511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, Maryland, United States | (732) 333-4551
Solid hotel with contemporary decor and ample amenities
Comfortable guest rooms with sleeper sofas, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges
24-hour bar and eatery with casual fare
Free hot buffet breakfast
24-hour fitness center with Life Fitness cardio equipment
Indoor pool in a pleasant space, plus a courtyard
24-hour business center and meeting space for up to 125 people
Guest laundry room and valet dry cleaning and laundry
Free Wi-Fi throughout
On-site parking is available
Pets are welcome with a surcharge (con for some)
Guest rooms lack microwaves and safes
The pool is rather small
Valet parking is expensive
There’s much to like about the three-and-a-half-pearl Hyatt Place Baltimore/Inner Harbor -- but it's located a hike from Inner Harbor. The bright and contemporary hotel, which opened in 2014, has 208 guest rooms that are attractive and streamline, with sleeper sofas, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack microwaves and safes. Amenities are a highlight here, and include a 24-hour bar and eatery with casual fare, free hot buffet breakfast, a spacious and well-equipped fitness center, and a small lap-style pool in a cheerful space below skylights. Travelers looking to stay in the heart of the Harbor can consider Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel.
Scene
Contemporary hotel with a mix of busy business travelers and weekend tourists
This hotel on the edge of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has stayed busy since opening in 2014, hosting many business travelers during the week and mostly tourists on weekends. A wall of windows give the spacious lobby a bright and inviting ambiance. It’s decorated with modern furniture and attractive touches, like backlit screen panels and striking chandeliers in distinctive shapes. Clusters of seating areas include a bar and high-top communal table, where guests sit behind laptops or stop for drinks and snacks.
Location
Close to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, but a far walk to Inner Harbor
The Hyatt Place is located on the corner of Central Avenue and Fleet Street, about a 16-minute drive east from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The property is situated on a wide and busy intersection, with several restaurants nearby, including a few in the same building as the hotel. A Whole Foods and CVS Pharmacy are directly across the street, and a theater, public transit stops, and more shopping are a brief walk away in this safe neighborhood.- Four-minute walk to Little Italy
Rooms
Fresh and modern, with sleeper sofas and mini-fridges, but no microwaves or safes
Guest rooms are bright and contemporary, still fresh after their 2014 debut. Decor has clean lines, with white walls and bedding that mix well with light gray carpet, accent walls, and upholstered sofas. Matching light-wood furniture includes armoires, headboards, and desks with black leather office chairs. Standard and High-Floor units come in King and Double Queen options, and they have screen-printed partial walls that separate beds from seating areas, which have gray upholstered sleeper sofas. All units contain 42-inch flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, one-cup coffeemakers with free coffee, and free Wi-Fi, but there are no microwaves or safes. Bathrooms are modern and streamline, with square sinks, shower/tub combos (Double Queens) or glass walk-in showers (Kings), and all have KenetMD toiletries and hairdryers. Some Specialty Kings have floor-to-ceiling windows with city skyline or harbor views, but many rooms simply overlook surrounding buildings.
Features
Eatery and bar, gym, and business center all open 24/7, plus a small lap pool
This hotel's features cater to its diverse clientele on the go, with amenities like a 24-hour eatery. Gallery Market serves alcohol and specialty coffee drinks, as well as casual fare like sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, and appetizers. Free coffee and snacks also are available around the clock, and there's a free hot breakfast that includes cage-free egg dishes and various accompaniments. Room service is available. The spacious 24-hour fitness center has several pieces of Life Fitness cardio equipment, a weight-training machine, and free weights. The lap-style indoor pool is small, but it’s in a cheerful space with skylights and a glass wall looking out to a lovely courtyard with flowers and covered tables. There's also a 24-hour business center with three computers, meeting space for up to 125 people, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Valet and self-parking is available, but it's a bit expensive. Guest laundry facilities are on-site, and there's valet dry cleaning and laundry. The lobby has a convenience store that sells sundries, and pets are welcome with a surcharge.