Hotel at a Glance: Brookshire Suites Inner Harbor, BW Premier Collection

Brookshire Suites makes an effort to stay connected to the city of Baltimore, which is why famed artist Michael Owen had a hand in the decor. Responsible for the Baltimore Love Project which has 20 art installations scattered throughout the city, he lets Baltimore’s local flavor shine through black-and-white portraits of area musicians. Paired with contemporary furniture, Brookshire Suites achieves a hip, casual vibe.

• Make-your-own waffles on the weekends, but enjoy the complimentary breakfast bar daily.
• Work out day or night in the 24-hour fitness center complete with treadmills, elliptical, and free weights.
• RedBar: the on-site bar serves as a gathering spot offering coffee, craft beer, and local wine plus board games
• Suite amenities: include flat-screen televisions, eco-friendly bath amenities, mini fridge, microwave, and bay windows
• The Neighborhood: Nestled along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, Brookshire suites places guests near renowned Baltimore attractions including Camden Yards, the American Visionary Art Museum, and a six-minute walk to the National Aquarium.

Baltimore, Maryland: World-Class Museums and Historic Waterfront Neighborhoods

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—a busy port that was redeveloped as a tourism district in the mid-20th century—has become one of the city’s best-known and most beloved landmarks. Water taxis ferry visitors from one historic, cultural, or family-friendly attraction to another. Sites along the routes include the star-shaped Fort McHenry (where US forces repelled the British during the War of 1812, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner”) and restaurants where you can sample the city’s famous crab cakes.

You’ll find several unique museums here, too, from the National Aquarium—which houses more than 16,000 sea creatures in realistic habitats—to the wonderfully oddball American Visionary Art Museum, one of the country’s leading institutions for outsider art. For a stunning view of the skyline, the Inner Harbor, and Chesapeake Bay, head up to the 27th floor of the Baltimore World Trade Center, where you can see the city from 360 degrees at the observation deck.