Graduate Annapolis

Located on the western edge of Maryland's historic port-city capital, Graduate Annapolis welcomes groups to old-town Annapolis with a regatta-themed decor. A distinctly Annapolitan atmosphere infuses everything inside the handsome six-story red-brick edifice, from the nautical touches in the lobby to the 215 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space.

Visiting planners select from 15 rooms for events, including a sunny atrium for pre-event activities, a permanent boardroom, a versatile ballroom for up to 500 people, and a self-contained three-level executive conference center. Called the Power House, the center blends the charm of a historic landmark with modern meeting amenities and the ambience of a<br> private retreat.

Guests between meetings can rejuvenate at the hotel's day spa, or the on-site fitness center They can feast on award-winning Chesapeake Bay specialties indoors or out at the restaurant Breeze. They can gather at the Weather Rail, a popular sports bar overlooking the courtyard entrance. Or, with business behind them, they can set off to discover a city brimming with 350 years of history, small-town charm, and worldly sophistication. The hotel lies just a short walk from shops, restaurants, St. John's College (1784), cruising on the Chesapeake Bay, and minutes from the U.S. Naval Academy and Maryland State House (1780), the nation's oldest capitol still in legislative use since the days of George Washington.