Baltimore
In a 19th-century mansion in the historic Mount Vernon area, this luxe boutique hotel is 1.5 miles from the National Aquarium. Elegant, individually decorated rooms come with free minibars, gas fireplaces, and bathrooms with heated floors. We provide coffeemakers, designer toiletries, and iPod docks; some add 4-poster beds and/or balconies with courtyard views. Complimentary amenities include cooked breakfast and afternoon tea, plus cocktails, midnight snacks, and valet parking. There’s also a gourmet bistro with a wine cellar, plus a bar, a spa, and a terrace.