The Chalfonte Hotel 301 Howard Street Cape May New Jersey 08204 USA http://www.chalfonte.com Phone: +1-609-884-8409 Fax: +1-609-884-4588 Toll-free: +1-888-411-1998

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• 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

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.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1876
• Opened for business in 1876
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking is limited (On street parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Atlantic Beaches
• 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: ACJ 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:
  • Cape May-Lewes Ferry
  • Bus

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, Bird observatory, Birding, Whalewatching, Leamings Run Gardens, 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, Tuesday classical concert series-weekend cabaret s, art exhibits, cultural events, elderhostel workshops, watercolor workshops, Jilline Ringle Cabaret, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental, Video Arcade, Water sports