I really enjoyed my stay here. I had the lakeview balcony room. It was comfortable and clean. The…read morebalcony was so nice to have to sit out when it was sunny or even when it rained. Nearly every staff member was nice and said hello when they passed me in the hallways. The gym was small but clean with newer equipment. The free weights had no rust and they had a decent range of different weights. The have iced water in the gym and in the lobby, but no ice machines unfortunately. You can either call the front desk to have ice brought to your room or I just asked for a cup of ice from the cafe or bar once in a while. The best part is the location. You can take long walks around the lake but you can also walk to grab things from Whole Foods or visit multiple good restaurants... all within a 5 min walk. Even the mall is just across the main road (although it's better just to drive across) If you don't want to walk there's an entire restaurant in the hotel, along with the cafe and the bar. I was really surprised by the quality of the breakfast. Even the continental, which is typically used at other hotels to say "this is basic and not very good", was delicious. I tried the avocado toast as well and that was equally good. This was one of my better Marriott stays. I will definitely be booking again.

This is hands down my favorite hotel! I haven't been here in…read morea year, but all the employees remember not only me, but my name! Chris at the front desk Tracy at the restaurant Brett at the bar Kareem We got a balcony room, which rocks! You know it's a good establishment when there is no turnover of employees. Excellent service from everyone involved!

During my most recent visit to Maryland, I stayed here at WhyHotel. It's literally a hotel inside…read moreof an apartment building, and the rooms are set up apartment style with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, living room, and bedroom. The room was clean and comfortable. However the downside is that there is no TV in the bedroom. So if you're a type of person who likes background noise when you sleep, prepare to use your phone, tablet, laptop, etc. I loved the location of this hotel! It's located in the Merriweather District with plenty of places to eat and/or grab a drink in walking distance. Overall, I enjoyed my brief stay and would stay here again.

Check-in procedure was a complete nightmare. Reservations stated to check in after 4:00, I came by…read moreat 5:00, then 6:00, finally 6:30. Long line to check in. Very confusing, no real lobby, you checked-in in a room with 2 not to happy to be there Agents. People around were very upset, at least 2 came back after given their rooms, and said they had not be cleaned and were filthy. At least 2 had AC problems and could not get their rooms cooled on a hot steamy evening. Couple employees said they would reach out to discuss, but never did, that's okay. Not sure if they want to be Hotel or a Condo, stuck in between, go to 4th floor after the PIA parking instructions and going through several places where you out in your PIN? Just awful concept. Room was quite nice after getting in, but never, never again.

Stayed a few days there with a friend and the best thing about the hotel and the stay was the…read morebeautiful lobby (I love art and interesting architecture) The room needed quite a bit of TLC. I'm about 5' 6" and raised my arm a bit too high to touch the ceiling in the shower. No in room microwave, only the one in the lobby near the front desk. Looked like a full bar and restaurant in the area across from the elevators. The elevators are extremely SLOWWWWW. They do have a few snacks and bites for purchase beside the front desk as well and I did see a pool. One of the fixtures for the pole in the shower was lose; shower pressure is TERRIBLE; shower temperature was TBD each time; inside the toilet looked stained/scratched and rusted; cobwebs in one corner over the night table; a resident silverfish in one of the painting mats; should probably try entry doors that go to the floor and not let all the hallway light in when the room is dark; and the toilet made some weird sing-song sound every time it flushed. THE WALLS ARE PAPER THIN! (can't warn future patrons of that enough) Went from practically an adult film on one side of us, to what sounded like a kids party on the opposite side the next night!! Every conversation had in the hall sounds like it's in your room. Lose power outlets almost made me late to work...phones was completely dead because the charger had fallen out. The bed was as comfortable as the lobby was beautiful but those are the only two notable reasons to stay there again if that's what you're interested in. Otherwise, hard pass and would pay more to stay somewhere else.

I love this location. The lobby is beautiful and the bar is gorgeous. It's definitely a great…read moreplace to catch laughs with friends or a cozy nightcap. The rooms are spacious and clean, which I love that.

I had a long hiatus of reviews due to a # of factors. One factor was the apartment fire on 8/5…read more The next several reviews I plan on writing center around the Fire era from early August to early September. This caused a change in course of events from August-October. On the evening of Sunday, 8/6, we were told to plan for 2 nights in a hotel, and that the apartment would reimburse for up to $200/night. I decided to stay close to my office. So, I chose the Homewood Suites in Columbia convenient off 95 and MD-175. The hotel was very nice; I had a beautiful suite with two separate rooms facing the tennis court. On Monday, 8/7 I had a very easy commute to my office in Halethorpe. I had work travel to Largo that afternoon, but it still wasn't too horrible getting back to Columbia. That night I went to Old Navy/Target in Columbia to get a 2nd set of clothes for Tuesday (since I wasn't driving to VA [where I was living] to get that) and had Mission BBQ for dinner, which I plan on writing a review for. Unfortunately, the weather on that Monday was rainy & cool. So, it was bad timing to take advantage of the pool although as I recall I didn't think to take a swimsuit. The other thing I was not aware of was that there is a free happy hour on Monday-Thursday 5-7 PM at all Homewood Suites. Sometimes it's just snack foods, and sometimes it's a full meal; so perhaps, I could've gotten that instead of Mission BBQ. Tuesday morning, 8/8 I checked out of the hotel, but the story with this hotel doesn't end there. That afternoon I had work travel to DC & Arlington. Arlington work had put me close to home in Arlington near Bailey's Crossroads. I was ready to get my life back on track, but the electricity was still out. I asked the apartment manager, and she said to plan for one more night at a hotel. I was slightly annoyed, but I went with this Homewood Suites again. I hung out in Bailey's Crossroads to let the traffic die down some before I made my trek back closer to my office. Therefore, I missed the happy hour again (It runs 5-7 PM) as I arrived at about 8 PM. This time the room I got was a different style and while big was technically a lower tier room than the one I had, which was a disappointment, and it was about the same price since weekday rates are higher. It was still a nice room, but the bed was queen instead of king. The shower wasn't as fancy, not two rooms, etc. Since I had gone home that afternoon, I was able to pick up a swimsuit. I was able to take advantage of the pool, but the water was very chilly. It wasn't really good pool weather as temperatures were below average for August. The temp at 8:30 was only 69 F. I did enjoy the hot tub though. It got a little crowded with a couple of kids who splashed a bit in the hot tub, but the parents were keeping them under control. I met a guy in there (would've been better if I had met a girl), but I'll take whatever company I could get. He was in town for work for 2 weeks and from my hometown, Phoenix, along with several other people. So, we had more to talk about. I went back to the room, which faced the pool, which seemed nice at first. That same group from Phoenix was drinking & making a lot of noise, which was a little annoying, but they eventually settled by the time I was ready for bed. Wednesday morning, I checked out of the room. Unfortunately, I found out from the apartment to plan for hotel stay until Friday, 8/11. However, the rates were going up beyond the $200/night limit. So, I went with a different hotel.

Checked in on the 17th 18th 19th room was clean only complaint was given the room with a loud air…read moreconditioning unit. Although maintenance was called and he stated oh that was the normal sound of them. I went to a family members room and it was a few of us in the hotel that day. My unit was the loudest units

I travel for work on a fairly regular basis. And when I do, my preference is usually to stay at a…read moreMarriott-owned hotel, mostly because I can almost always count on my following top-four priorities being met: * Cleanliness: The rooms and common areas are almost always very clean. * Safety: Entry into the rooms is almost always via an indoor hallway, where entry is obtained through the front lobby or by key-card access into one of the main hallways. * Quietness: Whether I'm traveling for work or for pleasure, I like to feel well-rested for a better day afterwards. And, these hotels are usually pretty quiet. * Free perks: As an elite member of this hotel chain, most of the time I get free perks during every stay. These are usually simple (like free bottled water), but they're appreciated. I also like to earn free stays for the future (for pleasure) by coming here on business. Within the Marriott chain of hotels, SpringHill Suites is one of my favorites because the rooms most often have: * A comfortable living and work space * A good sized TV * A mini refrigerator * A microwave * A well supplied free continental breakfast * All-day free coffee available in the lobby Now, on to the details for this specific hotel. This hotel, at the SpringHill Suites (Columbia, Maryland), was very nice during my entire stay. It met all my needs, with only two minor annoyances. These included: * All exterior doors to this hotel were non-functional for entry with a key-card during my entire time here. In other words, one could not enter from either side door or from the back; one could ONLY enter through the lobby. I'm not sure why the other doors were not working. * Unlike other SpringHill Suites locations I have stayed at, this particular hotel removes their free coffee from the lobby sometime after breakfast hours are over. This is annoying for guests (like myself) who like to have coffee in the afternoon or evening. In addition to the nice things I expect from all SpringHill Suites locations, the most pleasant part of my stay at this hotel was interacting with the staff here, especially Ahmed. He was incredibly friendly and professional, and I enjoyed chatting with him. He's definitely a five-star employee for this business! So, in summary, aside from two minor annoyances, I had a flawless experience here at this SpringHill Suites hotel. If this business corrects these two things, this location will be worthy of a five-star rating, in my opinion.

I think that this hotel is in a really good location. The hotel was really clean.. And the gym…read morelooks very nice however... It does need a little work. The thermostat kept saying 68 and I couldn't get it lower than 71. So it was very uncomfortable seeing that it was ninety degrees outside. The walls are very very thin. I had a stink bug in my room which I don't know how long it was there. I only knew because it flew across the room And they didn't rush when I asked for room service, which was something I didn't like, because it was hovering over my bed..

I give this hotel 3.5 stars but rounded it up to 4. I recently stayed at this Hampton Inn & Suites…read moreduring a recent visit to Maryland. I booked the room through Expedia. When I arrived, check in was a breeze. The room was pretty clean and comfortable, considering my one-night stay. My only real complaint is that the shower door in the bathroom could use replacing....maybe even the whole shower altogether. The shower door was difficult to open and close, so much so that I showered with the shower door open. I was afraid it would be difficult to open again, especially from inside the shower. Other than the shower fiasco, I had a pretty good experience.

This hotel is on the smaller side and shares a parking lot with a Marriott hotel. The staff were…read morefriendly. The room was ok. The beds felt like boards and the thermostat wouldn't go under 73, so it was pretty warm. The shower had a drip, but no big deal. However, the shower water was either freezing cold or boiling hot. I reported it through text, but did not get a response. Since it was a short stay, I didn't press the issue. Hopefully they will fix it for the next guest. I loved that it was close to everywhere I was going, but I doubt I would stay at this location again though.

This hotel is renovated to be a different hotel…read more Hard to find without GPS with the duplicate hotel listing on the same address here

My wife and I stayed here on a quiet Saturday with a great week-end rate. The hotel is located on a…read morelovely lake not far from the town center and convenient to a couple restaurants reachable by a paved path that goes all around the water. Parking is a snap with a free garage just across the street. Check-in could have been quicker but the staff working there were all quite pleasant and friendly. Our room on the 7th floor was comfortable with a view of the lake. This hotel is like quite a few Sheratons though with a tired and dated look but everything worked and was clean. The front desk team told us though that a renovation was coming in the summer Our neighbors though were loud and easily heard through the connecting door. Fortunately, they knocked it off by 11pm. TV service was among the best I have come across in a hotel with lots of free HD channels including three Showtime ones. The on demand selections were ok but that system was dated and tired as well. I came away thinking it was a good value for the money and would return again.

The staff were very helpful and pleasant. The breakfast was…read morenot up to standards for a Hampton Inn. We stayed 4 nights and each morning food and supplies ran out. The worker in the breakfast area was often gone or in the back room with the door closed. We had a group of family staying with us and everyone had issues no matter the time of the morning we ate. The carpet in our rooms were heavily stained. The shower curtain rod bent in several of our rooms and water went on the floor as a result. Toilet paper holders were broken. Each of us got a parking fee for each night we stayed, even though some of us car pooled. It was an automatic room charge. None of us were asked to report our car info and license plate.

I was very disappointed with how management handled a serious issue with my room. On the last night…read moreof my stay, I discovered that the connecting door between my room and the neighboring room did not physically lock. While there was a secondary security device that prevented the door from opening all the way, the actual lock itself did not properly secure the door. When I brought this concern to the manager's attention, I expected it to be taken seriously, especially since this involved the security and privacy of a guest room. Instead, the manager responded with an attitude and came across as dismissive rather than concerned or apologetic. I understand that maintenance issues can happen, and I didn't expect the hotel to know about something I hadn't reported yet. My bigger issue is how the situation was handled once I reported it. A guest should be able to raise a legitimate security concern without being made to feel like they are causing a problem. I stay at hotels expecting the room to be properly secured, and I believe a connecting door that cannot physically lock is a significant safety concern. The response from management made an already uncomfortable situation worse and left me disappointed with the overall experience.

We were so looking forward to our b&b experience at The Wayside Inn when visiting for a graduation…read more We prefer non chain overnights and found this online with great reviews. Joe, the owner, is very kind and hard-working...he handles cleaning, cooking, yardwork (a huge lot that would take someone minimum one full day a week to take care of), greeting and guest check-in, and accounting for a 200-year-old building with six or seven rental rooms. It's an impossible task for one person, and that's clearly reflected in the property's cluttered and only lightly cleaned appearance both inside and out. Our two room "suite" was very dusty. Out of season holiday decor, stuffed animals and character decor are out of place in this historic home. The listing photos and website are quite outdated and don't show the current state. With some additional help and TLC, this place could be wonderful again.

Joe is a very hard-working owner, handling maintenance, cleaning, cooking, yardwork (a huge lot…read morethat would take someone minimum one full day a week to take care of), greeting and guest check-in, and accounting for a 200-year-old building with six or seven rental rooms. It's an impossible task for one person, and that's clearly reflected in the property's cluttered and only lightly cleaned appearance both inside and out. The listing photos are quite outdated and don't show the current state. With some additional help and TLC, this place could be wonderful again

I read many reviews about this Hilton Garden, saying the hotel is dated and needs to be remodeled…read more I saw a sign near the entrance saying the facility is being updated. My room was fine, clean, and comfortable. I just am not a fan of foam pillows, but otherwise, it was an affordable stay with a continental breakfast served for $10.50 per guest. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our entire stay.

Definitely do not leave anything valuable or anything at all in the room accidentally when you…read morecheck out. You will never see it again. I have been told this by friends about this location, and sure enough it happened to me. In the end, it's our fault for leaving anything behind. This is the only Hilton location that I have stayed where your loss will never be found.