The Flanders HotelvsCongress Hall
The Flanders Hotel and Congress Hall are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Congress Hall ranks significantly higher than The Flanders Hotel. Congress Hall has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 4 sources like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Jetsetter.
The Flanders Hotel
719 E 11th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located directly on the Ocean City boardwalk planks with easy access to the beach, neighboring amusement park, and all sorts of other fun and food that the area has to offer." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Per Caltrider, the historic, all-suite Flanders Hotel makes a great home base for exploring due to its central locale"
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Congress Hall
251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
From $375/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Fodor's
"From its inception in 1816, Congress Hall has had star power: President Benjamin Harrison made it his summer White House, and John Philip Sousa conducted the Congress Hall March on the lawn." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Congress Hall is a 200-year-old hotel that showcases its original features in a fresh and modern package across the street from beach." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic Cape May grande dame with stylish decor, a lively bar scene and ocean views." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Understated luxury defines the overall vibe here making you equally comfortable walking around in sandy feet and wet bathing suit as in an evening gown and high heels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A local landmark, now suitably modernized without wringing out all the history. It's got everything you could ask for, including a spa and bicycle rentals" Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The epicenter of holiday magic, Congress Hall — a stately seaside resort that’s welcomed guests since 1816 and even served as the summer White House during Benjamin Harrison’s presidency — pulls out all the festive stops"