Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown by IHG

Hotels
Hotel Indigo
9 (890 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
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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 identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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 890 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
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Lynnette couple us
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

The property is great love the location the staff is awesome every time I go and it’s always nice clean peaceful.

Cons:

I can’t say because I loved everything.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Expedition288132 NONE
10
Nice, clean, good value
Pros:

Happy with the stay for me and my daughter while visiting Baltimore for 2 nights. It’s an easy 15 min to the waterfront by car and parking across the street costs $15 a night if you don’t want to park on the street. I don’t know how walkable it is because we drove everywhere. Room was updated and had a nice view of the cathedral and the western skyline. Quiet floor, comfortable bed, and pleasant staff. I would gladly stay here again.

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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Kelly family_with_children us
10
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

The property was well kept and adorable

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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moana08 NONE Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
6
Okay in every way
Pros:

Building is beautiful. Staff is meh. Rooms lack storage due to poor design choices. Bathroom should have a towel bar somewhere. Housekeeping came really late (after 3pm) so we ended up not getting house cleaning.

2026-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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LIMENG couple us
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Gideon extended_group us
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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LBJ914 NONE Baltimore, Maryland
10
Spring Break Staycation
Pros:

With flying being slightly uncertain in the world’s current climate, I was able to make alternate plans fast and make the best of Spring Break. The location was clean, quiet, and peaceful the entire time. The staff were very accommodating and kind. They even allowed us a tour of the rooms designed like lofts! The restaurant staff, specifically Alicia welcomed us with the most warming smile and provided amazing service. The food was amazing, the bed was comfortable and the corner views of the city was so gorgeous that you can see the sunset from the large windows. I’ll definitely be back for a stay and even recommend Hotel Indigo to colleagues, family and friends.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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Ceecee7589 Business Brooklyn, New York
4
Just ok
Pros:

The restaurant food was not very good. Room service came only one out of the three nights I stayed even though I made multiple requests. The neighborhood is sketchy. The black woman at the front desk was amazing. The white old woman with the glasses was kind of strange and invasive.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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jimmy929273 NONE Alexandria, Virginia
10
Very nice hotel
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Indigo. The staff is very friendly and my room was excellent. Please provide one to two complementary bottled water for rooms.

2026-04-05 via Tripadvisor
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CatMeow family_with_children us
8
Pros:

I love the front desk, she greeted me and was very friendly.

Cons:

Valet I requested my car it took 15-20 minutes to get my vehicle I was first in Que.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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KristaXingxing NONE
8
Hidden gem
Pros:

Wonderfully redone hotel in the heart of Baltimore - from later evening front desk service at check in to a brightly-lit room with a view and great little cafe to have breakfast before departing - very enjoyable and easy stay! Nice that it does not feel like a chain, more of a boutique hotel.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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Weezy10764 NONE Suffolk, Virginia
10
Comfortable
Pros:

Checked in late but service did not lack! Desk person was courteous and helpful and even offered his services before he left in the morning. Unfortunately, I did not get his name. Wonderful hotel and I felt very comfortable and relaxed although my stay was brief.

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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bbG1945JX Couples
10
Absolute Best Stay
Pros:

I was here with my wife and had the most wonderful experience I have ever experienced at a hotel! The staff! OMG the food!!! I am just so grateful I got to experience this time with all these absolute wonderful people! Dakota, Alicia, Veronica and Shameria. Thank you all!

2026-04-01 via Tripadvisor
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Barbara couple us
8
The hotel is very clean. Our room was immaculate.
Pros:

Wonderful historic building. Very nicely converted in to a hotel. Well done.

Cons:

There was no guide or listings for the TV channels. A lot of clicking to find something to watch.
We couldn't get breakfast because they were short staff and asked that we wait 20 minutes. We didn't want to do that so we checked out and left.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
6
615chichi12 NONE Baltimore, Maryland
4
No amenities!
Pros:

Everything is actually 30min from here, not location friendly. No amenities whatsoever! & don’t even have a complimentary microwave the microwave has to be rented! I’ve never ever heard of that! SMH, my air didn’t work, no apps on the tv & the remote barely worked! Overall my birthday weekend stay was not so great for over $400!! SMH

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Carolyn couple ch
10
I will definitely stay in this hotel in the future
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No hooks to hang towels in the bathroom

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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772carolyn NONE North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
8
March 18-22 2026
Pros:

Overall the hotel was excellent.
Carlton the doorman was super fantastic!!
The valet service was good.
The Poets Restaurant was great. The food was excellent and the service was great!!
However the housekeeping was not the best. We requested fresh towels ahead of schedule but did not receive them. I called the front desk and was told they would be there shortly - that did not happen so when I saw the towel cart in the hallway I grabbed the towels myself. There were no wash cloths and they never arrived. When we came back from our event there were fresh towels but no wash cloths and no bath mat. I had to call the desk again in the morning for the wash cloths and they did arrive in a timely manner.
We also did not understand why the trash was not removed and why the bed was not fixed.
We also had issues with the keys. We had to request multiple keys as they were not reading the entry pad.

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
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PamelaLeah Business
6
Staff - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!
Pros:

The staff members at this location were absolutely amazing, from the time I called to confirm my reservation to the time I checked out the hotel. My last interaction was with Ms. Rachelle Watkins and she was extremely present and helpful when I expressed my concerns about the cleanliness of our room. She was knowledgeable and understanding of my concerns. I appreciated that.

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
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vaheo887 Friends getaway
10
Awesome, Kind Staff
Pros:

This hotel experience has been one of my best. I went in March 2026 for the NSBE Annual Convention. All the front desk staff were so kind and helpful, always going above and beyond for any needs. Whether it was printing out copies of a resume, helping find a bottle opener, or always being a kind, welcoming face.

2026-03-22 via Tripadvisor
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Sze solo_traveller tw
10
2026-03-22 via Nuitee