The Chalfonte Hotel
The Chalfonte Hotel is the oldest continually operating hotel in Victorian Cape May...since 1876. The Hotel, a national historic landmark, has 70 rooms, all appointed with original antiques, and in keeping with the traditional summer style of the hotel, our guest rooms do not have air-conditioning, televisions and telephones in the rooms, but feature ceiling fans and louvered doors to let in ocean breezes. The hotel serves breakfast and dinner, has a full service bar, children's dining room, and offers a variety of workshops, cultural events and children's programming.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Historic district
- Three blocks from beach
- Beachside
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Atlantic City, NJ (40 miles South)
- Directions to property:
190 miles south of NYC via the Garden State Parkway 100 miles southeast of Philadelphia, 150 miles northeast of Baltimore Washington. - Nearest major airport: Atlantic City, NJ (ACY) 40 miles
- Directions from airport:
From AC: Garden State Parkway South to end. Over bridge into Cape May, 1 mile, left onto Madison, 4 blocks, right onto Sewell to end. Hotel on right. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 70 guest accommodations (10 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 250.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 299.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 45.00
- Other Accommodations: Cottages
Howard Street Cottage -- rented by the room
Franklin Street Cottage - rented as unit, sleeps 10, with living room, shared bath.
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Ceiling fans | Private entrance |
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| On Site | |
| Air conditioning | Board games |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Piano |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Telephone |
| VCR | Videos |
| Wedding Facilities | Wet bar |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 8:30-10:00
- Breakfast is served in the On-site restaurant
- Dinner is included with the room rate
- Additional food services included in room rate: Dessert, Fruit
- Special meals available: southern style, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is Miss Helen's Crab Cakes
Fresh lump crabmeat, a secret recipe, but available in The Chalfonte's Cookbook by longtime chef Miss Helen Dickerson, "I Just Quit Stirrin' When the Tastin's Good."
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Weekends/2 night minimum)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (King Edward Bar and Outside porches)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome (Families with children welcome!)
- Childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (King Ed Bar and Dining Room)
- Deposit amount required (50%)
- Closed: Columbus Day to Memorial Day
- Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
- Cancellations:
Should you need to cancel your reservation, please let us know as soon as possible. Two weeks notice is required in the event of cancellation in order for a deposit to be refunded, minus a $25.00 bookkeeping charge per room.
Deposits on reservations that are canceled within the 2 weeks of the arrival date will be refunded only if the hotel is completely booked for the entire length of your stay, less the $25.00 bookkeeping charge. Guests renting the Franklin Street Cottage are not entitled to a refund. Guests arricing later than the confirmed arrival date and departing earlier than the confirmed departure date are responsible for thecost of the number of nights originally confirmed.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Anne LeDuc and Judy Bartella
The owners are the third owners of the hotel since 1876. Both owners are committed to the preservation of this landmark, in its architecture and culture of family traditions and simplicity. They are responsible for innovative programs in keeping The Chalfonte in full operation, including a 20 year association with The University of Maryland School of Architecture preservation program, and a series of volunteer work weekends which enable to the hotel to open and close for the season. - The innkeepers speak: English, German, Spanish
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Whalewatching, Leamings Run Gardens, Birding, Bird observatory, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Kayaking, watercolor workshops, Jilline Ringle Cabaret, elderhostel workshops, cultural events, art exhibits, Tuesday classical concert series-weekend cabaret s, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade, Water sports
Cape May Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Cape May, New Jersey.