You’ve probably landed on this page because you are looking for the Best Boutique Hotels in Frederick MD. You are in luck! This post lists the Frederick MD hotels and lodging options that are different from the many chain hotels in the area.
Frederick, Maryland, is becoming an increasingly popular Maryland tourist destination. It’s already frequently visited for business and commerce due to being a transportation crossroad and strategically located to both Baltimore and Washington D.C.
This means there are plenty of Hotels in Frederick Maryland, the majority being brands of major chains like Marriott and Hilton.
The list below includes 10 properties that will give you a more unique Frederick hotel experience if you are a Frederick tourist. This includes non-chain Frederick lodging options, including Frederick Bed and Breakfasts, Frederick MD Inns, Frederick MD Airbnbs, and Boutique Hotels in Frederick.
Disclaimer: While we are Frederick residents, experts on everything to do in Frederick, and have stayed at many of the properties in this list, we have not stayed at all of them. This list is based on our experience and the feedback we’ve received from many other Frederick visitors, locals, and reviews.
The 10 Best Boutique Hotels and Accommodations in Frederick
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Why We Love It: 10 Clarke is a lovely B&B in a perfect location. The property is a historic Victorian home that has been converted into a relaxing place to stay. The rooms are luxurious and unique, with a mix of European and early American decor.
The breakfast gets rave reviews from guests, plentiful and delicious. 10 Clarke is one of Frederick’s few true Bed and Breakfast experiences.
However, its best characteristic for visitors might be the location. Baker Park (Frederick’s main downtown park) is around the corner. Downtown Frederick, with plentiful restaurants and bars, is just a few short blocks away. Try Il Porto just one block north.
Why We Love It: This is another bed and breakfast in the same neighborhood that has many of the same qualities. Hollerstown Hill is a distinctive pink Victorian home decorated with antiques and collectibles. Each of the four guest rooms is unique and comfortable.
This property also benefits from a tremendous location. You can easily walk to Frederick attractions like Carroll Creek Park, including the cluster of Frederick Breweries at the east end.
Top Frederick restaurants like Thacher and Rye, The Tasting Room, and Hooch and Banter are also only blocks away.
Why We Love It: Inn on Market (and its accompanying bistro Up on Market) is a landmark establishment in Frederick. The building’s history dates back to 1792 when it was owned by Richard Potts, a member of the Continental Congress.
Today, it’s a French-styled Inn at the north end of Market Street in downtown Frederick. It has four unique rooms, each with a private bath and elegant design and comfort.
Its best feature may be the Bistro downstairs. It’s a great place for breakfast or brunch (think French baked goods), but it’s also one of Frederick’s best dinner spots. We also put it on our list of best bars in Frederick.
The location can’t be beaten, and Frederick’s heart is literally outside the Inn’s door.
Why We Love It: If you want to stay somewhere both genuinely historical and in a great location, consider the Barbara Fritchie House Airbnb. Barbara Fritichie lived in this home with her husband and was acclaimed for being defiantly pro-Union during the Confederate occupation of Frederick during the Civil War.
What was a museum has now been turned into a lovely Airbnb. The two-bedroom home still has 1800s charm, is quite spacious, and provides a unique experience for your stay in Frederick. Guests give this Airbnb rave reviews, and the hosts are top-notch.
This property also has a can’t-beat location, located right off Carroll Creek and just a block from downtown Frederick. You’ll stay in Frederick’s heart, close to everything.
Why We Love It: This property is part of the same Barbara Fritchie house but rented separately. The Hauer House is its own Airbnb with three bedrooms and is decorated similarly to the Fritchie house above.
It has the same great location and the same historical experience. This space is larger and has an extra bedroom. Or you can reserve both properties for a discount!
You can use a parking garage next door (one parking pass included). A lovely backyard on the creek is also great for hanging out and relaxing.
Why We Love It: This is another Airbnb property run by StayinFrederick.com that has a lot going for it. It’s a large three-bedroom home that can accommodate up to 11 guests. It’s a historic, restored townhome (from 1850) that looks amazing inside. The floors, lights, mirrors, fireplaces, furniture, and garden make it a lovely retreat.
You’ll also be one block from Market Street, the main drag in Fredrick close to all the great restaurants and bars. Walk north on Market Street and try Cacique (Spanish and Mexican), Tsunami (ramen), or Brewer’s Alley (brewery/pub).
The property includes one on-street parking space.
Why We Love It: If you don’t mind staying slightly outside of Frederick, you can consider options like the Inn at Springfield Manor. This property on a beautiful estate is about 11 miles north of Frederick (~15 minutes), and there’s a lot to like about it.
The Inn itself is a charming 18th-century estate home on the slopes of the Catoctin Mountains. It has gorgeous, elevated, sweeping views, best enjoyed by the Springfield Manor Winery and Brewery on the property. In fact, one of the best benefits of staying at this Inn is the opportunity to enjoy the local wine, beer, or spirits and hanging out next door.
There are several second- and third-floor suites in the Inn, all different sizes (most for two people) and each with its own character. The one advantage of this location is the accessibility to local hikes. One of our favorite area hikes is about a 30-minute drive from Springfield—the Annapolis Rock Trail Hike.
Why We Love It: Another Inn to consider slightly outside of Frederick is the Strawberry Inn in New Market. New Market is another historic town about 15 minutes east of Frederick. The Strawberry Inn is right in downtown New Market and claims to be the longest-operating guest house in Maryland.
It’s another charming historic Inn, built in the early 1800s. Reviews tend to suggest that its best feature is its enchanting garden. If you like cats, you’ll find some of those as well.
New Market is a good base to visit in the Frederick area. Many of the best wineries in the area are just north of New Market, including Linganore Winecellars, Black Ankle Winery, and Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard.
You will also be across the street from our favorite restaurant and bar in New Market – Vintage. Check it out!
Why We Love It: Venturing even further out from Frederick, this time to the west, there are some additional exciting places to stay in the Maryland countryside. Antietam Overlook Farm is a B&B-style Inn dating from the 18th century about 30 minutes outside of Frederick.
Antietam Overlook is on a large mountain farm with beautiful surroundings. It is minutes from Antietam Battlefield, a major Civil War history site.
The rooms, decor, and breakfast are upscale, but country and get rave reviews. You are very close to Harpers Ferry, the Appalachian Trail, and Big Cork Vineyards (one of the best wineries around Frederick).
Why We Love It: Boonsboro is a small town northwest of Frederick (about 18 miles and 30 minutes). The Inn BoonsBoro is right downtown and is a highly recommended place to stay in the area.
Rooms at this Inn are slightly pricier, but according to the many excellent reviews, they are worth it. A stay at the Inn BoonsBoro is more of a luxury experience while also maintaining country charm. There are ample relaxation areas, including courtyards and balconies. Stay here if you are looking to pamper yourself while in the Frederick area.
The property has a long history dating back to the 18th century and has been a hotel or Inn off and on for decades.
