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Bedbug bites one week later

** BEDBUG WARNING!!! APRIL 2026 - Renaissance Hotel Baltimore ** I was at the Renaissance Harborplace last weekend (April 24-25, 2026), and it was a disaster. Not only that, but the way the hotel handled it just added insult to injury! When I arrived, I was not terribly impressed with the cleanliness of the property for a Marriott, but it wasn't obviously gross (although, oddly, my room seemed to be missing some furniture - it seemed to have a LOT of empty floor space). But after my second night (of three planned nights) at the hotel, I woke up with about 15 or so bedbug bites up and down my right arm. They were classic bedbug looking bites, and over the following few days they became quite inflamed and a little blister-like (and really itchy). Needless to say, we checked out that day, and did NOT stay the third night of our reservation - there was no way I could sleep in that hotel another night (even in a different room it would have been just to creepy! Ick!). And bedbugs have a way of getting around (especially between rooms that are being serviced by the same housekeeper). So we left. Before I left though, I talked to a manager at the front desk and explained to her what had happened and how upsetting it was, and that we were leaving. I asked them to let me know how they would make it right, but I was in no condition to try to get them to commit to something at the time. The next day, I talked to the manager on the phone, and I asked, and she assured me that I would not be charged for my stay (which I had booked directly with Marriott - as it turns out I stay a LOT at Marriott properties. Not that it should matter for how I was treated, but I do have Titanium Elite status with Marriott). I was a bit shaken by the experience, but was willing to leave it at that, and the manager gave me her email so that I could send her pictures of my bites, which I did. (I had also shown the manager when I checked out). Anyway, a couple days later, I see that they DID charge me for the two days I stayed. Including the night that I was bitten in their bug-infested guestroom! This struck me pretty outrageous - if only from a customer service standpoint. Then, to make matters worse, when I emailed the customer service manager (who had misled me about what they would do) to inquire (and to express my disappointment), she just never even responded! Ever. ** "sigh" ** Needless to say - I would never stay at the Renaissance Baltimore again. Although, I continue to find Marriott properties pretty reliable, and decently customer oriented (this property notwithstanding). So. Just "YUCK!!" Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else. (photo below are my bites one week after the bedbug attack)

Nisha B.

Spent 3 nights here over the Holiday weekend. 12th floor which was the top level. We had club level access, where we could grab breakfast (monday-Friday). Basic breakfast foods. and Evening reception where drinks were charged to the room, Monday-Thursday. Lounge food and drinks were just okay. Breakfast on the weekends is buffet ($29). They do not have alcart breakfast until the weekday. Alot of various meats, eggs, breads, fruit and a made to order omelet. Breakfast/dinner room is along the front of the hotel facing the inner harbor for a nice view. By 1130am for breakfast, they were turning over for dinner - which made me feel rushed to eat King size bed in room. Faced to the left of the building, where we could see a good portion of the inner harbor. Bed was comfortable. Able to set out own temps. Minifridge. No microwave. LIMITED OUTLETS. Bring an extension cord if needed. All of the bed outlets are plugged into the lamps next to the bed Two different elevators. The RED elevators is to get to the garage, which is like $40+ a day with in/out privledges, and the BLUE elevators give you access to the hotel foors Since it was a Holiday, the lobby offered free snacks and a specality cocktail which was a pretty cool welcome each on Thursday and Friday. We didn't hear much noise, from the hallway nor outside We never made it to the pool lol Only downside, the hotel window was not wiped down. We could clearly see the grease from someones face on the window. Took a few tries to flush the toilet. Sink took a while to drain. Great location. ALL OF the STAFF were so nice. I would recommend!

Mel R.

My week stay at the Renaissance Inner Harbor was overall pleasant. My rating started at 2 and as the days went by it worked its way up to a 4. Cons: the underground parking situation was confusing and hard to figure out. This was by far my biggest gripe, plus the fact that valet is not available. I paid for star parking for a full week on the day I arrived, only to find an invoice on my windshield the following morning. When I called the number on the invoice, the call continuously dropped. This was frustrating. Disputing this took most of my morning, long story short, I ended up paying the ticket, justified or not. I attempted to request a refund on their website and only got the runaround. Another drawback, is that this hotel does not have a computer/printer station in the lobby. This comes in handy, especially for those traveling on business. The Gym has little appeal, it feels dated and cramped. Pros: On the plus side, the staff was very nice and accommodating. They acknowledged my platinum status and upgraded me to a high-floor room with a great view of the harbor, that was a nice touch. The hotel itself is well-maintained and in a good location. Hotel offers daily housekeeping which is rare to find these days. The Guest lounge on the 12th floor is the best I've seen at any Marriott. Nice layout, very clean, and well organized. The continental breakfast had coffee, salmon, eggs, oatmeal, fruit, and more. The lady working the lounge deserves a raise as she understood the assignment and brightened the day. Shout out to Millán from the coffee shop down in the lobby, he not only offered great service but most importantly, he makes a fantastic cappuccino. Might be the first time I've ever bragged about coffee in a hotel. I recommend this hotel for a short stay and only if you must stay in downtown. As for me, it's a solid hotel but I won't be returning until they figure out a better parking system. The parking here was too much of hassle. If not for the parking, and the few minor cons, this hotel would be an easy five star.

Robert G.

I was satisfied with my stay at this hotel. Clean, spacious, and aesthetically pleasing. I stayed for only two nights and chose this hotel because it is walking distance to the Inner Harbor and Oriole Park. The mattress was comfortable and the pillows were better than most other hotel pillows. The water pressure in the shower was a bit weak and the toilet had issues flushing. I would definitely recommend this hotel to others and would stay again. Great location!

Hunter S.

Solid hotel experience. Staff always professional and helpful. Easy checkin process. I got upgraded to a corner suite which was HUGE. Great harbor views. As an ambassador, I got fresh fruit and sparkling water (that was my choice, you could also choose from chips, beer, popcorn, etc). Had housekeeping every day, who did a great job, and they were much appreciated. Pretty clean room with plenty of towels, soaps, supplies. Aveda toiletries, which I love, since I am an aveda user. All of their products have rosemary, which I love, but this may not be the best way to go since people (including one of my best friends) have rosemary allergies. It's increasingly hard to find a hotel with a soaker tub these days, but the shower was nice. Water super hot and had a wand extension, which I always appreciate. The beds and linens were decent. Not quite as nice as what you'd find at the Moxy, but better than the average Residence Inn or Courtyard. Decent cafe/restaurant/bar offerings, though hours on the website and real-time hours were not the same. I could sense there were some staffing issues in the restaurant/cafe areas. But they were still upbeat and helpful. The ground floor cafe and bar is more for breakfast pastries, fruit cups, basic wine and drinks. The 5th floor bar is more for bar snacks and cocktails (thought the list is limited). The restaurant has some nice harbor views, but there are better in the area. I got a couple of free breakfast tickets for my status, but didn't use them because I'm one to sleep in late. I appreciate the sentiment! This hotel is centrally located, right next to the harbor and walking distance to several restaurants and nearby attractions. While they weren't on my agenda, several patrons would appreciate how close this hotel is to the aquarium, historic ships, and science/children's museum.

Jen J.

Great location, good customer service, and nice rooms. Close to restaurants and shops and all that Inner Harbor has to offer, including the National Aquarium. They offer a parking garage that enters directly into the hotel. Check-in was not a great experience because as we later found out, their systems were down. The line was almost to the back of the lobby, but they had hotel employees taking drinks orders so I was able to enjoy a glass of wine during the impossibly long wait. But this was a fluke, and I was impressed that they were able to check anyone in under the circumstances! The rest of our weekend stay was uneventful. The kids ran the halls every chance they got and we enjoyed the pool while there. They also have an unusual outdoor patio off of the pool and kids also loved running there. Would stay here again because of the convenience.

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