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My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel for the first time with our dog, Lucy, and we were incredibly pleased. Its location is excellent and it's tucked away from the main strip's bustle, yet it offers great views of the harbor. The hotel and surrounding area are very dog-friendly, which was a major factor in our decision. While the restaurant was closed during our stay, we were able to use our daily breakfast credits for the first two days, thanks to our Amex Platinum and Hilton Gold status. The complimentary upgrade to a room with a balcony on the 9th floor was a lovely bonus; although it faced an office building, we still had a nice side view of the harbor. Note: Only the rooms on the 11th and 12th floors have a view facing the harbor.||Room|The room itself was clean, spacious, and well-designed. I especially appreciated the ample space for luggage, including a dedicated rack and an extra area near the coat rack. The bathroom was also a good size, with plenty of counter space around the sink and a large shower.||The only real issue we had was the bed, which felt too soft and seemed to have a noticeable dip. I ended up sleeping on the other side, which made it more comfortable. We also found the comforter to be quite warm. Even with the AC set to 65 degrees, we were a bit hot, which I suppose is a testament to how well they work!||Restaurant (Cindy Lou's)|Cindy Lou's, the hotel's restaurant, is currently undergoing renovations under new ownership. I liked that it offered both indoor and outdoor seating, which is perfect for dog owners in the area. The food was quite good, and I had the best fried green tomatoes there! The service was attentive and the prices were reasonable for the neighborhood. It was a shame we couldn't use our daily breakfast credits there more, as it closed on Sunday before our Tuesday checkout.||Service|The service was exceptional, particularly from Jasmine, the Assistant General Manager. When my husband and I were speaking with Dawn about our hotel charges, trying to track how we were using our Amex and Hilton Gold credits and if our pet fee would count, Jasmine kindly stepped in. She clearly explained that the Hilton credits are on a "use it or lose it" daily basis, which we hadn't realized. Seeing our situation, she went above and beyond to adjust our account so we could use almost all of our credits during the stay, including the pet fee. We couldn't be more thankful for her help, including Dawn's.||Location & Parking|The hotel is tucked away in a quiet part of Fells Point, yet it's an easy 10-minute walk to the main strip with high-end restaurants and shops. We always felt safe, and Lucy had a great time meeting new people and dogs while enjoying outdoor dining. The parking, however, is quite expensive. You have two options, a nearby self-parking lot or valet. We chose self-parking as it was slightly cheaper and more convenient since we were leaving and returning often.||Overall, we had a fantastic stay. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel to friends and family.