Demolished in 1996, it was once the world's largest hotel, known for its majestic architecture and association with Carl McIntire's Christian movement.

[2] Completed behind schedule and over budget, Hotel Cape May was part of a development project intended to bring wealthy visitors to the city and rival East Coast resorts such as Newport, Rhode Island.

The conference facilities were expanded and substantial sums of money were spent to bring the hotel into compliance with building codes.

The hotel was demolished in 1996 and the site was reused for a development of single family homes.

The demolition of the hotel placed the city's National Historic Landmark status at risk.