A New Boutique Hotel on Virginia's Eastern Shore

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HOTEL CAPE CHARLES

is a unique and beautiful lodging on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. We have endeavored to reconcile the historic journey of this remarkable building, a hotel for more than 100 years, with contemporary living and design to create a warm and open setting, full of natural light. Here, you may enjoy harbor views from private glass balconies, relax on a Risom chair, or have our guest services manager arrange an eco-tour to a wildlife refuge just a few minutes away. Our welcome mat is out for travelers of all stripes, and we even have a few dog-friendly rooms! For rainy days, or restoration, all of our rooms offer Cozy Pure organic mattresses and toppers, fine bathrooms of marble and porcelain, flatscreen television with DirecTV, green bath products from Pharmacopia, and a marble-topped dry bar with refrigerator. Visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/hotelcapecharles) to see more images from the Hotel and the town!

Rooms & Suites

16 beautifully designed and furnished rooms

At Hotel Cape Charles, we are guided by the relaxed pace of life on the Eastern Shore and the small-town warmth of Cape Charles. Our recent guests have called the Hotel environment “welcoming and comfortable,” ”serene and uncluttered.” We hope you’ll join us for your next getaway.

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Harbor View

Starting @ $175 / Night

Each with a second-story private balcony overlooking Cape Charles’s working harbor, the sparkling Chesapeake Bay just beyond, our six Harbor View rooms and suites offer salt breezes, sunshine, and the perfect perch for wine and cheese and people-watching on Mason Avenue. Rooms 6 and 7 can be made to adjoin, and the King Suite’s sofa expands to a Full-sized bed (Room 7).

Harbor View

A view of the balcony from the interior of one of our Harbor View rooms. For even more stunning views of the area, visit our third-story glass balcony, which extends for the length of the Hotel.

Harbor View

Many of our rooms offer two Full-sized beds, perfect for a girlfriend getaway, golfing weekend, or business travel on a budget. A bit narrower than a Queen-sized bed, the Fulls will comfortably sleep two people, so families will fit, too!

Harbor View

Room 7, the Harbor View King Suite, has a master bedroom with King-sized bed; its spacious sitting room includes a Fairfield sofa that expands to a Full-sized bed.

Harbor View

All of our bathrooms are outfitted with Carrara marble countertops, porcelain walls and floors, glass tile mosaics, rain showerheads, lighted vanity mirrors, 100% organic cotton towels, a hairdryer, and organic bath products from Pharmacopia.

Harbor View

All of our beds and end tables were custom-crafted for Hotel Cape Charles, and all incorporate bamboo, as in this side table.

Garden

Starting @ $150 / Night

At the ground level, our four Garden rooms extend into the quiet neighborhood behind the Hotel, offering both convenience and charm (our actual garden is still a work in progress!). The King Suite (Room 1) is our largest room, at 539 square feet, and its Fairfield sofa expands to Queen-sized bed.

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The Garden rooms and suite offer wonderful ground-floor alternatives to second-floor accommodations. Just a few steps away from the rooms are two outdoor showers, perfect for shedding the sand and salt after a day at the beach.

Courtyard View

Need to rest, or re-set? All of our beds feature Cozy Pure mattresses, handmade in Norfolk, Virginia–some of the best-sleeping mattresses in the world, in addition to being organic and hypoallergenic. These are topped with LaNoodle topper and Cozy Pure pillows: you won’t want to get out of bed in the morning!

Courtyard View

Every room at the Hotel Cape Charles has a Carrara marble countertop bar with refrigerator underneath.

Courtyard View

Room 8 and Room 13, both facing the Courtyard, are suites with King-sized beds and sitting areas. The Fairfield sofa in Room 8 expands to a Full-sized bed, and Room 8 also adjoins Room 9, making an even larger suite appropriate for a large group or family.

Courtyard View

All of our bathrooms are outfitted with Carrara marble countertops, glass mosaic tiles, porcelain walls and floors, rain shower heads, 100% organic cotton towels, a hairdryer, and organic bath products from Pharmacopia.

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Hotel Cape Charles offers guests a suite of amenities aimed at making their stay as pleasant and memorable as possible. In room, we offer:

* Cozy Pure natural-organic, hypo-allergenic mattresses with exquisite La Noodle toppers

* Carrara marble-topped Dry Bar with refrigerator

* Flatscreen televisions with DirecTV

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A small touch, but an important one, each bathroom is outfitted with a lighted magnifying mirror, for accuracy in making those final touches.

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Our fixtures were carefully selected for their pleasing aesthetic as well as outstanding function. The rain showerheads, in rooms and outdoor showers alike, make for marvelous bathing.

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Guests have found our large Lobby to be a comfortable gathering place for a cool drink and conversation before heading out to dinner.

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On the second floor, the Hotel Gallery (soon to have more artwork) is a natural place for reading, conversation, or freshening up a drink.

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Every bit as important as the choice of mattress, the selection of stone and porcelain for a bathroom defines the experience of the space. We selected solid slabs of Carrara for the vanity and subtle porcelains in pallid and slaty tones for walls and floors, with a touch of art-glass mosaic above the mirror.

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For catching up on some reading, or catching some sun, our second-floor back deck is an ideal spot.

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Bean bags? Check!

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At almost 1100 square feet, our versatile and inspiring “flex space” can be reserved for your next meeting, family gathering, or yoga retreat (Sitting Bull bean bags and dry erase whiteboard wall included). Eames chairs make for very comfortable seating, and the room is equipped with a 42-inch lcd television with 3D capabilities and hdmi ports. Wifi is available here and throughout the Hotel, at no additional charge to guests.

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At Hotel Cape Charles, ”silver spoon” is no metaphor–it’s our coffee stirrer.

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In keeping with our commitment to do right by the environment, Hotel Cape Charles is proud to offer Pharmacopia products in our guest bathrooms. All products are made with organic ingredients containing authentic healing remedies to restore skin. This line features post-consumer recycled bottles and is free from synthetic fragrances, fillers, or colors.

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Our flex space features works by artists from all over North America. In 2012, we present the mid-century work of Miriam Fried, 95, who produced most of her work at Provincetown, Massachusetts, from the 1950s into the 1990s. We are pleased to present nine pieces by Ms. Fried, which are available for purchase through the Hotel. In addition, we are featuring paintings by Herb Pulliam, a Richmond-based artist, in our lobby.

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Our guests have use of two kitchenette wet bars on the sunlit second-floor Hotel Gallery. In the morning, we serve a complimentary light breakfast of homemade granola, oatmeal, yogurts, juices, organic milk, coffee, and tea.

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Garden

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Around Cape Charles

Cape Charles Attractions

When Captain John Smith sailed into the Chesapeake Bay 400 years ago, declaring it to be the most beautiful place he’d ever seen, Cape Charles – as he named the cape at the tip of the Delmarva peninsula – began its history of providing respite and recreation to travelers from all points of the compass. In the early 1880s, the Pennsylvania Railroad was extended south to the natural harbor where the new town would be built. By 1883, the town plan had been designed, and in the spring of 1885, passenger steamers and freight barges connected the new town to the cities of southeastern Virginia.

Today, this railway heritage is still very much alive in town, where train cars are loaded onto barges within sight of the Hotel, and where Bay Creek Railway’s refurbished 1913 interurban rail car offers evening excursions with dinner. Cape Charles is now a hub for tourism on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, with the nearby resort amenities of Bay Creek, close proximity to some of North America’s most beautiful natural habitats, a public beach perfect for families, and many other opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Hotel Cape Charles is delighted to be part of the region’s renaissance and its fair history.

Bay Creek Golf Course

The pride of coastal Virginia, the twin courses at Bay Creek—designed by Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer—are as renown for their challenging layouts as for their stunning landscaping. Our staff will be happy to set up a tee-time and luncheon for your group with our friends at Bay Creek.

The Chesapeake Bay

The nation’s largest estuary, Chesapeake Bay offers many peaceful distractions, from relaxing on the Cape Charles beach, to sailing, fishing, kayaking, kite-boarding, birding, and beachcombing. At Cape Charles, the sun sets over water, producing splendid skies of lilac and peach after sundown.

Eateries & Wineries

From gourmet fare to beach blanket clambake, Cape Charles has a place for every taste. For wine lovers, our vineyards produce award-winning vintages each year, not to be missed. We’ll be happy to arrange an outing or dinner reservations for your group.

The Virginia Barrier Islands & Seaside

The largest undeveloped stretch of Atlantic coast in the nation, Virginia’s barrier islands are well-kept secrets, explorable by small boats, planes, and kayaks. The islands are constantly reshaped by wind and waves, but they are still much the same as when they were first discovered. Birding and fishing opportunities abound.

Parks, Refuges, & Natural Area Preserves

Based in Cape Charles, you’ll find world-renown wildlife refuges and parks at the doorstep, all less than 10 minutes away. Each season has a special character, but for birders, the autumn migration is unrivalled on the Eastern Shore. Professional eco-tours, led by certified guides, can be arranged at the front desk.

Running, Biking, & Horseback Riding

If a little exercise is on the agenda, Cape Charles has trails for walking, running, biking, and horseback riding. And you don’t have to bring your bike or your horse—we’ve got you covered. The front desk has water, hats, and sunscreen, and of course local tips on the best trails, routes, and outfitters.

Trains, Planes, & Golf Carts

For exploring the town, many visitors choose a golf cart, now street-legal in Cape Charles and the “transportation of choice” for many local residents. To see the area by train or from the air? We’ll reserve a spot for you on the Excursion Train (with dinner) or book an aerial tour. For thrill seekers, even hang-gliding and para-gliding are possibilities on the Eastern Shore!

Museums & The Performing Arts

European exploration and settlement of what became the Virginia Colony began over 400 years ago, but it was the industrial revolution—which allowed goods from farms and waterways to be shipped to cities—that brought prosperity to the Eastern Shore. Our museums tell the story from start to present. Cape Charles has not just art galleries but Arts Enter, a thriving home for the fine and performing arts, just a block from the Hotel.

Local Shops, Galleries, & Spas

Filled with local artwork and beachy gear, Cape Charles shops provide great opportunities to find accent pieces for the home and unique special-occasion gifts. Sea glass artwork is a local specialty, but our artists and artisans produce woodwork, paintings, pottery, fabrics, and sculpture as well. (And after shopping, a sprint to the spa or massage therapist is always in order!)