Beautifully restored historic hotel directly acros...

Beautifully restored historic hotel directly across from the beach. Customer service varied greatly with some excellent staff making our stay truly memorable to others who didn't seem the right fit for the hospitality field.

WiFi worked well and parking was free. We loved the pool and the Brown Room (bar/lounge). Fantastic bartender. Delicious cocktails in an amazing setting. We did not try The Blue Pig (maybe next time). Breakfast is only an additional $15/pp but we went out instead.

No in-room coffee maker, tea kettle or mini-fridge (we were told at check-out fridges can be requested). Very nice robes, toiletries, bed and bath linens. Big wonderful tubs.

I stayed many times in the 80's and 90's when the property had gotten shabby. Now that it's shabby chic and definitely more chic the rates have tripled in 18 years.

CH is still as lovely, charming and interesting as ever. It was amazing to recall how it was before and compare to Congress Hall's glorious restoration. A real American treasure.