Grand Hotel And Spa Ocean City

Fam Beach Vacation The hotel is located at the quieter end of the boardwalk- about midway. It is a short walk to the beach and has outdoor pool. The indoor pool needs some better ventilation- the chlorine smell in there is overwhelming. The room is comfortable and has a nice little sink “kitchen” area. It is a bit of a walk to restaurants but overall a nice property.

Our vacation was completely ruined by a disturbing and racially charged interaction with a hotel staff member at the Grand Hotel in Ocean City. After calmly asking about the large Blue Lives Matter flag displayed prominently in the lobby — a flag known to many as a symbol of opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement and widely criticized for its racial and political implications — I was met with immediate hostility. Despite speaking in a respectful tone (with two witnesses present), the staff member falsely accused me of yelling, refused to give his name, and began aggressively escalating the situation without cause. He used profanities toward me, prompting me to say, “This is really unprofessional.” When I asked, “Are you asking me to leave the hotel just because I’m Black?” he responded by threatening to call 911 on me, even though I had done absolutely nothing unlawful and repeatedly asked what law I was supposedly violating. Even more troubling: when my wife spoke to him calmly in a separate interaction (with her own witnesses), he provided his name and then falsely accused me of trying to take the flag down — something that never happened. I had remained by the front desk the entire time and never touched the flag or left the area. At that point, we no longer felt safe. We packed up and left the hotel early, cutting our vacation short. This isn’t just about one incident. It’s impossible to ignore the broader context of racial profiling and use of force in Ocean City — including the nationally reported 2021 case where a Black teenager was tased by Ocean City police on the boardwalk for allegedly vaping. The same types of bias and dehumanization are still happening, and sadly, our experience is proof of that. We urge Black travelers — especially families and couples — to think carefully before booking here. We didn’t feel welcome, we didn’t feel safe, and we will not be returning to the Grand Hotel or Ocean City.

Grand Hotel review Wonderful location, close to many activities and restaurant. Very clean hotel and great staff. Especially Tyler at the front desk.

Great for the whole family We normally stay at King Charles on 12 th street but wanted to try somewhere with more things to do. We checked in and were greeted by the staff.Our room was on the 10 th floor ocean front and the views were amazing. The room was basic but very clean and quiet. There is so much to do 2 pools, 2 different bars,and lots of food choices to pick from.There’s plenty of parking. This location is central to restaurants and water sports. We had a great time and will definitely return.

Sleepless nights The Soundproofing between rooms needs a serious upgrade! Throughout the night we heard neighbors talking, watching TV &/or listening to music...