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Happening this January:
Intention Wellness Getaways
This January, The Virginia is your destination for all-inclusive wellness. Our Intention retreats feature daily hikes around Cape May's coastal trails, a nightly three-course vegan dinner with three-mocktail pairing prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin, and an itinerary filled with thoughtful rest, expert massage, and guided yoga.
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Seaside Sophistication since 1879
The Virginia provides a truly intimate environment that perfectly balances the modern with the timeless. A haven of relaxed elegance and thoughtful design, it's a contemporary interpretation of seaside sophistication that never fails to delight. You'll love waking up each morning to made-to-order continental breakfast, sipping coffee on the front porch, and strolling to the beach just down Jackson Street.
Originally named 'The Ebbitt House' after its first owners, Alfred and Ellen Ebbitt, the hotel was renamed 'The Virginia Hotel' during its heyday in the early 1890s when it was a popular destination for visitors from Washington, D.C and Philadelphia. It was frequently mentioned in the society pages of The Philadelphia Inquirer, since many of the city’s fashionable set would decamp to the shore during the torrid summer season.
Today, the Virginia stands as a historic icon of hospitality, proudly offering seaside welcome to discerning travelers near and far. The Virginia is a recipient of numerous awards and accolades for its impeccable service and standards from notable publications like Conde Nast Traveler's Reader’s Choice Awards, the Trip Advisor Award of Excellence, and the Conde Nast Gold List.
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Continental Breakfast
Daily Continental Breakfast is a cornerstone of the Virginia Hotel experience. Enjoy delicious farm-fresh selections, delivered either to your guest room or served on the airy Front Porch.
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The Ebbitt Room
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia is is known for its innovative cuisine, attentive service and refined ambiance, and is strongly rooted in a farm-to-table, farm-to-glass dining philosophy.
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Bar & Lounge
The Bar and Lounge at the Ebbitt Room serves delicious cocktails and thoughtful small plates in a space both elegant and relaxed. Take your seat at the bar, or discover a new hideaway off the Lobby.
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Continental Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay, served to you either in the privacy of your Guest Room or on the Front Porch.
Daily Continental Breakfast is included in your stay as a Virginia Hotel guest.
Live Music
WEEKLY
Enjoy live music performed by acclaimed pianist Kenneth Richardson every week, Thursday through Sunday nights. Ken has been inspired by various styles of music and can play them all. You can count on hearing songs by Billy Joel and Elton John, Elvis, James Taylor, as well as The Eagles, Sinatra, and the best of Motown.
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Bike Shop
SEASONAL
The Congress Hall Bike Shop offers singles, doubles, children’s bikes, surreys and helmets.
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Beach Service
SEASONAL
Our Beach Attendants guarantee the perfect beach day by setting you up with chairs, towels and umbrellas when you arrive. Order a refreshment off of our Beach Menu and settle in to the sounds of the surf. Learn More
Beach Service is included in your stay as a Cape Resorts guest.
Pool Service
SEASONAL
Enjoy complimentary chairs and towels at Congress Hall's Pool, as well as food and drink service from our Pool Bar and Grill. Learn More
Pool Service at Congress Hall is included in your stay as a Virginia guest.
Tennis Lessons
Tennis, anyone? We're proud to partner with tennis pro Zee Vlahovic and the Cape May Tennis Club to offer Private Lessons for our guests. Click here to learn more.
Private Tennis Sessions can be reserved for a fee.
Daily Housekeeping Services
Our Housekeeping Team will refresh your room daily and provide nightly turndown service, using enhanced cleaning protocols to ensure your space is spotless.
Housekeeping Service is included in your stay as a Virginia Hotel guest.
Complimentary Wifi
Stay connected with complimentary high-speed WiFi, available in your guest room or anywhere on our beautiful grounds.
Complimentary WiFi is included in your stay as a Cape Resorts guest.
The Sea Spa
The Sea Spa at Congress Hall is a full-service spa that offers unique ocean-inspired treatments in a bright, uplifting atmosphere.
Sandpiper Fitness Center
As our guest, you'll have access to the fully-equipped Fitness Center and Sauna at the nearby Sandpiper Beach Club.
Fitness Center access is included in your stay as a Cape Resorts guest.
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Winter Wellness Retreats at the Virginia
Available for Select Dates this January
Our Intention Wellness retreats return to The Virginia Hotel this January! Join us for a getaway that centers on the basic tenets of fresh cuisine and fresh air.
Spectacular guided hikes—one each day, and each with a surprise—form the basis for our Intention getaways. Explore the hidden pockets of Cape May's landscape, covering 40,000 steps of coastline, dunes, and reeded shoreline.
Rest follows days of wholesome activity. A private daily massage, as well as expertly-instructed yoga sessions, relax and fortify mind and body.
The vegan menu will amaze you. Our Intention Winter Wellness retreats feature lovingly-prepared cuisine, hand-crafted mocktails, and pressed juices. Lunch each day will be the perfect finish to that morning's hike. Dinner in the Virginia's Richmond Room will feature Chef Jason Hanin's specially-created menus.
Included in this package:
- 1pm Early Check-In on the Monday of your arrival
- A Welcome Mocktail, made using farm-fresh ingredients
- Daily Breakfast, expertly prepared and hand-delivered to you guest room
- Daily Lunch, to refresh and fortify
- Nightly Three-Course Vegan Dinner, with three-mocktail pairing, prepared by Executive Chef Jason Hanin
- Guided Hikes for Every Ability around Cape May's lesser-known trails
- A Yoga Class led by expert instructors, suitable for all skill levels
- A Private Massage Treatment, provided on-site by the Sea Spa
- All Transportation Included during your stay, to and from the Virginia
Dates and Availability
Monday, January 8 through Wednesday, January 10th
Checking out Thursday, January 11, 2024
Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236
Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.
Monday, January 15 through Wednesday, January 17th
Checking out Thursday, January 18, 2024
Book Online Call to Book: (800) 732-4236
Please note: Online bookings for our Intention Winter Wellness package default to one (1) guest. Additional guests can be added for an additional fee when you make your reservation.
INTENTION: Available at the Virginia Hotel. Minimum three-night length of stay. Subject to availability and change. Package has no cash value. Package cannot be applied to any existing specials, promotions or reservations. Limited availability. Terms and conditions apply.
Ebbitt Room Wine Dinner Getaway
Available on Select Dates through Thursday, December 21, 2023
The Ebbitt Room is excited to announce its 2023 series of Wine Dinners. Over the course of these exciting evenings, we will explore world renowned producers accompanied by chef Jason Hanin’s award-winning cuisine.
These intimate dinners will be hosted in our exquisite Richmond private dining room, and will be lead by representatives from each winery. We invite you to stay the night at The Virginia, or through the weekend with a deluxe getaway on Jackson Street.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Two Seats at an Ebbitt Room Fall Wine Dinner
- Daily Continental Breakfast each morning of your stay
Thursday, December 21:
Bruno Paillard Champagne Dinner
Get ready to celebrate the New Year a bit early with our ode to Champagne. Four courses paired with unique expressions of Bruno Paillard’s exquisite champagnes. Joining us will be Bobby Conroy formally the sommelier at The Jefferson in Washington DC, Benu in San Francisco, Clocktower in New York to name a few. A night that will sparkle in your memory for years to come!
Stay Overnight'Twas the Night Before at the Virginia
Available Friday, December 23
through Tuesday, December 26, 2023
This Christmas, fine dining and merriment by candlelight await at The Virginia!
The gingerbread architecture of the Virginia sets the tone for a Cape May Christmas at its finest. Find your merriment here on Jackson Street, where you'll swear you've stepped back in time as the horse-drawn carriages make their way down the road. Cups of cheer await you at the Ebbitt Room Bar—sure to make spirits bright—and a delicious Christmas Dinner in the Ebbitt Room promises an elegant holiday feast by candlelight.
Included in our Christmas overnight package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- Welcome Cocktails for Two in the Ebbitt Room Lounge, to get in the spirit
- Christmas Day Dinner for Two in the Ebbitt Room
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast, made-to-order and delivered to your Guest Room each morning
Promo Code: CHRISTMAS
For personalized reservations assistance, please call a Reservations Specialist toll-free at (800) 732-4236
Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for complete details.
New Year's Eve at the Virginia
Saturday, December 30, 2023
through Monday, January 1, 2024
Ring in the New Year in the exquisite atmosphere of the Virginia Hotel and Ebbitt Room.
What's your New Year's preference? For us at the Virginia, an elegant night with cocktails, fine dining, champagne with dessert fits the bill quite nicely. That's not to say our New Year's celebration will be subdued—in fact, with the shimmering decor, countdown, and toasts at midnight, it promises to be quite the opposite—however, we do prefer a sense of intimacy and understatement. Executive Chef Jason Hanin has prepared an incredible prix fixe menu, special for the evening.
Included in our New Year's Eve overnight package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia
- A Welcome Bottle of Prosecco waiting for you in your Guest Room
- New Year's Eve Celebration Dinner for Two in the Ebbitt Room
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast, made-to-order and delivered to your Guest Room each morning
- A New Year's Day Recovery Kit for Two, with everything you need to rejuvenate: energy juice, bottled water and aspirin
Promo Code: NYE
For personalized reservations assistance, please call a Reservations Specialist toll-free at (800) 732-4236
Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for complete details.
An Evening To Remember
Available Year Round
Escape with your special someone to the Virginia Hotel & Cottages or Congress Hall. Book our Evening to Remember package to enjoy an intimate evening of dining by candlelight in the Ebbitt Room.
Plan a grand romantic weekend, or a cozy midweek escape—whatever the milestone, we will provide the gracious touch and exceptional service that ensure indelible memories.
Your romantic getaway includes:
Virginia Hotel & Cottages
- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Continental Breakfast for two each morning
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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- Deluxe Accommodations
- Dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room*
- Complimentary Valet Parking
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Congress HallPromo Code: EBBITT
After booking your overnight stay, please make your dinner reservation by calling the Ebbitt Room at (609) 884-5700.
*Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for full details.
Virginia Resort Getaway
Available through December 31st, 2023
A deluxe Virginia stay—paired with the best of Cape May! Includes a daily Resort Credit.
Drinks on the Virginia's Front Porch. Coffee on the Veranda of Congress Hall. Long afternoons at Beach Plum Farm, spent exploring the fields and browsing the Market. As our guest, you'll love the quiet elegance of the Virginia—all just steps away from the excitement of Cape May! And now, we’ve created an offer that invites you to enjoy the best of our seaside town.
Included in this package:
- Deluxe Overnight Accommodations at The Virginia HotelI/li>
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- A Daily Resort Credit, with the freedom to choose how you spend it! Enjoy it at any of our sister properties in Cape May
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The VirginiaFor personalized reservations assistance, please call our Reservations Specialists toll-free at 855-290-8467
Terms and conditions apply. See the Reservations Website for full details.
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Since 2012, The Virginia Hotel has been honored by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 US hotels in the Mid-Atlantic and New York. The Virginia Hotel is also an annual winner of Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence.
The Virginia
25 Jackson Street
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-5700
it’s easy to find us
Cape May is easily accessible from the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The hotel is located on Jackson Street, just a half block from the beach and the Washington Street Mall - in the heart of the Historic District.
Valet Parking is provided. Please utilize the 15 minute parking space directly across from the hotel as well as the loading zone (a few yards down the street), as parking on the left side of Jackson Street is prohibited.
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From The Garden State Parkway | From The Cape May Lewes Ferry | From New York | From Washington/Baltimore | From Philadelphia