Annapolis, MarylandDowntown Annapolis
Graduate by Hilton Annapolis
Collegiate maritime hotel
Downtown Annapolis Annapolis, Maryland
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonCollegiate maritime hotel
Midshipman heritage and Chesapeake boating culture drive the stay, organized around a six-story skylit central atrium.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
taken over what was previously an attractive but undistinguished national chain hotel and transformed it into something distinctive, colorful, and impeccably tailored to its setting
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Galleries and cafes line West Street outside, with Church Circle and the Naval Academy gates an easy walk away.
The rooms
Framed historic ship photography hangs above the beds, and bathrooms are stocked with Malin + Goetz bath amenities.
At the table
Trophy Room serves Chesapeake coastal fare for dinner and Sunday brunch, and Poindexter Coffee pours morning espresso.
How it began
The property incorporates a 1910 electrical substation that once powered the railway line connecting Baltimore and Annapolis.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.