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Stylish and affordable B&Bs are mostly found in the downtown 'burbs of Canton, Fell's
Point and Federal Hill.
Mount Vernon Hotel
HOTEL$
( 410-727-2000;
www.mountvernonbaltimore.com
; 24 W Franklin St, Mt Vernon; d from $90, ste
from $120; )
The historic 1907 Mount Vernon Hotel is good value for its comfort-
able, heritage-style rooms in a nice location near the restaurant scene along Charles St.
Hearty cooked breakfasts sweeten the deal.
HI-Baltimore Hostel
HOSTEL$
( 410-576-8880;
www.hiusa.org/baltimore
; 17 W Mulberry St, Mt Vernon; dm/d incl breakfast
$25/65; )
Located in a beautifully restored 1857 mansion, the HI-Baltimore has
four dorms with eight and 12-beds, plus a private double room. Helpful management,
nice location and a filigreed classical chic look make this one of the region's best hostels.
Inn at 2920
B&B$$$
( 410-342-4450;
www.theinnat2920.com
; 2920 Elliott St, Canton; r incl breakfast $175-235;
)
Housed in a former bordello, this boutique B&B offers five individual rooms:
high-thread-count sheets, sleek avant-garde decor and the nightlife-charged neighbor-
hood of Canton right outside your door. The Jacuzzi bathtubs and green sensibility of the
owners add a nice touch.
Inn at Henderson's Wharf
HOTEL$$$
(
800-584-7065, 410-522-7777;
www.hendersonswharf.com
;
1000 Fell St; r from $175;
)
A complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival sets the tone at this marvelously situated
Fell's Point hotel, which began life as an 18th-century tobacco warehouse. Consistently
rated one of the city's best lodges.
Blue Door on Baltimore
B&B$$$
( 410-732-0191;
www.bluedoorbaltimore.com
;
2023 E Baltimore St, Fell's Point; r $140-180;
)
In an early 1900s row house, this spotless inn has three elegantly furnished rooms,
each with a king-sized bed, claw-foot bathtub (and separate shower), and thoughtful ex-
tras such as an in-room fountain and fresh flowers. It lies just north of Fells Point.
Peabody Court
HOTEL$$$
( 410-727-7101;
www.peabodycourthotel.com
;
612 Cathedral St, Mt Vernon; r from $120;
)
Right in the middle of Mt Vernon, this upscale 104-room hotel has large, handsomely
