Virginia Hotel & Cottages

I love the hotel. I have been going every year for 20 years. It’s expensive which is fine except that the past few years outsiders take over the bar area from 3:00 on and people who stay there can’t get a seat. There should be room always for patrons who spend a lot of money to stay there. This weekend we stood for space waiting and waiting and were forced to go elsewhere which is not what we wanted. We love the atmosphere but can’t enjoy it because it gets overcrowded with people walking by. May have to rethink our plans since we could stay somewhere else and just walk in for a visit like everyone does.

This first time experience was ok but to me from purely a price perspective it was very expensive. I'm used to staying at more modern hotels and using points that I've accumulated. Yes the 2 cottages we stayed in were most likely built as boarding houses and had current amenities. But the in 3 room AC units in the first building were somehow electronically connected and all 3 units kept turning off by themselves after being turned on for less than a minute upon returning from dinner. Staff members were very accommodating but at 9:00pm + on a Sunday night the maintenance dept wasn't fully staffed which is reasonable. One tech was called in on his off hours and diligently worked to try to get the 3 AC units working properly but he was unable to accomplish that. However he did contact the HVAC tech who indicated he would arrive Monday morning between 8:00- 10:00am which he did. After approximately an hour we we informed to pack our bag and we're relocated to another cottage. Personally I wasn't thrilled to move from the 1st floor location with 4 steps to having to relocate across the small parking area then be moved to a 3rd floor room. My knees "screamed" in objection to climbing 3 flights of stairs. The food was okay but tasty. I'm sure if I wasn't allergic to shellfish the choices would have been more plentiful. All staff members we interfaced with were very polite and friendly which was a big plus. I was aware of the ambiance of Cape May but if the choice was mine I would have selected more modern accommodations in a different locality. Having said that I'm glad I had the experience but I doubt that I will return. My personal preference and by no means a negative to the facility or staff.

We hemmed and hawed about whether or not to leave this review, because they ultimately did give us our money back and release us from our stay. But we ultimately decided it was the right thing to do because people should be able to make informed decisions based on honest feedback. Our family had originally booked two weeks at The Virginia Hotel, including our small baby and myself, who is currently pregnant. What should have been a relaxing and comfortable stay turned into a nightmarish ordeal due to the appalling conditions of our room. From the moment we walked into our room, it was clear that cleanliness and maintenance were not priorities for this establishment. The room was filthy and covered in dust. It was especially concerning to see a stained cloth headboard, which was absolutely gross. When we attempted to use the ceiling fan, it rained down dust—a health hazard, particularly for a pregnant woman and a baby. The state of disrepair in the room was shocking. The window pulls were rusty, the bathroom had a broken glass window with sharp edges exposed. The bed was so poorly maintained that it broke when we rolled over, and when the hotel staff came to fix it they stirred up so much dust from under the bed we ended up having to give our baby zyrtec. There were multiple exposed electrical outlets, which is so dangerous with a small child in the room. The shower was broken and would not turn on. The walls showed clear signs of water damage, and I suspect there is likely mold lurking behind them—a serious concern for anyone, but especially for someone in my condition and our baby. The air quality in the room was terrible, which only added to our discomfort and worries. We have stayed in hundreds of hotels at this price point, and this was by far the worst (and the first and only time we have ever been in a situation that necessitated complaining!). The problems didn't stop with our room. The guests staying next door to us had to evacuate their room after a leak from the ceiling caused water to pour in. When we spoke to other guests down the hall, we were horrified to learn that this was not an isolated incident. They had experienced leaks during a prior stay, indicating a long-standing issue that the hotel has clearly failed to address. It is beyond comprehension how this hotel remains open with such blatant disregard for the safety of its guests. I would strongly advise any family, especially those with young children or pregnant women, to stay far away from this hotel. The conditions are not only unsanitary but also dangerous. Virginia Hotel, you should be ashamed of the state of your property. When we originally expressed our concerns, the manager, Josh, told us that the bed was “just old” and that water damage “happens.” We had booked two weeks here, and he offered to refund us the second week as a credit - as if we’d ever return here!!!! After speaking with the other manager, Jarrett (who was incredibly kind and helpful), we were released from our stay and given a refund. This experience has left us deeply unsettled, and we will never return. I hope this review serves as a warning to others and prompts the necessary actions to ensure no one else has to endure what we did. I want to add one note - despite the condition of the room, the front desk staff, valet, and restaurant servers were absolutely wonderful. They were the only source of redemption in a truly awful experience!

Very disappointed in the service. The first morning, only one employee and a cook showed up. Needless to say, food service was almost non existant. After a long wait, I finally got someone get my car keys so I could go look for my car, which I had in valet. There was no one working who could retrieve my car so I walked two blocks and using my panic button, found my car. Day two started out similar with no coffee out down stairs. With one more night reserved, my wife and checked our to find a better spot

Went to ebbitts room. Three strikes before the main meal. First, two girls at the door we seemingly bothered. We arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation and was told we could not be seated until our reservation time even though the dining room was have full. Escorted to our table. Small table. Asked for a four seater and we were told it was for larger parties. Two people were sat at a four seater right next to us. Party's around us received bread. We were never offered. Won't be back

Went here for Chrismas Dinner. Absolutely amazing food and incredible atmosphere. April, our server was amazing!!

Rooms were OK, but no staff to work. Had to valet our own car. Breakfast was a disaster. One front desk person working trying to get our pre-ordered breakfast served. He said he was only person working and apologized. Really disappointed at the lack of service at the hotel.

Allow this to serve as a warning as much as a review. The Virginia is a hotel we have stayed at before and it is a really nice place. Clean, friendly staff, the Ebbitt Room has great food. Our most recent stay has completely tarnished our opinion of the hotel. My 32 weeks pregnant wife and I booked one (Friday) night for her last hoorah before giving birth. We paid $850 for this one night stay. We were placed in room 101. It appears there are 2 rooms on the first floor of the hotel…ours and the one directly across from ours, essentially connected by a small entry way and a glass door that is in no way a sound barrier. Upon entering our room we noticed we had direct view of the outside patio where folks were seated. On the wall to the left is a large window, the wall in front has another large window and there is a window in our bathroom. ALL windows have older shutter style blinds with some of them (at least in the bathroom) being broken. We immediately thought how uncomfortable it was to be so close to the tables and people that are literally right outside our windows. We shut the “blinds” and moved on. If you like natural light in your room this definitely isn’t the room for you unless you really enjoy people watching you get dressed, shower, go to the bathroom, etc. We are yearly “Cape May visitors” between trips ourselves or with family that date back to our adolescence. We are no stranger to staying up a little later and enjoying ourselves. But this trip was about a relaxing evening after a day at the Sea Spa and a nice dinner in the Ebbitt Room. We returned to our room around 8:45 and immediately noticed how loud it was. Through the cracks of our blinds we could see the entire patio which wrapped around our room was full of restaurant patrons. A table placed so close to our bathroom (and other) windows I could reach out and touch someone on the shoulder. We felt extremely uncomfortable going to the bathroom with people so close. That discomfort was quickly diminished by the noise coming from every direction. People talking and having dinner, the main kitchen access right across from our room with sounds of dishware clanging and people coming and going. It was so loud I literally felt like I was in the restaurant and I was part of everyone’s conversations. We looked at each other and immediately knew this was a problem. I went to the front desk not expecting much help. There were no rooms left elsewhere in the hotel but to their credit they offered to move us to another hotel a block and a half away. This meant packing up and moving at 9:30 at night which simply wasn’t ideal but I should have taken it. The gentleman working the front desk was nice and tried to be accommodating and I again will credit the hotel that we did not tell them my wife was pregnant (didn’t think we had to). But he knew exactly what my complaints were about with this room. It was quite clear as he commented we were “lucky it wasn’t Saturday.” We laid in bed listening to conversations until about 11 when the last people finally left. Ongoing noise from people walking above us or up and down the stairs which are directly next to the room as well. We were so uncomfortable we almost ate the cost and left and if the valet was still open past 10 we would have. We both simultaneously woke at 5AM to the sounds of early risers using the steps and floor above and the neighbors with the shared 4x4 breezeway to our rooms. Upon checkout when asked how our stay was we told them how uncomfortable that room is and of the exact reasons for our poor experience. A manager came out and apologized and gave us $75 off and said he’d note to never put us in that room again. I wasn’t expecting a comp’d room or anything but $75 off an $850 one night stay and a notation in your system is laughable. Don’t stress the notation cause we won’t be returning anytime soon. The Virginia is a nice hotel and we are not serial complainers when it comes to this stuff. But honestly we expressed to management that it was unfair for ANYONE to get placed in that room. Be warned

I was making travel plans for the upcoming months, and carved out a few days leading into a long weekend that I was looking to fill. One of the first places that came to mind was Cape May - I personally had not been here in over 20 years, but I know friends and family who regularly go and thought it would be a nice place for me to rediscover as an adult. The first question I asked myself was where I should stay - Cape May has no shortage of lodgings. Even though my first thought was one of the many inns along Beach Ave, I decided to look a little deeper and check out something more Cape May specific. The Virginia Hotel fit the bill, so that's where I booked. The Virginia is a boutique hotel at its heart, housed in a restored building that sits on Jackson Street. The hotel is owned by Cape Resorts, which also operates several other hotels in the area (as well as a couple on Long Island, NY). In addition to the main hotel, there are four cottages that fall under the Virginia - note that the hotel itself is adults only, but families may stay in the cottages. Like my other hotel reviews, I'm going to separate this review into pros and cons, so here we go! In my view, there are many pros to the Virginia - the first of which being the location. The hotel sits in the middle of Jackson Ave, a half block from the beach in one direction and a half block to Washington Mall in the other. The location really can't be beat - I walked everywhere during my stay. The exterior is lovely with sea blue sidings contrasting with striking red accents and flowers. They have an outdoor porch which is used for lounging (which I did) and seating for the Ebbitt Room (the onsite restaurant). Another pro are the amenities - the hotel only has 24 rooms, so you truly get that boutique hotel experience. My room was stocked with the essentials, the bed was comfy, and they offered complimentary continental breakfast. For the breakfast, you can either have it served in your room, on the front porch, or in the Ebbitt Room. Water and cookies are also served in the main lobby mid-afternoon - nothing fancy but a nice perk. The theming is also a pro - even though this isn't a B&B, the fact that the hotel is in a historic building gives the feel of being in one - the aesthetics and finishes are all high-end with interesting pieces, pops of color, and exquisite architecture. As far as cons, there aren't many. The hotel doesn't have an elevator, so you'll need to do stairs - not a con for some but something to keep in mind. There aren't some onsite amenities that one would expect at a hotel, such as a pool and a fitness center. You do, however, have access to the pool at Congress Hall and the fitness center at The Sandpiper - two nearby hotels that are also owned by Cape Resorts. If you park your own car you'll need to do so at Congress Hall a couple of blocks away, but they offer valet service. Finally, I want to circle back and give props to the staff - everyone I interacted with was super friendly and made sure that my stay was a great one. Even before I arrived, they texted to inform me of all the logistics, and I was able to communicate with the staff via text throughout my stay. Overall, I had a great return trip to Cape May, and the Virginia Hotel was an essential part of that. I would have no qualms staying here again in the future.

I was just here for drinks, didn't stay. I loved the decor and ambiance at this hotel. They decorate it so nicely for the holidays. The lounge is cozy and warm with a fireplace. Service was excellent and we enjoyed the cocktails. Had the Gold Rush and the Winter 25 Jackson. You can also order food. First come first served at the bar, lounge, and patio.

We visited the Virginian hotel about three weeks ago. We felt pampered. Our room was beautiful. And we had an amazing time. Although there were a couple of small issues, the manager Josh took care of them immediately. I never expect perfect. I just expect good communication and results when it's not perfect. This was one of the best weekends away we've had in a very long time. The entire staff was very pamperingand accommodating to us. I would highly recommend The Virginia. Here is a picture of what I received in my room every morning, which was absolutely delicious. And a couple of of the evenings that we relax on the front porch.

Love the atmosphere of the hotel but getting past the gate keepers that are reservation coordinators is the worst experience. Keith and his staff are abrupt and condescending. Don't question availability or pricing, you must be poor in their eyes to question it! I will never consider a stay nor stay here again.

Just want to give you all a heads up if you are considering staying at the Virginia Hotel in Cape May. We feel it's important for everyone to know their cancellation policy for covid. My husband tested positive for covid the day before our reservation. We immediately called the hotel and explained the situation. They indicated that cancelling or rescheduling the reservation was not an option for covid and to come anyway. I said, "So you are okay with my husband sitting next to another guest when he has an active case of covid? " We would never put another hotel guest in harms way intentionally, and of course, cancelled our reservation and lost our deposit. I was shocked by the indifference to the health of their guests and thought you all should know about this.

From the moment we pulled up out front and Dominic offered to help us with our luggage and park the car, we were impressed with the service we received at the Virginia Hotel. Every member of the staff went out of their way to insure we had a great stay. Our 2nd floor room was so comfortable with housekeeping providing extra towels and blanket, a spacious closet, lots of drawers, and a comfortable bed. There was a small refrigerator and complimentary breakfast each day. We ate on the enclosed, heated porch both days. We enjoyed dinner in the hotel's Ebbitt Room restaurant as it was so convenient. We'll certainly choose to return.

My favorite stay in Cape May NJ. This boutique hotel has everything I like: beautiful room, excellent restaurant on site, charming bar with piano music, lounge area, gorgeous porch, breakfast included (great coffee) excellent personable service! Let's not forget beach service! Just walk down(1/2 block) with the beach tags they include and they have a designated area up by the water with chairs, towels and umbrellas! If you prefer a pool spend the afternoon at their other property, Congress Hall! Best ever!

Excellent hotel.The staff could not be more friendly. The room's comfortable and breakfast on the porch was delightful

For anyone considering booking be very careful of their cancellation policy. We ended up cancelling our trip because our car broke down. I am almost 30 weeks pregnant and actually broke down crying on the phone. The hotel was very strict on their policy, wouldn't even let us reschedule for once we got our car fixed. No compassion or empathy whatsoever. We really wish we could have enjoyed our trip, but unfortunately will not be rebooking with this hotel or any of their affiliates.

Our stay here at the end of July was a little rough. Someone else's bags were in our room, valet took quite a bit of time, and the beach service was far from friendly. It's a whole story that management ended up making up for. However keep in mind, this is the first place and first time in my life that I have ever complained to management about something, and I hated that I felt like "that person." The delays and mishaps in service were excused by staff as COVID difficulties, but I think when you're spending so much money on a room that it can't be excused. This is a high end place, not a Holiday Inn. But like I said, management did reach out to me and tried to make up for the mishaps with a dinner on the house. Dinner was absolutely lovely, which is why I'm bumping this up from zero stars to two. It is quaint and quite pretty, and I would imagine the stay would be better in non-virus times. I would recommend waiting until life resumes without restrictions until you stay here. I know we won't be back simply because of the negative memories made, but for the benefit of the doubt, I would say others shouldn't write The Virginia off just yet.

A Perfect Weekend! We recently stayed at Virginia Hotel's little Gray Cottage for my wife's birthday weekend and it was amazing from start to finish. The Gray Cottage's accommodations far exceeded my expectations as a first-time visitor. The location is 1/2 block from the beach and surrounded by beautiful Victorian homes. The front desk staff at the Virginia is amazing. Check-in was efficient, very professional, and they convey a sense of willingness to go out of their way to make the stay the best. I had to deal with a non-hotel issue during the stay and the front desk staff went above and beyond to help me even though it was not their problem. Other staff members at the Virginia were also very friendly and willing to help make our stay special from the valet to housekeeping. There is free valet parking for guests. The Gray Cottage is perfect for a family or couples to stay. There is a nice front porch with rocking chairs on the ground floor and a deck on the second-floor facing the ocean. The second floor has the common area/living room and kitchen. The living room area has chairs, couches, board games, and TV. The kitchen is great with a countertop bar, fully stocked glassware, dishes, etc, and a Nespresso Machine. In addition to the stainless-steel refrigerator/freezer this cottage has everything you would need except the food. The bedrooms and their décor are calming and I can honestly say it's one of the few times I had a good night sleep in a hotel. The bedding is comfortable and inviting. The bathrooms are crisp and clean with subway tile and ample towels. The products are from the Beach Plum Farm. There is one bedroom on the second floor, a large king bedroom on the first floor, both with their own TV's and private bathrooms. The Gray Cottage at the Virginia Hotel was top notch and the amenities offered to cottage guests include those provided to guests in the hotel, but also those at the sister property Congress Hall, which is just around the corner. I highly recommend staying at this property!

My husband and I booked a stay at the Virginia Hotel via a phone call directly to the hotel after winning a gift certificate. I told the staff on the phone that I had a gift certificate and they informed me to bring it and it would be applied to the cost of the room at check out. Upon check out, I was told by the manager that it looked like my reservation was made online and they could not use my gift certificate. After showing the manager my phone log which proved I called the hotel directly to book my room, the manager stated he didn't know why his system was showing the reservation was made online. He stated there must of been some kind of hacking of the phone call that redirected my call and changed how my reservation was made. Whatever happened that changed my reservation was an error on the hotel's side, not my own- which the manager agreed, it was fault of the hotel. However, he refused to honor my gift certificate, refused to refund my money, refused to issue me another gift certificate for use at a future stay. While we did enjoy our stay, the terrible customer service by the staff and the manager put a damper on our weekend.

Please note that the Virginia hotel is a hotel and the ebbitt room is the restaurant inside of the hotel. We got really lucky to stay here during the Christmas season! The hotel was so beautifully decorated!!! We had a third floor room with king sized bed. Our room was a comfortable size and the bed was great. The bathroom had a nice shower with good water pressure. Everything was clean and spotless. The hotel staff was friendly and efficient. During our stay, valet parking was available and fast. The breakfast is a bit strange. You can order it for your room, or for service downstairs. You have to choose your food and time frame the night before. We were lucky that the hotel wasn't packed when we were there and the staff was very accommodating to our inability to guess the time frame of our meal. Also, their house made granola was delicious!! We would love to return and stay here.

We came here for date night with 3 other couples. It was my first time here, I loved that they had valet parking. Otherwise it would have taken forever to find a spot. They have a gorgeous covered porch you can sit and wait for your table or just sit outside and have drinks. There were plenty of seats & tables so you don't need to be on top of other patrons. We had made dinner reservations, about a week & a half out so they only times they had were 5:30 or 9pm. We chose 5:30 so we could walk around the promenade after and take pictures on the beach as the sun set. Many of the beach goers are long gone before sunset so you almost have the beach to yourselves. We were given a private room because of our large party. There was another table in the room but that reservation was not til 7, so they were sat as we were paying the bill. It was as if we rented the room for ourselves. Our server was very attentive & nice. This is a farm to table place and there is always a changing daily special. I would highly recommend ordering the cantaloupe martini if they are serving that as their special. It was so refreshing I ordered two! I was not driving that night I ordered the steak & cake. The filet was cooked perfectly & my crab cake was mostly crab not filler. If you are looking for a nice night out, I would highly recommend this place & make an earlier reservation so you can walk around after & enjoy the sunset on the beach.

Third floor king bed 304. Very quiet. Great shower stall and head. Clean and cleaned daily. Continental breakfast of quiche and fruits and juices were excellent. Lounge could get rowdy as many are waiting for their table. Table cloths go with the pricey mains but I had never eaten a half chicken so well prepared and flavorful. My partners filet was also A+.

What a fantastic stay in Cape May!! My fiancé and I came here for the night - we enjoy the Cape Resort properties and wanted to try something new. We were able to check in 1.5 hours early and do self parking at Congress Hall. Staff is very friendly and upgraded us to a king bed room in the Virginia when we had opted for a cheaper cottage room when booking - awesome!! They offer an amazing complimentary breakfast delivered to your room and everything is absolutely delicious. The bar has great drinks downstairs, and we weren't able to go to the restaurant but we spoke with a lot of people who highly recommended it. Location can't be beat, and the holiday decorations are a true treat. Overall amazing experience and highly recommend. The only downside I can think of is there is not an elevator, but that was fine for us to walk off some of our calories :)

My boyfriend and I stayed in the Red Cottage Inn for a weekend getaway in February. We stayed in the Holly Suite. We were really impressed with the spaciousness of the room and the services provided. The staff was friendly and informative. Our favorite part of staying here was the complementary breakfast that was served to the room. There's nothing better than breakfast in bed! We had a few drinks at the Ebbitt room where there was a live pianist playing. It was a nice vibe and I recommend checking it out. PS can you pleaseeee share the recipe for the house made granola?! So yummy!

Went here for a friend's wedding and the reception was quiet, private, and well maintained. Food was quite delicious and made to order. Service was smiling and happy. The bartender was fantastic, kept my glass full all afternoon. Excellent venue.

Wonderful BnB to stay in Cape May. Excellent staff and service! Clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast that was included was elevated to another level. We will be back. Thanks so much!

We recently stayed at the Virginia Hotel last Memorial Day weekend. We went with the expectations that it was a bed and breakfast but were mistaken. I really don't know why we we were thinking bed and breakfast. When you check in at the front desk it really doesn't look or feel like a hotel. When you get to your room it has that bed and breakfast feel. Sitting outside on the Veranda gives you that B & B vibe again but make no mistake about it......this is a hotel, not a bed and breakfast, as advertised. The hotel is in a great location centrally located to everything. It's surrounded by so much history and character as well as many beautiful bed and breakfast places. Overall, the staff was extremely friendly, except for one of the servers who was a little bit "creepy". No parking for the vehicles but valet service makes this a non-issue. Breakfast is included in the price but is limited and disappointing. Same small menu everyday of basic breakfast items. You get to choose two food items from this short list. Again, lacked any character or substance that you would see in a bed and breakfast One plate of cookies for the entire hotel. They were good but we were told "once they're gone, they're gone". And that was at 3:15. Check in is at 3. Now, I'm not a stickler but it's those small things that separate the good from the great reviews. But again, I have to be reminded.....this is a hotel not a B & B. No afternoon coffee or tea but the staff does put out some nice water with fruit in it. Pet peeve: After every breakfast the server puts an envelope on the tray which the breakfast was served on. And reminds you that it's there (asking for a tip). I'm a big tipper but I thought this was very presumptuous. All in all we had a great weekend. But make no mistake about it....when we return to Cape May we will be staying at a real B & B.

3.5 Stars Ambiance: not so much of a hotel but rather a bigger bed and breakfast feel. Very intimate setting. Service: super friendly and super accommodating. Rooms: very clean. Not big or small. Just cozy enough for a bed and breakfast charm with modern amenities. Location: convenient, close to the beach, close to the historic district of Cape May, pretty much close to everything. We were very excited to celebrate my husband's and MIL's birthdays. We booked two rooms, special packages to include daily breakfast and half carafe of water every night. We arrived early. Rooms were not ready so we checked in later. Check in process was easy. We asked about the AAA rate. Staff said she will inquire and get back to us. There was no elevator so staff carried our luggage to our rooms. We expected this, so no disappointment there. Breakfast was served on time for all of us in our rooms daily. Breakfast foods were good. We enjoyed ourselves sitting on the porch at times in between shopping intervals. On the third day, we inquired about the AAA rate again and was told that they could only take off the discount that day and not the past two days since they were not aware of it. We explained that we had brought this to their attention the very first day when we checked in. They apologized but said there was not anything they could do about it. Naturally, we were disappointed. We later emailed the general manager and presented our plight. They responded quickly and resolved the issue. Reasons for not receiving 5 : with regards to our AAA rate, staff should communicate better and respond with "We apologize about not getting back to you about the AAA rate. However, let me check with my general manager and see what we can do" rather than their initial response, "I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do about it." There should never be a reason for us to get upper management involved. This could have been done easily among staff members since it was their mistake to begin with. Suggestions: hotels should have elevators. If they don't, they should be referred as Bed and Breakfast Inns. Also, if people check in for birthdays, anniversaries, special occasions, etc. make it feel more special for your consumers. We would return since staff are truly customer service oriented. And this place provides an intimate setting, much more so than Congress Hall (even though they are all owned by the same people/company). We love sitting on the porch at nights before turning to bedtime.

My fiancée and I went here to celebrate our engagement. It was so nice that we are considering having our wedding there. Great location, beautiful hotel, amazing service. The beach access alone is deserving of 5 stars. We had access to the pool at Congress Hall which is also 5 stars. We will definitely be back.

A lovely hotel! My husband and I stayed here for two night for our honeymoon and we really enjoyed ourselves! The wait staff is absolutely incredible. Very accommodating, they parked our car for us and when I forgot something they ran out and got it! We stayed in the Virginia room which has its only balcony, absolutely beautiful and romantic.

We had a great time staying at The Virginia Hotel this president's day weekend. Everything was superb, the check-in smooth and cordial, the valet efficient and courteous, the room lovely and clean. We spent some time in the lobby/living room by the fire in the afternoon, which was very relaxing. Later in the evening it was very crowded there, so we retired to our room, and relaxed in the coziest bed. Breakfast came at the pre-requested time, on a lovely silver tray and was just enough to get us up and running. The shower was very nice, two showerheads to choose from, and very clean with lots of towels. Everything we needed for a nice winter getaway. Check out & valet was just as effortless as our arrival, everyone we encountered was nice & professional. we will return

I stayed at the Virginia Hotel the other week for 2 nights. The staff was great and I was in during offseason. However I was totally thrown off by the fact that there is no elevator and essentially the hotel is a bunch of "homes" where each floor is a hotel room. There is no elevator period which is pretty typical for all of Cape May. The staff was very helpful with helping me when my room had no heat but the rooms are a bit different. We got transferred from the pink cottage where each room has a Nescafe machine to the main building where the room was bigger but there was no Nescafe machine or anything like that at all! I think if these rooms are truly more fancy than the ones in the cottages you need to have a coffee machine of some sort in them. I did appreciate the free breakfast that came with our stay (for each morning you are with them). They also have complementary valet parking which is nice since there is almost 0 street parking around the hotel as well as no garage or parking lot for the hotel. Overall it was a bit pricey for the amenities it offers and the "old" glamour feel of it but I got a sense that this is pretty common to the vibe of Cape May as a whole. I think a true test of their service and amenities is to come back in the summer during peak season!

Stayed for two weeknights in early December to celebrate my birthday and took advantage of their Winter Warm Up package that included a $40 per night dining credit, 15% off one spa service and 15%off one spa product. The Virginia is part of the Cape Resorts that includes numerous properties including the Congress Hotel where the spa and outdoor pool and additional dining options are located. Guests at any Cape Resort property can use facilities in other properties, which is nice. (A few years ago, we stayed in one of the cottages during the summer, so having this flexibility was appreciated). Our room on the third floor was spacious and clean. We chose the room with the spa shower (three shower heads) which sounded nice but not sure I would book this room again for that feature. Note there are no elevators but staff will gladly carry luggage up and downstairs. Complimentary off site valet parking is a nice bonus as was the complimentary continental breakfast. You have the option to eat in the restaurant or have it delivered to your room, which we did. Not a lot of breakfast options but the food was good. You can upgrade your breakfast to include alcoholic drinks for an extra charge (we didn't). There were also nice plush robes in the closet and we kept saying we were going to wear them eating breakfast but we never remembered to do so! There is a dining room on the bottom floor that is kind of pricey; we didn't eat there but did enjoy cocktails there one night. The spa at Congress Hall was nice and offered the usual compliment of services you would expect to see. I couldn't decide so I chose a sampler package. This was listed for a single price so I was a bit surprised (and slightly dismayed) when the discount was offered on one of the services in the package, not the entire package. This was also awkward as I based my gratuity on the package price, splitting it between the two providers evenly. Had I known about the individual pricing, I would have apportioned the gratuity differently. There is a fitness room that is adequately outfitted in Congress Hall. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful. All of the properties were very festively decorated for Christmas.

Quaint rooms. We were supposed to stay at Congress Hall but our reservation was changed to The Virginia. The manager was very accommodating but it's a different type of experience. Congress Hall has amenities such as elevators and parking lots. The Virginia has a busy front porch which is fun to sit and enjoy the beachy evenings and a fabulous old bar inside. We enjoyed the private beach tents.

Horrible experience. Woken up Sunday morning at 700 by somebody blowing leaves out of courtyard right next to my room. Tried to call front desk 5 times and no answered and went to voicemail that was filled. The blowing went on for 45 minutes. I eventually went outside and told the person to stop immediately. I went to the front desk where Sierra was sitting doing nothing. I told her i called 5 times and she didn't answer. She said she didn't hear the phone ring. I asked to talk to the manager and she said he may or may not be in after noon and i would get a call back which i never did. I called front desk later in the morning to have my car brought up. I was put on hold for over 15 minutes. I walked to the front desk where she was still doing nothing. I told her i was still on hold and she said she just got off a call which was a lie. Unfortunately, they charge the prices of a 5 star hotel with service not even comparable to a Best Western.

My husband and I just finished spending my birthday weekend in Cape May. Our room was clean and comfortable and that's all the good things I can say about this place. The hotel is extremely noisy with people running up and down the hallway slamming their room doors until 2am and all outside noise could be heard due to the old windows. We were given a continental breakfast menu to complete and leave for the concierge the night before. Listed on it were food selections, time and location you would like to served. Well this is joke because we waited a half an hour on the freezing front porch and none of the staff had a clue what they were doing. An hour later we just asked them to bring it to our room, we couldn't waste anymore time. Management was no where to be found!!

Came here a few years later and brought my parents and wanted to show the how cute it was Jeremy and Charlotte (Sorry if I'm wrong) were at the bar just opening it we were super early but he still went out of his way to make us some drinks and she made great convo while she cut fresh flowers for the dinner service. I work in hospitality and they were sweet caring and welcoming. Even gave us great recommendations on local coffee shops ... this review is based solely on customer service and drinks !

The service and ambiance here is amazing! Kristen at the front desk is an absolute gem. I know I had to drive her crazy with all my questions. She is patient and wonderful. Another great employee was Jeramia the room service guy. A very nice place and a short walk to the beach. They even offer free yoga. I just booked my trip for next year! Thank you Chantel for helping me and I can't wait to return to my favorite room!

4.5 stars. I stayed here with Samantha M. and Jenna E. for the weekend during a snowstorm. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone vacationing in Cape May. Immediately you get a very old fashioned feel. I loved the decor and the staff was very friendly. The Virginia is within walking distance of several boutiques and restaurants. Pretty close to the water also. The rooms were adorable. The beds are super comfortable and the bathrooms are nicer than most hotel bathrooms I've ever used. There was a shower, bathtub, and really nice soaps and shampoos. The lobby is very cute. It has a piano, a bunch of nice couches, and a fireplace. There were homemade cookies and hot chocolate one day. Yum! The restaurant in the hotel called the Ebbitt Room is excellent. I think that was my favorite part of the trip. It is pricey but you are getting 5 star cuisine. Definitely a must try if you stay here. Because the place is old, there are not really amenities such as a fitness room or coffee shop etc. Also, parking on the street can probably get tough during the summer (if they had a parking lot, I didn't see it). Other than that, this place is a must-stay!

We stayed just one night in the off-season (middle of March) and it was awesome. The place is the quintessential Cape May hotel. It's small and the service is fantastic. The rooms are nice, clean and the beds are comfortable. We ate in the Ebbitt Room which is a fantastic restaurant. Do stay here! Oh, and it was only $149 for the night.

If you are looking for a relaxing, and luxury, hotel that treats you like family and thinks of all the little things then this is the place! Checked out this morning after three nights here and we would have loved to stay longer! This place far exceeded my expectations. And when I say they think of everything, I mean it. From make up remover wipes, qtips, cotton balls, all the other great products in the room from Beach Plum farm. The hotel staff from check in to check out was wonderful. Every person we encountered was friendly and seemed to enjoy being there. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of breakfast included and liked that we could just request what we knew we would enjoy. The Ebbit room and bar were wonderful. Great menu and drinks. Great bar tender. The valet parking is such a nice bonus being in the heart of Cape May. This hotel is within walking distance of most the shops downtown. Thanks again for a fabulous few days, I'm sure we will see you again!

Charming hotel. Good service. Excellent location. The Restaurant is incredible. If you like boutique hotels this is top notch!

What a wonderful experience my wife and I had over Christmas. The hotel is charming, the staff are first class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Thanks Virginia Hotel and Ebbitt Room. We will be back!

I recently stayed at this establishment with a couple of other Yelpers for the weekend, and it was an entirely enjoyable experience! The hotel, which is a renovated Victorian, had a design aesthetic that I fell in love with immediatey. Even though we arrived pretty late (around 2 AM), the staff on duty was welcoming and courteous. Our room was very nice - bright and spacious for a double, with comfy furniture and a bed that I virtually melted into, making it hard to motivate myself out of the next morning. My favorite quality of our room had to be the linen spray that the cleaning staff uses. It was light and refreshing without being overpowering (I liked it so much that I asked for the brand so I could buy it for myself). The location can't be beat either - just a few minutes walk away from the beach, boutiques, and other hotels in the area. Despite being there in the off-season, we had a great time. I would definitely return, either once the weather warms up or for another quick weekend getaway.

My brother and I bought a weekend for my parents here. This is her review: "Housekeeping cleaned our room in the morning. We left the room 8 pm to have dinner downstairs and when we returned I noticed the towels were moved. I quickly checked my pocketbook and noticed $500.00 was missing. Didn't expect anyone to be in the room after 8. Police was called and took the report. Next morning the manager was very cold telling us that the police will contact us. Sad that my 33rd wedding anniversary weekend was ruined. Will never stay there again." Thanks for not taking care of business, owners.

We stayed at the Virginia Hotel in the off-season having never visited the Cape May area. Our expectations were somewhat high based on positive feedback from friends and family. When we pulled up in our car on the evening of our arrival we waited by the valet sign for about 10 minutes but nobody came out to park the car. I dropped my fiancee at the curb with our luggage and decided to find off-street parking. When I arrived in the lobby I found the valet attendant and hotel registration personnel whom both failed to help my fiancee with the luggage from the curb. They were also not apologetic about their inability to assist with the parking of the vehicle. The hotel room was OK except the bed linens were stained from the previous guest. We had dinner at the Ebbitt Room in the hotel which unfortunately was only fair. We were impressed with the online menu but we were told that many of the items were not available on the off-season. We ordered the bone-in ribeye for two medium rare and it came out extremely rare. It was raw and cold in the middle. Otherwise the service was very good and the food other than the steak was very good. The Virginia Hotel has charm and we had high hopes for our stay but it failed to provide the experience we had expected.

My brand-new husband brought me here for two nights directly after our wedding. Great location, tasty breakfast (brought to our room!), complimentary valet parking, lovely and well-decorated quiet rooms with great views, a totally slammin' Jacuzzi bathtub.... add to that the beautiful sunshine coming through our windows and we had an absolutely perfect stay. We've stayed at a few other places in Cape May (all b&b's) and this small boutique hotel was our favorite by far.

We stayed here in the off-season (January) and had a great time. I highly recommend the spa room overlooking Jackson Street and if you look just past the street, the ocean (because it's located on the third floor)! The decor is classy and the entire place was flawless. I've heard it can be very pricey during the summer and I bet it's true because compared to the others in outer-appearance alone, this place was definitely the most well-kept. At least I can say, it's probably worth every penny and I think they give you a credit or a discount to use at The Ebbitt Room (which looked and reviews well) or Blue Pig Tavern (which also reviews well). There's a small lounge area with a fireplace and a sun room that was perfect for eating our complimentary breakfast, which was a serious upgrade to your usual complimentary continental breakfast, as we were able to customize it somewhat and chose whether or not we wanted it brought up to our room or taken downstairs. The beach is just around the corner and although they didn't tell us, I saw that the parking lot for Congress Hall/Blue Pig Tavern also accommodated The Virginia Hotel guests- good to know in the summertime for sure, but we were able to find parking on the street w/out any problems in the off-season. The porch looked great for lounging in the summertime, too.

A beautifully decorated hotel and restaurant. Having a summer cocktail while relaxing on the front porch is a perfect night here and I look forward to coming to the Virginia when visiting Cape May to do just that. However we've eaten here a few times and it's really just average and the wine pour is poor. Meaning they are pouring very little in your glass and paying too much for it. 3 stars for food and 5 for ambiance = a 4 star ;)

We stayed here just a few days ago and had an amazing time. It was off season, so everything was pretty empty (perfect for us as we had been on a road trip for a few days). Unfortunately we only got to stay one day, but we will definitely be back. The room was clean, super cute, comfortable, and felt luxurious. Our bed was so comfy and the bathroom was actually the highlight- the shower (room 203) was amazing- 3 shower heads... perfect for two. Breakfast was really good, too. We filled out our card and left it on the door before going to sleep- sadly they didn't see our mimosas marked on the card, but no worries- I called and they were more than happy to take them off our bill. Overall- we had a fabulous restful time. Service was very friendly, breakfast was delicious (sadly we didn't get to have dinner in the Ebbit room as it closed before we arrived, which was pretty late- 10pm or so). The Virginia is within walking distance of the beach and loads of other restaurants, stores, mini-golf, etc. Thanks, Virginia Hotel! We will be back!

Definitely a 5 star experience! Food is excellent and the service is very friendly and professional. I recommend the caramelized scallops. Very good!!

Stayed here for two nights nights in October. We were able to check in a little early about 20 minutes or so and were greeted by friendly faces at the front desk. They offer complimentary valet with your stay which is a real plus The Valet person was really great and carried our bag up to our room for us. The location is really great because you are right in the middle of the cute downtown area and the beach, so there is really no need to ever use your car during your stay. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. The beds were great, super comfy. My only complaint about the room is there is only blinds and I usually like to sleep in but the bright sun woke me every morning. So I would suggest to the hotel maybe putting up some room darkening curtains in the rooms. We had the spa shower room and I miss that shower every night since leaving. The shower had two regular shower heads on either side and a rainfall shower head in the center. It was wonderful. The cleaning service came often to tidy up and bring plenty of fresh towels. The Hotel offered a complimentary continental breakfast with your stay which could be served in the room or on the porch. I didn't really enjoy my cheddar biscuit or blueberry muffin but it was free so I didn't really care. I would suggest getting the yogurt or fruit. Later in the day there is the availability to have cocktails on the porch which I quite enjoyed. I had a jalapeño margarita which was fantastic, and my boyfriend enjoyed a few cups of coffee. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. Overall I really enjoyed my stay here and would gladly recommend it to others as well as stay here again!

Best boutique hotel in Cape May. We always prefer to stay here, though reserve early since it books quickly.

This was a nice hotel...however I was disappointed by the hotel staff various times...during check in...breakfast. The room was light and very nicely designed...however, the tv in my room was not working right and the water in the shower went from hot to cold ...did not moderate correctly. For the price I paid....I expected better of this hotel. I did have a quite night though and it is very close to the beach and has a nice restaurant on the first floor.

Very nice place. My first choice to stay when in Cape May. Breakfast included and I have mine on the porch. Porch is great for drinks, nice large porch. The bar is small but very nice to sit inside also. Leo and Hellen the bartenders are great. The lounge chairs, umbrella, chair covers, towels are free, I always tip the guy who sets it up for me. You can order lunch from the beach, have done that several times rather than heading off the beach to get something.

Great place to stay. This was my first time in Cape May and it was great to come here off season. Our room was cozy and very comfortable. Very clean and the bed was super comfy. The breakfast was complimentary and had the choice of being brought to your room or brought to you in one of their sitting areas. My boyfriend had some work to do so I spent awhile in one of the sitting areas. It was nice and quite yet very comfy and warm with a fireplace going. Perfect way to spend an afternoon reading and relaxing. Valet for the car is offered and wifi is complimentary as well.