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Congress Hall vs The Asbury Hotel

Both Congress Hall and The Asbury Hotel are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Asbury Hotel scores slightly better than Congress Hall. The Asbury Hotel ranks #1 in Jersey Shore with accolades from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Mr & Mrs Smith and Wallpaper.

Congress Hall
Congress Hall
7 / 10
251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204
From $375 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Fodor's 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 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 Jetsetter
"Historic Cape May grande dame with stylish decor, a lively bar scene and ocean views." Full review
Afar Magazine 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 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 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 Asbury Hotel
The Asbury Hotel
9 / 10
210 5th Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
From $128 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A hip mashup of Asbury Park's Victorian past and rock-and-roll present at a new Jersey Shore hotspot." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"Located in a former Salvation Army brick building, there is a spacious swimming pool, a rooftop bar, an outdoor cinema on a separate rooftop lawn known as The Baronet and a backyard beer garden." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The 110-room property reflects the music and arts culture of Asbury Park through its vintage design—from the Soundbooth bar with a wall of vinyl LPs and cassettes, to The Baronet rooftop." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith Mr & Mrs Smith
"In the summer, this laid-back bolthole becomes a gathering place for Jersey Shore’s bright young things, thanks to a beer garden, rooftop cinema and spirited pool parties." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Wow." Full review