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Congress HallvsThe Southern Mansion
Both Congress Hall and The Southern Mansion are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Congress Hall scores significantly higher than The Southern Mansion. Congress Hall scores 89 with praise from 4 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Congress Hall
Fodor's
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
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
OysterUpscale
"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 PlanetTop 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"
The Southern Mansion Fodor's Oyster
Independent
720 Washington ST, Cape May, NJ 08204
From $189/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's "The stunning Italianate mansion, one of the few large estates to survive Cape May's Great Fire of 1879, now serves as a boutique hotel." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The Southern Mansion is a four-pearl property in Cape May that gets high points for its style and ambience." Full review
Independent "The museum-like Southern Mansion in Cape May is an opulent bed and breakfast in an 1860 historic home surrounded by manicured gardens"
