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Marquis de Lafayette, Historic Hotel, Cape May, New Jersey, NJ

Historic Elegance and Best View of One of America’s Best Beaches
Serving guests since 1885, the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel is the grand seaside hotel of Cape May, New Jersey — America’s oldest seaside resort.

Each of our 84 beautifully and comfortably appointed hotel rooms and suites overlook the ocean, so you can relax and take in the sights and sounds of the New Jersey shore from the comfort of your private balcony or patio. Our apartment-style, townview units give you large, private, fully furnished sun decks to take in the sun.  All of our accommodations are 100% smoke-free to allow you to enjoy the shore’s natural fragrances and fresh ocean breezes.

The New Jersey accommodations of the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel maintain a casual charm that makes it equally well suited for families – up to two children under the age of 10 stay for free. In fact, the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel is the pet-friendliest hotel in Cape May, NJ with 17 rooms and suites on the first floor that are especially designed to accommodate pets.  Our very own Marq's Pub & Restuarant services up a spectacular breakfast each morning as well as your favorite lunch and dinner favorites in season.

Surrounding the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel are the century-old mansions of Victorian Cape May that make this a National Historic Landmark. The city is filled with many fine shops, restaurants, dinner theaters, museums, galleries, and of course Cape May, New Jersey’s top rated world-class beaches.

We take pride in our careful attention to every detail of your stay, with a level of service, amenities, and warmth found only at the most venerated hotels and resorts of America. We invite you to join the legion of loyal guests who return time and again to enjoy the classic comfort of the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, Cape May's finest.