The Westin Annapolis
A comfortable base near the historic district with Westin Heavenly Beds, an indoor pool, and a free local shuttle.
The verdict
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Located near the historic district and the Naval Academy, this Westin offers clean, spacious rooms and trademark Heavenly Beds. Guests appreciate the indoor pool, pet-friendly policies, and the convenience of a complimentary shuttle to downtown Annapolis. However, reviewers frequently complain about nickel-and-dime fees for Wi-Fi and parking, as well as expensive food and minor room maintenance lapses. 8614
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the Westin Heavenly Beds, noting that the soft mattresses, clean sheets, and superb linens ensure a restful night's sleep. 68
- Bathrooms earn high marks for exceptional showers featuring strong water pressure and spa-like fixtures. 6
- Reviewers also appreciate the convenient location near cultural landmarks and the Naval Academy, especially when paired with the free shuttle to the waterfront. 148
The catch
- Dining experiences divide guests: while some praise the breakfast buffet with classic eggs Benedict, others complain of pricey room service and in-room coffee served with styrofoam cups. 514
- Service feedback is also mixed, ranging from enthusiastic praise for friendly valet staff to reports of unhelpful desk interactions and a lack of charm. 8
Who it's for
- — Naval Academy visitors
- — Families looking for an indoor pool
- — Travelers prioritizing a great night of sleep
Skip it if
- — Travelers looking to avoid extra fees for Wi-Fi and parking
- — Anyone seeking budget-friendly on-site dining
Paying $6 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Marriott Bonvoy points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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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
92- “Rooms were clean and spacious with comfortable bedding and an exceptional shower.” 14
- “Apart from the bathroom door and AC, the room itself is nice enough although there are a number of things (such as a crack seam in the ceiling and a corroded shower head) that a handyman would be able to correct in an hour with minimal cost to the property.” 11
Location
88- “Hotel is just down the street from the Naval Academy and a free shuttle runs to the academy grounds. Perfect location for visiting midshipmen or attending Navy football games.” 14
- “Ideally located a few blocks west of the downtown Annapolis historic district, this Westin outpost makes a great place to hang your hat if you're planning on sightseeing.” 8
Room
89Service
86Bed & Sleep
90Where 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 3 points below the mid-range median of 89, across 500 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 500 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 2 mentions
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 24 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Apart from the bathroom door and AC, the room itself is nice enough although there are a number of things (such as a crack seam in the ceiling and a corroded shower head) that a handyman would be able to correct in an hour with minimal cost to the property.” 11
- “Rooms were clean and spacious with comfortable bedding and an exceptional shower.” 14
- “Breakfast buffet had beautifully presented food with classic eggs Benedict and fresh eggs.” 14
- “In-room coffee 2 packet w/2 gross coffeemate creamers, styrofoam coffee cups.” 5
- “Room service of 2 appetizers and 1 dessert: $66 (appetizers were good, creme brulee like slightly chewy tapioca scrambled eggs).” 5
- “Best for naval academy visitors, less so for anyone relying on the single elevator.” 14
- “The westin hotel annapolis's attentive staff and pet-friendly policy make it an even better option for all kinds of visitors.” 6
- “Although some recent visitors complain that this Westin lacks charm and service could improve a bit, most appreciate the convenience of a free shuttle to the historic district and waterfront area.” 8
- “Otherwise, my thoughts on it are as follows: staff was superb.” 5
- “The valet service was outstanding! Ben and Ty were both incredibly friendly, professional, and efficient.” 13
- “The hotel is calming and promotes wellness with healthy foods and pet-friendly policies.” 6
- “Hotel is just down the street from the Naval Academy and a free shuttle runs to the academy grounds. Perfect location for visiting midshipmen or attending Navy football games.” 14
- “The indoor westin Annapolis pool, big rooms, and location close to cultural attractions make this a family-friendly hotel.” 6
- “Ideally located a few blocks west of the downtown Annapolis historic district, this Westin outpost makes a great place to hang your hat if you're planning on sightseeing.” 8
- “What's not worth it? This hotel. While the location is great, nearly nothing else is.” 11
- “If I was paying $250 a night, I'd be more than thrilled with the accommodation since the location is spectacular- but at $750 a night, I could be staying at the Edition in the Flatiron district in NYC and while Annapolis is a beautiful town, it should not be commanding the same prices as a high end hotel in NYC.” 11
- “The upscale Westin Annapolis Hotel enjoys a convenient location and provides easy access to Main Street an 18-minute stroll away.” 3
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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 9 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 20/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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- 11Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Review : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2026-06-13Current6 quotes used
“Apart from the bathroom door and AC, the room itself is nice enough although there are a number of things (such as a crack seam in the ceiling and a corroded shower head) that a handyman would be able to correct in an ho…”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Your Ultimate Guide to The Westin Hotel Annapoliszavros.placeReview site2025-12-12Recent7 quotes used
“The Westin Heavenly Bed® is praised by guests for its soft mattress, clean sheets, and comfort that makes sure you get a good night's sleep.”
Read originalzavros.place - 10Hotels in Annapolis?serviceacademyforums.comForum thread2025-04-03RecentRead originalserviceacademyforums.com
- 5Guidance on hotels...recommendations on Reddit don't ...reddit.comForum thread2024-08-10Ageing15 quotes used
“Great window treatments from allowing partial light all the way to total black-out.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4Best Annapolis Hotels | Best Places to Stay in Annapolis, MDshebuystravel.comReview site2022-12-02AgeingRead originalshebuystravel.com
- 9The Westin Annapolis (@WestinAnnapolis) / Posts / Xx.comSocial post2022-10-11AgeingRead originalx.com
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