Congress Hall vs The StarLux Hotel & Suites
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Congress Hall ranks significantly higher than The StarLux Hotel & Suites. Congress Hall scores 89 with accolades from 4 reviews like Oyster, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
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."
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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."
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Jetsetter
"Historic Cape May grande dame with stylish decor, a lively bar scene and ocean views."
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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."
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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"
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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 StarLux Hotel & Suites
305 East Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
From $79 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Budget
"The Starlux is a family-friendly boutique hotel with highly stylized 1950s futuristic decor."
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Travel + Leisure
"Go nouveau at this funky 1950’s-themed resort straight out of The Jetsons. Don’t worry, though: The retro lines and colors of the bright rooms are in fact new."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The sea-green-and-white Starlux has the soaring profile, the lava lamps, the boomerang-decorated bedspreads and the sailboat-shaped mirrors, plus it’s clean as a whistle."
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Travel + Leisure
"After a fun-filled day, check into the centrally located, '70s-inspired Starlux hotel, which has an on-site ice cream parlor and mini-golf"
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