EMPRESS MOTEL, Ocean City

Empress Motel - Beachfront Ocean City hotel with pool access and kitchen-equipped rooms

Located just half a block from the beach and boardwalk, the Empress Motel combines standard rooms and apartment-style accommodations in Ocean City's mid-town area. The 2-star property features rooms with two double beds, equipped with microwaves, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and air conditioning. Apartment units in the Empress Cottage building offer full kitchens with ranges, refrigerators, and cooking utensils, accommodating up to 10 guests across various configurations. The hotel maintains an outdoor swimming pool and provides free WiFi throughout the property. Each unit includes one designated parking space, with larger apartments allocated up to three spaces. Situated within 0.5 miles of eight dining venues including Boogs BBQ and Java Beach Cafe, the Empress Motel places guests 0.5 miles from Ocean City Boardwalk and 1 mile from Ocean Bowl Skate Park.

Pros

Within 1.5 miles of multiple attractions including Ripley's Believe It or Not and Trimper's Rides

Walking distance to Embers Island Mini Golf (0.5 miles)

Multiple room configurations available, from standard doubles to 4-bedroom apartments

All units include kitchen facilities, from basic kitchenettes to full cooking setups

Cons

No daily maid service in apartment units

Limited parking spaces per unit