Annapolis Waterfront Hotel

f our vendors to make sure our day went smoothly! We cannot thank her and the entire Annapolis Waterfront Hotel staff enough for making our day perfect. The venue itself was absolutely stunning and we absolutely recommend this venue to any couple looking for a great spot in downtown Annapolis.

the bar downstairs was fun! I recommend staying here if you are in the Annapolis area - but watch for higher prices during Navy events.

life. All of our guests commented on how good the food was! We had access to their private dock for pictures. We were worried about the cold since we got married in November. The venue provided fire pits and heaters on the outdoor patio. Part of the outdoor patio was enclosed and heated for cocktail hour. We toured five different venues but fell in love with this location once we saw it. I highly recommend checking out the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel!

uests were saying how it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Luckily enough, we were able to invite all of our guests to continue the celebration at Pusser's which is the bar connected downstairs - which was also a great experience. The Chesapeake Ballroom, where our reception was held, is absolutely gorgeous. If you're not looking to spend a ton of money on extra decorations, you won't need to because the simplicity and class of this ballroom is enough in itself. Attached to the ballroom is a covered patio that leads to a spacious outdoor patio that overlooks Downtown Annapolis and the United States Naval Academy, which is absolutely gorgeous during the day, and especially at night when downtown is all lit up. You cannot beat the views that this venue provides and we were getting compliments on how amazing it was the entire night. The food was absolutely phenomenal and the service was beyond compare. My husband and I were treated like celebrities and the staff was always making sure our needs were met and they exceeded our expectations. Christina was an absolute pleasure to work with. From day one, she made it easy to plan what we wanted and made the whole process seamless. I will recommend this venue to ANYONE who is getting married in the future and is looking for a gorgeous night that they'll never forget. Thank you to the entire team at the AWH from the bottom of our hearts for giving us a night we will cherish forever!

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lpful and accommodating. The patio provided for a gorgeous cocktail hour and extra space to enjoy during the reception. And everyone had only the best to say about the food!

tter service. I will say that the planning leading up to the event was great, and the actual setup of the reception was beautiful. However, the rest of the evening had major hiccups: 1) Check-in is at 4:00. Out of the hundred guests that were staying at this hotel, only a few got their rooms by 4. Others got theirs at 5, 6, 7, some even 8- causing them to have to LEAVE the reception to bring their own bags up. Not to mention we had lots of babies/elderly people who wanted to rest in their rooms before the reception, and were unable to do this. 2) My wedding coordinator, Christina, was MIA the entire time. My bridal party waited a half hour in the front lobby until I finally led the group and the photographers out back myself so that we would be able to get pictures in before the sun set. I maybe saw her 3 times throughout the evening. Around 9:00 I had asked a worker where she was and was told she had "gone home". My reception ended at 10:00. I was utterly shocked. 3) Clean up: We were told several times that the staff would clean up the décor, centerpieces, etc. At the end of the night it was my husbands aunt and her friends who ended up going around and boxing everything. 4) We had TONS of leftover cake. We were told they could not refrigerate it over night. Hard to believe a hotel that size does not have a giant walk in fridge with a little shelf space for a cake. 5) Gift Bags- We had made 80 hotel bags for our guests staying in the hotel. The next day we realized that ZERO were handed out. 6) Meals-My 4 year old niece (supposed to get chicken tenders) got a steak. Guests got served the wrong meals and when they inquired they got rude responses. What is the point of the seating chart, color coding, and excel sheet of who ordered what if it is not put to use? There were many other hiccups to the entire reception. Overall, for the price paid for this venue the service was embarrassing. You would have thought there had never been an event at this hotel. There was a huge disconnect between the front desk, the caterer, the event staff, and the valet. Nothing was communicated between the staff and several things fell through the cracks. If you're looking to hold your wedding reception in Annapolis- look elsewhere. Feel free to message me if you want more details about the hotel and the venue.

ganized and my guests were happy. She was available for every detail during the planning process. My guests raved about the delicious food and the beautiful scenery. It was the perfect setting for my wedding! I would highly recommend this venue.

scenic view. The venue is right on the water with plenty of great spots for photos. But the hotel itself provides a great option for guests to stay overnight and is also near bars, restaurants etc. for a nice weekend away. Also, it was easy for guests staying at some of the cheaper hotels nearby. The food (you must use Pussers catering) was outstanding. We feel you get a lot for the money. We felt the buffet was tasty and great for a variety of food allergies etc. The staff was kind and flexible. We worked with Sarah and found her to be knowledgable without being pushy. She really listened and was a joy to work with. We felt comfortable and that the venue was perfect for something laid back in terms of having an outdoor lounge area but also formal with the ballroom. We loved the covered patio area for cocktail hour. Everything was well managed and comfortable. And you have an easy after party option with Pussers Bar right downstairs.

the wedding and she fixed them immediately. There is some issues with their contracts and paperwork (i.e. fine print) so really pay attention! FYI - no shots or tequila allowed which was a real bummer for us. There is no outside food allowed and they cater from Pussers Grille (located on the first floor of the venue). The food was good but nothing to write home about. My main complaint about the venue is the interior decor - it is very "loud" so a lot of my time was spent trying to mask the bright carpeting and bright blue railing outside on the patio. However, the space is perfectly sized for large weddings. The dance floor they provide was more than enough for our 200 guests and there was enough space for the DJ as well. We had about 23 tables and I would not recommend more than that!

BLE! We cannot thank this venue enough!!

lmost a year and a half away so timing isn't an issue) wouldn't be a priority for them due to our smaller wedding size. I was literally told that I could either agree to an indoor wedding I didn't want or expect them to bump me from the space I was interested in if a better offer came up. Additional phone calls with other staff basically gave me the same info. I couldn't believe how rude they were. Unless you want a huge wedding, don't even bother with this place.

really can't beat the cocktail hour view of the Severn River and downtown Annapolis. The meal was fantastic and the staff relatively easy to work with (often proactive follow-up is required to get responses). The staff perfectly decorated the venue for me after I sent a couple photos and dropped off the decorations. The party was fantastic :) The staff did a great job managing the event day of. Overall, this was an incredible venue for an incredible day.

esponsive to all our questions and concerns as we put the wedding together. Definitely recommended!

eautiful views and central location!

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ing wasn't too bad for my guests either. Very happy with everything the day of the wedding.

even when you are the bride & groom, there is not so much as a mint on the pillow.

are still raving about how amazing the wedding was. It was nice for whoever wasn't dancing to be able to go outside and look over the water. The best part of the ceremony was when we kissed and a big yacht driving by in the water starting beeping it's horn - just part of the Annapolis life :) The food was awesome and the wedding coordinator helped with everything.

nd the reception areas gave everyone a variety of places to have a good time. They either went outside, stayed inside to dance or just hung out at the talbes or bars.