Must-see hotels in Maryland

  • Sagamore Pendry

    Baltimore

    Hunkered commandingly on the historic Recreation (Rec) Pier, this new luxury property is a game changer, bringing a big dose of charm and panache to…

  • Historic Inns of Annapolis

    Maryland

    The Historic Inns comprise three different boutique guesthouses, each set in a heritage building in the heart of old Annapolis: the Maryland Inn, the…

  • Hotel Brexton

    Baltimore

    This redbrick 19th-century landmark has recently been reborn as an appealing, if not overly lavish, hotel. Rooms offer a mix of wood floors or carpeting,…

  • Assateague Island Campground

    Maryland

    You can camp on the Maryland side of the island. The national seashore facilities are basic – chemical toilets, cold showers and drinking water – but…

  • Tidewater Inn

    Eastern Shore

    The Tidewater Inn is an excellent all-around hotel. From this handsome brick building in downtown Easton, you'll have easy walking access to some of the…

  • Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

    Eastern Shore

    With sprawling grounds, a waterside perch, indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and an 18-hole golf course, this pretty resort works well for family vacations…

  • Courtyard Ocean City Oceanfront

    Maryland

    The ocean views are sublime from this sleek number, one of the swankiest Courtyards we've seen. On the boardwalk, the hotel greets guests with a bright…

  • HI-Harpers Ferry Hostel

    Western Maryland

    This friendly hostel has plenty of amenities, including a kitchen, laundry and lounge area with games and books. It's popular with cyclists on the C&O…

  • Inn at Henderson’s Wharf

    Baltimore

    Fresh flowers in the room, exposed brick walls and elegant furnishings await guests at this marvelously situated Fells Point hotel, which began life as an…

  • LakeStar Lodge

    Western Maryland

    Every room has a view of Deep Creek Lake at this breezy, stylish two-story motel. The wooded furniture in the guest rooms was handcrafted locally. After a…

  • Holland House

    Eastern Shore

    A doctor's home in the early 1900s, this inviting six-bedroom house is just 1½ blocks from Main St. There are several common areas for relaxing and the…

  • HI Baltimore Hostel

    Baltimore

    Located in a beautifully restored 1857 mansion, the HI Baltimore has dorms with six, eight, 10 and 12 beds, as well as private doubles. Helpful management…

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites

    Western Maryland

    This modern and recently renovated property bordering the C&O Canal towpath is a prime spot for cyclists. The included continental buffet breakfast will…

  • Back Creek Inn

    Maryland

    This lovely B&B is positioned over the eponymous Back Creek – and can be reached by sea or by car. Pretty rooms are named after herbs, and couples can…

  • Inn on the Ocean

    Maryland

    This beachfront cottage has its own white picket fence – not to mention direct views of the ocean. Inside, this six-room B&B provides an elegant escape…

  • Inn at 2920

    Baltimore

    Housed in a former bordello, this boutique B&B offers five individual rooms, high-thread-count sheets, sleek and avant-garde decor, and the nightlife…

  • River House Inn

    Eastern Shore

    Has a lush backyard that overlooks a scenic bend of the river. Choose from one of six modernly styled rooms or one of the cottages. Waffles served for…

  • Hotel Indigo Baltimore

    Baltimore

    Stenciled with ravens, books and the face of Edgar Allan Poe, the in-room wallpaper at this new boutique property gives a nod to the city's most famous…

  • Admiral Fell Inn

    Baltimore

    This old sailors’ hotel has been converted into a lovely inn with Federal-style furniture and four-poster beds. It has the best of both of Baltimore's…

  • Whitehaven Hotel

    Eastern Shore

    Run by some lovely Baltimore ladies, the Whitehaven has excellent rooms and views and is nestled in a registered historic mansion perched on the banks of…

  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco

    Baltimore

    Ensconced in the former B&O Railroad headquarters building, this Beaux Arts hotel in the Inner Harbor impresses with its historic details and attentive…

  • Gunter Hotel

    Western Maryland

    What secrets does the basement hold in this 125-year-old hotel in the heart of downtown? Well, there's a tiny former jail plus coal-car tracks for…

  • Canal Quarters

    Maryland

    Six historic and simple lockhouses along the Potomac River on the C&O Canal towpath are available for overnight stays. Most of them are in the Capital…

  • ScotLaur Inn

    Maryland

    The folks from Chick & Ruth's Delly offer 10 rooms above the restaurant, each with wrought-iron beds, floral wallpaper and private bath. The quarters are…

  • Deep Creek Lake State Park

    Western Maryland

    This woodsy campground is close to the park's namesake lake. Take your pick of campsites, yurts, a three-walled shelter with a roof (called the Bear Den)…

  • Woodlawn

    Maryland

    Seven well-kept suites, all individually decked out with rustic charm (think boxwood gardens, fireplaces and vanity chests) and modern amenities (such as…

  • Bishop's House Bed & Breakfast

    Eastern Shore

    As B&Bs go, the Bishop's House is pretty luxurious. No basic scratchy sheets here; there's 1000-thread-count softness and a decor scheme that nicely…

  • Best Western Plus Easton

    Eastern Shore

    Okay, it's a chain, it's a mile from the historic downtown, the entrance road is hard to spot, and life is nasty, brutish and short. But you know what? We…

  • Loew's Annapolis

    Maryland

    Rooms and suites pop with fresh modern style inside this red-brick redoubt on West St, about a 15-minute walk to the water. With 17 suites and a craft…

  • Parsonage Inn

    Eastern Shore

    Classic Victorian-era decor is brightened here and there with unexpected splashes of color – is that a green Hawaiian quilt? – inside the red-brick…

  • Hollerstown Hill B&B

    Western Maryland

    The elegant, friendly Hollerstown has four pattern-heavy rooms, two resident dogs, a doll collection and a fancy billiards room. This lovely Victorian…

  • Patapsco Valley State Park

    Maryland

    There are campgrounds in the Hilton and Hollofield areas of the park, both wooded. Hollofield has a fun playground plus picnic shelters built by the…

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Western Maryland

    Three miles south of downtown and close to Monocacy National Battlefield, this branch of the national chain wins points for its quiet rooms. Rooms come…

  • Atlantic Hotel

    Eastern Shore

    This handsome, Gilded Age lodger gives guests the time-warp experience with all the modern amenities. The smaller rooms can be cramped, so spring for a…

  • King Charles Hotel

    Maryland

    This place could be a quaint summer cottage, except it happens to be a short stroll to the heart of the boardwalk action. It has aging but clean rooms…

  • Victorian Candle

    Maryland

    This enormous, dollhouse-like bed & breakfast is frilly in the extreme, with dainty rooms and friendly service. Rooms are good value for money.

  • Inn on Decatur

    Western Maryland

    Offers comfy guest rooms just a short stroll to pedestrianized Baltimore St in downtown Cumberland. The owners have a wealth of knowledge on the area, and…

  • Hampton Inn Salisbury

    Eastern Shore

    Yes, it's a nondescript chain hotel, but we like the accommodating front desk, its proximity to US 50 (the road to the beach!) and the slightly bold color…