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Empress Motel

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Ocean City Boardwalk

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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
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

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

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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

Map
1910 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842

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, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 10 min drive
  • Salisbury, MD (SBY-Salisbury - Ocean City Wicomico Regional) - 39 min drive
  • Georgetown, DE (GED-Sussex County) - 49 min drive
  • Ocean City Station - 5 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

Empress Motel offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks. Also, Jolly Roger Amusement Park and Roland E. Powell Convention Center are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 38 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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]

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services

Facilities

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: USD 214 per accommodation, per stay

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 26 January and 20 April.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 11.05 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May 29 to October 01

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards.
Property Registration Number 65046

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Empress Motel currently open?
The property is closed between 26 January and 20 April.
Does Empress Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Empress Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Empress Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Empress Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Empress Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empress Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Empress Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino at Ocean Downs (11-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Empress Motel and nearby?
Empress Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool.
What's the area around Empress Motel like?
Empress Motel is a short 2-minute walk from Ocean City Boardwalk and 19 minutes' walk from Jolly Roger Amusement Park.

Empress Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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 Exceptional

Micah P, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

All is good
Jose, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not good
Meng, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Melissa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
KRISTEN, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rony, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kari, 2-night romance trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review

2/10 Poor

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!
Diane, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Kelley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Joseph, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Stephen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice little motel. Close to the beach and very clean.
Anna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 😊
Mandy, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Patti, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sabina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Easy to check in friendly staff
Angelo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Phuong, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Close to everything we needed.
Victoria, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Laurie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
KATHLEEN, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Justin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great location
Location was fantastic. Roomier than expected. No other positives.
Anton, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review