HOLIDAY INN OCEAN CITY BY IHG, Ocean City – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Kitchenettes
The Holiday Inn Ocean City offers full efficiency units with kitchenettes, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and essential utensils. Each room includes a private balcony with views of the outdoor pool, garden patio, or the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms have a double-size pull-out sleeper sofa, a 39-inch flat-screen HDTV with HBO and Disney, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Some rooms have Keurig coffee makers, in-room safes, and ironing facilities.
Dining at Touch of Italy
The on-site Touch of Italy restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine, including handmade mozzarella, brick-oven pizza, and hero sandwiches on homemade semolina bread. Breakfast and dinner are available, with family recipes inspired by the Marche and Abruzzo regions. The Original Pool Bar and Grill offers lunch and drinks by the outdoor pool, with live music on select weekends.
Family and Outdoor Activities
The hotel features an indoor pool, two hot tubs, a sauna, and a fitness center. Kids can enjoy summer activities like swimming with mermaids and cooking classes. The outdoor pool has a swim-up bar, fire pits, and live music. Nearby, Jolly Roger Amusement Park offers rides, mini-golf, and go-karts. The Ocean City Boardwalk, three miles long, has shops, restaurants, and arcades.
Beach and Nearby Attractions
The hotel is steps from the beach and a short drive from Assateague Island National Seashore, known for wild horses and hiking trails. The Oceanic Fishing Pier provides rod rentals and bait for fishing. The Roland E. Powell Convention Center hosts events, and Sun & Surf Cinema shows blockbusters in heated recliners. Golfers can play at Lighthouse Sound, ranked among the top 100 public courses.
Services and Accessibility
The hotel offers free parking, including Tesla and Universal EV charging stations. The conference center accommodates up to 450 guests with catering and AV support. Kids 18 and under stay free, and those 11 and under eat free with an adult. Accessible features include wheelchair-friendly rooms, ramps, and ADA-compliant elevators. Public buses run every 15 minutes for $3 per day.
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Tennis court
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was quite enjoyable. The room was spacious, with a full kitchen and full bath, and the balcony offered a nice view of the pool and tennis court, though not exactly an ocean view as expected. The hotel had a cozy and comfortable ambiance overall.
The hotel's location was perfect, right by the beach and not too far from the Boardwalk. The rooms were large with comfortable beds, though they were so dated and musty that we almost considered leaving. The service was consistently friendly and accommodating. The dining experience was good, especially with friendly staff, but not worth the price. The facilities were decent, with some areas needing upgrades.
My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms were clean and well-equipped, providing a comfortable stay. While there were a few minor drawbacks like the lack of enforcement of mask-wearing and unfriendly service, the convenient location and good dining options made up for it.