Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Frederick, Maryland
Visitation Hotel Frederick, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
211 E Church St, Frederick, Maryland 21701 Original Property Opened in 1846 Historic Hotels of America member since 2024The elaborate facade and striking details of Visitation Hotel Frederick served as the home of an iconic educational, Catholic institution in historic Frederick Maryland for over 150 years. The school was a community center throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, even briefly serving as a Civil War field hospital for wounded troops after the nearby Battle of Antietam. Today's guests can enjoy the fine architectural detail and hospitality in the hotel's welcoming spaces, including relaxing in comfortable rooms, dining at the hotel’s locally inspired restaurants, and hosting events in some of Frederick's most elegant and well-appointed venues.
Discover
- Discover decorative elements from the hotel’s former 1850s chapel, including elaborate stained-glass windows, marble accents, and Corinthian columns. These features were crucial to the site’s inclusion in the historic district in Frederick.
- Learn about the history of the nuns and students who made this space their home for well over a century, including the work of Visitation nuns who served as volunteer nurses during the Civil War including the Battle of Antietam.
- Enjoy the classic Federal-style façade from its welcoming outdoor spaces and patios. These design elements include gables, dormer windows, and timeless geometric motifs throughout the hotel.
Explore
- Learn more about the perilous but vital practice of medicine during the Civil War at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine or the Pry House Field Hospital Museum, both of which feature artifacts and immersive exhibits.
- Enjoy a performance at the Weinberg Center for the Arts, a local venue for concerts and theatrical performances.
- Uncover local heritage at Rose Hill Manor Park, a large historical park featuring a 1790s manor house and outbuildings, in addition, make a visit to Schifferstadt Architectural Museum, a 1750s German Colonial house, and Brunswick Heritage Museum, featuring local exhibits and an impressive model railroad.
Experience
- Tour national battlefields at Antietam and Monocacy, both turning points in favor of Union forces in the American Civil War. Guests can walk in the footsteps of soldiers, peruse artifacts of the battles, and attend ranger-led tours and demonstrations.
- Shop, dine and enjoy historic buildings in historic downtown Frederick. This district features historic and architecturally significant buildings and some of the most chic establishments in town.
- Hike, walk or bike around the local area with trails for all ages and skill levels from sites like Gambrill State Park and Catocin Mountain Park, to a nearby stretch of the famous Appalachian Trail.
Taste
- Dine and enjoy cocktails at Wye Oak Tavern, the hotel’s locally inspired eatery. Celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio, a Frederick native and James Beard finalist, who prepares seasonal, locally sourced cuisine and delicious cocktails at this statement restaurant.
- Sip local drinks and enjoy sweeping views at the area’s vineyards and breweries, which offer tastings and facility tours.
- Enjoy classic Maryland seafood, complete with the area’s famous Old Bay seasoning, at restaurants in and around Frederick's historic downtown.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
Featured Offer
Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
