The Ivy Hotel

What The Ivy Hotel does

The Ivy Hotel is a privately owned luxury boutique hotel operating out of a meticulously restored 1889 mansion in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood. The property offers 17 uniquely furnished guest rooms and suites under an all-inclusive pricing model where breakfast, afternoon tea, Mansion Bar cocktails, on-site activities, and house-car service are bundled into the room rate; only Magdalena restaurant dinner service and The Ivy Spa are offered as add-ons. The hotel is supported by an integrated on-site restaurant (Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro), a small luxury spa, and event/wedding capabilities, all positioned within a single restored historic asset.

The business is owned and operated by Eddie and Sylvia Brown with no disclosed institutional investors, venture backing, or parent company. GTM is overwhelmingly direct-to-consumer: the majority of room revenue is sourced through the company's own website and phone reservations, with restaurant reservations flowing exclusively through OpenTable. Distribution is reinforced through membership in Relais & Châteaux (the only such property in Maryland), TripAdvisor presence (Best of the Best 2026, ranked #6 in the US for luxury hotels), and earned media from outlets including The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and USA Today.

Customer mix is intentionally diversified across affluent couples and romance seekers, luxury leisure travelers to Baltimore's cultural corridor, local diners patronizing Magdalena, corporate retreat and meeting clients, and wedding parties. Pricing is quote-based for rooms, with à la carte dinner entrees at Magdalena ranging roughly $35–$55 and afternoon tea priced at $75 per person. The company's revenue mechanics therefore blend high-margin nightly room revenue, F&B spend, and ancillary spend across spa, events, and gift certificates (sold via the Giftfly platform).

Name

The Ivy Hotel

Legal name

The Ivy Hotel

Website

https://theivybaltimore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Ivy Hotel is a privately owned luxury boutique hotel in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, operating 17 rooms in a restored 1889 mansion. It serves affluent couples, leisure travelers, and local diners through accommodations, the Magdalena restaurant, and spa services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB), Adults-Only Boutique Hotels (THAGADAI)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotels
• Historic mansion hotels
• Fine dining restaurants
• Hotel spa services
• Wedding and event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: The Ivy Hotel generates primary revenue from 17 uniquely furnished guest rooms and suites offered on a nightly basis. Room rates are double-occupancy based with a third-guest surcharge of $150 per night. The hotel operates a highly inclusive pricing model where lavish breakfasts, afternoon tea, mansion bar cocktails, on-site activities, and private car service are included in the room rate, with dinner and spa treatments as additional-fee services.
2. Dining — Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro: The on-site restaurant Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro, serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday (5PM–9/10PM) to both hotel guests and the public. The restaurant features a seasonally evolving menu driven by Chesapeake Bay region ingredients, a bar program with craft cocktails, a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list, and regionally sourced craft beers. Private dining is also available.
3. Spa Services: The Ivy Spa offers customized treatments, massages, and enhancements available to hotel guests and outside visitors for an additional fee.
4. Afternoon Tea Service: A signature afternoon tea is served daily from 2:00–3:30 PM in the hotel's public rooms (living room, library, or conservatory), featuring gourmet teas from Equitea and Rare Tea Cellar, along with savory sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. Priced at $75 per person.
5. Mansion Bar & Room Service: The Mansion Bar is a serve-yourself bar included in hotel stays, stocked with fine wines, cocktails, top-notch liquors, sodas, and supplements, along with a cocktail recipe book. Room service is available 24 hours a day with fully stocked mini bars in each room at no additional charge.
6. Private Events & Meeting Space: The Ivy Hotel offers its property for private events, corporate meetings, and gatherings. Event hosting includes complete privacy, world-class hospitality, state-of-the-art technology, and full catering by the culinary team. Clients may book the entire property or individual rooms, with guest rooms available for out-of-town attendees.
7. Gift Certificates: Online gift certificates are sold for The Ivy Hotel, Magdalena restaurant, and The Spa at The Ivy. Certificates are emailed instantly and can be applied toward overnight stays, spa treatments, or dinner at Magdalena.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Ivy Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel operating 17 uniquely furnished guest rooms and suites out of a restored 1889 historic mansion in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood. It sells overnight accommodations on a nightly basis with a highly inclusive rate covering breakfast, afternoon tea, Mansion Bar cocktails, on-site activities, and house-car service, complemented by the on-site Magdalena restaurant (fine bistro dining), The Spa at The Ivy (customized treatments), private event and wedding hosting, and online gift certificates.

Product overview

The Ivy Hotel operates as a single luxury boutique hotel offering accommodation, dining, and spa services as an integrated experience. The core product is The Ivy Hotel itself—a 17-room historic mansion property in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood. Supporting the hotel experience are Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro (the on-site restaurant), The Spa at The Ivy (wellness services), Afternoon Tea service, the Mansion Bar (self-serve cocktail lounge), 24-hour Room Service, House Car transportation, Gift Certificates, and Event/Wedding Venue bookings. The hotel operates on a highly inclusive model where most amenities are included in the room rate, with dinner and spa treatments as additional-cost services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro: The hotel's acclaimed on-site restaurant featuring refined bistro fare driven by the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Products and services

• Luxury Boutique Hotel Accommodations 17 uniquely furnished guest rooms and suites inside a restored 1889 historic mansion in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, sold on a nightly double-occupancy basis with most amenities (lavish breakfast, afternoon tea, Mansion Bar cocktails, on-site activities, and house-car service within 3 miles) included in the room rate; suites 1, 3, 9, and 14 can accommodate a third guest for a $150 per-night surcharge. Target guests are affluent leisure and romance travelers.
• Magdalena, A Maryland Bistro (Fine Dining Restaurant) On-site restaurant serving refined, from-scratch bistro fare driven by Chesapeake Bay region ingredients for dinner Tuesday through Saturday (5PM–9/10PM), open to both hotel guests and the public. Features a seasonally evolving menu, craft cocktails, a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list, regionally sourced craft beers, and private dining options, with entrees priced approximately $35–$55.
• The Spa at The Ivy Small luxury spa offering customized treatments, massages, and enhancements available to hotel guests and outside visitors for an additional fee, providing a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation within the hotel.
• Afternoon Tea Service Signature afternoon tea served daily from 2:00–3:30 PM in the hotel's public rooms (living room, library, or conservatory), featuring gourmet teas from Equitea and Rare Tea Cellar along with savory sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, priced at $75 per person and available to both overnight guests and the public.
• Private Events, Meetings, and Wedding Venue Full-property and individual-room private event hosting for corporate meetings, executive retreats, intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and bridal showers, including complete privacy, state-of-the-art meeting technology, world-class hospitality, full catering by the culinary team, and on-site guest rooms for attendees.
• Online Gift Certificates Variable-denomination virtual gift certificates for The Ivy Hotel, Magdalena restaurant, and The Spa at The Ivy, delivered instantly by email via the Giftfly platform and redeemable toward overnight stays, spa treatments, or dinner at Magdalena.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maryland's only hotel with two Michelin Keys (2025) — the highest Michelin hospitality recognition in the state
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maison RuinartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ivy Hotel has partnered with Maison Ruinart, the oldest established Champagne house (founded 1729), to host exclusive winemaker dinners at the hotel. Winemaker Louise Bryden of Ruinart hosted a special event at The Ivy Hotel's Magdalena restaurant and Robert M. Parker Wine Cellar on November 14, featuring a 3-course meal paired with Ruinart Champagnes including Ruinart Rosé, Dom Ruinart Rosé, and vintage Dom Ruinart selections. This is an ongoing partnership bringing premium Champagne experiences to hotel guests and local patrons.
• Relais & ChâteauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ivy Hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux, a prestigious global association of approximately 600 luxury hotels and restaurants committed to excellence in hospitality. As the only Relais & Châteaux property in Maryland, The Ivy Hotel benefits from the association's global marketing reach, referral network, and brand association with world-class boutique hospitality.
• Garrett Hotel ConsultantsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGarrett Hotel Consultants is credited as the hotel consulting firm for The Ivy Hotel project. Garrett Hotel Consultants specializes in hospitality consulting and likely provided advisory services during the hotel's development or operational setup.
• Gourmet MarketingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGourmet Marketing is credited as the hotel web design agency for The Ivy Hotel (and its Magdalena restaurant). The agency designed and maintains the hotel's website. The partnership footer notes 'Website Design by Gourmet Marketing,' indicating an ongoing agency relationship for digital design and possibly digital marketing services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• The Blantyre: Relais & Châteaux member and Forbes Five-Star property in the Berkshires, Massachusetts. Comparable as a small historic-mansion luxury estate with fine dining and a similar intimate, multi-revenue-stream operating model.
• Mayflower Inn & Spa: Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star property in Washington, Connecticut. Comparable small, top-rated luxury boutique hotel with spa, fine dining, and a destination-leisure positioning.
• White Barn Inn: Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star inn in Kennebunk, Maine. Comparable as a small, historic luxury property with an acclaimed on-site restaurant and a similar intimate operating model.
• Inn at Little Washington: Relais & Châteaux property in Washington, Virginia with a Michelin-starred restaurant, similar in size and AAA Five Diamond positioning. It is a comparable small, luxury, R&C-affiliated East Coast destination.
• XV Beacon: Relais & Châteaux boutique hotel in Boston with a historic Beaux-Arts building. It shares The Ivy's profile as an urban Relais & Châteaux boutique with on-site dining and an intimate luxury positioning.
• Hotel & Lodging peers — The Liberty Hotel Boston: Adaptive-reuse luxury boutique hotel in Boston housed in the former Charles Street Jail. Directly comparable to The Ivy as a historic-building, urban luxury boutique with on-site dining and event space.
• Sagamore Pendry Baltimore: Luxury boutique hotel in Baltimore's Fells Point, operating as a 128-room lifestyle property under the Pendry brand. It competes directly with The Ivy for Baltimore luxury leisure, corporate, and event business in the same regional market.
• The Study at Johns Hopkins: Boutique hotel located adjacent to Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore's Charles Village, sharing The Ivy's market and target customer base. Competes for visitors to the same Baltimore cultural and academic corridor.
• Hotel Ulysses: 116-room boutique hotel in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood, sharing the same historic district with The Ivy. Both compete for guests seeking character-driven boutique stays near Baltimore's cultural attractions.

Broad incumbents

• Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore: 256-room five-star luxury hotel in Baltimore's Harbor East, part of a global luxury chain. As a broader incumbent with overlapping fine-dining, spa, and event capabilities, it competes for the same high-end guests at a different scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ivyhotelbaltimore
• Instagraminstagram.com/theivyhotel
• Xx.com/theivybaltimore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-ivy-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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