VENUE COLLECTION
The Belvedere was built in 1903 as Baltimore’s first luxury hotel. Named after General John Eager Howard’s estate,
the “Belvidere”, which was located ~1 block away, The Belvedere Hotel was the tallest building in Baltimore at 188’ in 1903.
Once called “the Crown Jewel of Baltimore,” The Belvedere was the place to go for society’s elite. The Belvedere Hotel was the premier lodging in Baltimore during the first half of the twentieth century. Belvedere means “beautiful view” and from the Grand and Platinum Ballrooms on the 12th floor and the spectacular 13th Floor venue, you can see why The Belvedere earned her name. The building originally had a barbershop and pool hall in the basement, as well as shops, a tea room, hotel bar, and even a pool.
THE GRAND BALLROOM
The Grand Ballroom has played host to Baltimore’s most historic events and guests, from royal dinners to political milestones. Located on the twelfth floor and adjacent to the Platinum Ballroom, it now welcomes guests via mirrored elevators to a space adorned with 36-foot arched ceilings and exquisite chandeliers.
THE JOHN EAGER HOWARD
BALLROOM
Named after General John Eager Howard, the elegant John Eager Howard Ballroom—once the “Tea Room” for Baltimore’s aristocracy—features a hand-painted 1930s mural of turn-of-the-century Baltimore, silk gemstone-colored ceiling drapes, and an original gas-burning fireplace.
THE OWL BAR
Built in 1903 as the original Bar at The Belvedere, the Owl Bar began as a men-only saloon, but evolved into a lively Prohibition-era speakeasy—complete with winking owl statues signaling when whiskey was in stock. Now reopened as The Owl Bar, it features original masonry, a legendary bar, and a fire brick oven serving some of Baltimore’s best pizza.
Photography by: Anna Schmidt Photography, Annabelle Dando Photography, Barbara O Photography, Stetten Wilson Photography, Carly Fuller Photography, Rachel Smith Photography, Living Radiant Photography