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Spend Spring at The Ivy Hotel

by Kimberly Inlander

May 10, 2024

© The Ivy Hotel

Hotel

This spring, discover The Ivy Hotel, a Black-owned and -operated 19th-century mansion restored into a boutique hotel with 17 unique rooms in Baltimore’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood. As the first and only Relais & Chateaux property in Maryland, guests feel like they are staying at a friend’s home or in a European chateau.

 

The highly inclusive rate at The Ivy Hotel proves the magic is in the details, with guests enjoying all of the following in the room rate:

  • Afternoon tea service featuring blends from Black-owned Equitea Co.
  • Unlimited Champagne and “make your own cocktails” at Mansion Bar
  • In-room “barmoire” stocked with local wine, beer, kombucha and snacks
  • Made-to-order breakfast at Magdalena or in room
  • Valet and black car service within a 3-mile radius
  • Gratuity

 

lobby

© The Ivy Hotel

Magdalena, the on-site restaurant, serves refined, from-scratch bistro fare that showcases the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay, alongside an elevate cocktail program.

 

Take advantage of these current offers at The Ivy Hotel:

 

Orange Pride

 

  • 15 percent savings on one-night stay
  • Transportation to and from the baseball stadium
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Coffee and tea service all day
  • Access to the mansion’s private common spaces for work or leisure
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Transportation within 3 miles

This offer is available any day there is a sporting event at the baseball stadium.

 

guestroom

© The Ivy Hotel

Spring Serenity

  • 10 percent savings
  • Bottle of house Champagne upon arrival
  • Romantic turndown service with rose petals, bath bomb and chocolate-covered strawberries
  • Made-to-order breakfast
  • Coffee and tea service all day

Ask about the Urban Escape and Dogs Day Out evergreen hotel offers.

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