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888 South Broadway, Historic Fell's Point, Baltimore, MD 21231
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2 of 5 stars
JimMcC   41 contributions
Feb 8, 2007
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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).

  • Date of stay January 2007
  • Member since February 23, 2005
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1 of 5 stars
shakergrandma   40 contributions
Shaker Heights, Ohio USA
Nov 16, 2006 | Trip type: Business, Couples
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Yuck! I would never stay in this hotel again or recommend it to a friend. It was billed as a charming B and B type of hotel, which really means it is old and run down. The carpets were threadbare, the furniture was dusty and worn out, we had to put a towel on the upholstered chair in our room--it was that stained! The floors creaked and the windows leaked cold air, it was a terrible experience! The TV in our room was placed to the side ot the bed, so that you had to sit sideways on the bed to watch it, you could not even lay in bed and watch TV! There wasn't enough room in the very small bathroom to set your toiletries. I was very disapointed. I could hear everything in the surrounding rooms. The neighborhood is awful, I felt unsafe walking to my car. There were many beggers asking for money. There were not any bellhops to handle the luggage. So, trying to drag my suitcases across the old streets while fending off panhandlers--not fun!
We were there for business and will stay next to the convention center next time we are in Baltimore. At least in that area there are clean restaurants and well lit streets.

  • Liked — Nothing!
  • Disliked — Everything, there was nothing good about this hotel.
  • Tips/Secrets: — Go somewhere else!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since February 08, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? No
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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2 of 5 stars
RLTF   122 contributions
Riverhead, New York
Sep 26, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
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I found an unbeatable deal on airfare from Islip NY, to BWI so I booked the air and then hit the internet to start searching for places to stay, things to do etc. Admiral Fell Inn seemed to be just right.

My hubby and I tried to check in twice before our room was ready, and finally got to check in at about 4:45 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2006. We had booked a King room to celebrate hubby's 51st birthday (and a quick sneak away from the kids). The heart of Fell's Point was an easy crawl from any of the many pubs!

Our flight left early and by this time we were exhausted from walking around, etc. so we thought we'd take a quick nap. PROBLEM: When I turned down the bed I immediately noticed that the sheets had not been changed...my dilemma was to either admit this to my already exhausted hubby and wait for housekeeping or to make believe that I didn't notice (YUCK). I can't believe I chose the latter! Ewwww.

I had read a similar review from someone else here and thought that it must have been a fluke...but I think now that they do not have enough of a housekeeping staff to get the rooms properly prepared when they are at full capacity (there was wedding there at that time) and this is how they shave time off of housekeeping.

It is a shame, this should have been so charming and in most other ways it was! The decoration was beautiful, the room was tastefully arranged, the bathroom amenities were Aveda. When we walked in to the Inn it appeared that we were in a top notch establishment. We passed by the ghost story teller, tea, etc.

One other problem...you can hear everyhting in the adjacent rooms and hall! The heavy doors slamming were a constant annoyance. I got up to actually see if it was a ghost doing this because it was constant in and out for about 4 minutes with no voices whatsoever. It would stop and as soon as I almost was back to sleep it would start again! Turns out the "ghosts" would have been better neighbors. The wedding party had a "party" in the room next door! I called the front desk about the party and it was handled immediately.

Would I go back??? Yeah - but I'd make sure that I had clean sheets first!

  • Liked — the location
  • Disliked — dirty sheets
  • Tips/Secrets: — check the sheets before you are undressed!!!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2003
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 27, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
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Unforgettable romantic experience!

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5 of 5 stars
DocChuck   79 contributions
Columbia, Maryland
Sep 17, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
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My wife (E) and I checked into the historic Admiral Fell Inn about 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 26, 2006. We had booked a “True Romance Package” weekend at the Inn to celebrate our twentieth anniversary.

Additionally, we wanted to explore the beautiful and historically-rich Fells Point area around Baltimore Harbor.

PROBLEM: We had reserved a “Double Double” room (two double beds) and we were assigned to a “Single” room. A quick visit to the front desk, and the staff corrected the problem . . . although we had to wait over an hour for them to get the “new” room prepared.

The check-in was followed by a flurry of activity:

1. A traditional English tea party, hosted by governess ghost, Miss April Flemming.
2. Cocktails in the Admiral’s Lounge.
3. A one-hour “Ghost Tour” of the hotel and surroundings (guided tour of the hotel, grounds, and reportedly “haunted” areas of the property).
4. Wine(s) in the Admiral’s Lounge.
5. And, finally, dinner at the true (yes, with a small "t") Restaurant.

E and I were a bit flustered upon our arrival at the Inn. The activities were wonderful, but somewhat over-whelming.

We were a little late for our 6:30 PM reservations at true, but were pleasantly greeted and seated immediately.

The $25.00 romantic “Harbor Magic Flowers turndown” was a nice touch . . . a huge heart-shaped design on the bed, made with real, fresh rose petals, along with a sprinkling of rose petals around the bed. That, along with the fresh roses, champagne and Godiva chocolates added to my lovely wife’s romantic mood.

Two nights, dinner at the true Restaurant (normal price of the meal would have been $110.00), two super breakfasts, valet parking (for two days), etc. . . . all for $478.00 (plus tax) . . . try to match THAT in any other large city!

Would we go back? You know it!

Doc Chuck



  • Liked — Ambience, location, service
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since September 16, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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4 of 5 stars
SeekingPerfection   7 contributions
New Mexico
Aug 25, 2006 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
9
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I stayed at this hotel 2 nights while visiting Johns Hopkins. Room very large and beautiful - I had 2 canopied beds. Room appeared very clean - until I stepped on glass in carpet. Found 3 different colors of shards! Very quiet. Hotel is a string of old buildings so no hallway more than 3 rooms long before hall turned or went up or down a few stairs. This dramatically cut down on hall noise. Concierge service very poor. Was told I couldn't eat in downstairs restaurant or get room service because it was "Restaurant Week". I asked her to help me find a place to eat dinner and she waved toward front door and told me to "Go out there!". Area has lots of pubs etc - not what I was looking for after a difficult day during a long trip alone. Went downstairs to restaurant anyway and they happily served me - said they always reserve tables for hotel guests. Restaurant was excellent. Morning breakfast was simply outstanding. Would stay there again but would wear slippers and not use their concierge.

  • Liked — Very pretty rooms.. Comfortable. Quiet
  • Disliked — Cleanliness is surface. They don't vacuum often. Carpet had glass shards in it.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2006
  • Visit was for Business
  • Traveled with Solo traveler
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 25, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, People with disabilities
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Business meeting / Event
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Address: 888 South Broadway, Historic Fell's Point, Baltimore, MD 21231