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4.0 of 5
550 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202-6099
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012
Chris M Winter Park, Florida
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Winter Park, Florida
2 reviews
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“Extraordinary Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I cannot express enough how excellent my experience was at the Baltimore Royal Sonesta. I stayed there as part of a professional meeting, and I was met with nothing but courtesy, kindness, and attentiveness. The front desk staff assisted me, with especial initiative: check in early, check out late, etc. They went to extraordinary lengths to assist the peculiarly difficult arrival and departure flight arrangements that I made, and did so with a kind professionalism.

The concierge staff, especially, is expert at offering customized arrangements for your stay: offering informative suggestions of local activities and eateries, and much more.

The hotel itself radiates an elegant ambiance, with the finest arrangements attuned for that effect: a remarkable library brimming with leather-bound books hailing from all over the world (and some very uncommon first editions!). The facilities are always polished and clean, and the hotel staff clearly takes pride in the maintenance of their hotel.

The Explorer Lounge is a particular delight: with unique character, softly played live music (chiefly jazz), and a phenomenal range of Scotches, Cognacs, and Gins.

I would not choose to lodge at any other establishment when I visit Baltimore in the future.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DianeWaite, Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our property and your kind words. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Our number one goal is customer service and from reading your review it appears we were able to meet all of your expectation.

We hope we have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Again thank you for sharing your comments about your stay with us.
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Coplay
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

The staff for made our recent weekend stay a very enjoyable one. From the minute we drove up and were greeted by the personable, cheerful valet attendant, my husband and I encountered the most professional, pleasant and helpful staff we've ever met. To top it off, the hotel overall and our room specifically, were charming and comfortable. Before we left Royal Sonesta we already booked two nights for New Year's Eve 2013, and if we have the opportunity to come back sooner we will definitely do so. We'll also recommend the hotel to any of our friends who come to Baltimore. Thanks again for a very pleasant weekend!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DianeWaite, Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Thank you for your wonderful review of our property and staff. We strive to make each guest feel as though they are walking through their own “front door”. It is nice to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your weekend and we absolutely look forward to welcoming you back New Year’s Eve 2013.
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90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
“pretty good but still a work in progress...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

Traveling with my 16 year old son on a college visit trip. When a 16 year old boy notices dust, there must be a lot of it! The furniture was not dusty, but the floor behind the beds and nightstand was. The bed was also very soft for my taste.

Location is good for Inner Harbor. The room was very large and we had a nice bay window overlooking the harbor. The bar/lounge area was also quite nice. Staff was very pleasant.

I had a travelzoo package that included valet parking, but had to remind the person who checked me in... evidently their systems don't show these packages right off the bat.

Overall... with a few fixes this can definitely be a great place. For the price I paid, I was satisfied, but I would not have been happy paying rack rates.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DianeWaite, Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Thank you for your review of our property. We apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced during your stay. Your comments will be shared with our colleagues to ensure these types of incidents are not repeated in the future.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back.
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richmond,va
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“I stay there on 11/3/12 until 11/6/12 I felt like a queen beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

I just loved the royal soneta harbor court I really felt like a queen I can't wait to come back I really felt like a queen and every one was so nice and pleasant keep up the good job because y'all are number one in my book

Room Tip: I stay in room 423 you can see the harbor from your room good view
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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DianeWaite, Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully you’ll be able to visit us again in the near future. It sounds as if we exceeded your expectations and thank you for sharing your visit on TripAdvisor.

Thank you again and we look forward to being of further service to you.
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
“Great location, friendly attentive staff....except one.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012 via mobile

Larger than average rooms which were comfortable and I understand are going o be renovated next year, to restore to former glory. Enjoyed the sports facilities, indoor pool and hot tub. All positive. Friendly front of House staff and chatty valet parking and bell hop. We thought we had landed on our feet for our one night stay to attend a function on a tall ship moored opposite the hotel. But.....all spoilt by the awful service from the waitress/ bar person who seemed to want to be on her smart phone all the time and not serve! Having sat in the bar for some time around 5 pm, had to get up, go ask her to come and serve us and after we had our drinks and food once again I had to go and get her...yes she was still on her phone...to ask for the bill. Please ban your staff from using their phones if they are supposed to be serving!! It detracted from our stay and let the hotel down.

Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
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DianeWaite, Manager at Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore, responded to this review
November 12, 2012
Thank you for your kind words in regards to our friendly staff. We apologize for the unfortunate situation in our lounge. We do have a policy in regards to cell phones and we appreciate you brining this matter to our attention. It is comments such as yours that help us strive to provide our guests with the ultimate hotel experience and customer satisfaction.

Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back!
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Also Known As:
Intercontinental Harbor Court Baltimore Hotel
Intercontinental Harbor Court Baltimore Hotel Baltimore
Intercontinental Baltimore
Address: 550 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21202-6099
Region: United States > Maryland > Baltimore
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Luxury Hotels in Baltimore
#11 Family Hotels in Baltimore
#18 Business Hotels in Baltimore
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore is ideally situated on the picturesque waterfront of the Inner Harbor. The hotel is a short walk from the downtown business district and the city's best attractions, including the National Aquarium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, American Visionary Arts Museum, The Maryland Science Center and historic Federal Hill. ... more   less 
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