Chalfonte Hotel

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Jeromie Hunter
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2020-12-24 17:19

We went here for the Sunday Buffet. We were able ...

We went here for the Sunday Buffet. We were able to sample a large variety of the food and I absolutely love the fried chicken. The hotel has lots of history and the the staff are very knowledgeable about the hotel. I will be staying the night in the future and will go back here for dinner.

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Mitra Haj-Hariri
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2020-12-12 20:05

My family has been staying ever since it opened in...

My family has been staying ever since it opened in the 1800s, and it is a great tradition that we keep up every year! The people who manage it, Nancy and Dillon are very kind people and I have known Dillon since I was a baby and Nancy for a few years, but it has a very nice atmosphere!!!!!

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SAM WINGO
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2020-12-07 10:06

The room size was deceitful based on the picture, ...

The room size was deceitful based on the picture, the air conditioning was mostly non-existent, the shower in my room didn't work and I had to use a hallway bath/shower that was filled with mini half used shampoo bottles, the only parking was where you could find it on the street, the barmaid could ...

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Matt Bowen
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2020-12-07 08:01

Very charming and old school vibe. The only digs a...

Very charming and old school vibe. The only digs are spotty internet and AC that struggles to keep up in the middle of summer. The thermostat was set to 70 but it never got below 76 while we were there. It was a bit uncomfortable at night.

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Isabel Preeshagul
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2020-12-01 22:45

This was our first stay in a hotel since the pande...

This was our first stay in a hotel since the pandemic and we found it to be very safe and accommodating. Everyone was in masks and abided by the 6 foot distance. I did not find that the hotel was overcrowded or at capacity. The rooms were very clean! We loved our little porch and the extremely frien...

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tom king
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2020-11-19 01:45

Mixed views on this place. Charm and character. O...

Mixed views on this place. Charm and character. Old and musty.

It was end of season and we are in the middle of a Pandemic, so I will cut them a break. Great porch, great location, unique character and live music all make this a great place. The restaurant isn t worth trying; catering hall foo...

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Lara Farrokh
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2020-11-10 04:37

We ate a delicious meal on the spacious and beauti...

We ate a delicious meal on the spacious and beautiful porch, then sat in the rocking chairs and listened to the live music ... Anita was at the bar with the perfect drink and it felt like we were family. A perfect way to end the weekend.

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Patrice Bechta
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2020-10-12 11:42

I have been trying to get a cook book from them fo...

I have been trying to get a cook book from them for over three years.thry always say it's coming in Friday and then they never call me.when I do call they acted surprised and take my name and say it's coming in friday.othet than the lying,it is a nice old hotel.Seemsvticalways have a crowd

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Nicky Coogan
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2020-09-24 11:39

Loved this old , historic hotel from 1876. We stay...

Loved this old , historic hotel from 1876. We stayed in the attached rooms, off season. The rooms were small , but nice. The bathrooms were smaller than a airplane bathroom. I would recommend paying a little more for the screened in porch.

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Daniel McAloon
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2020-09-23 09:10

The rooms are so small that at 6'4" I'm physically...

The rooms are so small that at 6'4" I'm physically incapable of using the toilet with the door closed, and I was unable to shower properly. The lack of 24-hour front desk staff or a real phone number means I can't get the Wi-Fi password either so I'm posting this review from my phone. The location i...

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Jerry Masino
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2020-09-13 21:00

Tried to order dinner to go two days in a row and ...

Tried to order dinner to go two days in a row and was told that we were too late and that they were out of fried chicken. Called at 10am this morning and was told that we had to call at 5pm. Called at 5pm and was rudely informed that we were too late and that the morning staff was wrong. Won t be...

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K.C. hennessey
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2020-09-06 10:15

Restaurant food is subpar at best

Restaurant food is subpar at best
Overpriced and small portions
We asked the hostess to try to seat us next to our family, another party of 4, who has a reservation at the same time. Instead of just saying I ll try my best she also rudely laughed at us. And then she ended up seating a party of 2...

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Sarah Lynam
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2020-08-22 16:35

My husband and I stayed at the Chalfonte to celebr...

My husband and I stayed at the Chalfonte to celebrate his birthday, and it was a perfect escape. It was great coming here in the off season, it was a quiet, relaxing retreat from "real life". The Chalfonte is for you if you enjoy histortic, rustic hotels. It had all the charm of an old hotel with...

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Brenda McCallum
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2020-08-19 04:12

So enjoyed the ambiance of yesteryear! The ladies...

So enjoyed the ambiance of yesteryear! The ladies @ reception were very helpful & accommodating & my room was clean & quiet. It lacks modern conveniences, hence why I chose it...to experience its character & I wasn't disappointed!

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Tiffany Ann
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2020-08-18 06:20

We were in town for a wedding. It was November so ...

We were in town for a wedding. It was November so clearly not peak season for a beach town. Upon booking, we we re told that we would be staying in the Southern Quarters . They needed 50% down right away and they told me the other half would not be charged until check in. The day before we were lea...

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Michelle McGovern
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2020-08-16 23:59

The room was small, but serviceable, and generally...

The room was small, but serviceable, and generally clean. After we arrived we went to the beach for a couple of hours, and when we returned there were ants on the dresser and floor. We told the front desk and they took care of it. We only saw one more ant after that. There aren't a ton of amenities ...

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Will M
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2020-07-26 00:00

Stayed just up the street from the Chalfonte this ...

Stayed just up the street from the Chalfonte this past week and we spent a lot of time at this awesome establishment! The bar is great with really friendly bartenders (Anita & Dylan), the fried chicken is the best I ve ever had, the brunch is really good, the porch is awesome, and the prices are sup...

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Ed Alton
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2020-07-18 17:41

I'm so sorry to do this but aside from the wonderf...

I'm so sorry to do this but aside from the wonderful history this hotel has, the dining experience at the Magnolia Room was absolutely abysmal. Really not good. We heard about the famous fried chicken and that was okay (literally just okay) but everything else we ordered was terrible. And the prices...

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Fred Parsells
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2020-07-07 05:20

Went for the Sunday night buffet. The food was oka...

Went for the Sunday night buffet. The food was okay, not special, but passable. The chocolate chip cookies were to die for. But, but, but, the price for said buffet, $29.95, was too much. The Inn is a piece of Cape May history and dining on the porch was enjoyable. So, overall, I'm glad we went and ...

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R. Verde
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2020-07-05 12:12

Beautiful Hotel, all turn of the century decor. We...

Beautiful Hotel, all turn of the century decor. We did have a couple of issues with the room that were quickly addressed by management. Dylan (one of the owners), thank you for your quick response to our concerns. The restaurant was incredible, I mean how good can fried chicken be? Pretty darn good ...

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Keith C
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2020-07-05 02:04

Gorgeous old Victorian hotel. Beautiful grounds, q...

Gorgeous old Victorian hotel. Beautiful grounds, quick walk to the beach. If you're looking for modern amenities you're in the wrong place, but if you're staying in Cape May then you know not to expect that anyway. One of the larger and nicer hotels in town.

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Anthony DiFilippo
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2020-06-27 18:33

The reservation system is despicable. NO notice o...

The reservation system is despicable. NO notice of shared bath on website but charged $38 $ cxl fee when is shifted thru data. Receptionist (about 3 pm sat) basically told us to
Good luck on your staffing issues-another lost customer forever..get out while you can.

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Ana Lorena Neder
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2020-06-24 18:43

Such a charming hotel!! The staff is great to and ...

Such a charming hotel!! The staff is great to and very helpful about answering questions about the area. We also had the breakfast buffet in the morning. It was fresh and homemade. The eggs were farm fresh and not the mixed stuff you get and other breakfast buffets. Also, they have fresh homemade yo...

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Sheila Massoni
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2020-06-12 09:39

Love the food love entire place aside my ggg grand...

Love the food love entire place aside my ggg grandfather Lycett owned original with col sawyer it burnt down sadly he didn't not partner with builder of current chalfonte 13 years ago were were privileged to meet miss Helen place is a delight great food attentive staff see you next summer

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John Klaman
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2020-06-10 17:09

Was at the Chalfonte for a local jam session held ...

Was at the Chalfonte for a local jam session held in the hotel. We knew it would draw a crowd. Two rooms of which one was a bar. It was small. Instead of music that was playing all I could hear was loud talking. Pretending to be interested in a musical event these obnoxious, snooty people ruined the...

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june kelly
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2020-06-08 23:59

Historic place with a fantastic buffet. Supposedly...

Historic place with a fantastic buffet. Supposedly the best fried chicken in New Jersey. When we go to Cape May we usually focus on seafood, but many have raved about the fried chicken here. I'm make it a point next time we visit to try their fried chicken!

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Margaret Kennish
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2020-06-01 12:13

Got take out chicken entree with mashed potatoes a...

Got take out chicken entree with mashed potatoes and green beans. Chicken was good, extremely small portions for such a high price. Real small scoop of potatoes and undercooked green beans. The 2 inch piece of corn bread was stake and tasteless.

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