I went to Baltimore for a short weekend getaway, not knowing that my stay in a very large, five-star national chain hotel would be one of the least-pleasant experiences in my traveling history. After one night in that not-to-be-named hotel, I decided to try my luck and stay at the Pier 5 Hotel. Boy, was I pleased I stayed there! The hotel was almost everything a boutique hotel should be: clean, quiet, very comfortable, with all the amenities and personal attention to detail that a weary and well-spoiled traveler would want. The Pier 5 front desk staff were very helpful, and were most knowledgable about the Baltimore harbor area. They called our room to make sure that everything was just right, which is something that most hotels won't do. If I ever go back to Baltimore, I'll stay at either Pier 5 or its sister hotel, the Admiral Fell Inn. Both hotels are beautifully decorated and are worth every penny.

i was traveling to baltimore last minute to meet a friend and wanted to stay somewhere funky and nice. read about the pier 5, admiral fells inn, and the brookshire(harbor magic properties)...however when i called the pier 5 it was booked fri-sun...so i ended up at what i thought might be a good place...the hyatt regency. YUK...poor service requested a king and only had a queen...couldn't wait to check out the next day....walked along the harbor and fell upon the pier 5...great location (if u like the harbor area)
went in and spoke to jeffrey (front desk) asked if i could see a room...was more then happy to have eric show us a room. it was all that it appeared to be on line....funky, clean, feather pillows, comfy bed,extra towels, a surprise balcony and great , attentive and helpful staff.
i almost listened to what others said on trip advisor...they really gave this place a bad rap....but i must say, and i can be a hotel snob....i would stay here again. jeffrey encouraged me to shop at fells point and eat out there as well...we were so glad he did. the shopping was cooler and the restaurants nicer...no chains...or mall like stores. we ended up eating at TRUE, the restaurant in the admiral fells inn...sister hotel, it was a great rest, great staff very attentive and the food was fabulous. they even gave us a free shuttle (not that it was too far to walk during the day...but at nite could be scarey)
they couldn't have been more accomodating. John Lowe the manager
of the admiral fells gave us a tour of the inn...gave us the history....beautiful rooms and i rec staying here too...depending on the location and where u want to be.
all in all...because of harbor magic web site....i am so happy to know about this property...the only one i didn't care for was brookshire...the hotel was small, ceilings low....and had a bad odor (stinky)
thank you to the staff at both the pier 5 and admital fells inn...u made my weekend very memorable.....a satisfied guest...elise

I would never stay here again. Got a room for the Ravens Game. Front Staff very snooty. Room not ready till after 5 PM, had me sit in the lobby for an hour. Room was nice but small for $239 a night. $275 with taxes. $300 with connectivity they charge every room as an incidental standard change for internet and phone service. I never even picked up the phone or the internet connection. Great Location but stay at the Hyatt or Wyndam or Marriot. Go Ravens!

Right from the start, the hotel doesn't offer amenities offered in 2 star hotels! Our room had ants in the bathroom and overall was not clean.
NO GIFT OR SNACK SHOP ON premises. Your would have to drive twenty minutes for late night snacks. Restaurants in hotel are NOT part of hotel.
You have to pay for coffee in your continenal breakfast package. Parking is $25.00 per night extra on top of your $260.00 rate. Personel were
cordial but had no authority to make any changes.
There are ALOT better hotels for the money to stay in, don't pick this one. I won't again!