Character and charm ooze from this high-end but affordable hotel, housed in a 1920s building with an eye-catching Renaissance Revival facade, On-site amenities include a stylish restaurant and bar, a fitness room, a business centre and a rooftop ballroom. Guest rooms are designed in an equally refined style together with mod cons such as a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, coffee-maker and minifridge, along with a marble-clad bathroom. There are also suites with separate living areas and kitchenettes. Notable nearby attractions include the Walters Art Museum, which is just seconds away on foot.

Located in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighbourhood, this high-rise hotel combines a prime spot in the city with plenty of charm. There’s a cosy lobby lounge with colourful wall art and a state-of-the-art gymnasium among the amenities, while guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a coffee-maker and a private bathroom. Breakfasts are served daily and for guests arriving in their own transport there’s also valet parking. The National Aquarium at Inner Harbor is a brisk 10 minutes on foot.

It’s not often you’ll find a 5-star hotel in a list of affordable accommodation options, but Ulysses bucks the trend. There’s no catch either; Ulysses boasts all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a high-end hotel, including a restaurant and bar, concierge services and 24-hour front desk. The guest rooms are no less impressive, each featuring a flat-screen TV and some with the addition of a comfortable seating area. Baltimore’s bustling Downtown district, with its many bars, shops and eateries, is a short walk away.