Baltimore Harbor Hotel

Baltimore Harbor Hotel

In 2008, as the Sheraton Baltimore City Center
Hotel chain Sheraton Hotels
General information
Location Baltimore, Maryland
Address 101 West Fayette Street
Coordinates 39°17′24″N 76°37′2″W / 39.29000°N 76.61722°W / 39.29000; -76.61722Coordinates: 39°17′24″N 76°37′2″W / 39.29000°N 76.61722°W / 39.29000; -76.61722
Opening 1967
Other information
Number of rooms 706
Website
www.baltimoreharborhotel.com
The two towers of the hotel

The Baltimore Harbor Hotel is a high-rise hotel complex located in Baltimore, Maryland. The complex contains two nearly identical towers, rising to 302 feet/92 meters, containing 27 floors and making them among the tallest buildings in Baltimore.

The hotel opened as The Statler Hilton Baltimore in 1967 with just one tower, containing 352 rooms.[1] The second tower was a later addition. The hotel eventually became the Baltimore Hilton. In 1984, it was renamed the Omni International Baltimore, in 2000 the Wyndham Baltimore, and in 2006 the Sheraton Baltimore City Center.[2] The hotel left Sheraton on May 29, 2014, and was renamed the Baltimore Harbor Hotel.

What is today known as the Baltimore Harbor Hotel, located in the inner harbor of Baltimore, Maryland,originally opened as a Statler Hilton in 1967. The hotel was a part of the Charles Center urban renewal project. The sponsors and developers, the Hilton Hotels Corporation and the Metropolitan Structures, Inc., signed a contract on July 25, 1964. The hotel was expected to cost $12 million and to contain 500 to 800 rooms in two towers. The first tower was scheduled to be completed by mid-1966.[3] The head architect of the project was William B. Tabler; a famous hotel architect who has designed Statler Hiltons throughout the country. Graduating from Harvard University with a bachelors and a masters degree by 1939.[4] Recognized as an expert on hotel architecture by publishing Rules of Thumb in 1946.[5]

The hotel was the site of a 1980 Presidential debate between Ronald Reagan and John B. Anderson.[1] The Baltimore Harbor Hotel's North Tower has 23 floors, and the South Tower has 27 floors.

The Baltimore Harbor Hotel, is located W Fayette St., just a five minute away from the inner harbor. Downtown Baltimore has various family orientated attractions that are within walking distance, such as the Oriole Park at Camden Yards,National Aquarium, Baltimore Convention Center, and the Inner Harbor.

The room and suite amenities are as follows: complimentary breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet, plush linens and pillow-top bedding, 37-inch flat screen TV with cable channels, work desk and chair, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, city views, pet-friendly accommodations, and deluxe bath amenities.

Room Types Best Available Rates
Tradition Double Call 410-752-1100
Tradition King Call 410-752-1100
Tradition Queen Call 410-752-1100
Deluxe Corner King Call 410-752-1100
Premium Double Call 410-752-1100
Premium King Call 410-752-1100
Premium Queen Call 410-752-1100
Deluxe Premium Corner King Call 410-752-1100
P R E S I D E N T I A L  D E B A T E  # 1
Date: September 21, 1980Location: Baltimore, MDSite: Baltimore Convention CenterParticipants: Ronald Reagan (R), John Anderson (Independent)Moderator: Bill Moyers, PBSPanelists: Charles Corddry, Baltimore SunSoma Golden, New York TimesDaniel Greenberg, Syndicated columnistCarol Loomis, Fortune MagazineLee May, Los Angeles TimesJane Bryant Quinn, NewsweekFormat:Panelist questions, candidates have two and a half minutes to respond,

followed by one minute, 15 seconds for each candidate to rebut the other's response. Three minutes for closing remarks.

Highlights

Carter refused to take part in the debate, and as a result, the television audience was less than half the average for presidential debates. Reagan took the opportunity to counter Carter's attack that he was too conservative for the country and displayed his optimistic view of America -- concluding with: "We can meet our destiny... for all mankind, a shining city on a hill."

Reagan also discussed his major campaign themes such as cutting taxes, cutting government and increasing military strength. He also attacked Carter's economic record. Anderson used the time to tell a national audience of his criticisms of Reagan's and Carter's election economic proposals: "Let me tell you that I, first of all, oppose an election-year tax cut." Anderson vowed to raise taxes on gasoline to encourage conservation.

Polls conducted after the debate indicated that Reagan succeeded in tempering his staunch conservative image. Anderson's standing in the polls went down, and he was not invited to participate in the second debate.

Hotel Accommodations

Every Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 7 p.m. is Karaoke Night. There is no cover charge and with happy hour until 7 p.m., there are drink specials and free food. Every Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. the Baltimore Harbor Hotel hosts “Jazz Night”. There is no cover charge, happy hour until 7 p.m. and awesome drink specials. No reservation is required to attend this event.

The Baltimore Harbor is home to the Balto’s Tap & Tavern. It is a place customer can enjoy a light meal and beer, wine or a perfectly mixed drink. There are delicious Grab-N-Go items such as wrap, salads, sandwiches. The breakfast hours are Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and Saturday to Sunday 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The bar hours are Sunday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday to Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Happy Hour is 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

References

  1. 1 2 Statler Hilton Baltimore | Baltimore will have two Sheraton hotels - tribunedigital-baltimoresun
  2. ↑ Columbia Sussex Planning to Rebrand the 707 room Wyndham Baltimore Inner Harbor to Sheraton; Reflagging Will Be the Hotel's Fourth Brand / March 2006
  3. ↑ "Baltimore to Get Theater and Hotel." The New York Times, July 26,1964. Proquest Historical Newspaper: The New York times with index, pg. 34. (accessed December 7, 2015).
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia of Architecture: Design, Engineering, and Construction, s.v. "Tabler, William B," Vol 5. (New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1990.)
  5. ↑ "Firm Profiles". William B. Tabler Architect. 2008. Retrieved December 7, 2015.

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