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Empress Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Beach

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Front of property
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

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
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional)
    ‪39 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
Separate bath and shower
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles with Private Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
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 Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. 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
  • Jolly Roger at the Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 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 Beach
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

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Empress Motel?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Motel on 24 Apr 2025 start from AU$153.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Embers Island is a short 6-minute walk away.

Empress Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 91 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

10/10 Excellent

Aleezah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with family
The room could have been a little more stocked with toilet paper and wash cloths. Cleaning staff was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra, Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for what I wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an older motel, but was extremely clean and the staff was great. We didn't even ask that our towels be replaced but they were able to straighten up our room and replace linens while we were out. Really great service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Hyattsville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

diane Marie, towanda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Changed hands and staff in front office was inefficient, and maid service was effected by that. We have stayed there for years, and loved it, but because of the changes, will consider other options.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had the apartment and we saw lots of roaches at night some very large. We couldn’t find the xfinity remote so we had to watch the channel from previous guests. The cabinets in the kitchen needed to be cleaned. Both doors front and back are very heavy and slam shut. I think my hand is broken. These things can be fixed so I would stay here again. If this is fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what I didnt like is that when we arrived at the hotel to check in. we had to walk to next hotel to check in and get the keys to our room. We were not informed before hand that we had to do this. we have been going to Empress for about 30 years. there was new staff . It was hard to communiate with the staff do language barriers (maid service)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay by the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Staff at the desk was very friendly and was able to get us checked in before check in time. Parking was very easy. Easy beach access. Cons: Everything related to the room. The floor was carpeted but had a very moist/damp feeling. Did not want to walk in the room without shoes on as parts of the carpet or just dirt would come off on my feet. Sheets had stains on them. Couch was heavily stained. In the bathroom the shower curtain was growing mold and so was the ceiling and corners of the wall. Appliances were rusting generally. Whenever the AC turned on you could hear a lot of sitting condensate start to stir up, was a bit worried about legionnaires' disease personally. Walking from the room to the parking lot it was impossible to not get a strong weed smell. Not much the hotel staff can do to control that one but be aware your experience may be the same. Door and door frame were visable askew from each other. Major gaps meant you heard the outside all night, same with the sliding door. Overall on vacation you dont normally want to spend a lot of time in the room, but this motivated me to maximize being anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was pretty nice. It's steps from the beach and a reasonable walk to lots of shops and restaurants. The beds were a little low and the air conditioner didn't keep the room as cool as we would've liked but it was serviceable. The lights outside were quite bright, so the room didn't get particularly dark at night. The pool was a nice amenity as well, very well maintained. Staff was very friendly and helpful whenever we needed something. We'd stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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