Rachael's Dowry Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Baltimore

A True Gem in the Heart of Historic Baltimore – Rachel’s Dowry Bed & Breakfast

Our recent stay at Rachel’s Dowry Bed & Breakfast was nothing short of exceptional. Nestled in a beautifully preserved historic home just blocks from iconic Baltimore landmarks like Camden Yards, the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, the B&O Railroad Museum, and a host of fantastic restaurants, this charming bed and breakfast offers a truly immersive experience.

From the moment we arrived, Linda—the owner and gracious host—made us feel completely at home. Her warm hospitality, deep knowledge of the area, and thoughtful attention to detail elevated our stay in every way. Linda isn’t just an innkeeper; she’s a caring and charismatic curator of both the home and the neighborhood’s rich history. Whether you’re a baseball fan, a history buff, or simply someone who enjoys exploring vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this location is ideal.

Each morning began with the enticing aroma of a gourmet breakfast, prepared lovingly by Linda herself. Every dish was delicious, creative, and clearly made with passion. More than just feeding our stomachs, Linda also fed our curiosity—sharing fascinating stories and insights that brought the surrounding historic area to life.

Throughout our stay, we felt not only comfortable and well cared for, but also informed and prepared to make the most of our time in Baltimore. Safety, comfort, and genuine hospitality were clearly Linda’s priorities.

It was truly our pleasure to spend a few days at Rachel’s Dowry Bed & Breakfast. We left with full hearts, happy memories, and a strong desire to return. We highly recommend this special place to anyone seeking a unique and enriching stay in the heart...

A few steps from downtown and yet centuries away. This beautifully refurbished mansion is nestled underneath what may be the oldest Magnolia in the NorthEast. It’s rooms are elegantly decorated and yet invite you to stay a while. The original hardwood floors- just wow! You literally are in the footprints of George and Martha Washington and many of their contemporaries. The rooms are tastefully themed- no gaudy nautical spring or creepy old portraits sternly looking down at you. Period furniture and some done to look like period furniture blend seamlessly for a step back in time. Take the time to pause and reflect on the sweeping staircase as you bustle down to devour the heavenly scented (And May I say oh so hearty and DE-licious) breakfast. Slow down in the evening for even just a moment and enjoy the sipping brandy in the library cozied up with a book on history or any other subject you could think of. Coffee, tea and homemade baked goods are available throughout the stay for snacking and thoughtful details such as plush robes, the exquisitely comfy sheets and wine corks and glasses provide for a feeling of being truly taken care of. A chat with the innkeeper is well worth the time and provides a richness and depth to the whole experience. This was a mommy-needs-me-time trip and hit the spot!!! I will definitely be back and have already told several friends about it. Of note with the current COVID issue, the place was spotless! Rooms cannot be booked back to back, there’s plenty of hand sanitizer around etc. it was like going to visit an old friend and leaving revived and ready to face another shift in...

My wife and I typically stay at the Hilton across the street from the Orioles Camden Yards when in Baltimore. Reason for staying there is for convenience. This visit we wanted to do something different so I still wanted something close to the stadium (I am a Yankee fan) to see a couple Yankee “trouncings”of the Os, but wanted something with charm and feel of Baltimore history. And with that said “Wow” we got all of that and so much more! Rachael’s Dowry an absolute Gem. But makes it so unique is the owner/innkeeper Linda. She is so welcoming you feel right at home the minute you walk into this beautiful historic home. Linda gave us a full tour of her B&B along with some amazing conversations about this home! If you like interesting conversations of the history of places you visit and stay you will love sitting and chatting with Linda. And now more about the rooms you will stay, the bedrooms are amazing, comfortable beds to the point where I typically get up every day at 05:30 no matter if I am working or on vacation, here at Rachael’s Dowry I slept so well that I slept until 07:30 each day. But it gets even better as you wake up and traverse, smelling the amazing aroma of breakfast being prepared, down to the beautifully appointed dining room where you will experience a wonderful breakfast. It is actually a piece of Art! We took pictures of these masterpieces😀 each morning.

I could go on and on but you need to experience this yourself as you will fully appreciate the decision made to visit Baltimore and stay at this beautiful Bed and Breakfast.

Eric and Sandy 5-15-22...