Mount Vernon, MD

Baltimore
Washington Monument which includes a monument, autumn leaves and a sunset
George Peabody Library which includes a statue or sculpture and fall colors
Washington Monument which includes night scenes, a city and a monument
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University featuring heritage elements and interior views
Mount Vernon featuring interior views and art
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

Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
4 out of 5
2 E Read St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥11,654 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
¥11,654
¥13,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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! (582 reviews)
"Funky little boutique hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff and great decor. Just lovely overall. The Ash Bar was great. The service at Blooms was a little slow but the atmosphere was great."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Ulysses, an Ash Hotel
Hotel Revival Baltimore
Hotel Revival Baltimore
4 out of 5
101 West Monument Street, Baltimore, MD
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥18,345 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
¥18,345
¥23,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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! (976 reviews)
"Has a nice vibe great service"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Hotel Revival Baltimore
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 ¥13,947 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
¥13,947
¥16,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was attentive from the moment we arrived. Check-in was effortless. Huge thanks to Carleton and the whole night crew. Meal at Poets was amazing. Thank you Maris for your kindness."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
4 out of 5
202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥15,619 per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
¥15,619
¥18,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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! (2,167 reviews)
"Clean and close to the Harbor"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
3.5 out of 5
511 S Central Ave, Baltimore, MD
The price is ¥14,845 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
¥14,845
¥17,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,747 reviews)
"It’s nice"

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Hyatt Place Baltimore Inner Harbor
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
815 Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD
The price is ¥15,866 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
¥15,866
¥18,087 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Linthicum Heights. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Very comfortable room. Staff friendly and kind."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel
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