ATLANTA —InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG) Hotel Indigo brand has opened its first hotel in Maryland, the 162-room Hotel Indigo Baltimore – Mt. Vernon. Located at 24 West Franklin St., this hotel is within a historic building that once housed Baltimore’s first YMCA and sits in the heart of Downtown Baltimore’s Historic and Cultural Districts.
“The Hotel Indigo brand is uniquely designed to reflect the local culture, character and history of the neighborhoods where our hotels are located,” said Jason Moskal, VP, lifestyle brands, The Americas, IHG. “Mt. Vernon’s rich history was defined by a dynamic network of social clubs and innovative thinkers, who gathered often in the name of cocktails and creativity. Guests will be inspired by the neighborhood story uncovered within the Hotel Indigo Baltimore – Mt. Vernon and the service delivered by our Hotel Indigo team, all within a stylish boutique hotel setting.”
The hotel is located near the Washington Monument of Baltimore, The Walters Art Museum and The George Peabody Library. The library located in the lobby houses many books, including some by local Baltimore authors; the bar’s design was inspired by a lady’s perfume cabinet; and guestrooms include murals of literary-themed etchings. The hotel also features restaurant and bar Poets Modern Cocktails & Eats, as well as a grab & go option.
“We look forward to introducing guests to the Mt. Vernon neighborhood, which inspired every part of our hotel,” said Jason Curtis, general manager. “From the Cultural District and Oriole Park at Camden Yards to the local dining scene on Charles Street, we are connecting guests with everything our neighborhood has to offer.”
Guestrooms feature plush bedding, hard-surface flooring with area rugs and spa-inspired bathrooms. In addition, the hotel features 112 different guestroom floor plans and five bi-level suites. It also includes a 24-hour fitness center; 4,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; and the brand’s Neighborhood Guide, a touchscreen display that connects guests to each other, the local neighborhood and to Hotel Indigo locations around the world.
Hotel Indigo Baltimore – Mt. Vernon is owned by MVH Baltimore, LLC, and managed by Chesapeake Hospitality.