Hotels in Baltimore
Baltimore caters to the business traveler but loves families -- there are about 9,000 hotel rooms downtown, with all the expected amenities -- with more hotels due to open in 2010. In 2011, the Four Seasons will open a new hotel on Harbor East's waterfront. Bed-and-breakfasts around town offer unique style and comfort.
Every hotel listed is accessible to travelers with disabilities, although specific amenities vary from place to place.
Bed & Breakfasts -- If you prefer accommodations with a bit more individual attention, stop in one of these city bed-and-breakfasts. Located all over town, each has its own style.
Near the Airport
An alternative to staying downtown and worrying about parking -- especially if you plan to see only the Inner Harbor attractions -- is a hotel near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport that offers free shuttle service to the North Linthicum Light Rail station. About 15 airport hotels have such shuttles. From North Linthicum, it's a 15-minute ride to the Camden Yards station, which is just 6 blocks from the Inner Harbor. For a train schedule, see www.mtamaryland.com.
Closest to the airport are the BWI Airport Marriott, 1743 W. Nursery Rd. (tel. 800/596-2376 or 410/859-8300; www.marriott.com), which has an indoor pool; Country Inn & Suites BWI Airport, 1717 W. Nursery Rd. (tel. 800/456-4000 or 443/577-1036; www.countryinns.com/bwiairport), with an indoor pool; and Four Points by Sheraton BWI Airport, 7032 Elm Rd. (tel. 800/368-7764 or 410/859-3300; www.bestbwihotel.com), with an outdoor pool. Situated on the same property at 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd., the Sheraton Baltimore Washington Airport Hotel (tel. 443/577-2100; www.sheraton.com/baltimore) and the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport (tel. 443/577-2300; www.westin.com/baltimore) both have indoor pools.
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Admiral Fell Inn
Set in the heart of Baltimore's original shipbuilding neighborhood of Fells Point, the Admiral Fell Inn offers comfortable accommodations with just a touch of atmosphere (and, some say, a ghost or two). Narrow halls connect the seven buildings that make up the inn. About two-thirds…$$Fells Point
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Courtyard Baltimore Downtown/Inner Harbor
I've always liked this comfortable Harbor East hotel, with its practical lobby with coffee shop and Wi-Fi–connected seating area. Since a redo in late 2013, with an updated bistro, lounge, workspace with computers, and library, this 14-story inn is even better at…$Harbor East - Hotel
Doubletree Inn at The Colonnade
Visitors to northern Baltimore City, especially Johns Hopkins University's visitors, will find the Colonnade a pleasant and convenient hotel. Renovations of sleeping rooms was finished in 2014, with more contemporary furnishings and updated bathrooms with…$$Northern Baltimore City - Hotel
Embassy Suites
This is not your typical cookie-cutter chain hotel. Formerly the Tremont Plaza, the new owners kept what worked at the old hotel while adding amenities that improved the 37-story property. These include free breakfast and a complimentary evening reception; and…$$Central Business District - Hotel
Four Seasons
This tony inn in Harbor East has become famous for its infinity pool set by the harbor's edge. It should be just as famous for its swank rooms and their stellar views (about 85 percent of the hotel rooms have at least some view of the water). They are…$$$Harbor East - Hotel
Hilton Baltimore
Attention baseball fans! If you ever wanted a hotel room overlooking a professional ballpark, this is it. That's right: half the rooms overlook Camden Yards, home of the Orioles. (The others tend to be booked by conventioneers as the hotel is connected to the Convention Center by a…$$Central Business District - Hotel
Hotel Monaco Baltimore
Book this hotel now. This Kimpton property, tucked into the historic 1906 former B&O Railroad headquarters, offers a contemporary take on glamour. It's set in an H-shaped building meaning there are plenty of corner rooms (hooray!). For those who really want to splash out there…$$$Central Business District - Hotel
Hotel Revival Baltimore
A Wyndham property, Hotel Revival continues to maintain the old-fashioned style that has made it a favorite since the 1930s. You can expect tufted upholstery and heavy draperies in warm colors and creamy tones with furniture that recalls the elegance of an old 1930s movie. But that…$$Mount Vernon - Hotel
Hyatt Regency Baltimore
You can't beat the location of the Hyatt Regency. It's about 50 yards from the Convention Center and just a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to the harbor and all its attractions. Also within strolling distance are all of the great…$$$Inner Harbor - Hotel
Inn at Henderson's Wharf
Outstanding service and a host of unexpected extras (see below) have made this inn a favorite among travelers. Located on a residential street in Fells Point, Henderson's overlooks the harbor and its own marina. It's right off one of Fells Point's historic…$$Fells Point - Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
In the spring of 2014, Baltimore's grand old prince finished its $20-million facelift adding a layer of 21st-century sophistication to the grandeur and charm of this French Renaissance-style inn. Today standard guest rooms come in a soothing palette of grays and feature crisp white…$$Central Business District, between Charles and Hanover streets - Hotel
Pier 5 Hotel
Set out on a point in the Inner Harbor, Pier 5 is a little different from other area hotels. The style is charmingly offbeat with its funky red, purple, and yellow color scheme that carries from the lobby to the guest rooms. You are practically…$$Inner Harbor, at the end of Pier 5 - Hotel
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Tucked into a shopping galleria and an office building, the Renaissance offers convenience for both business traveler and tourist. Its rooms are tailored and spacious with dark wood, windows that open, the ubiquitous white bedding, and well-appointed…$$Inner Harbor - Hotel
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court
The Harbor Court is a long-time favorite with well-heeled visitors and bridal parties with its stately classic elegance and attentive service. Opened as an independent hotel in 1986, it became a Royal Sonesta property in late 2012. The lobby is entrancing with its elegant staircase,…$$$Inner Harbor
