When I told my wife that I needed a couple of points for my Southwest account by the middle of January she said "why don't you just go to Baltimore overnight". We've enjoyed the Inner Harbor the last few times we went, not to mention taking in a game at Camden Yards, but this was January. Since Southwest was having a sale, about $28 each way, I figured I'd go just to try a different restaurant. Having never tried Priceline before I gave it a shot and ended up with the Admiral Fell Inn for $75. And for $75 I might recommend it.
For those not familiar with the Fell's Point section of Baltimore it can best be described as a quaint, older red brick area directly adjacent to the Inner Harbor (and a block away from the police station featured in the TV show Homicide...Life On The Street). Cobblestone streets, small "shoppes", lots of nautical themed decorations. The main street, also the one on which the Inn is located, is South Broadway. At night the area becomes decidely more adult oriented, and I haven't seen this many bars on one street since Saigon (or Chicago's Rush Street). You are also a taxi ride away from most good restaurants, unlike the other side of the harbor.
The one thing about the Inn that was truly outstanding was the staff at the front desk. Each one that I met was genuinely nice, pleasant, and a gret help. Unfortunately, that's the end of the good news. My room was on the second floor, and the trek from the elevator to my room can only be compared to the kind of maze where they put a lump of cheese at the end. Opening the door was accomplished by doing so half-way and then really putting your shoulder into it, the floors aren't what you would call "level". The room was small with a thin carpet and one of the smallest bathrooms I had ever seen in a hotel. The only place to rest your toiletries was a small glass shelf above the sink. And the fact that there was only about 1/2" left on the roll of toilet paper didn't earn them any bonus points. The TV, as stated previously, was off to the side. The bed, while lumpy, was comfortable for me. One important point: I have no idea what is mandated by Maryland law as far as fire codes but be advised that the familiar "escape plan" diagram on the back of the door that no one ever looks at isn't there. No card, no holder, zilch. And with the winding corridors of this hotel you definitely need it. That's why I checked the view out the window, always nice to have a backup plan (even if it's your only plan).
Last note. If you do stay at the Inn and feel like grabbing a quick bite you might like Shucker's, just up the street and right on the harbor (half price burgers on Thursdays was my lucky find).
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