Safest neighborhood for an overnight in Baltimore???

[Tony O]

We're coming in from the North, crossing into the U.S. from Canada at Buffalo N.Y. for our November 2014 cruise.

 

For us it looks like White Marsh is probably closer than BWI, so I have booked the Hilton Garden Inn there. Am I going to get into the major construction slowdowns mentioned coming from the North? If so, is there a way to avoid this?

 

Any and all advice/comments welcome.

 

You will be fine in Maryland.

The construction in Maryland on Interstate 95 is south of the cruise port .

Although there will be construction in the White Marsh area there are no lane closures since the work is being done is on the shoulders or in the center between north and southbound.

 

BTW here are a few links for the White Marsh Mall area where you will be staying.

 

http://theavenueatwhitemarsh.com/

 

http://www.whitemarshmall.com/

[Grimsby]

You will be fine in Maryland.

The construction in Maryland on Interstate 95 is south of the cruise port .

Although there will be construction in the White Marsh area there are no lane closures since the work is being done is on the shoulders or in the center between north and southbound.

 

BTW here are a few links for the White Marsh Mall area where you will be staying.

http://theavenueatwhitemarsh.com/

http://www.whitemarshmall.com/

 

Thanks very much for your prompt and informative response. I don't know of any other public forum with so many helpful and knowledgeable members.

[Engrvrgal]

Thanks very much for your prompt and informative response. I don't know of any other public forum with so many helpful and knowledgeable members.

 

 

I agree. I have absolutely no knowledge of the Baltimore area. I needed a hotel for my Grandeur cruise next April. I originally booked the NONO hotel on O'Donnell street. After coming on here and getting the scoop, I cancelled that and rebooked for the Fairfield Inn and Suites in White Marsh for their park and cruise package. Thanks to the kindness and knowledge of others here, I am now sure we made a great choice and hope it will be the beginning of a great cruise! First time sailing on Grandeur and this time sailing with my best friend. A great combination all around!

[WendyCn]

Anyone coming from the north, I can't see how you can go wrong with the White Marsh area! Sit back, relax & have fun!!

[Tony O]

Update: There have been left lane closures during the day near White Marsh lately because of work being done at or near the exit ramp flyover bridge. There have been some backups but most have been slow rolling ones nithing to be concerned about.

[WendyCn]

Good to know; thanks Tony O.

[missvacation]

Thanks! That's is great to know. There seem to be many nice hotels in the BWI area. I'm having a bit of a hard time finding which ones offer the cruise/parking packages, I'm looking on Expedia and such. But I can find which ones I like and then call. The Marriott, and Fairfield Inn look very nice.

 

 

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We have sailed a number of times from Baltimore. In January we used trinity reservations dot com, will use again on our next venture out of Baltimore in February. Parking included with transportation to and from part (includes a great breakfast). Jackie

[Habanaro64]

Look up the reviews on here for Stay123, not a good choice based on what people are posting.

[luv2cruiserccl]

If any of u have a smart phone I highly recommend a app called waze for traffic police broken down cars and traffic jams....its free and I also suggest a ibolt windshield mount been using over a year and a couple over 24 hr road trip and love it plus its a free app and uses little data....

 

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[Tony O]

If any of u have a smart phone I highly recommend a app called waze for traffic police broken down cars and traffic jams....its free and I also suggest a ibolt windshield mount been using over a year and a couple over 24 hr road trip and love it plus its a free app and uses little data....

 

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You get the same results using Google maps , since Google owns waze

[luv2cruiserccl]

You get the same results using Google maps , since Google owns waze

 

Yes but not all the option as waze☺

 

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[MalleyCat]

I've found a few park & cruise hotels in Glen Burnie. Anyone know what it's like there?

[luv2cruiserccl]

I stayed at the hampton inn

 

Next to a casino and mall they have Walmart etc lots of restaurants near by pool is outside thou fyi we did park at pier so didnt do a shuttle since I had kids.. I will say my check in at port was buy far the nicest and easiest I have ever done in all my cruises! Also find your roll call and ask there to!

 

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[trixiegal]

I've found a few park & cruise hotels in Glen Burnie. Anyone know what it's like there?

 

 

It's okay, kind of a busy, working class area. I'd choose to stay in Hanover or Elkridge over Glen Burnie.

 

 

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[luv2cruiserccl]

It's okay, kind of a busy, working class area. I'd choose to stay in Hanover or Elkridge over Glen Burnie.

 

 

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Hanover was very nice and if u forget anything there are several near by stores which I had to use!

 

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[luv2cruiserccl]

Found this restaurant was really good and only cpl mins from hampton inn

 

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[olya1972]

Hi, all. Belle Grove's Road Best Western North Inn and Suites : Does anybody know if it is a safe area in terms of leaving the car for a week for Park and Cruise package? Thank You.

Edited December 19, 2014 by olya1972