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Empress Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Free WiFi, bed sheets
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1910 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Ocean City Beach
    2 min walk
  • Ocean City Boardwalk
    2 min walk
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park
    19 min walk
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles Efficiency

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 1 Bedroom Efficiency

Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Efficiency

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles with Private Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Ocean City

At Empress Motel you'll be within steps of popular attractions like Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and concierge services. Plus you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Ocean City motel include Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Roland E. Powell Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Inlet Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Ocean City Station - 5 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Tales - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Embers Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Grotto Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Franco’s Pizza and Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Empress Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk
Empress Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ocean City motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Empress Motel offers 38 accommodations with air conditioning. This Ocean City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [1900 Baltimore Ave Sahara Motel Office]

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 January and 20 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.05 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 214 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.05 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards.

Property Registration Number 65046

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 29 May and close on 01 October.

Property is also known as

Empress Motel Motel
Empress Motel Ocean City
Empress Motel Motel Ocean City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Empress Motel?

Empress Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Empress Motel?

Yep, Empress Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Empress Motel?

Yep, Empress Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Ocean City Beach.

Does Empress Motel have a pool?

Empress Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 29 to October 01.

Does Empress Motel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Empress Motel, but Jolly Roger Amusement Park is a short 19-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empress Motel?

No, Empress Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Empress Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Empress Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Empress Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Ember's Island Miniature Golf is a short 6-minute walk away.

Empress Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 90 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is so close to the boardwalk! We got there around 6pm and had to walk next door to check in which was a little ghetto especially since we had all of our bags. It was what I expected for the price point
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All is good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Meng

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

KRISTEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Wasn’t too bad for the price, but the room smelled like a musty basement. Definitely weds updated carpeting or flooring, and could use a bigger tv. Beds were ok, but pillows were small. A little inconvenient we had to walk next door to check in sand out, otherwise not too bad. Very close to the beach, easy parking, fairly quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Bathroom was extremely clean. But the room had a musty almost moldy smell and the carpet felt moist, so I refused to walk around without at least flip flops or socks on my feet which was annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really good value! I stayed for the weekend with my husband and it was well matched for our needs. Could use some updates (bedding, outlets, lighting), but it was very clean, a short walk to the boardwalk/beach, and checkin and checkout was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After staying here for more than 10 years every summer, we were shocked and disappointed to see how the service has gone down. We arrived on Friday and never got fresh towels for the entire weekend even after asking. No one ever made the beds. Once the trash was emptied. We had to ask for more toilet paper . When we arrived, there was a sign on the office door stating that we had to check in at the hotel next door. The Empress used to be a clean frills motel near the beach. I’m sorry to say that I will never stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money,avoid this place
Had to check in at a hotel down the road. We got a room on the 3rd floor, no elevator. First impression as soon as we opened the door we were hit with a damp ,musty smell. Toilet kept running and wouldn't fill back up,and when taking a shower,the tub would not drain properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property was outdated but not bad. The room was clean but had an overwhelming bad smell. The pool was small but was clean and inviting. The front desk is located in the next door building which is strange but they have hot coffee and friendly helpful staff. The ice machine is not free and requires quarters.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little motel. Close to the beach and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No regrets
Staff was friendly and tentative. The rooms were clean and smelled fresh. To our surprise there was a mini stove with two burners and even had some kitchen supplies to use like a toaster coffee pot ice trays etc. the pool was clean. The couch bed could use some updating because that wasn’t the most comfortable but it worked. One of our ac units was stuck on 61° so we would just turn it on at night. The free coffee was good and it’s literally so close to the beach. I would stay here again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Patti

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, I guess I shouldn't complain, but there were a few big issues. 1) The lock on the door to the balcony was broken. It would lock only after you played with it for about five minutes, trying each angle to make it lock. I know the chances of someone climbing the balcony and breaking in were miniscule, but we were a pair of single women travelling alone and were a bit creeped out by it. 2) The room was so bright at night you could almost read by it. The curtains on the main window didn't go all the way down and let light through at the bottom and there was only a tiny blind on the balcony door window. Being on the corner of the building, we had high intensity lights glowing at us from both sides. They need to replace the window coverings. 3) The Empress lobby was closed the entire time we were there and we had to go down to the Sahara lobby whenever we needed something, which was often, because housekeeping was hit or miss. We had to ask for towels & toilet paper every day and some days, all they did was drop it off and not even empty our garbage cans. The location was excellent, though, and the staff that we did engage with were very pleasant.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sabina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to check in friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Phuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

KATHLEEN, West River

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is old and in need of upgrades but it worked for what we needed for a short notice weekend holiday. Only one ice machine was operational and it was not located in the building we were in but easy to find. The dresser drawers and carpet are very musty smelling, definitely need to replace those or get dehumidifiers in the rooms. Parking was plentiful, staff prompt with room service and location was easy access to boardwalk. Typical beach motel with basic amenities, works for short stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location
Location was fantastic. Roomier than expected. No other positives.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024