The Inner Harbor, Baltimore's historic seaport, is one of the top tourist destinations in Maryland, according to the Guide to Baltimore City, Maryland. From the National Aquarium to enjoying Maryland's world-famous seafood from one of the many restaurants along the harbor, the area offers plenty to see and do. For accommodations, visitors will find hotel options within walking distance of the Inner Harbor suitable for any budget.
Built in 1907, the Mount Vernon hotel is eight blocks from the Inner Harbor, in the Mount Vernon Historic Cultural District. This 135-room architectural gem, renovated in 2008, also is close to the shops on the city's famous Charles Street. Guests will enjoy spacious rooms, free wireless internet access and a full, hot complimentary breakfast every morning. Rates start at $99, subject to availability and season, as of August 2010. Guests 16 and younger stay free with an adult.
Mount Vernon Hotel
24 W. Franklin St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
800-245-5256
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The Brookshire Suites, just a few blocks from the Inner Harbor, offers both standard guest rooms and spacious executive suites. Each suite is equipped with a living area, separate bedroom, a kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave, and a large work desk. All guests can enjoy the Cloud Club Restaurant, on the top level of the hotel, which offers a full, hot breakfast and breathtaking views of the city and the harbor. Average nightly rates start at $155, as of August 2010.
Brookshire Suites
120 E. Lombard St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
866-583-4162
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The Tremont Plaza Hotel is a high-rise, all-suite hotel with old-world charm and elegance within walking distance of the Inner Harbor and nearby attractions. Guests have the option of staying in studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suites, offering kitchenettes complete with microwaves, refrigerators and coffee makers. The hotel's restaurant features both classic fare and seafood directly from Chesapeake Bay. A one-bedroom suite averages $165 per night, as of August 2010.
Tremont Plaza Hotel
222 St. Paul Place,
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-2222
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Guests of the Pier 5 Hotel, which sits on its own pier, are just steps away from the National Aquarium and all that the Inner Harbor has to offer. Its 66 distinctive and brightly decorated rooms provide guests with unprecedented harbor and city views. For extra special getaways, the hotel offers specialty rooms such as the Mystic Suite, which includes a large jacuzzi, a bar, an entertainment center and a walk-in closet. Nightly stays average from $160 to $400, as of August 2010.
Pier 5 Hotel
711 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21202
866-583-4162
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