Cape May's hotels offer plenty of options to visitors, as they vary in size, style and attractions, but they all are endowed with a sense of the special heritage of one of America's most charming towns. Located on the southernmost tip of New Jersey, this town is America's only one to be designated a National Historic Landmark. To see what Cape May has to offer, peruse our website, Hotels Cape May.
These hotels aren't likely to supply wild parties and cater to an inebriated Spring Break crowd, but, in the bigger establishments, supply a generally refined resort atmosphere. The smaller places, mostly of which feature the original architecture for which the area is known, are generally of the utmost charm, offering a wealth of Victorian details and quaint enticements. Even those that are readily classifiable as contemporary boutique establishments are known for either celebrating or developing on the beautiful Victorian properties that make up the bulk of the most sought after establishments.
Those looking for a paradise of art, culture, food and heritage will find themselves in the right place. Many of Cape May's hotels are in the historic center of the town, and have been featured in national publications and on television. This sleepy village is infused with the salty sea air and never a more than a bike ride away from the nearest taffy shop or museum.
The designers have already been mentioned, and they are a vital part, feeding and nurturing the inimitable aesthetic of the town. Additionally, many world-class chefs can be found in the local kitchens and it is they who have lifted the town into the realm of a true gourmet destination. Some hotels Cape May boasts as its best are also those with the finest eateries. There are one or two which have received superb reviews from the formidable New York Times critics, amongst others. You might just find the direct descendants of some local 19th century chef bringing diners the same tasty morsels in their truest, most authentic incarnations.
This timeless elegance and distinct ethos of a bygone era is part of what makes it such a valued and beautiful place. If it's your preference to sit on a wrap-around porch that was built in the mid-nineteenth century and looks as it did back then, this is the place to do it. This style of place will almost certainly appeal to those who like the gentle pleasures.
Most such establishments are located close to the beaches, which have been voted among the best in America, including those of Hawaii. There are few better things that to sit on the porch and watch the spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic. Of course, services and facilities vary quite a lot depending on where you stay, but if you can find a place which offers complimentary bicycles to guests, and there are a few, then you are set for a perfectly harmonious experience of a historic seaside town which deserves nothing less than to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.
Cottage charm and inspired contemporary boutique establishments, those which meld the old with the new to startling effect, are part of this lovely place, but they are not the only side to it. There are some hotels Cape May offers it guests that cater to a different set of needs. These may be no less luxurious, and they will almost certainly offer wonderful views of sea and sand, but they are geared to family or group stays. Seaside resort establishments of the more traditional kind, there are some excellent places that offer a combination of practicality, technological convenience and appropriate oceanfront luxuriousness.
A lovingly converted heritage cottage from the Victorian era is hardly likely to contain such family orientated facilities as indoor and outdoor pools, gym facilities and games rooms, nor are they likely to supply two story suites. With this in mind, a family or group, perhaps those wanting to endow their wedding day with all the refined elegance of America's most valued heritage city, will opt for the grander proportions and myriad facilities of one of the resort-type establishments.
No matter what type of stay you're planning, whether a long anticipated escape to the heart of romance and charm itself, or looking for a fun-filled family getaway where good food and the next dip into the pool are never far away, it's all available at the southernmost point of New Jersey. Just make sure you book in advance. The summer months are generally the busiest, since many facilities are only offered when the sun is out.
If al fresco dining and sun loungers are your things, book well in advance. On the other hand, don't be misled by the time of year. A perennial favorite, every season has its merits and there are always visitors in town to make the most of any time of year. More than its beauty, it is also home to activities and festivals which themselves entice many. From the local Stage and Jazz festivals, to the New Jersey State Film Festival, there's always something on the go or around the corner, so make sure you check the local calendar and book as early as possible.
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