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Annapolis, Maryland
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| Founded in 1649, and the capital of the U.S. at the | Can I make the Annapolis reservation by phone? We |
| end of the Revolutionary War, Annapolis is a scenic | would be happy to help you make any Annapolis |
| town of trim colonial buildings along tree-lined brick | hotel reservation by phone. You can call our toll free |
| streets. Quaint shops and restaurants draw strollers | number between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| to the well-preserved downtown historic area, built | Monday through Friday (CST). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| mostly in the mid 1700s, and to the waterfront, where | Saturday and Sunday. |
| the long line of sailboats verifies the town's | |
| reputation as the sailing capital of the U.S. It's also | How can I be sure information about my credit card is |
| Maryland's governmental capital, a role it has | secure? We use secure-socket-layer (SSL) |
| played since 1694. | encryption, the standard encryption on the Internet. |
| | This type of encryption allows you to feel confident |
| We suggest that you consider at least a two-night | and secure about supplying personal and credit |
| stay, starting with visits to the Government House (the | card information. |
| governor's home), Hammond-Harwood House (a | |
| Georgian-style mansion from the 1700s) and the | How will I know when my reservation is confirmed? |
| Maryland State House (built in 1772 the oldest | Our confirmation number displayed immediately |
| statehouse in continuous legislative use in the U.S. | upon successfully making your reservation. Our |
| and the largest wooden dome in the country). | systems work behind the scenes to email you the |
| | final confirmation number. |
| That's just the beginning of vintage buildings that can | |
| be viewed, however. Other highlights: the | Can I book the reservation to stay tonight? Some |
| Chase-Lloyd House (with its unique cantilevered | hotels accept reservations until 3:00pm on the arrival |
| stairway); the William Paca House and Garden | day. Only hotels that follow this policy will show when |
| (circa-1700s estate of the Maryland governor who | the today's arrival date is typed into the search form. |
| signed the Declaration of Independence the | |
| restoration of the garden was a particularly | Are free shuttles supplied from the airport to the |
| impressive feat); and the London Town House and | hotel? Some hotels do offer free shuttle services |
| Gardens (in nearby Edgewater). | from the airport but not all. Please verify this |
| | information on the property information page, if this is |
| Annapolis is perhaps best known for the U.S. Naval | import to you. |
| Academy. A tour of the campus takes in Bancroft | |
| Hall (one of the world's largest dormitories), the | Is there a minimum age requirements to reserve a |
| chapel (where you'll find beautiful Tiffany windows | room? A minimum age of 18 is required by most |
| and the crypt of legendary naval hero John Paul | hotels to book a room. Some require the guest(s) be |
| Jones) and the Tecumseh figurehead (a source of | 21. These requirements and other amenities |
| Annapolis tradition for generations). Try to be there | information on the property "Detail" pages. |
| at noon during school sessions to see the | |
| midshipmen march in formation. If you're there in | Is free breakfast available? Some hotels offer free |
| July, you absolutely must witness Induction Day at | breakfast with each room night booked. This |
| the academy, when freshmen are sworn in. | information can be found on the property information |
| | "detail" page for your specific property. |
| Three more sights worth a stop: The Helen Avalynne | |
| Tawes Garden, a 6-acre/2.5-hectare botanical | Do I pay for the entire reservation amount or do I just |
| garden; the Banneker-Douglass Museum of | make a deposit to hold the room? It depends on the |
| Afro-American Life and History, which has changing | room you book. Some of our partners require just a |
| exhibits; and the plaque at Annapolis Harbor | $5.00 room night deposit to hold your room while |
| dedicated to Kunta Kinte, commemorating his arrival | others require a full payment for the room at the time |
| there in 1767. | of your reservation. Please refer to the amount |
| | displayed on the confirmation page to see what your |
| Though you can see most of Annapolis' attractions | credit card will be charged upon making the |
| on your own, walking, bus and boat tours are | reservation. |
| available. The city's narrow streets can get | |
| congested, and parking often seems impossible. | What are additional fees and taxes? Each city/state |
| Our recommendation: walk you'll get a better feel for | has different rates for taxes. Taxes are calculated |
| this museum without walls while on foot. | and displayed on the hotel reservation amount. For |
| | some hotels there are additional fees charged to |
| Annapolis is an excellent place for eating. Try lunch | your room reservation. These additional charges |
| at Chick and Ruth's, an old-fashioned deli that's a | help us have the lowest rates on the Internet. |
| favorite hangout of legislators. Walls are hung with | |
| pictures that chronicle the local heroes who have | Can I contact someone to help me? Yes. We have |
| been regulars. Or try some of America's best | tried to answer most questions with our frequently |
| seafood, especially during the Maryland Seafood | asked questions sections. If youd like to talk with |
| Festival at Sandy Point State Park in September. | one of our knowledgeable customer service |
| The Candlelight Pub Crawl, in December, is a | representatives please call our toll free number |
| candlelit walk through the historic district, with a | between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday |
| progressive seasonal feast. Anglers might want to try | through Friday (CST). 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and |
| catching their dinner in the nearby Chesapeake Bay, | Sunday. |
| where the fishing is fine. Bay cruises and beach time | |
| are other possibilities. 25 mi/40 km south of | |
| Baltimore. | |
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