Harrison Hall Hotel

Hotels
7.1 (1511 reviews)
1409 Boardwalk , Ocean City , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Prime boardwalk/beachfront location with great porch/ocean views
Pool and easy beach access
Some standout, helpful employees noted (e.g., Rickie; tall man with glasses)
Reasonable rates for some guests and convenient central location
Clean/common areas noted by some guests
Cons:
Rooms frequently small/tiny (small showers, tiny beds), dated furnishings
Cleanliness issues reported by multiple guests (mold, mildew smell, dirty carpet, unmade rooms)
Inconsistent service — several reports of poor staff behavior
Mini-fridge/TV issues and occasional clogged toilets
Limited/poor F&B (bad lobby coffee) and operational limitations (single elevator, pool closes early)
Some guests reported misleading photos and perceived overcharge for limited ocean view

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Mixed reports: several guests reported mold, mildew smell, dirty carpet and unclean rooms; a few reviews praised exceptionally clean common areas and a conscientious staff member keeping entrances tidy.
Service
8.9
Inconsistent but with notable positives: multiple mentions of standout employees (e.g., a helpful vacuuming attendant, a tall employee with glasses) and smooth check-in for some guests, contrasted with reports of generally poor or unfriendly staff elsewhere.
Location
10
Consistently praised: hotel is right on the boardwalk/beach with excellent porch and ocean views; guests frequently cited location as the main reason to stay.
Room Quality
5
Often criticized: many rooms described as very small ("shoe box"), tiny showers, dated furnishings, small/old TVs, occasional clogged toilets and issues with mini-fridges; a few rooms were acceptable but overall quality feels worn.
Amenities
9
Generally positive for what exists: guests liked the pool and front porch/boardwalk access; however some operational limitations were noted (single elevator, odd doors, pool closing early).
Value for Money
6
Mixed perception: some guests felt rates were reasonable for location, while others said the price didn’t match quality (charged extra for limited ocean view, felt like a rip-off).
Food and Beverage
4.1
Minimal offerings and low marks: only aspects mentioned were lobby/coffee setup; several guests reported poor coffee ("brown water") and lack of other F&B options mentioned.
Overall Experience
8
Mixed but tilted positive due to location and a few strong staff interactions and amenities (pool, porch). Dated rooms, cleanliness issues and inconsistent staff lower the overall impression for many guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Oceanfront Location and Outdoor Pool:
Located off the Ocean City boardwalk and beach, Harrison Hall Hotel offers a prime oceanfront location with an outdoor pool and poolside bar. Families will appreciate the small, shallow pool for young children, while the Jolly Roger Amusement Park just 5 km away provides entertainment for all ages.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities:
The air-conditioned rooms at Harrison Hall Hotel feature essential amenities such as a cable TV, refrigerator, and free WiFi. Guests can relax knowing there's a bathroom with a hairdryer for added convenience during their stay.

Charming Porch and Dining Options:
Guests can unwind in rocking chairs along the hotel's porch or start their day with complimentary fruit, coffee, and tea. For dining options, Da Vinci’s by the Sea offers delicious Italian cuisine just 1 km away, while Trimper’s Rides is a short 3.2 km drive from the property.

Book your stay at Harrison Hall Hotel – Ocean City for a memorable beachfront experience!

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.1
Based on 1511 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 4.1
Overall Experience: 8
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Chris • couple • us
10
We told several friends and they will book for next year Endless Summer.
Pros:

We stayed at Harrison Hall for 20 years and over the years it was going downhill. This year was absolutely wonderful and exceptionally clean. I met a nice young man vacuuming the 1st floor entrance named Rickie ( I think). He was very concerned about cleanliness of the hotel...great employee!!

Cons:

No complaints 👌

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
5
Overall Satisfaction fair ,will not visit again.
Pros:

The location was great and I did like the coffee machine set up . It would be nice if they had some tea bags though. Lobby was neat

Cons:

Our shower was so tiny It was difficult to soap
myself and I'm only 5 ft 2 . My husband is taller and bigger that I am was ,it was not a good at all. The lights on the porch needed to be replaced. Did not give the vibes as in the Pic

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Tetiana • family_with_children • us
7
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

I love being on the Boardwalk and the rates are reasonable.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • us
3
Pros:

the room smelled like mold and i asked to be moved they moved us to another room with a discounted upgrade fee.
The maid we had never made our bed or cleaned our bathroom and we even tipped them. The location is great but i will never stay there again for the price and quality of the place does not match.

Cons:

see above

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Location right on the boardwalk. Good value for the price.

Cons:

Run-down, could use updated. Had a single elevator and narrow stairs.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chelsie • extended_group • us
1
Nothing like the pictures online I feel like I got ripped off
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The room was a shoe box, the bathroom was small,the room had a smell to it and the carpet and mini fridge was dirty. Nothing like the pictures online. Paid 100 dollars more for limited ocean view which is a rip off because the other room I booked that was street view had the same limited ocean view look and paid less for that room.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Georgine • couple • us
10
Perfect location!
Pros:

We stayed here years ago and it has been fixed up since then. It was very clean. It looked really nice! Perfect location!

Cons:

We stayed in a very small room, which was all we needed. We think the tv maybe could be hung on the wall instead of sitting on the dresser next to the bed. And maybe a couple of hooks on the wall to hang some things. But these are just suggestions, not complaints! We enjoyed our stay!

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Chelsie • couple • us
1
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Knight • couple • us
8
Pros:

The location is great. Right on the boardwalk.

Cons:

The shower stalls are a bit small for taller people or those that carry a few extra pounds.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Myriam • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The view was amazing the porch view in front you see the ocean the sand is literally a step away and the staff are-very friendly everything clean and smell great

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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April • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Holly • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Location, pool

Cons:

Old, felt run down. Weird doors

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
Had a great time. Central to everything Ocean City has to offer.
Pros:

Location and pool are awesome

Cons:

Rooms and corridors are dated. Could use an uplift.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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shannon • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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michele • couple • us
10
It was wonderful got to check in early every thing was great
Pros:

Where it’s located

Cons:

No balcony

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • us
2
Half a star, do not recommend this place to anyone unless you have no other options
Pros:

Right on the boardwalk, easy access to the beach!

Cons:

Room really dirty
Tiny bed
Tiny room
Funny smell
Blanket was 1 size too small for the bed
Mini fridge was luke warm at best, w/no way to turn it down
TV was very old and super small
Coffee in reception area was basically brown water

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Taylor-Sak • solo_traveller • us
9
Great stay
Pros:

It was very cozy, clean and loved the front porch where you could watch the ocean or the people go by.

Cons:

I liked everything. It is just an older hotel.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Abby • couple • us
3
Great area good pool staff and room not so much
Pros:

That it was on the boardwalk directly and the pool.

Cons:

The pool closed at 7:30 pm the room smelled like mildew and our toilet clogged every time we used it the staff was HORRIBLE except for one man. Very tall black man with glasses he was great! The other employees need a new job if they don’t like the one they have.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee