With a stay at Empress Motel in Ocean City (Downtown Ocean City), you'll be steps from Ocean City Boardwalk and Ocean City Beach. .This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Jolly Roger Amusement Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
Jolly Roger Amusement Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Ocean City Station - 9 min drive
Ocean City, MD (OCE-Ocean City Municipal) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Brass Balls Saloon - 12 min walk
Fish Tales - 6 min walk
Papi’s Taco Joint - 7 min walk
Surfin’ Betty’s - 8 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
About this property
Empress Motel
Empress Motel offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Ocean City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Handrails in hallways
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [1900 Baltimore Ave Sahara Motel Office]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between January 26 and April 20.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 11.05 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: USD 214 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: USD 11.05 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 65046
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to October 01
Property is also known as
Empress Motel Motel
Empress Motel Ocean City
Empress Motel Motel Ocean City
Empress Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
My stay was ok but not great do to the smell of the room. Smelled old and the toilet wasn't so clean. Very outdated motel and the bed was low and uncomfortable.
Katheline
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holden
Sep 16, 2025
Holden
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
James
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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James
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Lori
Traveled with partner
Sep 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, but had some mold/mildew on the ceiling area. Cleaning/maintenance staff was kind of loud, yelling to each other. Great boardwalk location; you're a half a block from beach and boardwalk. Clean bathroom. Pool was clean. It's not perfect, but I would stay here again. Great value spot.
Lady at front desk is super friendly and was able to get us checked in a couple hours early.
Pool was nice and was a straight shot to the beach
Remote for TV did not work and beds were too firm.
Great hotel for a budget price. But there were problems with wifi. Close to the beach, restaurants and entertainment. The room is cozy, has everything for a comfortable stay. Air conditioning works perfectly . Convenient location of the hotel .
The property is very dated and the room had a smell of mildew. The worst part was that the air conditioner in our room was not circulating. We had the staff come 3 separate times of the course of our 3 day stay to try to fix the issue with failure every time. It left us trying to sleep in a smelly hot room. When the air is cooler outside and it’s 80-90 degrees than it is inside the room- that is a problem.