Annapolis Hotel

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  Annapolitan Bed & Breakfast

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  Annapolis Marriott Waterfront

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  Doubletree Hotel Annapolis

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  O'Callaghan Hotel

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  SpringHill Suites Annapolis

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  Hampton Inn & Suites Annapolis

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  Hilton Garden Inn Annapolis

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  Courtyard Annapolis

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  State House Inn

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  Sheraton Annapolis

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In 1649, ostracized Puritans built a settlement in the Province of Maryland on the north shore of the Severn River. They were led by Governor William Stone and named the settlement, Providence. Later, they moved their settlement to the south shores because it was easier to protect. It was originally named "Town at Proctor's", then it was "Town at the Severn" and was again changed to "Anne Arundel's Towne" after Lord Baltimore's wife who died shortly thereafter. In 1654, Parliament took control of Maryland and Stone was cast off to Virginia. However, Lord Baltimore ordered his return as the leader of a Cavalier Force. Much later on, Annapolis was temporarily the capital of the U.S. after the Treaty of Paris was signed. Now, visitors can stay in a fine Annapolis hotel and discover the rest of what the city has to offer.

The William Paca House features one of the best colonial period, restored mansions in the country. Featuring its original 18th century style, it was originally built by Paca from 1763 to 1765 and was one of the city's first five, part Georgian homes. The house is filled with museum grade furnishings all relevant to the period including family silver and ceramics. Guests can take guided tours of the house, which are held hourly on the half hour, lasting approximately forty minutes. There is also the Paca Garden, which was also designed by William Paca as he was building his house. It is open to the public and guests can guide themselves through this two-acre reserve of natural beauty and view it from the multi-level terraces. Visitors can also host events in the garden.

Watermark Cruises possess a big fleet of cruise ships and is probably the largest boating tour company in the city. Each boat in the fleet is sized differently with a range of seating for different passenger numbers up to 250. The names of the boats include Lady Sarah, the Annapolitan II, Harbor Queen, Catherine Marie and Cabaret II. These cruise ships can be used for corporate events, birthdays, weddings, dinner parties, fundraisers, or anniversary parties. The company offers different themes, including "Casino Night", "South of the Border", "Caribbean Luau", "Tastes of the Chesapeake" and "Riverboat Jazz". Public boat tours are conducted, with the City Dock as the launch spot.

Maryland Hall features a fine sculpture exhibit where many local artists display their work and the museum also hosts performances by dance groups, musicians and other artists. The museum also has in-house companies that perform top of the line musical productions. It was founded in 1979.

Fans of the medieval times staying in an Annapolis hotel will enjoy Maryland Renaissance Festival, which is held outdoors each weekend from August to October on 22 acres. It features ten stages, 200 performers, a jousting area with 5,000 seats, 148 shops and 48 food and beverage stands. The festival features a list of "village rules", including no pets, no weapons, whether costume or real and no impromptu performances, though guests are encouraged to dress up.

The Maryland Seafood Festival is over 40 years old and features a wide variety of Chesapeake Bay seafood delights. More than a dozen non-profit organizations sell seafood and other dishes to raise money for local charities. The event also features live music, educational activities and a crab soup cook off. It is held each year the weekend after Labor Day at the Sandy Point State Park.

Annapolis by Candlelight is hosted by the Historic Annapolis Foundation, providing visitors with the opportunity to tour private homes from the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Held in November, the paths between houses are candlelit and tours led by curators detail the architectural and cultural heritage of the city.

A typical Annapolis hotel has 24-hour front desk service, free Internet, safety deposit boxes and rooms for disabled people while many also feature room service. Other common amenities include laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage while a fair amount feature on-site restaurants and bars. A few have on-site gift shops and common activities include fitness centers, swimming pools and barbecue facilities. For those on business, meeting and banquet facilities are fairly common. Come and experience the rich history and attractions of this welcoming destination.

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