Hotel address:
301 Howard Street,
Cape May,
NJ,
US
08204
Phone number: (609)884-8409
The Chalfonte Hotel is considered the oldest operating hotel on the East Coast. Each guest room is unique in furnishings and design providing a summer cottage feeling. In the simplicity of a summer cottage, guest rooms at the Chalfonte have quaint washbasins and semi-private bathrooms. Rooms are cooled by ocean air breezes and ceiling fans. In an effort to preserve the feelings of times past, telephones and television are located in the Writing Room off the main lobby. With our legendary Dining Room and Restaurant, the Magnolia Room serves a sumptuous buffet breakfast from 8:30AM to 10:00AM and a fixed price four-course dinner from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Known for its southern-style cuisine, the Magnolia Room is host to family style dining at its best. The King Edward Bar is open from 5:00PM to 1:00AM and is called Cape Mays Best Kept Secret. Guests enjoy a nice wine and beer selection as well as signature cocktails. Friday, Saturday and Sunday feature a Still Life of Cheese from 5:00PM to 8PM. A truly gourmet experience of select imported cheeses and olives, all to experience and enjoy with our compliments. Located just 3 short blocks from one of the countrys top 10 beaches, with Miniature Golf, an Arcade, great food and a Movie Theater, the Chalfonte is centrally located. The Chafonte is a rich study of community and tradition, featuring nightly entertainment and monthly art exhibits. It is more than a typical hotel. The Chalfonte is a cultural experience. Families have been enjoying the Chalfonte and its traditions through generations.Children ages 1 to 6 are only charged an 8.00USD and Children from 7 to 14 are charged 15.00USD. Children 15 and older are charged the adult charge of 35.00USD.
Location description: On Howard Street between Sewell and Columbia Avenue, 3 blocks from the beach. -- Directions -- Route 95 North to Walt Whitman Bridge-Follow signs to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take exit 7-South on the Garden State Parkway South to the end-exit Zero. Follow signs into Cape May. Go over Canal Bridge straight for 1.5 miles. Turn left on to Madison Street and turn right on Sewell Avenue. Make right on Howard Street.
Areas served: Atlantic City Atlantic City Avalon Avalon Cape May Cape May Long Beach Island Long Beach Island Ocean City Ocean City Philadelphia Philadelphia Rehobath Beach Rehobath Beach Sea Ise Sea Ise Stone Harbor Stone Harbor Wildwood Wildwood
Hotel rating: 5 STARS - STARS Rating,
Number of floors: 3
Number of Rooms: 63
Check in time: 3:00 PM
Check out time: 11:00 AM
Native currency: USD
Rate Disclaimer: Individual rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods. Check for specific rates available when making reservations.
Full Double Oceanside Room (Deluxe Room) * 1 Double bed * Semi-private bath * Footsteps to the room * Sink * Ceiling fan * Adjoining room - charge * Non-smoking rooms * Vanity * Private bathroom - charge * Oceanside view
Double Landside Room (Standard Room) * 1 Full double bed * Semiprivate bath * Foot steps from the room * Ceiling fan * Shared bathroom with bathtub and shower * Direct dial telephone * Non-smoking rooms
Meeting Rooms * 2 meeting rooms available * Maximum capacity of 50 persons
The Chalfonte's Magnolia Room * Serving American cuisine * Breakfast 8:30-10AM * Dinner 6-9PM * Located on site
King Edwards Bar * Open 5PM-1AM * Located on site
Bodacious Bagels * Serving bagels * Open 8AM-3PM * Located nearby
Zoeys * Serving lunch * Open 8AM-8PM * Located nearby
Pelican Club * Restaurant/lounge * Open 5PM-11PM * Located nearby
Louie's Pizza * Serving pizza and sandwiches * Open 10am to 10pm
Acimia Italian
Blue Pig Tavern American
Cabanas American
Cape Orient Chinese
Cucina Rosa Italian
Fredias Cafe American
Jackson Mountain American
Martini Beach American
Peter Sheilds American
Pilot House American
The Ebbitt Room American
Ugly Mug American
Union Park American
Washington Inn American
Recreation Located On Site * Childrens Playground * Game Room
Recreation Located Nearby * Boating * Golf Course * Bicycle Rentals * Fishing * Health Club * Hiking Trails * Sailing * Horseback riding * Massage services * Outdoor pool * Sightseeing tours * Racquetball * Sauna/spa * Snow skiing * Scuba diving/snorkeling * Squash * Tennis courts * Volleyball
Cape May Beach 3 blocks from hotel
Cape May Light House Lighthouse Sunset
Cape May Zoo Zoo
Historic District Victorian Homes
Whale/Dolphin Watch Ecotourist Attraction
Wild Wood Boardwalk Amusement/Water Park
From Philadelphia Airport (PHL): Route 95 North to Walt Whitman Bridge, follow signs to Atlantic City Expressway, take Exit 75 to Garden State Parkway South to end, Exit 0, follow signs into Cape May. Go over the Canal Bridge, straight 1 mile-left on Madison. Right on Sewell to end.
From Atlantic City: Garden State Parkway South 35 miles to Cape May turn left on Madison and right on Sewel to end.
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