A waterfront location and an at-your-service staff are among the main draws at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore. The lobby of the eight-story hotel is a stunner with a grand staircase that winds its way to the second floor where you'll find the restaurant Explorer's. Head to the rooftop for a workout in the fitness center splash in the indoor heated pool sauna and hot tub. There are racquetball courts for more activity. In the 203 rooms the European-style furnishings are so grand that you might think you've stumbled into someone's country house if not for the views of the yachts sailing around the Inner Harbor. Up-to-date amenities include flat-panel TVs and marble bathrooms. One dog weighing 35 pounds or less is allowed per room for an extra fee. The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court is just across the street from the Inner Harbor. The Maryland Science Center is just outside and the Baltimore Aquarium is a 10-minute stroll along the waterfront promenade. The upscale boutiques and eat... Read more »

Built during the Roaring '20s the stately and non-smoking Lord Baltimore Hotel is a longtime landmark in the heart of downtown. The 23-floor hotel listed on the National Register of Historic Places hints at the grandeur of an earlier age with its two-story lobby lined with towering columns. The 439 non-smoking rooms have lovely touches such as beautifully finished woods and rich fabrics. All of the rooms have been updated to include the latest amenities including available Wi-Fi. There are several dining options on-site including an elegant sit-down restaurant a grab-and-go coffee shop as well as a cozy wood-paneled bar. With its own relaxing sauna the fitness center has free weights cardio machines and strength-training machines. Valet parking is available for an additional fee. The hotel sits at the entrance to the Charles Center Metro Subway station a mile from Amtrak's Penn Station and 10 miles from Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport. One block west is 1s... Read more »