Meyer Jabara’s Admiral Fell Inn undergoes renovation and rebrand

The Admiral Fell Inn in Baltimore, owned by Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH), is undergoing a multimillion-dollar transformation. Opening this spring and rebranded as The William Fell, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the historic hotel sits on Fells Point Square and features waterfront views of Baltimore’s Harbor.

This is MJH’s third owned asset in Baltimore, its fifth managed property in Maryland and the first Tapestry Collection conversion in its portfolio. A grand opening is planned for April.

“We are delighted to be adding Hilton’s Tapestry Collection of independent hotels to the Meyer Jabara Hotels portfolio,” said Justin Jabara, MJH president. “Formerly the Admiral Fell Inn, The William Fell is an irreplaceable asset in a truly special neighborhood, and it is surrounded by pubs, restaurants, shops and coffee bars all along the scenic waterfront. Due to our multigenerational relationship with Hilton, and because this is one of our prime assets, reinvesting in the infrastructure and design of this hotel just makes sense. Not only are we supporting a great brand partner and the ongoing revitalization of Fells Point’s commercial and historic districts (including the Broadway corridor), but we are giving our guests an authentic connection to Baltimore and a local adventure with every personalized stay.”

RD Jones + Associates will upgrade the interior design of the hotel, while the exterior brick structure from the 1700s will remain the same. Lobby updates will include local nautical-themed art, a coffee area on the first floor, a fitness center with a courtyard, a fifth-floor meeting space and a boardroom with a wraparound terrace. Paintings, sculptures and photography by local artists will also be featured throughout all areas of the hotel.

The hotel is named after William Fell, the first settler of Fells Point, who built the area’s first colonial home and established its inaugural shipyard. Fell’s contributions helped lay the foundation for the shipping hub that Baltimore is today.

“Meyer Jabara Hotels owns and operates assets across many segments, from luxury and full-service to select-service, extended stay and boutique,” Jabara said. “With this extensive renovation and Hilton rebranding, The William Fell will be a crown jewel in our boutique portfolio and in the Fells Point neighborhood. We are eager to introduce this property—with its new culinary offering and highest level of service—to historic southeastern Baltimore.”