Merriweather Lakehouse Autograph Col, Ellicott CityMerriweather Lakehouse Autograph Col in Ellicott City, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 10 hotels we score in Ellicott City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 3.0. Rooms from about $471 a night (cached, not a live quote).Merriweather Lakehouse Autograph Collection is a 212-room boutique hotel situated on the shores of Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, Maryland. The property features modern interiors and bright rooms equipped with coffee makers and ironing boards. Guests can access a swimming pool, a gym, and a spa, or dine at the on-site restaurant. The lakeside setting provides views of the water and is close to local shopping and entertainment. It suits travellers looking for contemporary facilities and event spaces. While the hotel offers many amenities, the TripAdvisor rating is lower than other review platforms.What stands out

Lakeside location

On-site spa and gym

Pet friendly rooms

Helpful staff

Watch out for

Lower TripAdvisor rating

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