fields each morning. Enjoy homespun breakfast and lunch selections at picnic tables surrounded by the farm's gardens. We welcome walk-ins only-no reservations needed.
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Restaurant Onsite
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Farm to Table
Omnivore
Boiler Room
Head down to the Boiler Room, a vibrant restaurant, lounge, and nightclub serving up delicious brick-oven pizza, cold draft beer, classic cocktails, and good vibes.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Dietary Options
Vegetarian
Juices & Smoothies
Tommy’s Folly Ice Cream Parlor
Tommy's Folly Ice Cream Parlor, located in the iconic Congress Hall hotel, is a delightful spot for a sweet treat in Cape May. Offering a variety of ice cream flavors, cones, and sundaes, it's perfect for cooling off and indulging in a classic summertime favorite. Its convenient location makes it a go-to destination for guests and locals alike.
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Restaurant Onsite
Rusty Nail
“The Nail,” as it's known by the locals, is the famed iconic surfer bar and restaurant that made a name for itself in the ‘70s. Back in the day lifeguards, surfers and beautiful beach bunnies gathered around the wood bar that was rumored to be the longest in all of Cape May. Now it's your turn to join in the fun for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Type
Restaurant Onsite
Activities
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Fun things to do nearby
While You’re Here
A stay at Congress Hall is designed around the simple pleasures of a classic American seaside vacation. Here, we believe that hospitality means more than just a room for the night. It means complimentary chairs, towels and umbrellas waiting for you down on the beach; delicious on-property dining for you to treat yourself to; health and wellness classes like yoga ; and family activities from sunup to sundown-all to create new memories and traditions with the ones you love.
Nearby activities
Local Cultural Experiences
Night Life
Restaurants
Shopping
Biking
Fitness
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Location & how to get here
You can get to Congress Hall in Cape May by car, taking a taxi or shuttle from the Atlantic City bus station, or by using the DART bus service if you are coming from a local area. The hotel is located in the center of town, making it accessible by various transportation methods.
By Car
Congress Hall is easily accessible by car. It is located in the center of town, near the beaches and other attr...
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