Having a hotel on site would help the casino compete with the other big players in Maryland’s casino market. “We would love to have a piece of that to do a nice hotel,” he said.
Barnhill said he’s heard from developers interested in the corridor, and he sees the Horseshoe adding more of its own amenities. is also conducting a study on the potential of Warner Street, where Horseshoe Casino General Manager Chad Barnhill said he wants to see more shops, restaurants and entertainment venues open their doors. The city’s recently released South Baltimore Gateway Master Plan encompasses more than a dozen neighborhoods, with the Horseshoe at its heart. Since opening a year ago, Horseshoe has been envisioned as the springboard for a revitalization of the South Baltimore area, which city officials want to transform into an entertainment corridor stretching from the casino to M&T Bank Stadium. Horseshoe Casino Baltimore wants to expand in the city’s burgeoning Warner Street district with its own hotel.
