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1400 Greenspring Valley Rd., Baltimore, MD 21153-0119
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Gramercy Mansion
Ranked #6 of 19 Baltimore B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
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Gaithersburg, Maryland
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“Run, run, run”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Stepping from the car after the drive down the long, neglected driveway, we noticed a number of paint cans leaning against the front of the house, half-hidden by the massive bushes. The entrance was drab and dirty with mail thrown carelessly on a table, as if the intendent recipient had long stopped collecting it. After ringing the doorbell and waiting several minutes, a gentleman appeared to let us in but swiftly skittered away to attend to other customers without saying a word to us. We found the reception area, checked in, and were taken to our room by a pleasant young woman. We had booked the Tower Room, right next door to, what appeared to be, the repository for Good Will rejects. We later found out that the objects entombed there were antiques for sale.
The Tower Room had been decorated with hodge-podge of "antiques" with almost no surface left unscathed. In the corner, by the armoir holding the flat screen TV stood not one, but two plastic trees, coated liberally with dust, as was the "silk" floral arrangement perched on the corner of the jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. There were candle holders, but alas, no candles. The bathroom was spacious and by and large clean, except for the rungs on the rocking chair in the corner which had not been dusted for a very, very long time.

The room seemed clean but with all that dust, one had to wonder just how clean it really was. The king-sized bed was covered with a polyester bed spread that we later found out was stained on the opposite side. The mattress dipped toward the middle, and it was necessary to grip the side of the bed to enjoy any of the width. There were many uncomfortable chairs in the room all with worn and stained fabric seats. It had been a very warm for January day, but the room was heated to about 78 degrees and only one small window opened into the bedroom and it was adorned with a heavy swag that was, wait for it, dusty. There was a ceiling fan and it whirled lazily overhead, helping not much.

After a sleep deprived night, a large breakfast was delivered to our door by two women. My husband liberally tipped the server and was rewarded with a begrudging thanks. The window for the inclusive breakfast is 7:30 to 9:30, ridiculous for a Sunday morning. Nevertheless, the fruit was fresh and the coffee was good. The eggs benedict were tasteless and the english muffin they sat on was hard as a rock . Since salt and pepper were not delivered with the breakfast, my husband picked up the phone to request some. He was diverted to voice mail necessitating a trip downstairs in his bathrobe.

After breakfast, we were more than ready to be on our way. We dropped the key on the desk and walked out. No one said "good-bye", no one asked how our stay had been, no one wished us bon voyage. We walked to the car, peered at the abandoned basketball court/large trash dump and the soggy, left-in-the-rain settee and checked it all off to experience.

I'm not one to write overly negative reviews but the prices these people are charging are outrageous for the run-down, shabby facility they are operating. We've stayed at bed and breakfasts, both posh and simple and have always been happy with the accomodations. We appreciate the "antique" look when it's done with taste. Gramercy Mansion wins our prize for doing almost everything wrong.

Room Tip: Run away, do not book.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer Sullivan, Guest Relations Manager at Gramercy Mansion, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear Michele,
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments and experience. We sincerely apologize for your disappointment with your stay. Please know that we have taken your criticism to heart. All feedback enables us to continually improve our property and guest services.
Thank you once again for making us aware of items that need attention. We will be sure to address them so that future visitors have a more positive experience.
We wish you happy future travels.
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Brooklyn, New York
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“Amazing Anniversary”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

My boyfriend and I stayed here for our 5 year. We purchased our stay using the GroupOn deal promotion that ran Fall 2011. The first B&B experience for both of us and we were very impressed. Our first night we stayed in the Bar Harbor room. It was comfy, the decor lovely. Every thing we needed to be at peace. They had a wine dinner that was held that night did not intrude on our evening, I couldn't hear a thing. We opted out of the dinner, assuming that it would cater to an older audience (we're in an our 20s) and we were right. But the set up and food looked nice from what we could see.

The second night we stayed in the Cassatt Suite. AMAZING! It's on a its own floor, so it felt a bit more like we were "living it up" in VIP. It has a small patio (great for the spring/summer). The bathroom, was probably my favorite part about the rooom. Seperate shower and jacuzzi tub for 2. Heated floors! And you'd think heated floors aren't a big deal but they are. I just wanted to stand in the bathroom just for kicks.

We had food delivered to our room from the catered service they offer. They didn't include heating instructions but, it's fairly simple to heat up food. It was okay for the price and the convenience. But not sure if we'd do it again. If you decide to do it, definitely get the crab cakes.

Room Tip: Get a Suite. The difference is major between the standard rooms and suites.
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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Fabulous B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary recently at the Gramercy Mansion. We both felt it was the perfect way to celebrate. We loved walking around to see all the special Christmas decorations. Our room had a fireplace and we had plenty of wood to keep the fireplace going, the breakfast was absolutely delicious. I ordered the french toast which I highly recommend - there was so much there I could not finish it. This is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. We will definitely return to the Gramercy.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer Sullivan, Guest Relations Manager at Gramercy Mansion, responded to this review
1 January 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your review with other travelers! We're so happy you enjoyed your anniversary stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to celebrate many more special occasions. If you visit our website and sign up to join our e-mail club, you'll receive our monthly newsletters with B&B specials and packages for a future visit. Wishing you a very happy New Year!
Jennifer
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Laurel, Maryland
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“Beautiful but not quiet”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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My husband and i spent the night in the Camelot for our anniversary. The room was beautiful and clean. Having the fireplace was awesome for our december stay. We grabbed dinner from the Stoney mill bakery down the street and ate in our room. The oversized tub was great for a bubble bath. We just hung out and watched movies all night. However there was a christmas party going on downstairs (since this is an event venue as well as a b&b) and it was quite loud...i didn't know the walls were so thin. And it didn't end until 11pm..and then people were still cleaning up and the sound of doors opening and closing constantly (and loudly) kept us from sleeping until about midnight. Then i was woken up again around 2 am by what sounded like a car stereo out front. Then again at 5 am but loud footsteps and doors opening and closing. not sure what that was. But it was very frustrating!!! We had to use a white noise machine on our ipad but that still didn't completely drown out the noise. That was our only complaint- considering we spent so much money on having the room for that one night and we couldn't even get a good night's sleep. Anyways, we had breakfast brought to our room in the morning at 9:30 (the latest time available..i wish they offered a little later). And i'm glad we ordered several things because each dish is small. we got pancakes, french toast (the best!), eggs, omelette, bacon, and sausage. and we were afraid there would be a lot of leftovers because that sounds like a lot of food...but the portions are small so we pretty much finished it all. It was all very good and fresh. Check out is at 11am so we didnt have too much more time after breakfast. I wish they would offer a later check out too - the room is just so expensive for that short amount of time! Anyways, after check out we walked around outside a bit (we had married there a year prior) and the grounds are beautiful (but more so in the fall and spring than in the winter).
The staff is overall pretty nice and helpful...minus the lady who owns the place. I remember having to deal with her when we got married at the Gramercy and she was quite rude and short with people in general. which is annoying when you are spending so much money on her b&b.
Overall this place is beautiful, breakfast is veery good, but just make sure you bring some ear plugs and book it on a night when there is no event. They really should offer discounts when an event is going on!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer Sullivan, Guest Relations Manager at Gramercy Mansion, responded to this review
26 December 2011
Dear Mdanielle,
Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay in the Camelot Room. We sincerely appreciate your feedback as all comments, both positive and constructive, help us to continually improve.

Gramercy Mansion is a popular event venue (as you know, since you hosted your wedding here - thank you so much for choosing us!). We do advise all bed and breakfast guests of events scheduled during their stay. They are made aware that noise may be heard during that time. Discounts are not offered to B&B guests staying on evenings with scheduled events because the guest rooms are in high demand and we are often at full occupancy on those evenings (booked at our regular rates).

Our event host makes sure that the volume of music is kept at a reasonable level throughout each function and that entertainment wraps up and guests leave promptly at the contracted end time for the party (11 p.m. at the latest). Vendors do then have one hour to clean up and leave the property, after which the Mansion is usually very quiet and peaceful. We do apologize for any disturbance to your evening.

Please ask us the next time you visit if you would prefer a later check-out or earlier check-in to enjoy a longer stay with us... we will gladly accommodate you if possible.

Thank you again for your comments. We hope to welcome you back as our guests on a quieter evening.

Happy Holidays!
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Columbia, MD
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“Beautiful mansion - absolutely charming!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

I attended a wonderful Chef's Expression wine pairing dinner at the Gramercy Mansion in December 2011. The mansion was decorated beautifully for the holidays - just absolutely charming! Although I did not get a chance to spend the night at the mansion, I've heard that it is an amazing experience. If you do plan on spending time at the mansion, you should target the week that the monthly Chef's Expression wine pairing dinner is scheduled - you will not be disappointed!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer Sullivan, Guest Relations Manager at Gramercy Mansion, responded to this review
15 December 2011
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience from our December wine dinner! We hope you'll be back for future events and enjoy a stay in one of our guest rooms or suites as well. The next wine dinner with Chef's Expressions is scheduled on Friday, January 13, 2012. Hope to see you again soon!
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1400 Greenspring Valley Rd., Baltimore, MD 21153-0119
Price range (per night):* INR4,194 - 19,572

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