Crescent Hotels & Resorts takes over management of the 202-room Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore, a Beaux-Arts landmark that completed a full renovation in 2025.
Pure Wellness installs wellness-optimized rooms with HEPA-level air quality and anti-microbial protection at two Crestline properties near Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Bailey as General Manager of the newly renovated Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore. With more than 15 years of proven leadership experience in hospitality management and hotel asset performance, Bailey now oversees all operations, guest experiences, and strategic initiatives as the property embarks on a new era of elevated service and style.
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company headquartered in Virginia with regional operations in South Florida and an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, today announced its newest third-party management contract for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore will begin a multi-phase renovation starting in the last quarter of 2025, marking an exciting new chapter for the Harborfront property. During this time, the hotel will remain fully open and operational, continuing to welcome guests to its sophisticated urban retreat.
This research article analyzes the performance of the hotel market in Baltimore for the trailing four quarters ending in Q3 2024, with a specific focus on key metrics such as occupancy, average rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR). The report highlights the positive impact of the removal of approximately 2,500 hotel rooms from the downtown supply and discusses the potential for improved hotel performance in 2025. With strong growth in ADR and RevPAR despite some challenges in the market, the analysis suggests a robust outlook for the city’s hotel sector as demand continues to strengthen, and hotel operators capitalize on reduced supply to push rates and increase occupancy.
A Meyer Jabara Hotel’s long-term owned asset, the Admiral Fell Inn, is undergoing a multimillion dollar transformation. Opening in Spring 2025 and rebranded as The William Fell, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the historic waterfront hotel sits right on Fells Point Square and boasts waterfront views of Baltimore's Harbor, making it the best location in the city. Repositioning of this legacy asset is expected to make The William Fell the quintessential market-leading powerhouse in Fells Point. This is MJH’s third owned asset in Baltimore, its fifth managed property in Maryland, and the first Tapestry Collection conversion in its portfolio. A grand opening is planned for April 2025.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Katherine "Kati" Gregory as the new Director of Sales and Marketing of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Kati has recently relocated to Baltimore and will oversee all aspects of group and transient business, catering sales, meetings and events, as well as marketing and public relations for the iconic waterfront hotel.
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Michael Grande as its new Executive Chef. With over 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chef Grande will bring his passion and innovative approach to the hotel's culinary programs including Rec Pier Chop House and The Cannon Room.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Parag Athavale as the new General Manager of Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. With over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Parag brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will further elevate the guest experience at the iconic waterfront hotel.
Jennifer Blymier has been named as the new Director of Sales and Marketing at the 757-room Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. She brings more than 30 years of sales experience to her position and in her new role at Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, Blymier will lead all strategic sales and marketing endeavors while supporting the hotel's mission to provide outstanding service to guests.
Roomza, the innovative hotel startup known for personalized, tech-forward, hotel stays, has announced a collaborative venture with Rubell Hotels to introduce a distinct lodging experience within the Lord Baltimore Hotel. Set to open in April 2024, this initiative isn't just about transformation; it's an integration, adding a modern, exclusive offering to the historical ambiance of the Lord Baltimore.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce Amanda Santiago's promotion to Hotel Manager at Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. Formerly the Director of Sales & Marketing since 2021, Amanda has displayed exceptional leadership, earning her the distinction of being the youngest member of the Executive Committee. In her new role, Amanda focuses on achieving top-line revenues, immersing herself in the tactical operations of our ultra-luxury city resort. Her remarkable track record includes successfully restructuring the Sales & Marketing division, surpassing FY22 room revenues by $1.1 million, and exceeding meeting & event revenue records. Amanda's collaborative approach extends to various departments within Montage International, showcasing her dedication to excellence in Marketing, Sales, Communications, Revenue, Rooms, Recreation, and Food & Beverage. Beyond operational excellence, Amanda actively engages in associate development and maintains strong relationships with asset management entities. This promotion is a testament to her achievements and signifies a significant milestone for Sagamore Pendry Baltimore under her capable leadership.
good neighbor, a neighborhood home for global brands and locally-designed goods, is announcing a new hospitality concept, guesthouse opening in Baltimore in late summer 2023. A hospitality alternative that features the touchstones of what our neighbors have come to expect: seven unique, design-immersive, thoughtfully curated spaces that are a fully shoppable experience. guesthouse is the full realization of staying at a loved one's home.
Baltimore's first high-design, extended-stay hotel features 81 fully-furnished apartment hotel units, 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor resort-like amenity space, and 40 apartment units for long-term residents.
New Waterloo, a dynamic, growing, independent hotel management company is announcing further expansion into new markets. The Austin-based hotel group will be taking over management for Hotel Revival in Baltimore, MD starting in May of this year. New Waterloo currently owns and operates South Congress Hotel, Otoko, Maie Day, La Condesa, Sway, Café No Sé, Mañana, Il Brutto, and Butler Pitch & Putt. The group also manages El Rey Court in Santa Fe, NM, and Waymore’s Guest House in Nashville, TN. Along with their expansion into Baltimore, New Waterloo is slated to open Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, TX, and two restaurant concepts in Aspen, CO, all in 2023. The strategic expansion will allow New Waterloo to leverage its growing platform around its mission of intentionally empowering and getting behind the choices of people and communities - building hospitality business models that sustain lasting social impact.
The high-design, extended-stay hotel brand will introduce an 81-room apartment hotel to the waterfront neighborhood.
As Director of Catering and Conference Services, Meckler is a true veteran in the events world with over a decade of hospitality experience and a 360 view of hotel events including catering sales, conference services, and the client side after working as a corporate meeting planner. A graduate of the University of Central Florida, she worked for a variety of brands including Walt Disney World, Westin and Sheraton before finding her home with Four Seasons.
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore fortifies the food and beverage team with the promotion of Brad Daniels to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage. Having been an integral part of the team since joining in early 2020 as Director of Banquets, he was the ideal candidate for the newly created position.
As Executive Chef, Baker will oversee all culinary operations of the Hotel, including activations, in-room dining, special events, banquets, pool, and wellness. A South African native, Baker brings more than 15 years of culinary experience working in first-class hotels and resorts. His career has taken him around the world, including leadership positions at the Ritz Carlton in both Naples, Florida and the Grand Cayman. No stranger to the brand, Baker was a part of the opening culinary team for Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti and served as Executive Sous Chef at Four Seasons Resort Nevis where he oversaw Coral Grill and their popular Dive & Dine Program. Prior to Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, he served as Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. There he liaised with the entire culinary team through the transformation of Allium into Adorn, the property's signature, globally inspired restaurant.