625 President St, Baltimore, Maryland, United States | (888) 252-1244
Apartment-style suites include kitchens and sofa beds
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Walking distance to National Aquarium and Inner Harbor
attractions
Restaurant and bar where a free breakfast buffet is served
Free access to top-notch Maryland Athletic Club pools and
fitness facilities
Free “evening social” with a light meal and alcoholic drinks
(Monday through Thursday)
Room service, and a 24-hour lobby convenience store
Pet-friendly (for a fee)
Staff will stock fridge with groceries (no fee, just pay
for the groceries)
Business center and guest laundry room
Valet and self-parking available
No two-bedroom suites
Pricey on-site parking (typical for downtown Baltimore)
No minibars
No in-and-out privileges for self-parking
Situated a 10-minute walk from attractions in Baltimore’s
Inner Harbor, this all-suite mid-range chain hotel is a good value for families and
groups. Highlights include free daily buffet breakfasts, an on-site bar, two
restaurants, apartment-style suites with full kitchens, and free access to the
top-notch Maryland Athletic Club. Those who don’t need a full kitchen should also
consider Brookshire Suites -- a more affordable boutique hotel closer to Inner
Harbor attractions and downtown.
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Scene
This centrally located hotel is a safe (but not a particularly exciting) choice.
Built in 2007, this 12-story Homewood Suites shares a lobby (and a
handful of amenities) with a Hilton Garden Inn hotel. Extended-stay business travelers are the main clientele here during the
week, while tourists and families pack the house on the weekends, eager to take
advantage of the hotel's proximity to the National Aquarium and Inner Harbor
restaurants and shops (under than a 10-minute walk away). While this property doesn't offer the most
memorable hotel experience, it wins big points for its location, 165
comfortable suites, and access to the impressive Maryland Athletic Club. The
club is connected to the hotel and boasts three heated indoor pools, tons of
modern workout equipment, and free group classes. The hotel has a small restaurant
where a free breakfast buffet is served every morning, and a free “evening
social” is hosted with light meals, wine, and beer (Monday through Thursday
only). The property has another on-site restaurant, Garden
Grille & Bar (shared with Hilton Garden Inn), which is open
daily for breakfast and dinner.Style-wise, the hotel is a bit of a bore. The
roomy lobby features off-white tile floors, wood-paneled accent walls, fake
plants, and bland furniture. There are two main sitting areas to choose from --
one with a flat-screen TV and one with an electric fireplace.
Location
Situated in shiny new Harbor East, a 10-minute walk from the Inner Harbor
Homewood Suites is located between rows of shops and restaurants
in the recently developed Harbor East neighborhood. The waterfront is a
two-minute walk from the hotel, and Inner Harbor tourist attractions like the
National Aquarium and Harbor Place shopping mall are about a 10-minute walk
away. Guests can also pick up groceries from a nearby Whole Foods. The
immediate area is polished and modern, but historic Fell's Point and the restaurant
district of Little Italy are within walking distance.- 10-minute walk to the National Aquarium
Rooms
Self-contained apartments with kitchens and sofa beds
This Homewood Suites offers studio
and one-bedroom suites, ranging from 400 to 626 square feet. They are
spacious and pleasant, designed as fully functioning apartments for long-term
guests. All include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and kitchens with full-size
refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, stovetop burners (no ovens), coffeemakers,
and cooking utensils. The living areas are decorated in neutral shades of beige
and brown, with contemporary but unmemorable furnishings. Every unit comes with
a sofa bed and choice of one king or two double beds.
Features
This hotel has all the necessities, plus access to a great athletic center.
This Homewood Suites has a solid range
of amenities, including a spacious business center, guest laundry room, and a
lobby convenience store with microwaveable dinners, wine, beer, and snacks (all
open 24 hours). The second floor is also home to a small lounge and two
restaurants (one with a free breakfast buffet and light evening meals -- for Homewood
guests only) and the Hilton Harden Inn’s signature restaurant (open for
breakfast and dinner). Other perks include an eighth-floor courtyard
garden, limited room service, and a fridge-stocking service. The real gem of
the hotel is that it’s attached to the Maryland Athletic Club. Guests get free
access to three indoor saltwater pools, a hot tub, free group classes, and tons
of top-notch equipment. Valet parking is
pricey and self-parking doesn’t include in-and-out privileges. Pets are allowed for a one-time,
non-refundable fee.
