<p>Does anybody have suggestions on hotels in Baltimore, or tips about visting JHU? Thanks... feel free to PM me.</p>
<p><a href="http://apply.jhu.edu/visit/hotels.html%5B/url%5D">http://apply.jhu.edu/visit/hotels.html</a></p>
<p>but on that list I suggest:</p>
<p>DoubleTree Inn at the Colonnade
(800) 222-TREE
Complimentary shuttle service to Inner Harbor
A short walk from campus</p>
<p>because it is literally across the street (University Pkwy) from Hopkins.... no need to park on campus or anything. I'm not sure of the cost, I'm sure it's quite reasonable, but staying here will make the whole experience very simple which is key for April as parents try to streamline this process. :D</p>
<p>If you visit on a Monday, Friday or Saturday odds are you are going to be with slightly more people. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as you can imagine are going to be less crowded I'm guessing (this is the same with all schools). :)</p>
<p>If you are going strictly to visit Hopkins, you might consider staying in Towson. Costs are reasonable and there are a lot of different chain motels. The drive down Charles from the beltway is relaxed and fairly quick even during rush hour. If you are also going to spend some time in Baltimore, then you will want to stay towards the inner harbor. Costs will be about double. Also check on the cost of parking which is likely to be separate at about $20/day.</p>
<p>Thank you "Wealth" and "edad" -- you both have provided EXCELLENT info.</p>
<p>I completely agree that if you want to stay right next to campus the Colonnade is perfect. It will cost a bit more.</p>
<p>If you don't mind a bit of a drive to campus in the morning, then Towson is the next best place to stay and there are a lot of options.</p>
<p>I will add though that if you are going to be able to stay in Baltimore for a bit of time, you may want to consider an Inner Harbor hotel. Same distance to campus as Towson is, but much more to do. </p>
<p>Just think about it -- you arrive in Baltimore in the evening and have a nice dinner (of crabs and seafood) at a restaurant in the Inner Harbor. Then the next morning you have a fantastic visit to Hopkins and see the entire campus and walk around Charles Village a bit. You return to the Inner Harbor for another crab dinner (we love our crabs) and maybe you even go see the Orioles play at Camden Yards. How fantastic!!!</p>
<p>When my mother and I first visited Johns Hopkins last summer to attend an Information Session, we drove from New York and stayed at the DoubleTree Inn at the Colonnade. We booked the hotel reservation online directly through their web site; I believe our two double beds, non-smoking room rate was approximately two hundred dollars ($200). (Note there are different room sizes and room options available that can increase the room rate per night). If you are planning on visiting during an “Open House” or similar university weekend event, it is extremely important to book your reservation in advance! Overall, we were not overly impressed with the condition of our room and the restaurant was under renovation during our stay. </p>
<p>The hotel is located on University Parkway, a main road that borders the north end of the campus, Homewood Field is located directly across the street, and the North Gate entrance to the campus is located approximately one block from the hotel. If you do decide to walk to the main area of the campus from the hotel, note that it will take approximately ten to fifteen minutes to arrive at Garland Hall. We drove to the Garland Hall area (maybe a two minute drive from the hotel, if even), and found ample parking at the Visitor Parking Lot off Wyman Park Drive. </p>
<p>Per Admission_Daniel’s suggestion, I would highly recommend looking into the Inner Harbor lodging options. During our second visit to Johns Hopkins University for the Fall 2006 Open House, my brother and I flew into the Baltimore/Washington International Airport and stayed at the Holiday Inn Downtown-Inner Harbor. </p>
<p>My mother permitted us to use her credit card priority points therefore our stay was free, :), however, their rates are extremely reasonable ($150 range) considering their proximity to the Inner Harbor; other hotels in the area were a bit more expensive, in the range of $250-$350 a night. The rooms at the hotel were recently renovated, the staff was extremely helpful, and the Inner Harbor was approximately three blocks away, maybe a five-minute walk. A taxi ride to the university was approximately ten minutes, not very expensive, and we did enjoy the flexibility of being able to return to the Downtown area in order to enjoy the restaurants, shopping, and entertainment available at the Inner Harbor. </p>
<p>Tips:
1) A majority of the flights to the Baltimore Washington International Airport we originally found were connecting flights; check out Southwest Airlines, they offered a direct, inexpensive, speedy flight from New York to Baltimore. </p>
<p>2) We found the “Walking Tour” Campus Map and Parking Map extremely helpful when navigating our way through the university. I included links to printable, PDF copies of the maps below.</p>
<p>3) If you decide to stay in the Inner Harbor area, make sure to check out the ESPN Zone, the Harborplace and Gallery (many great shops), the street performances held in the evening, and the World Trade Center which offers an amazing view of the city.</p>
<p>Enjoy your stay and feel free to send me a message if you have any additional questions. Have a nice evening!</p>
<p>Tanya :)</p>
<p><a href="http://apply.jhu.edu/pdf/2006/walking_tour_2006.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://apply.jhu.edu/pdf/2006/walking_tour_2006.pdf</a> - “Walking Tour” Campus Map</p>
<p><a href="http://www.parking.jhu.edu/images/parking_map_0905.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.parking.jhu.edu/images/parking_map_0905.pdf</a> - Parking Map</p>
<p>WOW! thanks this is just the kind of info I needed!! You folks are great!!! I love CC!! ( and I really think we are going to love JHU and Baltimore- I am dying to try those crabcakes, and hopefully see the Red Sox crush the Orioles!) ;)</p>
<p>Tanya - excellent summary. THANK YOU!!!</p>
<p>twosonmom:
I hope you enjoy your visit - and yes the crabcakes are awesome and the Red Sox will always crush the Orioles. The Ying and Yang of Baltimore -- great seafood, bad baseball team.</p>
<p>By the way, they should rename Camden Yard -- it should be called Fenway South whenever the Sox come to play because their are more Boston fans than O's fans at the Yard.</p>
<p>What about Hopkins Inn. I heard Hopkins Inn was closest to JHU. Would they be a good place to stay?</p>
<p>good thread because I am also attending the overnight and open house program. My parents probably need a place to stay like a hotel if they do decide to tag along with me.</p>
<p>The Inn is a block from campus and they have discounted rates for Hopkins visitors. I don't know much about it, but it was used as a dorm last year because my freshman class overenrolled.</p>
<p>oh. so is hopkins inn closer or doubletree?</p>
<p>about equal distance FastFingers.</p>
<p>oh thanks. sorry, i'm thinking so far ahead, but my parents are asking. During orientation, do I need to rent a car or is it easily walking distance from the hotel to the dorms (my first choice is wolman, 2nd choice is building AB).</p>
<p>I'd recommend renting a car when you move in. When I moved up to Baltimore from Houston, I flew up with a lot of stuff, but my parents and I decided to buy some things like a fridge, hangers, laundry detergent etc after we got to Baltimore. After move-in, we were able to drive up to Towson (about 5 miles north of campus) where there are a whole bunch of stores including Target, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond etc. Plus, if you have a car, you'll be able to see a bit of Baltimore (go down to the Harbor or something) with your parents while they're in town.</p>
<p>As for walking distances, Wolman is right by (half a block from) Hopkins Inn and Buildings A and B are pretty close to the Doubletree at the Colonnade. But personally, I wouldn't want to have to walk all my stuff from the hotel to my dorm room.</p>
<p>If you are stying in the Inner Harbor area, I would suggest you AVOID the Brookshire Suites. The one time I stayed there, I was promised one rate over the telephone but found an undisclosed fee on my bill at check out. I asked that the fee be waived, but they said tough luck. I have never had that problem with the many other hotels in Baltimore.</p>
<p>Hopkins Inn is just a few steps from the Wolman and McCoy dorms and is cheaper than the Inn at the Colonnade. However, please note that its a "walk-up" hotel (no elevator) and the rooms are in need of refurbishing.</p>