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The Commander Hotel

14th St. and Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21842
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The Commander Hotel
Ranked #35 of 103 hotels in Ocean City
3.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(8)
  • Full size(5)
  • Bedroom area(3)
  • Great location(3)
  • Captain suite(3)
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Bridgeport, Connecticut
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Location was very good, right on the boardwalk, Your typical family vacation 80's style room, complete with FULL SIZE refridg. the room was very dated, but clean, beds were very small, and kind of old... lots of towels provided.. the restaurant was open for breakfast but we didn't go.. no other restaurant service available during our stay, we had to... More

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May 27, 2012

Thank you for staying at the Commander Hotel during the weekend of May 12th. Many guests stayed with us that weekend to view the offshore powerboat races and to celebrate Mother's Day. We were not one of the official host hotels for the offshore races. This was not due to increased rates. In fact, our rates for the May 12th... More

Dover, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

We arrived late Friday, May 4th. Check in was very smooth & the only reason why I didn't give 5 out of 5 is because we had to park 2 blocks away in the overflow lot. The next morning we got up early for breakfast and were able to find a parking spot at the building. The indoor pool was... More

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Maryland
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

I've stayed at many of OC hotels on the boards. This place tops them all. To be at 14th and boardwalk and have a rate lower than other hotels on the boards makes you wonder but I took a chance and I was surprised! Made reservations over the phone at last minute. Person very nice. Not no snotty rude people... More

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Charles Town, West Virginia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

American Flophouse: is a place that offers expensive lodging, generally by providing only minimal services. Couple this with the fact the Commander Hotel has no affiliation with the local BBB and a no refund policy, it supports the label of an American Flophouse. Very little available parking on the premises, worn out furniture and beds, and nappy carpet. Soap dispensers... More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 29, 2011
3
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One of my favorite hotels In OCMD. Stayed here a few times in the past and recently stayed there in the beginning of September 2011. Always clean and the staff is always professional. The location is great and not too far of a walk to the beginning of the boardwalk. Ocean front rooms are fantastic because the hotel is slanted... More

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Pittsburgh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

After a lot of research my wife and I decided on the Commander Hotel for our stay in Ocean City. Upon arrival the front desk adivsed us our ocean view room was unavailable and we had been upgraded to an ocean front at no additional charge. First thoughts of the hotel were good. The lobby is nothing spectacular but it... More

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Stamford, Connecticut
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 28, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

If not for the view I would give this hotel zero stars. First issue was the smell. Noticed it first in the hallways and when we entered the room we couldn't believe the stench. I have no idea what was causing it. We had to keep the door to the balcony open to air out the room. We complained on... More

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Newtown, PA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2011 via mobile
1
person found this review helpful

Room is disappointing. Oceanfront suite, but with two full size beds. We would have preferred one king oe Queen bed. Free-standing clothes closet with no hangers. Two drawers for clothes storage. Small coffee pot. Small sink and counter top. Instead of nice bottles of shampoo and lotion, they have a big black soap dispenser hanging from shower wall! Same thing... More

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VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Repeated stay at the Captain's Suite 560 – and our second review of it. As before, the overall experience is great. We went the day after the town opened back from hurricane Irene’s visit, and stayed over the Labor day weekend. The hotel staff were able to refund our nights we did not use, and the check-in and general service... More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I had a great time staying with my Fiance at the Commander. The most impressive part of the hotel was the wrap around balcony which allowed us to see the ocean and the bay at the same time! The front of the balcony has a lounger so you can lay and watch the ocean in the morning and the back... More

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Address: 14th St. and Boardwalk, Ocean City, MD 21842
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