Glad you had a nice stay in Baltimore, David. Thanks for sharing this.
I'm happy that they chose a decor style that's very much of the place. It looks like this will provide a very stark contrast to the Four Seasons; not that the FS is bad, but there hasn't really been anything in Baltimore available for those looking for a more boutique/casual luxury option.
(There is, of course, The Ivy, which appears to be a solid boutique luxury offering, but IMO the location surrounding the hotel hasn't yet caught up to the hotel's/city's ambitions.)
To add a bit more context on the big difference in the locations, the FS is tucked into a corner of Harbor East that's surrounded by water on two sides, and a pocket of the neighborhood that's relatively quiet at night on the others. It's still very, very easy walking distance to very good restaurants (Cinghiale & Charleston) and you can certainly get a nice walk in along the water.
The Sagamore Pendry, on the other hand, is smack in the middle of one of the livelier streets in a
very lively neighborhood, especially if you're into bars and nightlife.
Did you notice any street noise later at night from your room?
While I won't be staying there, they picked a great location to cater to a demographic that still wants to party.
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DavidO
There's even a place called Insomniac Cookies, their triple chocolate chunk cookie being soft, chocolate, and gooey — I ate one in the name of research! Fells Points has a lot of character and seems like a fun place to spend some time.
Some other places to try around there (that aren't national chains
) are Pitango Gelato, Ekiben and Peter's Inn. I'm sure FlyingDoctorWu and DSI know of others I've missed.