Built prior to 1875 and restored in
2004, the Laingdon Hotel is one of the few original hotels in Ocean
Grove. The landmark restoration was accomplished while meticulously
maintaining the Laingdon's 19th century character. The historic
hotel lobby, walnut staircase, and hand-plastered corridors where
gas lanterns once provided the only lighting were restored. As you
walk the halls you will discover the original transom doors and wide
oak wood flooring dating back to the 1800's. On the exterior the
original clapboard, wood trim and window scrollwork was restored and
handsomely painted in period colors.
The Laingdon feels like you are visiting a hotel in the Victorian
era while enjoying today's modern conveniences. When you walk
through the historic town you will see one of the largest
collections of Victorian homes in the United States. Three blocks
away is the Great Auditorium, an all-wood, open-air structure built
in 1894 that seats over 5,000 people. The Great Auditorium offers
summer Sunday Mass, Saturday night music and shows, Choir Fest and
the beautiful sounds of the Hope-Jones Organ dating back to 1908.
At the end of the evening retire to your terrace to watch the ocean waves break against the beach and listen to the calming sound of the surf. Reminisce about the past, relax in the present and plan for a healthy and prosperous future.