Mount Vernon, MD

Baltimore
Washington Monument which includes a monument, autumn leaves and a sunset
Discover great museums, chic boutiques and restaurants serving mouthwatering food from all parts of the world, all set inside the former homes of industrialists.

Striking architecture and pretty parks line up alongside museums, pubs and shops in Mount Vernon. This trendy and refined section of Downtown Baltimore is a designated National Historic Landmark District. Visit Mount Vernon for exquisite art exhibits, exciting concerts, exotic culinary flavors and dynamic nightlife.

Mount Vernon Place, the district’s elegant central plaza, features a cross-shaped arrangement of elegant gardens. Gaze up at the Washington Monument, the nation’s first monument to honor George Washington. Climb its 227 steps for an uninterrupted city panorama. Architectural wonders, such as the Beaux-Arts style Washington Apartment House and Norman-Gothic Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, frame the gardens.

Visit the Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, one of the nation’s pioneering and most celebrated music conservatories. Notable composers Earle Brown and Henry Cowell honed their talents here. Within the university, the George Peabody Library holds hundreds of thousands of books and features delightful Baroque, Rococo and Greco-Roman architecture. Attend a recital at one of the performance venues, including Friedberg Concert Hall.

The Walters Art Museum has exhibits of art and artifacts that cover over seven millennia. Find delights from paintings by Delacroix and Monet to armor, Egyptian statuary and Greek gemstones. At Maryland Historical Society, porcelain, furniture, paintings and textiles showcase the history of Maryland. Browse displays about the life of ragtime pianist Eubie Blake and enjoy intimate jazz concerts at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center.

Prepare for sensory delights with some of Baltimore’s most varied culinary styles at the district’s restaurants. North Charles Street is a great place to enjoy authentic dishes from Afghanistan, Italy, Nepal, Mexico and Japan. Cocktail lounges, sports bars and taprooms lure a mix of college students, office workers and the LGBT crowd.

Mount Vernon is the northernmost region of Downtown Baltimore. Get here using public buses and the light rail system. Other notable nearby city attractions and landmarks are the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Preston Gardens Park.


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Mount Vernon Hotel Deals

Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Revival Baltimore
4 out of 5
101 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥19,527 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
¥19,527
¥24,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Awesome stay. They fixed expedias mix up with booking so fast. The cafe and the restaurant were awesome. Walking distance to so much and right in Washington square. Parking was expensive bc there's not a lot of street parking so the easiest is to use their valet service, but it worked out."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2024

Hotel Revival Baltimore
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥15,162 per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
¥15,162
¥17,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
24 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥15,805 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
¥15,805
¥18,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable, staff was great and accommodating"

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2024

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2.5 out of 5
1734 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is ¥11,585 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
¥11,585
¥13,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,094 reviews)
"The staff was amazing. They also provide Dove soap which I thought was a plus. Close to the airport and lots of food choices. Great hotel for the price"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥22,819 per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
¥22,819
¥26,813 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,148 reviews)
"Nice place people friendly"

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
Lord Baltimore Hotel
3.5 out of 5
20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥17,358 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
¥17,358
¥20,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,557 reviews)
"It was quiet and close to our event! The restaurant was a little rough, seemed like bad communication between staff"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Lord Baltimore Hotel
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