Hotels near Baltimore - Penn Station, MD, Baltimore

Ah, Baltimore, a city of rich history and eclectic charm. My wife and I recently had the pleasure of a stay at the Hotel Ulysses, a luxurious retreat nestled in the heart of this vibrant city. True to the reputation of the New York-based design firm, Ash, the Ulysses is nothing short of an architectural marvel. The first thing that catches your eye? The hotel's impeccable aesthetic. It's a masterful blend of old-world charm and modern design, encapsulating the very essence of Baltimore's diverse character. While the rooms might have been a tad on the cozier side, they more than made up for it with their plush comfort and attention to detail. The Ulysses truly exemplifies the notion that beauty lies in the details, and the meticulousness with which they've curated every aspect of the guest experience speaks volumes. The 19th-century charm of the Mount Vernon neighborhood is beautifully echoed within the Ulysses. The delicate stained-glass skylight, the ornate crown molding, and the preserved brass postal box serve as a testament to the building's rich history. But it's not all vintage here. The interiors seamlessly transition from the ornate influences of the Art Nouveau era to a more streamlined approach, evident in the hickory wood furniture adorned with Ash’s custom textiles. And oh, those hand-beaded lampshades and embroidered quilts! They added the perfect splash of color and quirk. A special shout-out to the carved flamingos that support the bedside tables, a delightful nod to Baltimore's own John Waters and his ”Pink Flamingos.” It's this mix of opulence and eccentricity that makes the Ulysses stand out. Booking through Trip.com was a new experience for us. A bit unconventional, sure, but it came through in the clutch. The $35 ”destination fee” threw us for a loop initially, but the $20 credit we received towards our bill at the hotel restaurant (Ash Bar) or the bar (Blooms) made it all worth it. Speaking of Blooms, what an experience! The mirrored ceiling, the crimson banquettes, and the purple stools set the stage for a night to remember. In a nutshell? The Hotel Ulysses is a triumph, an ode to Baltimore's multifaceted spirit. Whether you're here for the history, the design, or the sheer experience, the Ulysses promises and delivers. Highly recommended! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Located in Baltimore (Midtown), The Ivy Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of National Aquarium in Baltimore and Baltimore Convention Center. This luxury hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Johns Hopkins Hospital and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 3 miles.Enjoy local and international cuisine at Magdalena, a bistro which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Satellite programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel staff is exceptionally kind from the front desk to the cleaning staff. The location is a few blocks from the harbor and located next to Lexington Market. The breakfast was good with a waffle machine, eggs, sausage, yummy oatmeal with a wide variety of add-inns. Blueberry compote and candied pecans were my favorites. The room is spacious and clean with comfy beds and pillows. Overall I definitely would recommend. It's was a great price for the service. Newly renovated!

It belongs to a hotel-style apartment, spacious and comfortable, cost-effective, very good.

It is especially convenient in the hospital area. One room has a double bed and a double sofa bed. It can be opened for four people. It is also convenient to have a kitchen. The hotel's infrastructure is complete. There are ice machines and water dispensers. There is a free coffee bar.

Chose the hotel for its proximity to JHU. First the good stuff: Staff was uniformly helpful and customer oriented, front desk personnel welcoming and personable. Warm cookies and bottled water a nice touch. Room was generally clean and housekeeping staff wanted to do job well. Responsive staff member came to repair a non-functioning thermostat (needed battery) and noted that we had blocked the TV box and couldn't change channels. Good people all-around. The restaurant was apparently open but one couldn't tell. It was in a corner of the lobby with a few hangers-on at the bar. No coffee or tea available anywhere in the hotel save the machine in one's room - no sugar, no cream - nada. Had to go to One World Cafe about a half block away to get coffee. Hotels that charge half the room rate typically have coffee/tea, etc. in the lobby. I define value as the relationship between the entirety of the experience vs. the price paid for same. Based on this definition the value was substandard. Absent the sweet and attentive personnel we encountered, my star (*) award would be downgraded. Doubletree is a marquis name and this location didn't rise to the standard expected recalling other stays at Doubletree properties. Unfortunately, not recommended.

My flight was canceled and I needed somewhere to stay so I booked at Midtown Inn on Priceline. Big mistake! After paying the $50 cash deposit (why not a credit card hold?), I asked for a receipt. The front desk staff (owner?) insisted it was unnecessary and that it was impossible to give me a receipt (”it will just need to be crossed out in the morning”). As I tried to understand what he meant by that, he became agitated and after a few more minutes told me I had to leave. I was stunned and said, ”It's 11 pm and I don't have anywhere else to stay...” and he replied, ”That's your problem, that's not my problem. You need to leave or I'm calling the police.” This was entirely uncalled for. I was calm and polite, even as he came around the desk toward me and started gesturing at me. It was pointless to continue talking so I returned the key, he refunded my money, and I left. I don't know Baltimore well but I do know downtown isn't an area to hang around alone late at night with a big travel bag. I don't understand how they can stay in business if this is how they treat their customers.

Good location, very close to the inner harbor, convenient to travel, there are many places to eat around. The breakfast at the hotel is ok, and parking is more troublesome.

Easy check in & early check in for a Silver Elite Member, large room in the 1 bedroom suite & the complimentary breakfast in the morning at this particular hotel was amazing. I really wasn't expecting the breakfast to be so good. Also, upon check in the woman at the desk let me do early check in & she upgraded my room from a studio suite to the one bedroom suite. Which was really kind of her, I thought.

Overall experience was below par. From carpets that were in dire need of cleaning with obvious neglect, to the fact that ice machines on multiple floors were inoperable and even though I reported the 9th floor ice machine every day for our entire stay, it never functioned. With conference attendance in the 250-450 range daily it seriously impeded our ability to make meeting changes as there was not a single day where all 4 elevators functioned at the same time. On one morning session, I had to wait for 25 minutes to get an elevator to the top floor meeting space. I finally found a back way through the service elevator to get there. Totally unacceptable. I do expect this level of neglect in a flagship property. It was obvious that staff shortage was an issue as well. Finally the pricing in the hotel restaurant was totally out of line with outside establishments. Charging $12 for a bowl of oatmeal or $21 for a pancake breakfast is obscene. Totally underwhelmed by the experience.