11 N Baltimore Ave, Ocean City, Maryland, United States | (888) 710-7049
Budget-friendly chain hotel in the heart of Ocean City
One block from the beach and the Boardwalk
Large rooms with balconies, some with ocean views
Small outdoor pool
Tiny fitness room
Free breakfast with make-your-own waffles
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Parking lot a tough fit for large cars
No full restaurant or bar
Gym is tiny, with limited equipment
This 84-room hotel has a prime location -- a block from the Ocean City Boardwalk and the beach. The rooms are clean and modern, with small balconies, and those on the fifth floor have ocean views. A small outdoor pool sits in the middle, and the free breakfast includes make-your-own waffles. There's a tiny gym with a few cardio and weight machines, but it seems more like an afterthought. Another drawback is the size of the small parking lot; guests with large cars will likely find it a tight fit. But budget-minded travelers who want to be in the throes of Ocean City will find the Gateway Hotel & Suites a good choice. Another budget option to consider could be the Holiday Inn Express Ocean City, which has both indoor and outdoor pools.
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Scene
Warm, homey atmosphere with clean facilities and a small pool
The Gateway Hotel & Suites has a warm atmosphere that sets it apart from other chain hotels, helped along by a friendly staff and small details, such as the homey seating area off the lobby, which has floating shelves lined with flowers, a black leather couch and armchairs. The breakfast room is bright and cheerful, with a flat-screen TV on the wall and food set out along a long marble counter. The pool is small but has plenty of lounge chairs, and will do for a quick dip.
Location
A block from the boardwalk and beach, in the heart of Ocean City
The hotel sits on the west side of Baltimore Avenue, a busy street that must be crossed to reach the Boardwalk and the beach, which are a block away. Restaurants abound, and it’s less than a 10-minute walk to Jolly Roger at the Pier. It’s a five-minute drive to the Tanger Factory Outlet, and a 10-minute drive to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Ocean City Municipal Airport is a 10-minute drive from the property.
Rooms
Large rooms with microwaves and small balconies; some rooms have ocean views
The 84 rooms at the Gateway Hotel & Suites are spacious, with standard chain-hotel decor, but the black-and-white floral fabrics on the edge of the beds add an unexpected pop. Bathrooms, also large, have long marble vanities, curtained shower/tub combos, and hairdryers. All rooms come with balconies, and fifth-floor rooms have beautiful ocean views. Standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, microwaves, coffeemakers, and irons and ironing boards.
Features
Free breakfast, small outdoor pool, tiny fitness room, and free Wi-Fi
The hotel serves a free breakfast with a variety of foods, including eggs, sausage, cereal, and make-your-own waffle stations, along with fruit, coffee and juice. The outdoor pool is small, but it has plenty of seating. A tiny carpeted fitness room has a handful of cardio and weight machines. Parking is free (one space per room), but the spaces are a tight fit for large cars. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and there's a coin-operated laundry.
