The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Baltimore
A Gilded Age mansion in Mount Vernon, the old port of Fell's Point or a well-connected base in the northwest: we listen to how you travel, then personally recommend the right address among the luxury hotels in Baltimore. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Baltimore
Planning a few days between the harbor and the museums? Here the best hotels in Baltimore sit side by side, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: couples stay at The Ivy Hotel Baltimore, and if you want the water at your door, at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Hotel Baltimore | Mount Vernon | ★ 4.8/5 | 704 € |
| Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | Fell's Point | ★ 4.6/5 | 414 € |
| Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre | Owings Mills | ★ 4.2/5 | 149 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Baltimore
The Ivy Hotel Baltimore · Mount VernonFor couples and food lovers, our advice is The Ivy Hotel Baltimore: an 1889 mansion with just 17 rooms and suites, whose rate includes breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktails and a chauffeured car for trips around town. If you want to step out of the door and onto the waterfront in the evening, book the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore on Thames Street.Traveling by car or with meetings outside the city? Then the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre in the northwest of the region is a good fit.
At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Baltimore's luxury hotels and their history: an 1889 mansion in Mount Vernon
Behind the facade at the corner of Biddle and Calvert Streets lies a Gilded Age story. Banker John Gilman had architect Charles Carson build the mansion in 1889 but died before he could move in. Later it was home to William Painter, inventor of the bottle cap, and Thomas Futcher, a physician at Johns Hopkins; in the end the house belonged to the city.
In 2012 investors bought the building, put more than 18 million US dollars into its restoration and opened it in 2015 as The Ivy Hotel Baltimore. Today you stay among 23 fireplaces, beneath the original skylit staircase, in one of only 17 rooms and suites; each has a gas fireplace and a heated limestone bathroom floor.
Valet parking and a chauffeured car for destinations in the city are part of the concept. On the second floor, The Spa at The Ivy welcomes day guests too, with massages and Nelly De Vuyst facials; the signature Nirvana Retreat lasts 120 minutes. Pets are welcome.
Dining at Baltimore's luxury hotels: Magdalena, the Mansion Bar and crabs from the bay
Maryland on the plate: Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro at The Ivy Hotel Baltimore cooks from scratch with ingredients from Chesapeake Bay, rooted in the region and open to ideas from around the world. Its wine list is recognized by Wine Spectator, and for small groups there are five private rooms, among them the Garden Room, the Treasury and the Wine Cellar.
What is included: Hotel guests have breakfast next to the courtyard, afternoon tea is served later in the day, and cocktails at the Mansion Bar are part of the rate. Only dinner at Magdalena and the spa are extra.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
Out in town: Staying at a 5-star hotel in Baltimore, you should try the blue crabs: steamed, seasoned with Old Bay and cracked open at the table with a wooden mallet. Crab cakes are on menus all year, and so are the stalls at Lexington Market.
A taste of Baltimore
Order crab cakes heavy on crab and light on filler, a Maryland crab soup and oysters from the bay. With coffee, have a Berger cookie under its thick layer of chocolate fudge.
Michelin Keys and Forbes: how the luxury hotels in Baltimore are recognized
Michelin Keys are awarded to hotels, not restaurants, and judge the whole stay, from architecture and service to a hotel's character. In Baltimore, The Ivy Hotel Baltimore holds two Michelin Keys and the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore one Key. The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is also listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore · Fell's PointThe Ivy Hotel Baltimore is a member of Relais & Châteaux, too, and appears on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. If you want an award-winning address among the best hotels in Baltimore, you have two clear options: the mansion in Mount Vernon or the waterfront hotel in Fell's Point.
Where to stay in Baltimore: Mount Vernon, Fell's Point or Owings Mills – how to find your 5-star hotel
For visitors, Baltimore divides into a cultural district and the harbor neighborhoods, plus the suburbs to the northwest. BWI Airport is about 30 minutes by car from Mount Vernon.
Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre · Owings MillsMount Vernon: Around Mount Vernon Place you will find the Washington Monument, the Walters Art Museum and 19th-century townhouses. The Ivy Hotel Baltimore is on Biddle Street, around the corner from Penn Station and its trains to Washington and New York. Our pick for couples, art lovers and anyone arriving by rail.
Fell's Point: The old port district, with cobblestones, brick row houses and pubs, lies east of the Inner Harbor. The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore on Thames Street is our pick for anyone who wants the water at the door and a night out nearby.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Owings Mills: Outside the city, the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre sits at Metro Centre on Grand Central Avenue, where the Metro runs into downtown. Our pick for travelers with a car and appointments in the suburbs.
Insider tip from our travel advisors
Pair your 5-star hotel in Baltimore with a walk along the waterfront promenade from Fell's Point to the Inner Harbor, ideally in the late afternoon. Along the way, sailboats and the USS Constellation lie at the pier; save Fort McHenry at the harbor entrance for a morning of its own.
What a 5-star hotel in Baltimore costs – rates, inclusions and when to go
In Mount Vernon, The Ivy Hotel Baltimore starts at 704 €, in Fell's Point the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore at 413 €; in Owings Mills, the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre starts at 149 €. What each hotel costs for your dates is shown in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | |||
| The Ivy Hotel Baltimore | 704 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Fell's Point | |||
| Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | 413 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Owings Mills | |||
| Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre | 149 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
Your suitespot benefits: At all three hotels, an upgrade on arrival when available and a welcome gift. The Ivy Hotel Baltimore serves breakfast for two à la carte at Magdalena, the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre includes breakfast for two as well, and the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore gives a daily 35 US dollar breakfast credit, not with every rate.
Credit and timing: The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore adds 100 US dollars in hotel credit. Early check-in or late check-out is possible there and at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, subject to availability. None of the three has a minimum stay.
Points and status: At the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore you earn with I Prefer, at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre with Marriott Bonvoy, status benefits included. The Ivy Hotel Baltimore is family-run and independent; instead of points, its generous rate is what counts.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Baltimore through the year: Spring and fall are mild and perfect for walks by the water. Summer is crab season and the Orioles play at Camden Yards; in December the Washington Monument lights up on Mount Vernon Place.
How long to stay: Two to three nights at a 5-star hotel in Baltimore are enough for Mount Vernon, Fell's Point and Fort McHenry. The city also works well as a stop between Washington and New York.
The hotels in Baltimore at a glance
What sets the hotels in Baltimore apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Spa | Michelin Keys |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Hotel Baltimore | 2015 | ✓ | 2 Keys |
| Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | 2017 | – | 1 Key |
Earn points & use your status in Baltimore
I Prefer applies at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Marriott Bonvoy at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre; since suitespot books directly at the hotel's rate, points and status nights are credited there and your status benefits stay intact. The Ivy Hotel Baltimore is family-run and independent: instead of points, you receive breakfast a la carte, an upgrade when available and a welcome gift.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Baltimore |
|---|---|---|
| I Prefer | 1 hotel | Sagamore Pendry Baltimore |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Baltimore
What does a night at a luxury hotel in Baltimore cost?
The Ivy Hotel Baltimore starts at 704 €, the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore at 413 € and the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre at 149 €. At The Ivy Hotel Baltimore, breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails are included in the rate.
What is the best luxury hotel in Baltimore?
For couples and food lovers, The Ivy Hotel Baltimore, with 17 rooms and suites in an 1889 mansion. If you want to stay by the water, choose the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore in Fell's Point.
Which luxury hotel in Baltimore is on the harbor?
The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore on Thames Street in Fell's Point, the old port district east of the Inner Harbor. From there, the waterfront promenade takes you on foot to the Inner Harbor.
Which hotel in Baltimore offers suites?
At The Ivy Hotel Baltimore, eight of the 17 accommodations are suites, all with a gas fireplace. Tell us how much space you need and we will pick the right one.
Which luxury hotels in Baltimore hold Michelin Keys?
The Ivy Hotel Baltimore holds two Michelin Keys, the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore one. The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is also listed as “Recommended” in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Do I earn points with Marriott Bonvoy or I Prefer at the luxury hotels in Baltimore?
Both are possible: I Prefer at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, Marriott Bonvoy at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre. The Ivy Hotel Baltimore is independent and not part of any program.
Which hotel in Baltimore has a spa?
The Ivy Hotel Baltimore, with The Spa at The Ivy on the second floor: massages, Nelly De Vuyst facials and the 120-minute Nirvana Retreat.
Which luxury hotel in Baltimore is pet-friendly?
The Ivy Hotel Baltimore welcomes pets. Mention your animal when you send your request and we will clear the conditions in advance.
How far is BWI Airport from downtown?
From The Ivy Hotel Baltimore in Mount Vernon, the drive takes about 30 minutes. Around town, a chauffeured car takes you where you need to go.
Where should I stay in Baltimore if I am traveling by car?
At the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre in Owings Mills, northwest of the city. The Metro also runs from there into downtown.
What is the best season for a trip to Baltimore?
Spring and fall for strolls around the harbor, summer for blue crabs and baseball at Camden Yards. In December the Washington Monument lights up on Mount Vernon Place.
