HOLIDAY INN OCEAN CITY BY IHG, Ocean City

Located on the beach at 67th Street, this hotel puts you steps from the Atlantic and a short walk from shops, restaurants, and the Ocean City Boardwalk (6 km). Jolly Roger Amusement Park is 4 km away, the Roland E. Powell Convention Center is 3 km, and Northside Park is 5 km. The Ocean City Beach Bus stops nearby for $3/day access up and down Coastal Highway. 17 championship golf courses, including Lighthouse Sound (5 km), are within a 15-minute drive. Assateague Island National Seashore is 27 km south-worth a day trip.

All rooms feature a fully equipped kitchenette with a stove, oven, full refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, and Keurig coffee maker. Bedding options include one king or two queen beds, plus a double sleeper sofa (most rooms can sleep up to six). Oceanfront and Ocean View rooms have private balconies with direct or side views of the Atlantic; Pool View rooms overlook the courtyard and outdoor pool; Garden View rooms face a green courtyard with easy beach and pool access. Renovated rooms (available on select floors) include updated furniture and brighter decor, while unrenovated rooms may have older carpets and furnishings. The bathroom has a private bathtub and grab bars. Air conditioning, heating, HDTV with cable, free Wi-Fi, iron, and in-room safe are standard.

Touch of Italy is a full-service Italian trattoria open year-round for breakfast (8:00-11:00), lunch, and dinner, with room service available. The menu includes wood-fired pizza, fresh pasta, handmade mozzarella, and hero sandwiches. The Original Pool Bar & Grill operates seasonally (daily 10:00-17:00), serving frozen drinks, burgers, and grilled lite fare with live music poolside. Breakfast is available at Touch of Italy for an additional charge ($25 per person)-a hot cooked breakfast from a menu, not a free continental buffet. Children aged 12 and under eat free from the kids' menu when accompanied by an adult. Nearby dining within a short walk: Longboard Cafe (surf-themed bistro opposite), Annabelle's BBQ & Creamery (0.5 km), and Bayside Skillet (77th Street) for crepes and omelettes.

The outdoor pool is open seasonally (09:00-20:00, with pool bar and food), featuring a swim-up bar, shallow end, hammocks, fire pits, and sun loungers. The indoor heated pool (08:00-23:30 year-round) provides a rain alternative but is noted for being darker. Two hot tubs (located indoors) are available. The 24-hour fitness center has modern equipment, and there is a game room with arcade and board games. Tennis equipment is available free of charge, and happy hour at the pool bar runs with live music in season. During summer, scheduled children's activities include Clown Camp, mermaid swimming, cooking classes, and juggling fire shows. The property also offers beach access with no additional charge for towels or chairs.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout and free parking ($10 per day, reservation required). Onsite services include a 24-hour front desk, ATM, business center, express check-in/out, concierge, and free laundry facilities. For business, there is 600 m² of flexible meeting space across five rooms, with audiovisual equipment and full-service catering. Accessibility features include roll-in showers, grab bars in toilets/showers, accessible parking, and hearing/visual kits. The property has two universal EV charging stations (32 amp), elevators to all floors, and non-smoking rooms. Security includes CCTV and smoke alarms. Late checkout is available upon request but not guaranteed.