Downtown Ellicott City, Maryland

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Hotels

Turf Valley Resort & Spa

2700 Turf Valley Rd

Ellicott City, Maryland

Residence Inn By Marriott Columbia

4950 Beaver Run Ct

Ellicott City, Maryland

The Wayside Inn Bed & Breakfast

4344 Columbia Road

Ellicott City, Maryland

Hotel Tips

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.

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Elevators are notorious for being a nuisance so ask to be roomed on the top floor and as far away as possible. Most hotels book nearby rooms last so hopefully they have availability elsewhere.

Things To Do

Ellicott City 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.

Ellicott City is a great place to rent a bike and take it for a ride around downtown. There are many bike shops that sell bike and accessories as well as provide service and tuning on your ride. Don't forget your helmet and other protective gear such as reflective gear, headlight and horn.

Ellicott City visitors are always welcome and you will receive exceptional service from local merchant-owners as opposed to staff at the big box retailers. We take the extra time to make sure that you how to make best use of your purchase and that you get exactly what you need.

Why Do You Love Downtown?

Mary Ann Schlumpberger

It is just a fun place to go! Love Blind Georges' popcorn

Kimberly Carter

Becuz it's fun

Jennifer Wagner

First time downtown!

Jennifer Birmingham

Love all the local shops.

Caren Murphy

Cute shops, great crab cakes, friendly.

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