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Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Bel Air East- I-95
1435 Handlir Dr
Bel Air, Maryland

Candlewood Suites Aberdeen - Edgewood-Bel Air
4216 Philadelphia Rd
Bel Air, Maryland

Extended Stay America Baltimore - Bel Air- Aberdee
1361 James Way
Bel Air, Maryland

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Edgewood/Aberdeen
1420 Handlir Dr
Bel Air, Maryland

Homewood Suites by Hilton Bel Air
4170 Philadelphia Road
Bel Air, Maryland


Hotel Tips

Policies vary on the availability of pet friendly rooms to it is wise to be open, honest and upfront during the booking process. You may find yourself kicked out or even paying a large deposit if you are not in a pet-friendly hotel and bring one anyway. New ADA laws are fuzzy though as service animals are not required to be documented and proprietors are legally not allowed to ask if the animal is a pet vs. a service animal.

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.



Things To Do

Bel Air shopping is better than online shopping so that you can touch, feel, smell and taste as an experience with an item before deciding to purchase it for yourself or as a gift. Local merchants have hand selected their inventory to provide a unique selection for your downtown.

Bel Air brings smiles by way of doughnuts and pastries made fresh daily for your enjoyment. Everyone has their favorite of course but having a variety of bakeries is what makes downtown so special. Fritters, scones and pies oh my!

Bel Air thanks the collection of small business owners who devote their time and energy to make shopping downtown a great experience. Inventory offered downtown is shopped by the merchant buyer to bring the best products to your neighborhood.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Robert Drennan
Planning a trip and want to visit after reading all the reviews

Mary Morales
DO NOT KNOW IT YET, NEW TO THE AREA

Channal Styers
Will be my first visit taking Easter train ride on Saturday to Watertown super excited see what in this great town!

Darby
Visiting in July for the 1st time!

DIANA MUEHLHAUSEN
Whenever we travel north, we stop for a couple extra days of shopping and relaxing in Ashland Oregon. Quaint, pretty, relaxing Ashland.


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