
Axel’s take
Exceptional personal service and generous inclusions make this mansion worth the splurge.
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Axel’s rating: 9.5/10 · an intimate 5-star mansion hotel in Mount Vernon
The Ivy is an intimate 5-star mansion hotel in Mount Vernon, and it's a strong pick for a special-occasion escape. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise warm, personal service, meticulous housekeeping and excellent breakfasts; recent Reddit accounts reinforce the welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Individually decorated rooms have gas fireplaces and heated bathroom floors, while inviting lounges make staying in part of the appeal. Included breakfast, afternoon tea, drinks, valet parking and local car service give the luxury pricing substance.
The trade-offs are mostly about fit: this isn't a waterfront hotel, and room layouts and sizes vary, so choose your specific room carefully. A few recent guests report maintenance lapses, though these remain exceptions to overwhelmingly positive feedback. Dinner and spa treatments cost extra, and Magdalena closes Sundays and Mondays. We'd skip it if harbor views or standardized, sprawling rooms matter more than intimate hospitality.
- Rooms
- Individual decor, fireplaces and heated bathroom floors; compare layouts rather than assuming every room is spacious.
- Cleanliness
- Overwhelmingly praised on Tripadvisor and Expedia, with isolated recent exceptions.
- Service
- Personal attention and thoughtful problem-solving are the strongest recurring praise; occasional lapses still occur.
- Amenities
- Small spa, courtyard, library, billiards and generous food-and-drink inclusions; house car covers three miles, subject to availability.
- Fees and surprises
- Standard leisure stays include valet and gratuities; dinner, spa, pets and third guests cost extra. Corporate-rate inclusions differ.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
205 East Biddle Street, Baltimore
Historic Mount Vernon, near Penn Station and cultural attractions; use the house car for harbor outings.
Amenities and check-in
Small spa, courtyard, library, billiards and generous food-and-drink inclusions; house car covers three miles, subject to availability.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- No pool
- Game room
- Breakfast (free)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Fitness center
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Pets: $50 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
The Ivy Hotel: from $843 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $843 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at The Ivy Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
The Ivy Hotel is an intimate 5-star mansion hotel in Mount Vernon in Baltimore, United States.
Address: 205 East Biddle Street, Baltimore. Property ID: 1304162. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/baltimore/the-ivy-hotel-1304162
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/baltimore/the-ivy-hotel-1304162/2026-11-21/2-adults
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $1,591 | $1,681 on Expedia | $90 less (5%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $843 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $1,618 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $2,393 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $3,168 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $3,921 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $4,823 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $5,613 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $6,390 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $7,184 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $7,963 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $8,758 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $9,552.50 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $10,346.50 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $11,138.50 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#1 of 4 hotels in Mount Vernon by Axel's take. Mount Vernon is #3 of 6 places to stay in Baltimore. The best hotels in Mount Vernon, ranked · Where to stay in Baltimore
Axel's take: 9.5/10
Exceptional personal service and generous inclusions make this mansion worth the splurge. an intimate 5-star mansion hotel in Mount Vernon, scored for what it is.
The Ivy is an intimate 5-star mansion hotel in Mount Vernon, and it's a strong pick for a special-occasion escape. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise warm, personal service, meticulous housekeeping and excellent breakfasts; recent Reddit accounts reinforce the welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere. Individually decorated rooms have gas fireplaces and heated bathroom floors, while inviting lounges make staying in part of the appeal. Included breakfast, afternoon tea, drinks, valet parking and local car service give the luxury pricing substance.
The trade-offs are mostly about fit: this isn't a waterfront hotel, and room layouts and sizes vary, so choose your specific room carefully. A few recent guests report maintenance lapses, though these remain exceptions to overwhelmingly positive feedback. Dinner and spa treatments cost extra, and Magdalena closes Sundays and Mondays. We'd skip it if harbor views or standardized, sprawling rooms matter more than intimate hospitality.
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Best for: couples celebrating special occasions; luxury travelers who value personal service; quiet, hotel-centered getaways
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Watch out for: room sizes and layouts vary; not on the waterfront; Magdalena closed Sundays and Mondays
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Location: Historic Mount Vernon, near Penn Station and cultural attractions; use the house car for harbor outings.
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Rooms: Individual decor, fireplaces and heated bathroom floors; compare layouts rather than assuming every room is spacious.
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Cleanliness: Overwhelmingly praised on Tripadvisor and Expedia, with isolated recent exceptions.
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Service: Personal attention and thoughtful problem-solving are the strongest recurring praise; occasional lapses still occur.
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Amenities: Small spa, courtyard, library, billiards and generous food-and-drink inclusions; house car covers three miles, subject to availability.
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Fees and surprises: Standard leisure stays include valet and gratuities; dinner, spa, pets and third guests cost extra. Corporate-rate inclusions differ.
Axel's opinion of The Ivy Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Reddit. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About The Ivy Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 5-star hotel
- Relais & Chateaux
- 205 East Biddle Street, Baltimore
- Guest rating: 4.8/5 on Google from 348 reviews (location 4.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Port Discovery Children's Museum: 6 min by taxi · Camden Station: 9 min by taxi · Baltimore - Penn Station: 10 min walk · State Center Station: 16 min walk · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 23 min by taxi · Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 64 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Pets: $50 per room per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Game room, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Spa, Parking (free), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Baltimore
Room types
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Four Double room (full double bed)
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Ten Double room (full double bed)
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Eleven Double room (full double bed)
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Sixteen Double room (full double bed)
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Two Double Suite (full double bed)
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Three Double Suite (full double bed)
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Seven Double Suite (full double bed)
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Nine Double Suite (full double bed)
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One Double Suite (full double bed)
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Seventeen Double Suite (full double bed)
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Fourteen Double Suite (full double bed)
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Eighteen Double Suite (full double bed)
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