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Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore opens
"Charm City" gets its first real branded luxury property with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore in the Inner Harbor's chic Harbor East neighborhood. One of America's oldest cities, Baltimore has gotten more media attention for its portrayal in shows like "The Wire" than it has for its luxe offerings, but, in recent years, has seen the growth of a number of high-end offerings, including Ritz-Carlton Residences, a Kimpton hotel and numerous fine dining restaurants.
Still, this 18-story waterfront hotel is the city's first true "luxury" branded property.
"All around us the city is coming alive with new excitement and vigour," said Julien Carralero, general manager of the 256-room hotel. "Now at last we are part of that as we open our doors and invite Baltimore inside, and send visitors who stay with us out into the city to experience the local arts and culture, get to know our neighborhoods, cheer on our sports teams and shop to their heart's content."
Gallery: Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Like many Four Seasons hotels, the Baltimore iteration features a large amount of artwork, including John Wigmore's huge installation of light and paper behind the reception desk. The wide lobby and grand staircase are lit by handblown murano glass fixtures, with pieces that form part of the city's largest hotel art collection gracing the walls. Throughout the hotel, modern works by contemporary American and international artists are on display, with special emphasis on those associated with Washington Color School.
Of course, our favorite parts of the hotel aren't what's on the walls, but what you can do within them - dining options include Michael Mina's first Baltimore outpost, Wit & Wisdom, a contemporary tavern, as well as a coffee shop, named LAMILL COFFEE after Baltimore native Edgar Allen Poe. In February, the hotel will also open Pabu, an isakaya-style Asian restaurant.
The hotel will also have what is primed to be one of the area's best spas - an 11 treatment room oasis with two couple's suites featuring their own soaking tubs. The hotel also has a massive pool overlooking the harbor that will remain at 85 degrees all year round, and a pool bar and grill that is set to open this spring. Of course, there's also a full-service fitness center and a "unique "wet deck," a pool-size area immersed in three inches of water that invites splashing toes without messing up your hair.
The hotel is offering $279 rates November 20 through February 29 (excluding December 30 and 31).
Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury Travel
