Baltimore Hotel Suggestions

[Janet524]

Cruising in August on Grandeur out of Baltimore. Any suggestions on where to stay pre-cruise. We'd like something close to the pier, but not a "budget buster". Thanks!:)

[signman]

Downtown Inner Harbor is closest to the pier. If it were me, I would bid for something in that area on Priceline. Any of the 3 or 4 star hotels are acceptable. Read reviews at http://www.biddingfortravel.com

 

How are you arriving?

[Janet524]

Signman, thanks for your input. FYI we'll be driving north from Virginia.

[signman]

If you are driving, then parking will set you back $15-20 for the night, so figure that into the equation. But if you are coming in to experience the Inner Harbor, then that is where you should stay. The Hyatt has a park and cruise deal. Parking at the port is $10/day, so that may work out for you. A cab from the Hyatt to the pier should be no more than $15.

 

http://www.marylandports.com has a list of hotels with park and cruise deals, but there are many more hotels Downtown.

[madelinerose]

Here's another link:

 

http://www.mpa.state.md.us/cruises/index.htm

 

More Downtown/Inner Harbor Baltimore hotels:

 

http://www.baltimore.org/visitors/v_sleep_results.jsp?q=&scat=DHCC&neighborhood=Inner+Harbor&Submit.x=33&Submit.y=7

 

These will be the "closest" to the port:

 

www.harborcourt.com

 

www.baltimore.hyatt.com Promotional Code: Snooze & Cruise

www.starwoodspecialoffers.com/sheraton

Good luck. Enjoy your cruise and your stay in Baltimore! ;)

Karen

Baltimore

 

 

[Janet524]

Thanks for all your information. I got the Renaissance Harborfront Hotel bidding on priceline.com for $85! It looks like it's right across the street from the inner harbor. I think I did pretty good with the bid because their website listed the cheapest room at about $240!

[madelinerose]

Excellent, Janet! Yes, it is right across the street. I worked a block away for many years. You'll be iright n the midst of all the Inner Harbor visitor attractions and you certainly got a great rate for the summer, when our tourism is at it's peak. ;)

 

 

Thanks for all your information. I got the Renaissance Harborfront Hotel bidding on priceline.com for $85! It looks like it's right across the street from the inner harbor. I think I did pretty good with the bid because their website listed the cheapest room at about $240!