Boutique Hotel & Event Venue in Historic Baltimore
50 Albemarle Street
Baltimore, MD. 21202
The Oaks at 1840s Plaza is a distinctive boutique hotel, cultural destination, and event venue in the heart of historic Baltimore, where more than a century of history provides the foundation for a modern hospitality experience rooted in gracious service, remarkable architecture, and a deep sense of place.
Formerly known as the 1840s Carrollton Inn, the property comprises an intimate collection of interconnected historic row homes dating to the early 19th century. Individually appointed guest rooms and suites pair period details, antiques, and distinctive furnishings with modern comforts, all arranged around a private courtyard that connects the Inn to the adjoining 1840s Plaza.
The Plaza extends that sense of discovery into a collection of memorable gathering spaces, including the Grand Ballroom on the fourth-floor, Baltimore City Lites, the property’s second-floor event venue, and our first-floor Cabaret restaurant space. Together, the Inn and Plaza offer a rare setting where guests can stay, gather, dine, celebrate, and experience Baltimore in one historic destination. The property welcomes weddings, celebrations, corporate gatherings, business meetings, graduations, pop-ups, retreats, and signature events.
Its history is not simply preserved—it is brought to life. As part of The Oaks Hospitality Group, The Oaks at 1840s Plaza connects guests to Baltimore through thoughtfully curated programming, locally rooted partnerships, culinary and artistic encounters, neighborhood exploration, and signature cultural experiences. From historic storytelling and local makers to music, food, art, wellness, celebrations, and community gatherings, the property creates welcoming spaces and intentional opportunities for both visitors and locals to connect, gather, celebrate, and feel at home.
This philosophy is central to OHG: creating places with a strong point of view, where hospitality is inseparable from the identity of the destination. At The Oaks at 1840s Plaza, Baltimore’s history, neighborhoods, makers, artists, food, music, and community life are not simply a backdrop for a visit—they are part of the experience. The property is designed as a place where visitors can experience Baltimore more deeply and locals can gather, celebrate, and feel at home.
Located in Baltimore’s historic Jonestown neighborhood, The Oaks at 1840s Plaza is minutes from the Inner Harbor, Harbor East, Little Italy, and many of the city’s cultural and dining destinations. One of the property’s most iconic architectural features is its striking red cast-iron façade, which survived the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 and was later restored as part of the Baltimore City Life Museums complex.
Now owned and operated by The Oaks Hospitality Group, a growing multi-property boutique lodging and experiences company, The Oaks at 1840s Plaza begins a new chapter in its history. We honor the architecture, stories, and character that make this property special while reimagining it as a warm, elevated, and deeply local destination—one that invites guests to experience Baltimore more fully and become part of The Oaks family.
Historic Baltimore. Immersively Oaks.
