Name: The Hugh Boutique B&B
Address: 653 Washington St, Cape May, 08204, US

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

The men working in the kitchen were extremely helpful and pleasant. We left on the first day of our stay. This Inn is in dire need of updating and making clear what to expect as to the arrangement, layout, and visual photos of what is available in the common areas. It was over 100 degrees on July 3, 2026 in Cape May. We counted on the lovely downstairs sitting area, as our room on the top floor was stifling even with the air cooling unit near the ceiling- which was NOT Air Conditioning. What we found were only dining tables. Misleading photos of the common areas- which directly affected our enjoyment- or led to the lack thereof- of the Hugh.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Sara

A beautiful B & B run by a local couple who painstakingly have maintained the historic feel of the home. Each day, the chef-created breakfast was a 10/10! The award-winning French restaurant open for dinner is not to be missed!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Kyle

We had an amazing stay! The breakfast was incredible, very well done & a different variety each day. The room we stayed in was clean, cozy, and cool. The owner was very pleasant and kind throughout our stay. We will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Amalia

The hugh was lovely and John was an excellent host. We enjoyed the breakfast, and the porch! The room was spacious, and we felt right at home. It felt very LGBTQ friendly. We also are at the restaurant Maison Bleue and it was the best food we had all weekend. Would recommend and would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Weihua

Breakfast was delicious and

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Rachel

We had a lovely stay at the Hugh! Sandy and John were gracious hosts, breakfast was French inspired and delicious. The rooms were clean with modern style and the staff were helpful and kind. It’s nice to also have a highly rated French restaurant inside the inn, although we didn’t dine there we will be back again. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Rick

The Hugh is everything you want in a Bed and Breakfast in Cape May. The owners are engaged, on site, and approachable. The location is perfect, no need to move your car once you park. The rooms are comfortable and well maintained. Breakfast is outstanding. We will be back.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Jennifer

Nice boutique hotel (b&b). Lovely stay. If you’re on the level above the restaurant and sleep early, I’d see about requesting the third level for sleeping comfortably and somewhat quietly. It’s an older property so it all makes sense and is nothing the owners can do to really change it. It’s a no frills kind of place so go and enjoy it and the beauty that surrounds it. I provided direct feedback to the owners and I believe it will be taken and applied. Beautiful little beach town!

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Arseniy

Overpriced for what it has to offer. Wouldn't come back here. Small old room, sink is in the room, bathroom is in another room. Almost 1k for 2 nights at the end of September? Not worth it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Chris

Awesome stay. Great place to stay for convenience and awesome experience. Only thing that could have been better was the bed was very soft. Other than that I would still stay here again. Great staff and hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Susan

This property was in the perfect location for what we were looking for. It was walkable to many restaurants and shops and close to the beach. So comfortable and the food was excellent.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Aug 2025

Maria

The location and the free breakfast was excellent. The parking was a bit inconvenient because it was not close to the location. No check available it was via text. While the decoration was beautiful housekeeping could have been done a lot better. The walls were very dusty and cob web on the windows and the corners ceilings. The bed sheets, pillow sheets and comforters smelled mildewy. They sheets were left in the washing machine for a long period of time.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2025

Grace

Our air conditioning broke the first night we were there. The owners were very kind and provided us with a fan but the AC did not get fixed until the next night. We were not offered a discount or anything for all of the air conditioning issues with the room.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Norma

The quality of service and friendliness of the owners and staff were very good. The hotel had a tiny bedroom for 2 single beds, bathroom very small. Dinner with French chef was superb. I’d go again. Location very good and central. Close to Washington Mall.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Warissara

It’s highly recommended for vacation! Great location and love having breakfast there, it’s really tasty.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2025

Leslie

A good choice.

Stylish yet very small room and bathroom. Excellent linens and quality of bed and furnishings. TV kept losing cable. Delicious breakfasts!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

David

Very nice room, close to everything

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Christopher

Charming doesn't even begin to describe it! Our stay was exceptional. From the warm welcome to the cozy rooms and delicious breakfasts, every detail was perfectly curated. Oh The attention to detail, cleanliness, and genuine hospitality made us feel right at home!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Rick

Cape May is our happy place and we found a great new spot to stay. The property is in the heart of Cape May and walkable to all the great spots. John who runs the property is a great. Our breakfast was very tasty. The room had classic Victorian features and the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Very kind owners. Breakfast was amazing. Will be staying again.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

Brian

Beautiful house and welcoming staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2025

Kate

No parking, restaurant is right below rooms making it noisy. Hosts held a party until after midnight. Shower stall was extremely small. Would not fit a large person. Electrical plugs had lights so the floor was lit up at nite making it difficult to sleep. No lounge area. No extra security lock on inside of door to room.
Hosts were friendly enough and the breakfast was fine.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2024

Catherine

The place was lovely. Service great. Have stayed in other B&B’s…missed having a formal gathering place..
Restaurant to away from the hominess of a B&B.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Fran

Love this BnB!

Wonderful BnB, steps away from the center of town and Congress Hall.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

Patricia

Great place!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Alesia

Excellent choice! Very cozy. Perfectly located next to the Washington st mall.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2024

Kevin

My husband and I booked the Ivory Room at the Hugh Boutique B&B for our 20th Anniversary. Overall it was disappointing experience and did not meet our expectations for the price. We have stayed in many charming inns but this wasn’t one of them. Firstly there is no parking at the inn. We were given a parking pass for a municipal lot “ an easy 4 minute walk” That may be true for younger people especially after a busy day but not for my husband and I who are in our 70’s. Secondly, our room was on the third floor which was an unexpected challenge. The room itself had little personality, it was all white with a tiny separate toilet and shower stall. The vanity was in the main bedroom. There was a small refrigerator but no complimentary bottled waters, would have been appreciated. When we asked the innkeeper for waters he said they had a water cooler. The Inn description advertised a “pillow menu” not sure what that is but there were 4 uncomfortable pillows on the bed. Lastly, we had a choice each day of 2 breakfast entries, an egg based dish or a sweet dish. These were served with yogurt, banana and blueberries each day. There were no potatoes or breakfast meat offered. It was also troubling that dogs were present in the kitchen and the innkeeper served the food with dog hair on his shirt.
So all in all, no parking, innkeepers who did not make us feel welcomed or special especially when we told him it was our 20 anniversary made for a disappointment.

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2024

Gayla

This is an attractive, updated 19th-C hotel with a fine dining restaurant downstairs. The staff is attentive, helpful, and cheerful. We stayed on the second floor in the Bronze room, which was well-appointed with a comfortable bed but had a tiny bathroom and shower that were a little difficult for my 6 ft. tall husband to move around in. The air-conditioning unit above the sink in the room leaked the first night we were there, but when we mentioned this to management, they had it repaired by the time we returned to change clothes for dinner. The hotel, like many in Cape May, does not have its own parking lot, so we were given tags so we could park in an area several blocks away. This was a little inconvenient, but since most of our stay was spent in town, not too much of a problem. The hotel is less than two blocks off the downtown mall, so very conveniently located.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

raymond

Great place to stay walking distance to everything owners are great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2024

Michael

Cape May Wonderful

Enjoyed the stay very much. Inn keepers were great and the location was close to everything. Very friendly and helpful service. Restaurant was top notch. Can’t wait to return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2024

Lisa

Beautiful bed and breakfast near everything! Rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was fabulous. If you don’t feel like venturing out for dinner, French restaurant in the same location. Would definitely stay there again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Rodney

Friendly and responsive staff. Free umbrellas, chairs, carts for the beach. Free beach tags and parking lot permit. Great breakfasts!

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2024

Jerome

Very Nice B & B.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2024

Rosario

We had an amazing stay at this charming bed and breakfast. The owner, John, went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience, from preparing bicycles for us to offering fantastic local recommendations. The rooms were incredibly comfortable and spotless, and the location was perfect, allowing us to walk everywhere with ease. We definitely plan to return!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2024

Stephanie

I loved the place but extremely disappointed about the parking. There is no parking. I came from out of town and had to park over a block a way with my 12 year old. Just was inconvenient.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2024

Anne

We loved our stay at The Hugh

We loved our visit at The Hugh. The property is lovely, the rooms are very cozy and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. It is a great location within walking distance to the beach, the Mall and great restaurants. We will definitely return. Stuart and Jon Dubbs

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2024

Christopher

Difficult time checking in . Rang bell no one answered , went to back of property and owner Sandy seemed very annoyed my husband was back there ,not very welcoming and very rushed. I know It was a holiday weekend but interaction was very cold, the hot water took forever to get hot in shower, bath towels were tattered and no connection for television. Code to open door never worked we had to use our friends code who was also staying there.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

George

The rooms were simple and elegant- well appointed. The property was stunning - art deco inspired. Breakfast was gourmet. Location was excellent! Would absolutely stay there again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2023

Edward

We made a 2-day trip from Atlantic City to Cape May after our 1/2 Iron Man, and it absolutely did not disappoint! We booked the Hugh right before going to Cape May, and it was one of the best choices we could have made! The B&B was sparkling clean and stylish. Even more, the owners were absolutely incredible! They made breakfast for us each morning, which was phenomenal by the way, and they gave us amazing recommendations for food. The owners opened a French restaurant right around the corner, and it was so amazing! You bring your own alcohol with no corkage fee, and they provide the best food. We are definitely going to come back, and if you have any thoughts on whether to book, do not look any further!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2023

Steven

Loved every minute of our stay. The hosts were wonderful, the rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The breakfasts were perfect! We will not stay anywhere else when in Cape May.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Wendy

What a perfect place to stay in Cape May!
Amazing location, beautifully decorated and great breakfast. We will be back👍

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

David

A very nice, quiet clean B&B walking distance to so many places. Definitely will be back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2023

Anne

The property was beautiful, clean, and very well maintained. The owners were very caring and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! The only inconvenience for us was the remote parking.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2023

Mary

Beach Vacation!

The location was perfect! The hosts were delightful and very helpful. We had a lovely stay! Thank you.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2023

Sara

Rooms so cute and clean! The most comfortable beds and pillows. Walking distance to shopping and dining! Breakfast was AMAZING! Sandy and John were so accommodating and wonderful! We even added an extra night without issue!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2023

Wendy

Disappointed

The hosts were very nice and accommodating. The B&B was not what I expected. The bathroom had no counter top to put your toiletries on just a small sink so I was walking back and forth from the bathroom to the bedroom for whatever I needed..,makeup, brush, blower etc. Also there was no parking on the premises so we had to walk about 5-6 blocks to the municipal parking lot which was ridiculous in the heat. And the last thing is that it was about 7 blocks to the beach and although they provide a wagon for your chairs etc it was still a far walk. The description was a little deceiving to me. For the price I paid for a weekend we were disappointed. Just being honest.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2023

Dahlia

Good location in Cape May. Room was small and bathroom was essentially a tiny shower stall and toilet. No amenities. Toilet overflowed first day. Staff is somewhat unfriendly and seem bothered by any requests (althought literally everything is by request). They did buy us dinner one night to compensate for the plumbing situation, which was nice, however over they need some major hospitality training. Overall not much special.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2023

Jennifer

The breakfast was very nice …
But I’m not sure why the staff ( manager ) is so unfriendly and unwelcoming. Cold. We noticed this last year when they first opened , we happened to walk by and just wanted to peek inside . The lady practically scolded us.
The owner ( male ) seems a bit friendlier. You’re paying a lot of money for a bedroom and bath, no parking , no services , nothing truly special. It is a beautiful building though. I just wish the owners were appreciative of their guests and responded to constructive feedback.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Stefany

We we're so pleased with this place. We'll return next summer for a longer stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2023

Tiffany

B&B close to shopping and beach

The Hugh was excellent, overall. The owners were accommodating and very nice. The B&B was decorated beautifully and clean. The breakfast was delicious and offered eclectic options of sweet or savory. We also felt very safe, as you need to key in a code to enter the front door and your room. My only “complaint” was that the water in the shower wasn’t getting warm. Other than that, we completely recommend The Hugh.

Partner