Where to Stay for the Preakness Stakes
The second leg of the Triple Crown. From 2027 it moves to a Sunday later in May. It takes place at Pimlico Race Course, in northwest Baltimore. Most visitors drive or use rideshare from downtown. The track is being rebuilt; the race returns here in 2027 with full reconstruction expected by 2028. The 6 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
First Sunday running, three weeks and a day after the Derby, at a partly reopened Pimlico.
Planned for the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend through 2031; the same day as the Indianapolis 500.
Same day as the Indianapolis 500.
Same day as the Indianapolis 500.
Where to stay
- Inner Harbor — best hotels
- Fells Point — historic
- Mount Vernon — quieter
Hotels
#1 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 5.4 mi
★★★★
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
Across the street from Camden Yards, a short walk to the stadium.
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#2 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 5.8 mi
★★★★
Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore
Inner Harbor waterfront location.
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#3 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 6.1 mi
★★★★
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Harbor East tower with water views.
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#4 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 6.2 mi
★★★★★
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Harbor East hotel with a waterfront spa.
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#5 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 6.6 mi
★★★★★
Sagamore Pendry Baltimore
Restored pier building in Fells Point.
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#6 · Drive · about 15–20 minutes by car · 4.9 mi
★★★★
Hotel Revival
Mount Vernon boutique hotel with a rooftop bar.
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Getting there
Most visitors drive or use rideshare from downtown.
Drive or rideshare from downtown.
Hotel prices
Baltimore rates rise sharply on Preakness weekend.
Before & after the game
Fells Point and Harbor East restaurants.
Tips
- Visit tip
- The track is being rebuilt, so facilities change from year to year.
- About the venue
- The track is being rebuilt; the race returns here in 2027 with full reconstruction expected by 2028.
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