Johns Hopkins University has officially welcomed The Study At Johns Hopkins, a new boutique hotel, marking an exciting development for both the Homewood campus and the surrounding North Baltimore community. University President Ron Daniels inaugurated the hotel with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, expressing his enthusiasm for this new amenity. Located in a reimagined century-old apartment building, The Study at Johns Hopkins promises to be a vibrant hub, active around the clock, and a significant asset for Charles Village and Baltimore.
President Daniels, addressing university members and local residents, emphasized the importance of The Study at Johns Hopkins for the university’s growing needs. He noted the numerous construction projects revitalizing the campus, creating a demand for quality accommodation. “We need a proper place for our academic colleagues coming in to participate in a host of different events on campus to convene,” Daniels stated, highlighting the hotel’s crucial role in hosting visiting scholars and university guests.
Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels and others cutting a ribbon at the opening of The Study at Johns Hopkins
The Study at Johns Hopkins ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring President Ron Daniels, Deputy Mayor Justin Williams, General Manager Kathleen Dombrowski, Charles Village resident Sandy Sparks, and Hospitality3 founder Paul McGowan, celebrating the hotel’s opening.
The Study at Johns Hopkins, situated at the prominent intersection of North Charles and East 33rd streets, directly faces the Homewood campus, adding to the dynamic atmosphere of the area. The 10-story hotel, boasting 115 rooms, has been accommodating guests since late October. Adding to its appeal, the first-floor restaurant, Dear Charles, opened recently, offering a “village tavern” experience with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served daily to both hotel guests and the local community.
Originally built in 1922 as the Blackstone Apartments, the building was acquired by Johns Hopkins University in 2006 for student housing. However, with the growth of nearby student accommodations like the Nine East 33rd development, discussions evolved to repurpose the Blackstone into a high-quality hotel. Hospitality3, a hotel developer specializing in properties near university campuses, was selected to manage the redevelopment. The Study at Johns Hopkins joins Hospitality3’s portfolio, alongside similar Study Hotels at Yale University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Pennsylvania, reinforcing its commitment to serving university communities.
Paul McGowan, founder and president of Hospitality3, emphasized the hotel’s integration with the local community. “At Study Hotels, our goal is to become an integral part of the communities we serve,” McGowan said, highlighting the design of The Study at Johns Hopkins to connect with the vibrancy of Charles Village.
Inside The Study at Johns Hopkins, local elements are thoughtfully incorporated. The lobby bookshelves are filled with publications from the Johns Hopkins University Press and books by Hopkins-affiliated authors, celebrating the university’s intellectual heritage. The second floor features conference rooms and gallery space to showcase local artists’ work. Plans are also in place for regular performances by musicians from the Peabody Institute, particularly in the outdoor patio area during pleasant weather, further enriching the cultural experience at The Study at Johns Hopkins.
Sandy Sparks, a long-time neighborhood advocate and chair of the North Charles Village PUD Design Review committee, praised the project. “Having this landmark corner really well-planned and with a restaurant open out onto the street is just great,” Sparks noted, recognizing the positive impact of The Study at Johns Hopkins on Charles Village and North Central Baltimore.
The Study at Johns Hopkins offers a range of rooms, from standard doubles and kings to upgraded suites, including a presidential suite on the top floor. Kathleen Dombrowski, the hotel’s general manager, mentioned the hotel’s popularity with parents visiting students. “They can stay here at the hotel and see their son or daughter’s dorm right across the street,” she explained, emphasizing the convenient location and immersive campus experience offered by The Study at Johns Hopkins for university visitors.
