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Empress Motel

2.0 star property

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1910 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842
  • Ocean City Beach
    2 min walk
  • Sahara Cafe
    2 min walk
  • West Ocean City Park and Ride
    5 min drive
  • Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles Efficiency

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Efficiency

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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2 Doubles with Private Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Empress Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Ocean City Boardwalk
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel has concierge services and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
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 separate bathtubs and showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Empress Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ocean City Boardwalk. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus concierge services.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge
  • Steps from Ocean City Boardwalk and 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.

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 public 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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

More

  • 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 alternate location: [1900 Baltimore Ave Sahara Motel Office]

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 26 and April 20.

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM.
Guests arriving after hours will need to go to the following location to check in: 1900 Baltimore Ave Sahara Motel Office
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Property Registration Number 65046

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

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

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

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