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Pendry Baltimore

Name: Pendry Baltimore
Telephone: 443-552-1400

Recreation Pier’s reimagined waterfront gem

VERIFIED LUXURY

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The Pendry Baltimore makes for the first East Coast location for Montage International’s offshoot brand, Pendry Hotels, which caters to a younger, trendier audience. Guests can expect style and substance, courtesy of elegant, design-forward guest rooms, atmospheric dining venues and a felt connection to Baltimore's unique energy.

Dating to 1914, the Recreation Pier structure that houses the hotel had at times been an immigration hub, a rec center and, of late, an eyesore. Opened in the spring of 2017, the brick building was stripped down and reimagined as a stylish 127-room pied-à-terre piled with local art, a buzzy steakhouse, a sparkling outdoor pool and some of the city’s best views of the Inner Harbor.

Our Inspector's Highlights

For a hotel formerly owned by a fitness executive, one might call the workout area “compact,” even though it’s large by most hotel standards. But the real perk is exclusive access to the Under Armour Performance Center, a nearly 50,000-square-foot gym located in a historic bank building.
The Pendry Baltimore offers guests an expertly curated list of experiences from a whisky workshop held at the hotel's Cannon Room, to the opportunity to tour a local art studio and a private sailing experience on Chesapeake Bay.
This Baltimore hotel is the spot to host a show-stopping event. The Grand Ballroom on the second floor is part of the original building and has been painstakingly restored, from the 35-foot ceilings to the oversized windows.
The seasonal outdoor pool is a real see-and-be-seen spot, complete with a pop-up outdoor restaurant and bar made from shipping crates. Bring your best bikini and glammed-up sunglasses to lounge in style.
After dinner, stop by the hotel’s whiskey bar for a sensational selection of brown spirits and a few surprises. Dubbed The Cannon Room, the lounge was named for the 18th-century cannon found beneath the floor when the property was being renovated. It’s now on display for all to see.

Things to Know

The Fell’s Point neighborhood is popular for bar hopping, so don’t expect a tranquil evening on your guest room terrace. Though we love this hotel for major events, like the Fourth of July or New Year’s Eve, when the city puts on a beautiful fireworks display, and the town feels busy and festive.
In true Maryland fashion, it’s easy to arrive by boat. The hotel has its own selection of slips attached to the building for overnight or by-the-hour docking, and there’s a water taxi stop just outside as well.

The Rooms

Designed to evoke a ship’s captain’s quarters, the hotel’s 127 rooms are modern-meets-tradition, with designer details like hardwood floors, rich millwork and cozy leather sofas that feel very residential in design.
Minibars are a highlight, chock-full of everything from Old Bay potato chips to the hotel’s signature Sagamore Rye.
While the courtyard views are nice, we prefer the vistas from the luxury hotel’s third-floor suites that feature large outdoor balconies overlooking the water.
Bathrooms offer a spa-like retreat with trendy brass accents, white herringbone-patterned marble walls and chic octagon-tiled floors. Deep-soaking tubs and walk-in showers are all stocked with Pendry's line of amenities.

The Restaurants

Rec Pier Chop House features an approachable, steak-and-seafood-heavy menu served in Italian style.
Starters like the Maryland crab cake served with Prosecco mustard are a great way to begin your meal, as are creative cocktails like the Maple Old Fashioned, made with Sagamore Rye.
The brick-walled space has two floors (there’s an open semi-private dining area that overlooks the restaurant and bar below), and it can get loud. It’s a great atmosphere for a group or party.
Main dishes are a hit, and, for a menu that has a number of steak cuts, our picks tend toward the pasta and seafood, which are always perfectly cooked and seasoned. Order the spicy rigatoni with prawns — you won’t be disappointed.