THE VIRGINIA AND COTTAGES, Cape May

The Virginia And Cottages - A Victorian-era hotel with ocean-view terraces, farm-to-table dining, and private cottages in Cape May's Historic District

Set in an 1879 red and white Queen Anne Victorian on Cape May's oldest street, The Virginia And Cottages combines historic architecture with modern amenities. This 3-star Cape May hotel features guestrooms with plush king or queen beds outfitted in signature linens, while the property's cottages offer multi-level accommodations with ocean views from three terraces. The Ebbitt Room restaurant sources ingredients from Beach Plum Farm and coastal New Jersey regions, complemented by nightly piano performances featuring classics from Billy Joel to Sinatra. Guests have access to Congress Hall's swimming pools located 200 yards away, as well as the Sandpiper Beach Club's fitness center and sauna. Room amenities include complimentary high-speed WiFi, minibars, and daily continental breakfast service. The property sits in the heart of the Historic District, steps from both the beach and Washington Street Mall's boutiques and shops.

Pros

Live piano music Thursday through Sunday by Kenneth Richardson featuring classic hits

Farm-to-table dining at The Ebbitt Room with ingredients from their own Beach Plum Farm

Ground-level apartments and upper floors connected by hand-carved spiral staircases

Located in one of America's largest collections of preserved 19th-century architecture

Cons

Swimming pools require a 200-yard walk to Congress Hall

Main fitness facilities located off-site at Sandpiper Beach Club