Historic Inns Of Annapolis
Historic downtown properties offering comfortable beds right across from the Maryland State House.
The verdict
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This collection of historic properties puts guests across the street from the Maryland State House. Rooms offer charming spaces, comfortable bedding, and awesome bathroom water pressure. However, guests complain about petty extra charges for wifi and parking, alongside lackluster in-room coffee served in styrofoam cups. 1617
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What travelers noticed
The catch
Who it's for
- — Visits to the Maryland State House
- — Historic downtown getaways
- — Quiet, comfortable sleep
Skip it if
- — Travelers seeking modern bedside outlets
- — Guests avoiding extra fees for wifi and parking
- — In-room gourmet coffee drinkers
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88Food
91Location
97- “A Charming Annapolis Getaway in the Perfect Location My husband and I stayed in a Maryland Inn King room for our first visit to Annapolis, and it was a wonderful getaway.” 6
- “Travelers said the location is easily the best part of this hotel, though they also praised other features including the pleasant staff and fine rooms.” 17
Noise
91- “Mattress, bedding, pillows, linens superb. Very quiet overall.” 16
Room
82Service
87Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-28
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 1 point below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 33 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
- “Yes, the venue features on-site dining options that provide a range of delicious meals prepared by skilled chefs.” 2
- “I had my wedding reception in the ballroom there (we had a small wedding party) and loved it. Everyone was sat around a huge table, you could order from a set menu, the food was fantastic.” 5
- “3 more replies 3 more replies I haven't been in 4-5 years, but it was always a good time. It was a sad day when they closed down the Treaty of Paris, loved going there for Sunday brunch.” 5
- “Everyone was sat around a huge table, you could order from a set menu, the food was fantastic.” 5
- “In-room coffee 2 packet w/2 gross coffeemate creamers, styrofoam coffee cups.” 16
- “I had one of the best meals of my life in the King of France Tavern in the early '90s.” 5
- “Room service of 2 appetizers and 1 dessert: $66 (appetizers were good, creme brulee like slightly chewy tapioca scrambled eggs).” 16
- “Reynolds Tavern is a great spot to get afternoon tea and lunch with your family or friends in Annapolis, but it's also a charming hotel.” 10
- “Rooms like the Robert Johnson King and Robert Johnson Townhouse offer an option for every traveler, and the mini-fridges in each room are a fantastic touch, too.” 10
- “Guests will enjoy the blended architecture and decor at the Flag House Inn, which mixes historic architecture and contemporary styles to create an unforgettable stay for every single visitor.” 10
- “Great window treatments from allowing partial light all the way to total black-out.” 16
- “Fascinating art and furniture are available in the suites at 86 State Circle, and rooms have unique titles, such as the Edgar Allan Poe Suite.” 10
- “Lobby and common spaces great. Room immaculate.” 16
- “I'm the "older gentleman" in Christine H's review. She's right. I had a major issue pooled water on the floor of my room and when I brought it to the attention of the desk manager she literally...” 6
- “Lighting weirdly harsh by beds. Could use more outlets by bed.” 16
- “I understand the historic inn vibe. I don't understand dirty.” 5
- “This whole place is dark and dank. We toured for a wedding. It was not good. Smelled, no lighting. I understand the historic inn vibe. I don't understand dirty.” 5
- “Otherwise, my thoughts on it are as follows: staff was superb.” 16
- “Amenities include spacious rooms filled with charm, valet service, and friendly staff dedicated to providing a welcoming experience.” 2
- “The Governor Calvert House offers an intimate and historic setting, with exceptional staff and attention to detail, making it ideal for memorable events.” 2
- “If self-park must download app (which I don't like to do); if valet easy but valet I had was odd and surly even w/nice tip).” 16
- “Travelers said the location is easily the best part of this hotel, though they also praised other features including the pleasant staff and fine rooms.” 17
- “I stopped here for charging assistance. Charlie, Kaden and Dare treated me with kindness and respect and helped me to...” 6
- “Mattress, bedding, pillows, linens superb.” 16
- “Travelers said the location is easily the best part of this hotel, though they also praised other features including the pleasant staff and fine rooms.” 17
- “A Charming Annapolis Getaway in the Perfect Location My husband and I stayed in a Maryland Inn King room for our first visit to Annapolis, and it was a wonderful getaway.” 6
- “Today, the property is still a popular choice among visiting government officials thanks to its prime location across the street from the Maryland State House.” 17
- “Mattress, bedding, pillows, linens superb. Very quiet overall.” 16
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 51/100We read 19 sources for this property, and pulled 38 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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Sources
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- 10The Best Hotels In Annapolisthebaynet.comReview site2026-03-05Current4 quotes used
“Rooms like the Robert Johnson King and Robert Johnson Townhouse offer an option for every traveler, and the mini-fridges in each room are a fantastic touch, too.”
Read originalthebaynet.com - 7Hotels in Annapolis?serviceacademyforums.comForum thread2025-04-03RecentRead originalserviceacademyforums.com
- 5The Maryland Inn in Annapolis, on Main Street.reddit.comForum thread2024-11-14Ageing7 quotes used
“I understand the historic inn vibe. I don't understand dirty.”
Read originalreddit.com - 16Guidance on hotels...recommendations on Reddit don't ...reddit.comForum thread2024-08-10Ageing15 quotes used
“Mattress, bedding, pillows, linens superb.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Staying at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel this weekend ...reddit.comForum thread2024-03-02AgeingRead originalreddit.com
- 14Where to stay in Annapolis for a couple days? : r/marylandreddit.comForum thread2023-09-09AgeingRead originalreddit.com