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Empress Motel

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

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The Empress Motel, near Ocean City Beach, offers travelers free in-room WiFi, a seasonal outdoor pool, and complimentary self parking. The concierge team provides genuinely helpful assistance.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

1 Bedroom Efficiency

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles Efficiency

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

2 Doubles with Private Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
Separate bathtub and shower
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1910 Baltimore Avenue, Ocean City, MD, 21842

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bahia Marina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Isle of Wight Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 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
  • ‪Surfin’ Betty’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Papi’s Taco Joint - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Franco's Pizza & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪American Legion Post 166 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Empress Motel

Motel near Ocean City Boardwalk
Close to Ocean City Beach, Empress Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Empress Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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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 transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.05 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 214 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.05 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 65046

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to October 01

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Empress Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Empress Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Empress Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Empress Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Empress Motel located?

Located in Downtown Ocean City, this motel is steps from Ocean City Beach and Ocean City Boardwalk. Bahia Marina and Isle of Wight Bay are also within 10 minutes.

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Empress Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 149 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lady at front desk is super friendly and was able to get us checked in a couple hours early. Pool was nice and was a straight shot to the beach Remote for TV did not work and beds were too firm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs updates but nice for the price
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mckenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing service and great spot right by the beach.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, but had some mold/mildew on the ceiling area. Cleaning/maintenance staff was kind of loud, yelling to each other. Great boardwalk location; you're a half a block from beach and boardwalk. Clean bathroom. Pool was clean. It's not perfect, but I would stay here again. Great value spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

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

6/10 Okay

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a bit noisy with people walking and talking by our window late at night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is an excellent affordable option. Room is clean and has all the essentials. Bathroom and bed are clean. Lobby is in building next door - the check in and out process was extremely efficient and fast, they are highly organized so this was very easy. Free parking + WiFi. Area in a quieter part of OC yet a quick walk to the busier parts of OC. Beach a block away. I would highly recommend this hotel as a great option in OC!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Francena

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible no elevator Ice machine was broke maid cleaned our room once in 7 days will never stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Like that the living room and bedroom was separate. Couldn’t get the volume to work on the living room tv.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff on site , had to go to the next hotel, staff hung up on me, the phone in the room doesn’t connect to any staff members, no ice at the ice machine. No towels n rags, had to walk next hotel that they owned also every time we needed something, because they had no staff , ppl did whatever they wanted, smoking weed, loud music above us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Close to everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location

Location was fantastic. Roomier than expected. No other positives.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value property. Nice cute old style rooms. Nice pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smelled like mold and mildew. It was so strong we almost had to leave but it was too expensive to go somewhere else. We had to buy air fresheners and sprays to make it livable but it was still so bad. The carpets are damp too which I assume is where the mold is. I assume all rooms smell like this. We are usually not very picky about where we stay and we can adjust to some inconveniences but this place crossed the line with cleanliness. If they could update their bedding and furniture and get rid of the smell I would say it’s not bad, but I HIGHLY DO NOT recommend staying here for longer than one night. We got sore throats after 3 nights!! Please look around at other options OR spend the money to stay somewhere nicer. We sure wish we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little place near the boardwalk! Friendly and attentive staff! Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tetyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property located right next to the boardwalk. Room was clean. Staff was nice and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was basic but clean. We had a small private deck that looked to the ocean which was great. The AC unit was not the best, had to play with it to get it cooling, but it was tolerable. Can’t beat the price especially with a pool - it looked clean and refreshing. Would stay here again for a weekend getaway for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Christian Drexel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The parking and check in process was very easy and convenient. As soon as we entered our room there was a strong scent of mold and the air was stall. The location was close and convenient but would not stay here again based on the cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelled like a musty basement. In order for the smell to not overwhelm us we had to keep the windows open and use air fresheners. The beds were hard as rocks, may as well have slept on the floor. The best part was the clear view to the ocean from the tiny balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place was very outdated and the room had a musty smell. Sofa and carpet was stained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave us smelled like urine. The second one was infested with bed bugs and we left early and I filed a claim with my credit card to get my money back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Meng

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024