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April 18, 2018
It’s a joyous time in Annapolis. The United States Naval Academy is graduating yet another class, and parents, friends, family members and guests are all invited to experience it. This year’s Commissioning Week will be Friday, May 18th to Friday, May 25th. Generally speaking, you can expect a lot of celebratory events.
Here’s a bit of what you can look forward to:
Saturday, May 19th
The Ring Dance from 7-11pm. Formal attire is required.
Sunday, May 20th
The USNA Band Chapel Walk Concert from 10-10:30am, 12-12:30pm.
Superintendent’s Reception from 4:30-8pm. Tickets are required.
Tuesday, May 22nd
The USMC Family Orientation/Awards Ceremony from 10-11:45am.
The Commissioning Week Glee Club and Gospel Choir Concert from 8:30-10pm.
Wednesday, May 23rd
Graduation Ball from 7:30-11pm. Formal attire is required.
Thursday, May 24th
The Color Parade at 11am. Tickets are required.
The Prizes and Awards Ceremony from 2-4pm.
Friday, May 25th
Class of 2018 Graduation at 10am. Tickets are required.
…and those are just a few highlights! Some events have special requirements, so make sure to check the USNA’s website beforehand to make sure you’re in accordance.
If you’re coming into town to see your loved one graduate, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis is the place to stay. We’re just miles away from the USNA, and we offer special military rates just for your convenience. Midshipmen and their families can stay at our downtown Annapolis hotel for a discounted rate without missing the amenities you need. We offer free high speed Internet, free hot breakfast every morning and free premium cable just to give you an idea.
Book today, and get ready to celebrate your new graduate and the exciting phase they’re about to enter.
Congratulations, graduates!
March 5, 2018
With Spring cleaning naturally comes Spring shopping. Think about it. You’re doing away with the old and making room for the new. You’re de-cluttering your life and making space for a new season, a new outlook and finally some new weather. Luckily for you, we have an Annapolis hotel deal that allows you to take full advantage of the changing season.
You can escape routine and regroup, and with our special package, you can also get some quality shopping in while you’re at it. Book with the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Annapolis, and you’ll get a discounted hotel stay along with a completely free Visa gift card! That gift card can be used anywhere and any way you’d like. In fact, you can start with these downtown Annapolis shopping options:
Annapolis Towne Centre
You can literally walk to this shopping center from our hotel if you’d like. There are lots of great options to choose from like Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and even a Whole Foods if you get hungry.
Westfield Annapolis Mall
This one is more traditional if you’re looking for department stores and places you’re already familiar with. Westfield has stores like Macys, Express, Nordstrom and an Apple Store if you want to finally get that new computer.
Main Street Area Shops
This option allows you to explore downtown Annapolis and get some good shopping done too! There are lots of galleries and restaurants to check out as well as locally celebrated boutiques. There’s a tea shop, a jewelry shop, a clothing store and a leather goods shop – just to name a few!
Then, when you’ve had enough shopping, you can head back to your cozy room and rest up for the new season. Remember, our hotel always offers free hot breakfast in the morning, free high-speed Internet and free premium cable.
February 26, 2018
With Spring comes renewal. If you’ve been wanting to switch up your wardrobe or your home décor or even your hair, Spring is usually the time to do it. If you’ve been wanting to go on a vacation or simply step back and just relax for a moment, Spring is the prime opportunity.
Luckily for you, you live in a place perfectly designed for a vacation set right in your backyard. This Spring, take advantage of your city and have a staycation. You’ll save money and still reap so many benefits.
At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis, we’re offering the perfect staycation package. Trust us, this is one Annapolis hotel deal you don’t want to pass up!
To start, you’ll get a super affordable nightly rate. You’ll get a complimentary bottle of sparking wine to set the tone, and you’ll get the amazing luxury of a late check out – you can sleep in past Noon if you want! You’ll also be in close proximity to the very best that Annapolis has to offer.
Want to ignore responsibilities and do some shopping? Annapolis Towne Centre is right around the corner. Want to hop aboard a relaxing cruise and actually see the city? Do it! We’re not called the sailing capital of the U.S. for nothing. Want to get dressed up and drink wine you can barely pronounce? Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is just a short drive away.
However you need to bring in a new season, whether it’s by getting some much-needed sleep or trying out new restaurants in town, you can make it happen with us.
Book your affordable staycation today, and get ready for Spring.
January 17, 2018
Showing your love doesn’t always have to come with a hefty price tag. Sure, fancy dinners, extravagant trips and luxurious spa sessions are always nice, but they aren’t always necessary. Sometimes you can say “I love you” with less, and let’s be honest, the best relationships don’t require all the glitz and glamour anyway.
For this year’s day of love, we invite you to celebrate, to still get pampered and to still enjoy yourself but in a way that won’t break the bank. Book at our affordable Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis and experience it for yourself. Our Valentine’s Day hotel deal not only gets you a relaxing and accommodating stay, but it gets you so much more too!
Is work prohibiting you from enjoying a mid-week Valentine’s Day? Don’t worry. Our deal gets you a two-day stay – any two days! – at an affordable rate. Worried about gifting your partner the perfect item? Afraid you’ll fall short like last year? Don’t worry! Our deal also gets you a premium bottle of wine and a box of delicious chocolates to pair with it!
If you’re worried about finding a great spot for dinner, we’re located near the best restaurants in town. Whether you’re looking for a place that’s casual with craft beer or a place you can get dressed up for, the option is yours. And best of all, all of these quality choices are just miles away from our property.
Hey, even if your perfect V-Day consists of lounging around and staying inside, we’ve got that covered too. Our suites come standard with relaxing Whirlpool tubs, we offer premium WiFi and cable, and we have completely free breakfast every morning.
Our accommodations plus this special package makes for one great Valentine’s Day, and Annapolis, it’s designed just for you.
July 17, 2017
It’s mid-summer, and we’re sure you’re scouring the city for ways to keep cool. Sunshine can be great, don’t get us wrong, but sometimes the heat is simply too much to tolerate. Well, Annapolis, you’re in luck. You don’t have to look any further for a way to enjoy the summer without giving in to the sweltering heat.
On behalf of our top rated property, we’re offering a special Annapolis hotel deal to beat the heat. Book our Cool It Down package at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis and get two free tickets to the Arundel Olympic Swim Center!
The Arundel Olympic Swim Center is the largest public swimming facility in the area and features a temperature-controlled indoor pool, an adjacent wading pool, a 17-person spa and two diving boards. And like our nearby property, the pool is open 7 days a week for your pleasure and convenience.
Outsmart the sun this summer and relax in one of our accommodating rooms that come standard with high-speed WiFi and cable. And when you get that itch to get outdoors, head to the swim center for a few refreshing laps.
Book with us today!
June 28, 2017
Comedian Henry Cho will be at Rams Head on Stage this summer, so prepare to laugh until you cry and your stomach hurts and you simply can’t take any more.
Seriously, he’s that good.
Cho will be performing as part of the Laughs & Drafts Comedy Series. Rams Head on Stage will have craft beer pitchers and domestic specials at every show, along with guests receiving a completely free tour at Fordham & Dominion Brewery.
But even without the drinks, you’re sure to enjoy yourself at this one. Cho’s professional credits include working on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late Show and NBC’s Young Comedians Special to name a few.
His very own Comedy Central special “What’s That Clickin Noise” is currently on air, and he’s also a regular on Blue Collar Radio and at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
If you want to make a night of it, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis is the place for you! Our downtown Annapolis hotel is near Rams Head on Stage as well as the best eateries in town. Take your loved one out for a good show, good food and good rest after.
Tickets for the show are $30, and you must be 21 and older for entry.
May 22, 2017
Comedian Dave Attell will be at Rams Head on Stage next month. If you’re looking for new ways to enjoy Annapolis and reasons to get out in the city, here’s your opportunity! Not only will you get a chance to do something that’s different from the usual, but you’ll do it while laughing all evening long!
Not familiar with Dave Attell’s work? No sweat. Keep reading for everything you need to know before the big show.
Dave was born and raised in New York and got his start in the biz after he graduated from NYU with a degree in Film and Television. Entertainment Weekly Magazine listed him as one of the “25 Funniest People in America,” and he’s often called the “comic’s comic.” He has a very “adult” sense of comedic style, and his show “Insomniac with Dave Attell” ran for four seasons. He’s been on several talk shows including “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Last Call with Carson Daly,” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” He’s also been featured on television shows like “Arrested Development,” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” not including his own special “Comedy Central Presents Dave Attell.”
If you’re looking to enjoy yourself and enjoy an adult-centered comedy show, this is the place to be. If you want to make a weekend out of it, book a room with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis. Our downtown Annapolis hotel is near Rams Head on Stage along with the best restaurants in the city.
Take your significant other out on the town this June. A comedy show and accommodating hotel stay is the perfect combination.
Dave Attell will take center stage at 6:30pm on Friday, June 23rd. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets are $35.
May 4, 2017
Are you looking for refreshing ways to celebrate your summer in Annapolis? Something different from the usual? Something perhaps a little more exciting than dinner and a movie? Well, how does a day out on the water sound? Plus wine and the company of those you love?
If it sounds like your perfect outing, June Wine in the Wind is for you! Schooner Woodwind brings you a wine sampling cruise that’ll have you sailing the open water for two whole hours. Tickets for the cruise are $79, and you’ll get to sample four specially made wines and also take home a signature wine glass in celebration.
Dying to know which wines will be offered? Keep on reading!
There will be the Roth Sauvignon Blanc, California, which is paired with a shrimp mango and snow pea salad. There will be the Ponzi Gris, Oregon, which is paired with blackened salmon on cucumber slaw with cusabi sauce. There will be the Three Rivers Red Blend, Washington State, which is paired with a wild mushroom cake topped with shredded pork and cherry sauce. And finally, there will be the Margarett’s Vineyard Zinfandel, California, which is paired with a shaved beef and arugula slider.
Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? Get your ticket, get your loved one, and get ready to enjoy the city.
If you want to truly enjoy yourself, you can also book a room with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis. Our hotel near Chesapeake Bay puts you right where the action is and also comes standard with free WiFi, free hot breakfast and free premium cable.
You can sail the Bay for two hours and then rightfully relax in one of our accommodating rooms.
This sounds like a great way to kick off the summer!
June Wine in the Wind is June 4th at 4pm.
May 3, 2017
If you’re an artist yourself or simply a lover of artistic expression, there’s a week of events coming up that you won’t want to miss! Behold: Annapolis Arts Week, presented by Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel County and organized by Symmetry Agency. Every day from June 3rd to the 11th, there will be exciting events dedicated to the arts and the city you love.
Perhaps the most exciting thing to note is that there will be four individual festivals happening during Annapolis Arts Week. This means there are separate festivals to cater to everybody! There’s the Annapolis Arts & Wine Festival, Paint Annapolis, First Sundays Arts Festival and the Annapolis Irish Festival.
Here’s what to know about each:
Annapolis Arts and Wine Festival
This festival will be June 10th to the 11th. Visitors can expect live music, live entertainment and lots of wine samples from local wineries. There will also be several food trucks on site, so get ready to explore the perfect pairing.
Paint Annapolis
This festival will be June 4th to the 11th and is designed to “explore in paint the special colonial architecture, marine atmosphere and overall energy of Maryland’s capital city.” This festival will focus on the plein-air style of painting.
First Sunday Arts Festival
This festival will be June 4th in downtown Annapolis. It’s dedicated to showcasing and selling local art and bringing together people all over the city. You can talk to artists in person about their work from 11am to 5pm.
Irish Festival
This festival will be June 2nd to the 3rd and is presented by Budweiser. Even if you aren’t of Irish descent, you can still come out and enjoy traditional Celtic music, Irish food, drinks and entertainment.
And if the festivals themselves aren’t enough, there will also be separate block parties, exhibits, classes and live art demonstrations through the city all week long!
Annapolis Arts Week is happening soon, and they’ve prepared events you simply can’t miss. If you’re coming to town and need an affordable Annapolis hotel, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis is the place for you. Not only are we central to all of the venues and events, but we’re also close to the best attractions in the city. Need a hotel near Chesapeake Bay? We’ve got you. Need a hotel near top-rated restaurants? We’ve got you there too.
Book with us, and enjoy Annapolis Arts Week in the best way possible!
April 26, 2017
Have you made weekend plans yet? Did you want to do something special with the kids? Take your significant other out on a deserving date? Spend a whole day catering to only yourself?
There are tons of great things to do in Annapolis, and one of them is simply enjoying what the city naturally has to offer. We think you should take advantage of the city’s essence over a meal. Perhaps with good company. And maybe a glass of wine.
Here’s a list of the best outdoor restaurants in Annapolis. Now you can enjoy both the meal and the view!
Pussers Caribbean Grille
Location: 80 Compromise Street
Must try: Their Annapolis Sunset cocktail, coconut fried shrimp or the curried chicken sauté.
Carrol’s Creek Café
Location: 410 Severn Avenue
Must try: Their cumin spiced lamb rack, lobster and black truffle pot pie or the jumbo lump crab cakes.
Boatyard Bar & Grill
Location: Severn Avenue & 4th Street
Must try: Their Maryland crab soup, fish tacos or the Norman’s Cay Conch Fritters.
Sam’s on the Waterfront
Location: 2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive East
Must try: Their lobster mac & cheese, Sam’s seafood pasta or the braised beef short ribs.
*Brio Tuscan Grille
Location: 305 Sail Place
Must try: Their pasta BRIO, prosciutto wrapped pork tenderloin or the flourless chocolate torte
*Brio may not have waterfront views exactly, but it’s one of the best restaurants in Annapolis and located within walking distance to our accommodating property. This gives you the opportunity to turn your day out into a full weekend event. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Annapolis has got you covered.
Enjoy the meal, enjoy the city, and enjoy your stay with us.
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Annapolis
2451 Riva Road | Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-888-791-7531
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