Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

Hotels
Hotel Indigo
9 (870 reviews)
24 W Franklin Street , Baltimore , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean environment
Good location
Cons:
Rooms looking dated
Lack of in/out privileges for parking

Categories

Cleanliness
9.25
Rooms were clean and well-kept, contributing to a pleasant experience.
Service
9.75
Staff is exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive. Guests frequently mention the outstanding personnel.
Location
9.25
Great location, convenient for various activities.
Room Quality
8.75
Rooms are overall comfortable but showing signs of aging in decor.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities are generally as described, but there were issues with parking fees.
Value for Money
8.75
Fair pricing relative to service and comfort provided.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Restaurant meals received mixed reviews, but overall decent quality noted.
Overall Experience
9.25
Guests had a very positive experience, despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 06:17

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Located in the heart of Baltimore, Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern comforts. Originally the city’s YMCA, this 1907 building now houses stylish rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, and cable TV.

Dining Experience at Poets - Modern Cocktails and Kitchen
Guests can indulge in a culinary delight at Poets - Modern Cocktails and Kitchen, where a daily hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served.

Convenient Location for Exploring
Within a short walk from Mt Vernon Place Historic District, Basilica of the Assumption, and Charles Street, guests have easy access to shopping, dining, and iconic landmarks. Book your stay at Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown and discover the best of the city.

Important information:

Upon check-in, photo ID and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional fees.

Guests under 21 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BWI

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 14 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 870 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.25
L
Lei extended_group us
9
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller ch
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
E
Elinam solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo family_with_children br
9
Pros:

O hotel é bom, mas o serviço de bagagem é um pouco limitado. De modo geral, recomendo.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
I
ikea couple us
6
Pros:

Location
Food was great

Cons:

Room was very hot even with AC on, called the front desk issue wasn’t resolved.
No smart TV

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
F
fiamma11 Couples Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia
8
Really Good Service and Stay
Pros:

We loved our most recent stay at this hotel; it was convenient to the Engineer's Club for Opera Baltimore performances. The service was really good and our accomodation was spacious and well designed. Love Indigo's kitschy touches. We both enjoyed the restaurant in this hotel. Excellent drinks and really good eats with friendly service in a desirable setting. We will definitely return.

2026-03-05 via Tripadvisor
S
Shyrese couple us
9
Cons:

Having to pay for parking

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
M
MISSJD85 NONE Durham, North Carolina
10
Book It!
Pros:

Staff was location overall great experience! Will definitely be back when I’m in the city. Highly recommended.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
S
Sarah couple us
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
E
EssenceOfEVA2020 Friends getaway New York City, New York
8
Clean, spacious and comfy
Pros:

The hotel was very clean , spacious and comfortable. The staff were nice and the lobby area was really nice. The room was very spacious, clean and beds were very comfortable. The best part was the breakfast in the morning, regular eggs, egg whites, toasts, juice, tea, coffee, fruits, pancake, muffins. Lots of choices and the service lady kept everything filled up. My only complaint was that when I came back from the casino which was only 3 minutes walk, upon arrival at the hotel I was unable to enter the hotel. Apparently our keys get deactivated once you enter the casino because of the security machines, which the hotel failed to inform us about. I waited by the lobby entrance for approximately 12 minutes in the cold trying to figure out how to get inside. There was no front desk agent. A young guy who was sitting in the lobby came and pressed a button that opened the front door and said that the lady was going to return shortly. This was after 12:30am on Monday Feb 16,2026. I went upstairs to my room and was not able to open the door for about 5 minutes, so I decided to return to the lobby. Still there was nobody there to assist, until 7 mins later. Upon her arrival to the front desk, at approximately 1:15am , in a stern voice this lady appeared , “ CAN I HELP YOU?” . I responded hi, how are you? My key doesn’t seem to be working, can you please check it for me. Her first question following was “ did you go to the casino” I said yes, that was the main question for coming to the hotel because there are no hotel rooms at the casino. She said well, that nice you enter the casino, the keycards automatically get deactivated because of the security machines inside. I said I wish some had mentioned that prior as this is would have made the situation better for myself and my friends to get enter the property and get into our rooms. She said “well, for future reference “ . That could have all been avoided if the communication was a little better regarding the deactivation process. She did not even offer any apologies.
At the end of the day, we enjoyed our stay. I would have given more stars if the communication was better.

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
T
Tour544003 NONE
10
Wonderful Staff, Clean, Great Location
Pros:

Our service was perfect from valet to front desk to restaurant / bar. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The property was very clean and well cared for and the location was perfect for heading to CFG, Mount Vernon restaurants or nearby attractions.

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
J
JenniferTay91 NONE
6
Basic experience for higher price
Pros:

Unfortunately our stay did not meet our expectations. Our room was blisteringly hot, meaning we ran the AC in February. The water pressure was non-existent in the shower. There were no amenities I usually find at higher-end hotels such as this including blankets or robes. That being said the bell man and maintenance worker were great offering help when the concierge was unknowledgeable of the area. The restaurant service was less adequate with items not being served and drinks being undrinkable.

2026-02-16 via Tripadvisor
P
paola solo_traveller it
6
Pros:

facilità a raggiungerlo con i mezzi pubblici

Cons:

lo stato del tappeto sotto il letto era discutibile così come il copriletto che era macchiato. La posizione centrale ha i suoi pregi per la vicinanza al museo walters ma non è servita da caffè o altro quindi ci si ritrova a dover fare colazione in hotel

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
E
Ernestnywang Solo travel Hsinchu
8
Familiar Faces Around 熟面孔仍在酒店
Pros:

我住過Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown好幾次。若要說的話,疫情前的第一次入住體驗仍然是最好的,之後幾次都比不上,不過整體而言,我還是覺得這在巴爾的摩是不錯的住宿選擇。多年下來,能看到一些熟面孔仍然在這裡,感覺這家飯店在保留員工方面做得不錯。

當然,也有一些問題。飯店整體設施偏舊,窗簾不容易一次全部拉好。浴室門後沒有掛外套的掛鉤,水溫和水壓的穩定度也不理想。客房清潔有進步空間,例如不該把清潔抹布留在房內,或是在早上9點就來敲門。我有要求延遲退房,但即便我是鑽石卡精英會員,也只給到中午12點。

優點方面,枕頭很好睡,早餐水準不錯,櫃檯接待人員也都很親切。另外,距離飯店僅兩個街區就有可以免費參觀的The Walters Art Museum。

I've stayed at the Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown a few times. While I would say none of my subsequent experiences beats my first stay pre-COVID-19, overall I still find it a good place to stay in Baltimore. Over the years, there are a couple of familiar faces that stick around, suggesting the hotel is good at staff retention.

There are some issues though. The property is dated. It's not easy to close all the blinds at once. There isn't a coat hook on the back of the bathroom door. Water temperature and pressure fluctuate too much. Housekeeping can also do a better job, including not leaving cleaning cloths behind in the room and not knocking on the door at 9am. I asked for a late check-out, but as a Diamond Élite member, they only extended it to 12pm for me.

On the plus side, the pillows are great, the breakfast food is great, and the check-in receptionists are nice. There's also The Walters Art Museum, free admission, just 2 blocks away.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
J
Juliadunn77 NONE York, Pennsylvania
10
Such a fun stay!
Pros:

I had a phenomenal stay at Indigo. Parking was easy, the staff was SO FRIENDLY, and the room was cozy and decorated beautifully.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
4
459kirstinc NONE
8
Adorable hotel
Pros:

This hotel is adorable and located in an old building. Parking was easy, reasonably priced, and right across the street. Every member of the staff acknowledged my presence and were super helpful. The room was spacious with a bedroom area, large bathroom, and a separate sitting area. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice. The room showed a little wear but was overall in good shape. Being in a city there was traffic noise, but that’s to be expected. I ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The bacon could have been a little crispier (personal preference) and the eggs were a little greasy— but overall it was a good meal. My only complaint is that the two TVs in my room weren’t smart TVs. Bring an iPad or laptop if you want to catch up on your shows.

2026-02-07 via Tripadvisor
S
Storyteller34540 NONE Anderson, South Carolina
10
Lovely hotel in beautiful Baltimore
Pros:

We had a lovely stay for a friend’s wedding. All of the staff were friendly & helpful, the room and view were comfortable & and interesting, and the bed was so comfortable.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
C
Cherrena couple us
10
I had amazing experience!!
Pros:

The staff was very helpful and wonderful!!

Cons:

Very beautiful artwork

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
A
ARIANA couple us
4
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
L
L.C.KING solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee