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Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown

2.5 of 5
221 North Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Manassas, Virginia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This is not your typical Holiday Inn. Located in a restored 1920's hotel, this hotel offers outstanding furnishings and service at motel prices. Rooms, while not the largest you will find, are completely furnished with attractive and comfortable furnishings. The bed and pillows were great! Wifi worked with a strong, uninterrupted signal and there is a hardwire connection for those... More

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Roanoke, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Just got back from a three night stay. The staff is very friendly and go out of the way to help their guests. The manager, sales manager, front desk people all chatted with guests and made an effort to ensure the went well. The drivers for the shuttle have great attitudes and make the trip out fun. The shuttle is... More

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dallas tx
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28 reviews 28 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I have stayed here twice. Convenient to Harbour East, canton, and Inner Harbor. Not too far from Johns Hopkins. True to most downtown areas in Baltimore, th neighborhood is sketchy. But HIE has private parking, so if you go straigh from your car to your room, you're OK. Rooms are reclectic because this isa renovated old bank building from early... More

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Front Royal, VA
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9 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Well, it once was a bank and still has the vault (behind the front desk) and beautifully restored lobby area. The rooms are typically Holiday Inn Express, though the bathrooms was smaller than some. Location is very convenient for most of the things Baltimore has to offer. Parking is limited and they apparently sometimes issue more placards than they have... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This hotel is an older hotel in the downtown area in walking distance to the Inner Harbor. The rooms have been updated with flat screen TV's, and some other updates. The location is good, service & staff were great, but next time I would pay more to stay in a better hotel.

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

We stayed at this hotel for 5 nights while getting treatments at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and it suited our needs exactly.The discount offered to Johns Hopkins patients was a nice gesture. The staff was very courteous and helpful, the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well kept, and the free shuttle to and from the hospital made life so easy for... More

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Hiebaltimore, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your taking the time to share your most recent experience with others. More

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The Holiday Express Baltimore-Downtown was great value for the money with included complimentary breakfast and free shuttle service to downtown locations. The surrounding neighbourhood was a bit on the rough side but the shuttle is free and taxis are affordable in Baltimore. I did end up in a tight spot where I had to walk back to the hotel alone... More

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Hiebaltimore, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you very much for sharing your comments with us. We look forward to your returning to visit in the near future. More

Burlington, Vermont
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31 reviews 31 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Located near downtown Baltimore, The Holiday Inn Express offers free shuttle service to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Inner Harbor, etc. As my mother had eye surgery at John Hopkins and spent a night recovering there, the Holiday Inn Express is a good choice: free shuttle service, a renovated room and lobby (it was formerly a bank), and a good John... More

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Hiebaltimore, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Your comments are very important to us and value your business. Thank you More

Reston, Virginia
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5 hotel reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

This is a decidedly mixed review. The Holiday In Express Baltimore-Downtown is tucked in to kind of a sketchy neighborhood at the entrance to I-83. It's a bit of a hike through neighborhoods you may not want to walk through to get to main attactions, which on the map look nice and close. The front desk metioned having to walk... More

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Hiebaltimore, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your comments. We are proud to be apart of the revitalization of the Oldtown community here in the city of Baltimore located just 4 blocks from the beautiful Inner Harbor and a stones through away from City Hall the capital of our great city. More

Hershey, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

This place may be a wee bit far from the local attractions, but the free shuttle is eager to take you and pick you up. The rooms are spacious, clean and updated. The free breakfast had a good variety, from sausage, eggs, pancakes, to fruit and yogurt. The staff is amazing......everyone from the front desk to the driver to the... More

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Hiebaltimore, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown, responded to this review
7 March 2013

It was a pleasure to have you stay with us at the Holiday Inn Express Baltimore Downtown! Thank you for your comments, we definitely value your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of our complimentary shutle service to local attractions. We will be sure to share your comments with... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown Hotel Baltimore
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-Downtown Hotel
Address: 221 North Gay Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Region: United States > Maryland > Baltimore
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#28 Family Hotels in Baltimore
Price range (per night): 138 AUD - 215 AUD
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel in downtown Baltimore is now accepting reservations for arrivals after July 26, 2009. Brand new in 2009, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Baltimore Downtown is conveniently located off I-83 a block away from the city hall in the heart of the city business and government district. The closest downtown hotel with free shuttle to Johns Hopkins Main Hospital and Medical Center, at the back yard of Merci Hospital, and with easy access to the Inner Harbor, the Baltimore National Aquarium, Science Center Museum, The Convention Center, University of Maryland Hospital, Art museum Mount Vernon, Fort McHenry, the Orioles Camden Yard stadium and the Ravens M&T Stadium. Baltimore, Maryland will keep you fully entertained by offering a variety of outdoor activities such as Baltimore Zoo, Power Plant night life, Historic Fells Point, Pimlico Horse Race Track. The 1920 historic, elegant building offers 68 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 5 suites equipped with deluxe, new bedding, Smart Bath Collection, granite counter tops, 32 flat panel multimedia televisions, and free wired/wireless high-speed Internet access.This brand new hotel also features spacious elegant lobby and grand room, Jacuzzi suites, exercise room, business center, meeting room. Stay Smart, we are confident that your stay with us will be a pleasant experience. ... more   less 
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