This mid-range hotel in the western fringes of the city is packed full of amenities, including a restaurant, a bar, a lobby lounge, a heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness room, a convenience store, a business centre and multiple meeting rooms. The modern guest rooms are also well-appointed, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. For guests arriving in their own transport, there’s free private parking. For some retail therapy, there’s a shopping mall a few minutes’ walk away. Downtown Annapolis is about 4 miles away.

For a more centrally located hotel that won’t break the bank, the Hilton Garden Inn may well fit the bill. Just minutes from the heart of the city, the hotel combines a plum setting with some enticing amenities, including an on-site grill and bar restaurant and a 24-hour convenience store. Guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a fridge and a private bathroom. The many shops, restaurants and attractions of Annapolis’s historic centre are within easy walking distance.

Another affordable option away from the city centre, SpringHill Suites by Marriott is a popular choice for those seeking home comforts including self-catering facilities. Each of their suites comes with a kitchenette, along with plenty of other mod cons including a flat-screen TV and an iPod dock, and some even have a whirlpool tub. Communal amenities available to all guests include an indoor pool, a 24/7 fitness centre and a convenience store. Complimentary buffet breakfast are served daily and there’s also private on-site parking. Downtown is 5 miles away.