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Reviews of Lankford Hotel and Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Lankford Hotel and Lodge
807 North Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 327 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 327 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Alana

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lankford was our favorite place for YEARS, Mary, Sarah, and their family were great. It’s so sad seeing The Lankford sell and go down hill quickly. Such a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gretchen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Weekend away
The staff, Stacie and John were very helpful. We enjoyed our stay. Definitely get your steps in walking up and down the stairs. Enjoyed the balcony off the 3rd level.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the time of year we stayed at. Things were not open but that’s due to after season. But this was a clean hotel. Beautiful view of the ocean. The third floor balcony was great. Hotel staff were helpful and friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Baltimore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
tv was very small on the rainy day
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
great place
clean, quiet and charismatic, great service too...my new fave place in OC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place that was very clean. Had a balcony that overlooked the ocean and boardwalk. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again..

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ceiling fan was coated in dust, bathroom window blind won't close all the way. Otherwise ,absolutely excellent stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you for bringing this to our attention and we are sorry if there was any inconvenience during your stay. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Been here a few times over the years. Nice location. Clean. Balcony with chairs on the second landing. Relaxing. Great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Excelsa, Coronado

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place looked outdated. The bedding was old. The thing I like about the place is the location. Having the boardwalk steps away was very convenient. I was especially fond of being able to hear the waves crashing on the shore as white noise to help me fall asleep, but the converse side of that was being able to hear cars revving their engines going down the strip. We just happened to be there at the same time as a car show, so I’m pretty sure they were just cruising the night away. Overall, the positives outweighed the negatives, and for one night, it did just fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
We do apologize for any inconvenience. Hope you enjoyed your stay and will come see us again.Thank you truly

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place close everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you. We hope you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved this charming old-fashioned hotel right on the OC Boardwalk! They have clearly made recent upgrades to the place like a new coat of paint, a fantastic on-site coffee/bagel bar, outdoor seating, etc. My friend & I needed an affordable room for 1 night for the music festival. We didn't care about a view or size of the room, just a clean place to sleep & shower. We got a cute, clean room with 2 single beds- perfect! The preservation of the beautiful wooden doors, the old tiles in the bathrooms, & little seating areas make this so funky & fun. You are about a 15 min walk from the amusement part of the boardwalk. The woman at check in was so nice & made it easy. Now, that all being said, I am not sure what other kinds of rooms they offer but for a quick trip to OC this place is GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Charming and pleasant spot right where you wanna be on the boardwalk. Plenty of space and comfort in our efficiency “apartment” where you could park your car and walk around and enjoy Ocean City! Lovely little find.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff. The room was clean but small. We stayed in the Lodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem Tucked away on the Boards
Great location on the boardwalk. Easy access to restaurants and bars all in walking distance. Hotel is a group of older buildings, but kept up to date and very clean. Rooms are small , but comfortable. Your paying for the location and you can’t beat it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unimpressed
The guy at the front desk left his earbuds in while checking me in he had low customer service skills He put me in another building, dirty run down not on the boardwalk, 3rd floor no elevator They gutted the charm of the vintage lobby with a restaurant dessert place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Hotel
The Lankford is a wonderful early 1900s hotel right on the boardwalk and a few steps away from the beach. The building is charming and has wonderful touches such as classic wood doors, moldings, wood banisters and antique style furniture throughout. The staff was very accommodating during our stay. We had a broken shower head and it was fixed within 20 minutes of notifying maintenance. The rooms are comfortable and spacious and most include a kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, microwave and other accoutrements to help save on eating out. Some things to keep in mind: The building is over 100 years old and is three levels. There is no elevator but we observed the staff helping an elderly guest up the stairs. We received clean towels every day and there was daily trash removal. The fixtures are not modern but are functional. There is no central HVAC so each room has its own A/C unit. Overall, the family enjoyed the stay and we would book at this charming hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location
Room was nice and comfortable. Like the porch and sitting area. Only real drawback was the size of the TV (only a 13" screen??).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older property that has been well maintained and is meticulously cleaned. Right on the boardwalk with the option of an amazing waterfront view. Although we had a visiting mouse there were none of the accompanying signs that it was a long term resident and we were provided a larger room in a different building. We will definately be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Khalid

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I miss the sprawling lobby they once had! Sure, the rocking chairs out front are gone too, but the big lobby was magical! It hit me square in the chest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It felt like an old fashioned bed and breakfast. Everything was very clean and the staff was friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Puppy Power

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Another chair
We enjoy the quantness and being on the boardwalk. Our room 102 did not havev good internet. But were not there much. Could have used another chair in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was sooooo clean and kept up with really well by housekeeping. Outdated bathroom sure but it was perfect for someone who just wants a clean safe place to rest and change in between enjoying the beach and touring the town. Bed was also so comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Michele

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Photos online need to be updated - buildings are very old - no elevator - had to wait 20 minitesvat front desk to check in no attendant 20 minutes t
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kaitlin

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, not a great room.
The location of the Lankford was amazing, we stayed in The Lodge section of the hotel. The biggest complaint that we had was in regards to the bathroom. The water pressure was horrendous and it took forever to get any warm/hot water. The tile looks like it hasn't been thoroughly cleaned in a long time. There isn't much room in the bathroom either, if you are a taller person you will either have to sit sideways on the toilet or bend your knees really well. There was also the smell of cigarette smoke that kept wafting up from somewhere in the bathroom, which is not the hotel's fault at all, just was a very obvious smell. The last issue was whatever is on the wall, I'm not sure if it was a smoke detector or what, but it would give this awful screeching noise randomly in the middle of the night, waking us up. There was no rhyme or reason to why it went off, it would just randomly happen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Right on the boardwalk and beach. Close and free parking. Room very clean. Older facility, but quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it!
Great old home charm. We loved the fact that maid service was provided unlike many hotels that are still clinging to 2020 Covid practices. Great location right on the boardwalk.
View from our porch
View from common area deck
Food from downstairs restaurant
Ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Lankford on Oct 13, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

brittney

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!! perfect location,very clean. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Dated but very clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second stay. Very clean and I’m pretty sure this will be my go to when in OCMD. It’s not a traditional hotel and I love that. It has a homey feeling. Last year they had continental breakfast and this year they made a little store which is a bit pricey. That change really sucked but hey this is America and it wouldn’t stop me from staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very old needs a lot of updating and needs new ma.
Not told the room was on the top floor with 4 flights of stairs. Nothing on the website stated the room had 4 flights of stairs. Ask the person at the front desk when we checked in what floor the room was on she just said it was in the building next store and we would see the room. Climbed the stairs, the room did not look like the pictures on the web site. Room was clean but the bedding looked old and worn. Decided not to stay. The person at the front desk gave us the number for the manager concerning a refund. Called that night unable to leave message. Called the next morning had to leave a message with the secretary it has been 4 days no phone called. Called hotels .com they were unable to reach the manage and sent an email. As of 48 hours they did not receive a respond. They are still working with me concerning a refund. I stayed at the hotel in 2020 was told then the room had 1 flight of stairs, and the room was very clean and looked like the room on the website. Told the hotel has new owners. Will never recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene, washington

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old fashioned, great place for families and/or single people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware of deceiving pictures. We selected this property for our 29th anniversary.It looked cute online but boy were we deceived. After checking in we were directed to our room and the building we were sent too was old, run down and dirty. The garden filled with weeds, the smell was awful which tuened out to be gas leaking from the stove. The furniture was stained and filthy and the kitchenette was rusty and gross. We were yelled out by a regular for un marked parking spot and when called the front desk it was flipped on us like we disnt something wrong. We will never stay here again, 1100 for 3 nights in a nightmare. We would have left if everything wasnt booked. It is right by the boardwalk which is the only positive thing i can say. Overall it was awful

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location & friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jocelyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lankford is an excellent option if you're looking for lodging on the boardwalk, and the feel of something different than the standard hotel. While the overall look can feel somewhat dated, the side view room was clean comfortable, and well kept. Amenities of the room were standard, however, it was a pleasant surprise to find an electric stove top and oven in the room. Food and beverage shopping was easily accessible within a few minutes walk. A worth while stay and under consideration for future visits to Ocean City, MD.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved our stay at The Langford. Absolutely unbeatable location. Nice staff and attentive service. Rooms are cozy and we loved having a little kitchen and balcony. The hotel is older but we found the antique setting charming. We would definitely consider coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying in this property for several years in the past. There were 2 things changed One is the bar that newly open next to building (before it’s the shop that belonged to hotel) I can hear the sound at night, it stopped around 2 am. If you have noise sensitive like me, it’s hard to sleep. Two is no more living area for having breakfast - it’s changed to bakery. No more hot coffee, tea and chocolate or toaster or place that people can sit and hang around.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

HESHAM

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The carpet smells bad it’s old building lodge Be sure to tell the client you will not be on the building on walking boards Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Fong Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gerald, Linden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great last minute trip away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little dated, no elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023