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#46 of 67 hotels in Baltimore
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 175
  • Address: 5625 O'Donnell Street Baltimore, MD 21224-4630
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Comfortable High-rise Hotel located 4-1/2 miles from National Aquarium. Enjoy gracious hospitality and exceptional service at this three-diamond... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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“Never again”

Best Western Hotel & Conference Center

1 of 5 stars
Gaithersburg, MD
Dec 6, 2007

This was my family's second visit to the Best Western on O'Donnell St., and it will be the last. We stayed there because of the shuttle service to/from Johns Hopkins Hospital where my father was undergoing an operation. However, unlike our first visit several years ago, the hotel shuttle no longer keeps early hours (if your operation is prior to 7:30 AM, you're out of luck). We had been told when making reservations that the shuttle ran 24-hours. Not so.

This hotel has seriously deteriorated in quality in the four years since we were last there. Would not recommend it for anyone who cannot easily get around on their own.

Other problems with hotel:
- Room not clean: found a long hair hanging out of the coffee maker.
- Housekeeping skipped our room for no apparent reason, and no explanation was given. By the time we returned (after 4PM), my father was convalescing on the bed and it would have been inappropriate to have housekeeping come in as they offered to do (after 4 PM!)
- 50% of the light bulbs were burned out in the room.
- Wireless service intermittent.
- A simple grilled cheese sandwich ordered in the restaurant came out cold and with a strange taste. Other food barely edible.
- Lobby bathroom out of order our first night there, which meant a trip back upstairs for elderly people.
- Hot tub not working in the "pool" area.
- Surly front desk staff the morning we checked out. A simple question was met with hostility and attitude.
- Very little service orientation at this hotel. Some staff are friendly enough, but it's clear that there is no real management of services. Definitely do not recommend eating at the restaurant unless it's the breakfast buffet (the only bright spot about the place).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Complimentary breakfast
    • Disliked — Cleanliness of room, surly & incompetent front desk staff
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Loves2Eat's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 29, 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
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
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $125 (year-round)
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“Loved it”

Best Western Hotel & Conference Center

5 of 5 stars
south carolina
Oct 23, 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

We spent a night at this hotel to visit Toby's Dinner Theater and the service was wonderful. The lobby was very nice and the rooms were great. I actually felt at home with the staff. The shuttle driver that took us to the Harbor was very nice and fun to be around. We found it a joy to tip him for his service. (He never mentioned a tip to us). I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Although the bus terminal is connected to this hotel, you would not know it unless you look that way. I had 22 guest with me and everyone enjoyed this hotel. I will be returning.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The service
    • Disliked — n/a
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banker95's Summary
Date of Stay: October 2007
Traveled with: Large group or tour
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 23, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Theme / Amusement park, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival
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“Wish I would have known better”

Best Western Hotel & Conference Center

2 of 5 stars
Houston, Texas
Sep 18, 2007

For some reason, my excitement about attending the Stevie Wonder concert in Baltimore weakened my good senses and I didn't research reviews on TripAdvisor before booking this hotel! Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the bus terminal was attached to this hotel. Buses get a bad rap..and for good reason! The hotel itself wasn't terrible, but some of the lowlights were 1) twice calling to ask for towels, only to have to go downstairs to the front desk to get some 2) the maintenance staff coming in to move the fridge and microwave, but leaving the beds unmade, dirty towels on the floor, and trash unemptied 3) the shuttle driver informing us that we "should tip him" after remarking that he goes home at 11p (even though shuttle service is until 11:30p) and that he wasn't getting paid to pick us up 4) after being told to go thru the dining hall door to get to the gift shop, someone locked the door behind us and since the other door was chained shut (is that legal?), we had to scurry around the corner before Avon Barksdale rode the bus in from prison. The staff was courteous and not bad for the money, but I would NEVER stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Leaving it
    • Disliked — Location
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
TrvlGrl77's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: September 18, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
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
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Concerts / Music festival
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Average price*: $125 (year-round)
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“Very clean, good for Johns Hopkins patients”

Best Western Hotel & Conference Center

3 of 5 stars
St. Catharines, Ontario
Sep 16, 2007

I stayed here for one night when I had an appointment at Johns Hopkins. Although the Outpatient Clinic was a good drive away (taxi $15), the hotel offers a free daily shuttle service which is great.

The location of the hotel is great for drivers coming from out of town as it is right off the highway, close to a truck stop, McDonald's and a food court (could have healthier food choices though!). This Best Western is also adjacent to the bus terminal for those traveling by Greyhound.

Hotel room was spacious and very clean. Shower pressure was a little too low for my liking but seeing as how the bathroom was very clean, I didn't mind too much. I've attached a picture of the amenities found upon my arrival.

Buffet breakfast was plenty.
Staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons: The Greyhound bus terminal area could use a renovation and healthier food outlets would be nice. The store needed restocking in items such as milk and water.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — room was very clean
    • Disliked — shower pressure
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DrivingSoul's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 24, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Shuttle, restaurant and rooms great (and good value)”

Best Western Hotel & Conference Center

Sep 1, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed 1 night here on a 16day tour of the capital region. This was an excellent hotel with no problems (and yes we had some in others!!) This is a going places hotel-the room was large, well serviced and excellent air con. Reception staff were excellent polite, helpful and although we didin't try the theatre on site we wished we had.
The free shuttle service which you need to book on arrival runs on the hour from hotel except over lunch and dinner and collects on the half hour at the inner harbour.

We returned from a full day at the harbour and ate in the restaurant which was excellent and also produced a great breakfast.

Baltimore itself is undergoing major development and is shabby except for the harbour area.

Personally we were delighted with everything at this hotel AND its so convenient to the I 95 it means its a good easy overnight stay when travelling on.
Clearly it had problems in 2005 reading your reviews but this is no longer the case.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Free shuttle and food
    • Disliked — indoor pool too small
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
PRBEngland's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 01, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $125 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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Address: 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21224-4630