If you dream of waking up to sparkling panoramic water views with access to amazing amenities, food, and drinks, look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore. Only a few hours away, this waterfront destination is a luxury spot with everything you need for a weekend getaway or a mid-week trip.
Situated in Harbor East, the towering Four Seasons is the go-to destination for travelers looking for an upscale visit to the city. Hospitality is impeccable from start to finish, with bellhops that take bags directly from your car to your room (and vice versa when you check out) and concierges who can answer any questions about your stay or the city.
The gorgeous entryway is filled with dramatic lighting fixtures and flower displays that inferentially forecast the grandness of your stay. Rooms, which either overlook the expansive harbor or the bustling circle of this part of town, are comfortable and quiet, and come in an array of sizes to fit travelers’ needs.
The property boasts a multitude of on-site restaurants, all of which offer impeccable service and high-quality food options. The views from The Bygone, the property’s 29th-floor restaurant and bar, are not to be missed from either inside or in their outdoor seating areas, where visitors can sip on exquisite cocktails or dine on the likes of freshly prepared seafood and steaks. Simple, upscale snacks or caviar service are an option, too. Also impressive is the hotel’s Loch Bar, a more casual destination on the bottom floor that also offers indoor and outdoor seating where you can enjoy waterside sips and dishes like their renowned lobster roll or a sandwich that channels the city’s flair -- a Chesapeake club with layers of shrimp salad, fried oysters, and crab cake with gruyère, bacon, and garlic aioli. The property also boasts an impressive waterfront sushi bar, Azumi, with a reasonable selection of Japanese whisky (amongst many other spirits), as well as a contemporary South American and Mexican restaurant, Maximón. Plus, in-room dining service is perfect, especially for breakfast -- the Maryland Crab Eggs Benedict is a can’t-miss with an abundance of lump crab and a rich yet bright hollandaise sauce.
For travelers looking for a leisurely day, a trip to the spa is ideal. The expansive space offers a multitude of options for relaxation. However, if soaking in the sun is the goal, the two levels of outdoor options may also fulfill the desire for winding down. On the fourth floor, settle into, or next to, the waterfront pool with drinks (including Champagne or mixed beverages) and snacks from the Splash Pool Bar & Grill, or rent a cabana for a cozy, loungy, and leisurely afternoon. Or, meander up to the fifth floor for an adults-only area to slip into a hot tub or quietly lounge with a beautiful view of Baltimore’s skyline.
While the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore could serve as a one-stop destination for an entire trip, getting out and about is an option, too. The promenade along the water is a popular place for running and walking, and the Harbor East neighborhood offers an abundance of shopping destinations for clothing, home goods, and more. Plus, there are more nearby drinking and dining spots like Elk Room (named one of Esquire’s Best Bars in America) and Charleston (a James Beard award-winning restaurant helmed by Cindy Wolf). For casual spots, stop over to Chiu’s Sushi or Lebanese Tavern, or take a short walk to the newest location of Attman’s, a renowned delicatessen in the area.
If you’re looking to see the city from the water, the Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore is perfectly situated for that, too. Only a couple-minute walk from one of the city’s water taxi stops, it’s the perfect location for hopping on a tour or traveling to various other parts of the city’s waterfront.
Harbor East is also close to a variety of other locations that are worth a stroll and that harbor the history of the area. Walk just a few steps to the National Aquarium, where you can spend hours enjoying and learning about sea life. Plus, just a few blocks away is the city’s Little Italy neighborhood with many restaurants that any Italian-food lover will embrace. Meanwhile, the charmingly Belgian-block-paved Fells Point is also only a few steps away, filled with waterfront nightlife, live music, and more restaurants and bars than anyone could visit in even a months-long trip.
With such rich history and culture in Baltimore, there’s an abundance to explore. If you’re making a longer stay of your time at the Four Seasons, you can also hop in your car or a rideshare and explore Hampden (where you might spot filmmaker and writer John Waters or dine on inventive dishes at The Food Market) or Mt. Vernon for gorgeous architecture and top-notch food and drinks at Brewer's Art. Or visit other local attractions that are just as appealing to locals as they are to visitors, like the American Visionary Arts Museum, the Maryland Science Center, the Walters Art Museum, Fort McHenry, or any of the city's many venues for live music or theatrical performances.
Maryland is all about crab cakes, and if you're up for trying them as a traveler, this is the place to do it. While you can get versions at some of the restaurants at the Four Seasons, here are a few other options that locals would say may be worth the drive if you're willing to explore:
- Jimmy’s Famous Seafood
- Koco’s Pub
- By the Docks
If you dream of waking up to sparkling panoramic water views with access to amazing amenities, food, and drinks, look no further than the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore.