The Best Baltimore Hotels in the Inner Harbor Area
The Ivy Hotel
This splurge-worthy boutique hotel, set in a 19th-century mansion, is in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, north of the Inner Harbor area. Guests are greeted at check-in with a glass of Champagne, suites feature fireplaces and four-poster canopied beds, and the rate includes breakfast, afternoon tea, and use of the house car.
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Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Hotel
Located on the century-old Recreation Pier, the swanky new Sagamore Pendry Baltimore takes pride of place along the harbor in the historic Fells Point district. Highlights include rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a harbor-facing infinity pool, and the Andrew Carmellini-helmed Rec Pier Chop House (don't miss the crab cakes).
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor
A few minutes' walk from Inner Harbor attractions like the National Aquarium and the USS Constellation is the 202-room Kimpton Hotel Monaco, housed in the 1906 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad headquarters. After enjoying the free wine happy hour, indulge in dishes like rainbow trout with crab rice at the B&O American Brasserie.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
If you want to be in the middle of the Inner Harbor action, look no further than the posh Four Seasons. There are water views from just about every vantage point in the hotel, including the rooms, the spa, the outdoor lap pool, and the deck at the sexy new seafood spot called Loch Bar, sister restaurant to nearby hotspot Ouzo Bay.
Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel
After an afternoon of touring both the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum and the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum, unwind back at the Hyatt Regency, a well-equipped atrium hotel in the Inner Harbor. Amenities include an indoor heated pool, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor fire pit, and the Bistro 300 Lounge with happy hour specials.
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront is in the heart of the Inner Harbor, so you're not far from Charm's City top attractions, including the Baltimore Museum of Art and Fort McHenry. This 18th-century fortress was where "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 (from April through September, you can take a water taxi to and from the fort).
Admiral Fell Inn
One of Baltimore's most historic (and some say haunted) hotels is the Admiral Fell Inn in Fells Point, which was once a major shipbuilding center. It's comprised of seven adjoining redbrick buildings, and interiors feature nautical accents and rich woods. Nearby hotspots for dinner include Waterfront Kitchen and Thames Oyster House.
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore Hotel
Highlights of this Inner Harbor hotel include an indoor swimming pool, 24/7 fitness, and an in-house apiary (the honey is used in various menu items in the Explorers restaurant, including its signature honey wings). It's also a quick walk to Camden Yards, where you can catch an Orioles game during the season - be sure to sample the local brew called National Bohemian, better known as Natty Boh.
Hotel Revival
The Hotel Revival, a recently opened boutique property, is housed in a former 1920s residential building in the newly hip Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore. Admire local artwork in the rooms, sip craft beer from Peabody Heights Brewery in the Topside rooftop bar, sing your heart out in one of the hotel's three karaoke rooms.
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
The Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown is another boutique hotel of note in Mount Vernon. Located in the city's first YMCA, the 162-room property has been completely redone and features modern rooms and public spaces and the Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats restaurant, serving local treats like soft-shell crab po'boys.
Lord Baltimore Hotel
The iconic 440-room Lord Baltimore has been a Charm City mainstay since 1928. Expect crystal chandeliers, gilded columns, and a grand lobby staircase, and be sure to check out the mural of city scenes in the Calvert Ballroom. After a day of touring, unwind with a meal at The French Kitchen and a cocktail at LB Tavern.
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
You'll be steps from the hustle and bustle of the Inner Harbor during a stay at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace. Many rooms have water views, and you'd be hard-pressed to find a better panorama of the harbor, complete with tall ships and sailboats, than the one from the floor-to-ceiling windows at Watertable.
1840s Carrollton Inn
For a different type of lodging experience, consider a stay at the 1840s Carrollton Inn, a 14-room bed and breakfast fashioned from a series of connected 19th-century row homes in the historic Baltimore neighborhood of Jonestown. Before heading into the city center (the Inner Harbor is a 15-minute walk), breakfast in the brick-lined courtyard.
Hotel RL Baltimore
Need a lift around town? Hop aboard a 1971 Volkswagen minibus, a retro-style shuttle offered as a courtesy to guests at the Hotel RL Baltimore. This funky, tech-savvy hotel, from Pacific Northwest-based Red Lion Hotels, has a buzzing lobby (designed for hanging out), a branch of Victrola Coffee Roasters, and loaner bikes.
The Inn at Henderson's Wharf
Housed in a former Baltimore tobacco factory, The Inn at Henderson's Wharf is a high-end hotel in Fells Point. The inn has 38 rooms, some of which feature exposed brick and harbor views. Amenities include continental breakfast and butler service, and should you arrive via boat, you can dock at the marina next door.
From ritzy resorts to stylish boutiques, these are Charm City's top spots.