Residence Inn by Marriott Baltimore Downtown/ Inner Harbor

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.6 (1090 reviews)
17 Light Street , Baltimore , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Concierge service
Grocery deliveries
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Unclean rooms
Dated furnishings
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Several mentions of unclean rooms and issues in the kitchen.
Service
9.26
Positive remarks about the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised for its convenient location.
Room Quality
8.25
General comfort mentioned, but dated rooms affect perception.
Amenities
8.78
Included essential amenities, but specific complaints about breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.74
General good value mentioned with some pricing concerns.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast options criticized, though coffee was decent.
Overall Experience
8.86
Overall satisfaction expressed despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:38

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Residence Inn Downtown is situated next to Baltimore Convention Center and just a short walk from Inner Harbor. Guests can benefit from a fully equipped gym and the option of an airport shuttle service.

Spacious and Well-Equipped Rooms
The rooms at Residence Inn Baltimore Downtown/ Inner Harbor come with free Wi-Fi, a TV, and a large seating/working area. Some rooms even feature cooking facilities for added convenience.

Dining Options and Specials
Indulge in American classic dishes at the on-site 17 Light Restaurant, open for lunch, dinner, and room service. Take advantage of happy hour specials offered Monday through Friday for a delightful dining experience.

Book your stay at Residence Inn Baltimore Downtown now for a memorable experience in the heart 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BWI

Property Policies

  • 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 11 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1090 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.86
G
Gaetan extended_group us
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

Location easy to find
Very nice and friendly staff

Cons:

Quick respond for a need place very clean

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
M
Matheus couple us
1
Pros:

My shower didn’t work

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
A
Agnes extended_group us
10
I would return and stay for a longer period of time.
Pros:

Breakfast area was clean. Selections were good.

Cons:

I did have an issue with check-in, but it was the fault of Booking.com not listing my name correctly.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
D
Deanisha couple us
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
L
Landry family_with_children us
8
Cons:

No pool, recreation for kids!

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
B
Betty couple us
8
Pros:

Location and large room
Size

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
W
Wanda couple us
10
Great Getaway Weekend.
Pros:

Professional and friendly staff; very clean rooms, especially the bathroom; close to the inner harbor.

Cons:

Either valet parking or self-parking across the street that doesn’t permit in-out access.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
D
Dania family_with_children us
1
Someone there isn’t right ,they need to check who they are hiring
Pros:

Nothing my experience was ver bad

Cons:

Someone tried to enter me and my kids around 4something in the morning ,the hotel did nothing only gave 50something dollars off for that night

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
D
Dennis extended_group us
9
Great value for money
Pros:

Great location. Close to everything

Cons:

No swimming pool.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
10
Pros:

Room, valet parking, breakfast, site security.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple us
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Dymond extended_group us
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
C
Christopher extended_group us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
P
Penni couple us
9
Pros:

Everyone was helpful and friendly

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
R
Renee family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The hotel was convenient to the Inner Harbor, restaurants and shopping. The free breakfast was very good. I rated the parking good because the hotel offers valet parking and there is a self-parking lot near by.

Cons:

Basically I do have anything negative to say about this facility.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
M
Marsha and Clarence couple us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
N
Natalya extended_group us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Susan family_with_children us
4
Disappointing and overall unprofessional
Pros:

Location was close to major attractions

Cons:

Staff was friendly but unhelpful.
Staff was smoking marijuana outside lobby door. Smell of marijuana in hallways.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
EDWARD couple us
5
The place was clean, but I wouldn't stay there again, I didn't like the location and staff.
Cons:

Location and staff could have been better.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Clarisse extended_group us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee