FACT SHEET Location: 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 The Westin Annapolis is located in historical Annapolis, the one-time capitol of the United States. Nearby is the U.S. Naval Academy, waterfront shopping and dining and many beautiful historical homes and gardens. Telephone: 410-972-4300 Guest Rooms: 225 Fax: 410-295-7420 Meeting Rooms: 10 state of the art meeting rooms totaling more than 11,600 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space ranging from the Capital Ballroom with 6343 sq ft of space accommodating 711 plus over 3200 sq ft of flexible prefunction space to the Senate room catering to more intimate meetings. Food & Beverage: Azure: Located on the lobby level. Open for breakfast & lunch from 6am to 2:30pm and dinner from 5 to 10pm Azure Lounge: Serving light fare, beverages and dinner, is open daily from 12 noon to 11pm. Room Service: Nourishing and delicious meals and snacks are available 24 hours a day. Morton’s Steakhouse: Located on the lobby level, is open for fine dining dinner daily from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm Business Center: The Westin Annapolis Business Center is fully automated and offers services including copying, faxing, internet access and computer usage. Hours: Accessible with room key 24 hours/7 days a week. Concierge: The Concierge is available to answer any questions and make arrangements for local attractions, theaters, and restaurants. Recreation: Fitness Center: Fully equipped Gym which includes state of the art equipment. Hours: Accessible with room key 24 hours/7 days a week. Location: Take the main elevator to P1 Swimming Pool: Indoor heated swimming pool. Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6am – 9am & 4pm – 10pm; Saturday – Sunday: 10am – 10pm Location: Take the main elevator to P1 Parking: There is a covered parking garage on site with self parking and valet parking at a charge. You will see the garage on the right hand side right after you turn into the hotel off of Taylor Avenue. Valet parking is $22 over night or $10 during the day. The garage is $1.25 per hour up to a maximum of $10.00 over 24 hours. Airports: The closest airport is Baltimore Washington International (BWI). (about 30 minutes away) The next nearest airport is Regan International Airport (DCA) (about 1 hour away) Website: www.westin.com/annapolis MEETING ROOM SET UP CLASSROOM STYLE: Most desirable for informational type presentations. THEATRE STYLE: Appropriate for short lecture or larger groups that do not require extensive note-taking. This set up maximizes meeting room space utilization. U-SHAPE: Works well with small groups that require conversations between presenter and audience as well as between participants. Provides a more intimate feel. This set up does require more space than other set-ups. HOLLOW SQUARE: Popular configuration for board meetings and small “brainstorming” sessions. They provide plenty of workspace for each person and good communication/visual lines for each participant. Recommend that the size of the group is 24 people or less. BANQUET STYLE: CONFERENCE STYLE: Used for meals and small group discussions. Suggested for small discussions. LOCAL ANNAPOLIS ATTRACTIONS ART GALLERIES Aurora Gallery, 67 Maryland Avenue, 410-263-9150 Dawson Gallery, 44 Maryland Avenue, 410-269-1299 McBride Gallery, 215 Main Street, 410-267-7077 CHURCHES Bay Ridge Christian Church, 1071 Bay Ridge Road, 410-263-2992 Calvary United Methodist Church, 301 Rowe Blvd, 410-268-1776 Congregation Kneseth Israel, Hilltop Lane and Spa Road, 410-263-3924 First Presbyterian Church, 144 Conduit Street, 410-267-8705 St. Anne’s Parish, 199 Duke of Gloucester Street, 410-267-9333 St. Martin’s Lutheran (ELCA) 1120 Spa Road, 410-263-4723 St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester Street, 410-263-2396 St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 730 Bestgate Road, 410-841-6717 USNA Chapel, 52 King George Street, 410-263-6933 Weems Creek Baptist, Bestgate Road and Ridgeley Avenue, 410-266-5527 HISTORIC HOMES Banneker-Douglass Museum, 84 Franklin Street, 410-974-2553 Charles Carroll House, 107 Duke of Gloucester Street, 410-269-1737 Hammond-Harwood House, 19 Maryland Avenue, 410-269-1714 William Paca House & Garden, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis, 410-267-7619 GOLF COURSES Atlantic Golf at South River, Edgewater, 800-767-4837 Annapolis Golf Club, Annapolis, 410-263-6771 Bay Hills Golf Club, Arnold, 410-947-0669 Eisenhower Golf Club, Crownsville, 410-571-0973 Renditions Golf, Davidsonville, 410-798-9798 Severna Park Golf Center, Severna Park, 410-647-8618 RECREATIONAL PARKS Arundel Olympic Swim Center, 2690 Riva Road, 410-222-7933 Baltimore & Annapolis Trail Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, 410-267-8742 Spring River Corporation – kayak & canoe rental, 311 Third Street in Eastport, 410-263-2303 SHOPPING AREAS Downtown Main Street and City Dock has many tourist shops and great bars and restaurants. Maryland Avenue is known for unique specialty stores, antiques and designer shops West Annapolis is a quiet neighborhood just outside the Historic District offering specialty stores and good restaurants and more. West Street has art galleries, a great mix of exceptional restaurants, and lots of live musical entertainment Harbor Center has a mix of stores, movie theaters and restaurants. Annapolis Westfield Mall is one of the most successful on the East Coast. 10 minute drive from The Westin. THEATRES/MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre, 143 Compromise Street, 410-268-9212 Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, 801 Chase Street, 410-263-0907 Colonial Players, 108 East Street, 410-268-7373 Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, 410-263-5544 Annapolis Carriage, Down town, 410-267-6656 TOURS Boat - Annapolis Tours and Watermark Cruises, City Dock, 410-268-7601 Boat and Walking Tours – Nautical Destinations, 410-269-4213 Boat - Schooner Woodwind, City Dock by Pusser’s Restaurant, 410-263-7837 Trolley – Discover Annapolis Tours, Visitors Center for 60 minute tour, 99 Main Street for 40 minute tour, 410-626-6000 Walking – Capital City Colonials, 410-295-9715 Walking – Naval Academy, Naval Academy Visitors Center, 410-263-6933 LOCAL SPAS AND SALONS Directly across from the Westin Varuna Spa and Salon 1 Park Place Annapolis, MD 21401 Ph: 410-268-2828 www.varunasalonspa.com (across the street but a littler further away) Ruby Salon 3 Monticello Ave Annapolis, MD 21401 410-263-7829 About ¼ of a mile up the Street Hudson & Fouquet 181 West Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Ph: 410-263-9790 www.hudsonfouquet.com LOCAL ANNAPOLIS RESTAURANTS STEAK RESTAURANTS MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE Connected to The Westin on the ground level, 410-280-1170 Renowned for the highest USDA beef grade, aged mouthwatering steaks. LEWNES STEAKHOUSE 4th Street at Severn Avenue in Eastport, 410-263-1617 Delectable steaks, sophisticated atmosphere, extensive wine list. RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE 3rd Street at Severn Avenue in Eastport, 410-990-0033 Selected and aged steaks, well respected steakhouse chain. GREYSTONE GRILL 200 Westgate Circle (across from the Westin), 410-349-5052 American steakhouse with mix of steak, seafood and pastas. SEAFOOD PHILLIPS SEAFOOD 12 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 at City Dock, 410-990-9888 Overlooks the Harbor providing stunning waterfront views. Fresh seafood known for its crab cakes. ROCKFISH Sixth Street at Compromise Street in Eastport, 410-267-1800 Described as “Casually Elegant Dining”. Emphasis is on simple preparation of the freshest quality ingredients. Seafood, steak, gourmet pizzas. Live music many evenings. O’LEARY’S SEAFOOD 310 Third Street in Eastport, 410-263-0884 Specializing in fish dishes. Intimate setting and atmosphere. HARRY BROWNES 56 State Circle, 410-263-4332 A State Circle landmark, this restaurant appeals to a wide variety of diners from legislators to locals. Seafood and continental dishes. JERRY’S SEAFOOD 169 West Street, 410-268-7733 Famous for its crab bomb, crab cakes, fresh fish and homemade soups. ON THE WATER CHART HOUSE 300 Second Street in Eastport, 410-268-7168 Waterfront views of Annapolis. Seafood, steaks and fantastic salad bar. CARROL’S CREEK 410 Severn Avenue in Eastport, 410-268-7168 Waterfront with outside seating. Seafood and American cuisine. PUSSER’S LANDING 80 Compromise Street, 410-626-0004 On the water over looking city dock. Outdoor seating available. Caribbean/Chesapeake cuisine. SEVERN INN 1993 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, 410-349-4000 Waterfront with views of the Naval Academy across the Naval Academy Bridge. Outside seating available. Diverse menu selection. FRENCH CAFÉ NORMANDIE 185 Main Street, 410-263-3382 Rustic restaurant on Main Street Annapolis serving French cuisine. LES FOLIES BRASSERIE 2552 Riva Road, 410-573-0970 Parisian life style atmosphere featuring French cuisine with recipes from various French regions. CONTEMPORARY AQUA TERRA 164 Main Street, 410-263-1985 Contemporary American dining with cosmopolitan atmosphere. ITALIAN CARPACCIO TUSCAN KITCHEN ONE Park Place, Suite 10, (across from the Westin) 410-268-6569 Specializing in Italian pizza, pastas, meat and seafood dishes. They combine flavor, service, authenticity, ambiance and style to bring you all the best Italy has to offer. LA PICCOLO ROMA 200 Main Street, 410-268-7898 Northern Italian food on Main Street Annapolis. Known for risotto dishes. AROMI D’ITALIA 8 Dock Street, 410-263-1300 Casual authentic Italian café. Great sandwiches, gelato and pastries. MARIA’S 12 Market Square, 410-268-2112 Fine Italian dining in an intimate quaint restaurant with true Sicilian style. OSTERIA 177 177 Main Street, 410-267-7700 A traditional yet contemporary setting with Coastal Italian-Mediterranean Cuisine. LUNA BLU 36 West Street, 410-267-9950 Authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere with warm décor. SPANISH JALAPENOS 85 Forest Drive, 410-266-7580 Features classic cuisine from Spain and Mexico with diners able to mix and match the best of both countries. GREEK/MEDITERRANEAN KYMA 69 West Street, 410-268-0003 Contemporary Mediterranean small plates and tapas restaurant with Chesapeake roots. SUSHI TSUNAMI 51 West Street, 410-990-9868 Very contemporary featuring a sushi bar as well as pacific rim dining. JOSS CAFÉ AND SUSHI BAR 195 Main Street, 410-263-4688 Upbeat small restaurant serving the freshest ingredients for sushi along with a wide selection of traditional Japanese cuisine. YIN YANKEE CAFÉ 105 Main Street, 410-268-8703 Small café down by the water serving a mix of fusion flavors and sushi. NANO ASIAN DINING 189A Main Street, 410-267-6688 Features traditional Asian fare as well as sushi. Casual and less busy but very good. THAI LEMONGRASS 167 West Street, 410-280-0086 Serves fresh authentic Thai cuisine in a warm contemporary environment. PAID THAI 38 West Street, 410-280-6636 Small charming restaurant specializing in authentic Thai cuisine. VIET THAI PARADISE 2526 Riva Road, 410-266-8222 Warm welcoming restaurant that serves rich and flavorful Vietnamese and Thai food. PUBS RAMS HEAD TAVERN 33 West Street, 410-268-4545 Known for its large selection of local and international beers as well as good food. Casual atmosphere with outdoor patio. SLY FOX TAVERN 7 Church Circle, 443-482-9000 Small indoor area and large outdoor patio where you can often hear live music. Menu includes traditional pub food as well as a more formal options. FADOS IRISH PUB 1 Park Place (across from the Westin), 410-626-0069 Traditional Irish sports bar with hearty food and drink, good music, warm hospitality and friendly banter. GALWAY BAY 63 Maryland Avenue, 410-263-8333 Authentic friendly atmosphere of a real Irish Pub and restaurant serving all the favorite Irish dishes. CASTLEBAY IRISH PUB 193A Main Street, 410-626-0165 Another friendly Irish pub serving favorites of Ireland and American cuisine. STAN AND JOE’S 37 West Street, 410-263-1993 An American Saloon with an Irish attitude. Live music every night. TRADITIONAL ANNAPOLIS BARS MCGARVEYS, 410-263-5700 FEDERAL HOUSE BAR AND GRILL, 410-268-2576 MIDDLETON TAVERN, 410-263-3323 All of these pubs are located near each other around City Dock/Market Square. Over the holidays these pubs tend to be fairly crowded. DIRECTIONS 100 Westgate Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401 or if using mapquest, GPS or other location finder please use: 49 Spa Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 ****MAPQUEST, GOOGLE MAPS, GPS UNITS DO NOT RECOGNIZE 100 WESTGATE YET. DIRECTIONS FROM WASHINGTON DC Follow New York Avenue to Route 50 East. Follow Route 50 East for approximately 25 miles. Take exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. Travel time approximately 50 minutes without traffic. DIRECTIONS FROM BALTIMORE Take 295 South to 695 East. Take 695 East to 97 South. Travel 97 South for about 20 miles. Merge onto Route 50 East. Take exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. Travel time approximately 40 minutes without traffic. DIRECTIONS FROM EASTERN SHORE Follow Route 50 West across the Bay Bridge. Continue on Route 50 West for about 6 miles. Take Exit 24A Rowe Boulevard towards Annapolis. Merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. DIRECTIONS FROM BALTIMORE WASHINGTON AIRPORT (BWI) Exit out of the airport to Elm Road. Turn right onto Aviation Boulevard and signs to I-97. Follow I-97 South towards Annapolis/Bay Bridge. Take 97 South for approximately 15 miles. Merge onto Route 50 East. Take exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. Travel time approximately 35 minutes without traffic. DIRECTIONS FROM NORTHERN STATES Follow Route I-95 South to I-895, towards the Baltimore Tunnel. Take 97 South for about 20 miles. Merge onto Route 50 East. Take exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. DIRECTIONS FROM SOUTHERN STATES Follow Route I-95 North to Route 50 East. Take Route 50 East to exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. DIRECTIONS FROM REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT (DCA) Take the George Washington Parkway North towards Washington and pick up 395 North. At the end of 395 turn right onto New York Avenue. Follow New York Avenue to Route 50 East. Follow Route 50 East for approximately 25 miles. Take exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. Travel time approximately 50 minutes. DIRECTONS FROM DULLES AIRPORT (IAD) From Dulles, exit onto the Dulles Access toll road towards Washington. From the access road, exit onto 495 West, which will become 95/495 North. Stay on 495 North and exit onto Route 50 East. Take Route 50 East to exit 24 Rowe Boulevard, South to Annapolis and stay in the right lane. The right lane will merge onto Rowe Boulevard. Proceed to the second light, Taylor Avenue and turn right. Follow for ¾ of a mile and make a left hand turn into the Westin hotel courtyard. Travel time approximately 120 minutes without traffic. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES Towne Transport – Annapolis Towne Transport in Annapolis. 410-266-3392 1-888-954-6501 They have larger motor coaches that carry 57 people. They rent for 8 hours minimum at ~rate of $1200/$1300 flat rate. They also have smaller mini vans that are rented hourly. For 25 person van - $105/hour For 33 person van - $120/hour School buses that hold 46 adults = $90/hour. Sundown Enterpriser 443-822-8747 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION The Super Shuttle: To or from BWI Airport. The first person is $31.00 one-way, each additional person is $11.00. They can also arrange group discounts. There is a counter on the lower level near baggage claim #1 (Southwest Airlines Terminal – Pier A) and baggage claim #10 (Pier C). They do not go directly to Dulles or Regan National. Phone: 1-800-BLUEVAN(258-3826) Website: www.supershuttle.com The Airport Shuttle: To and from BWI Airport ($35.00) National Airport ($35.00) or Dulles Airport ($92.00) Website: www.gotheairportshuttle.com Rental Cars: AT BWI Avis (410) 859-1680 Alamo (888) 826-6893 Budget (410) 859-0850 or (410) 691-2913 Enterprise (800) 261-7331 or (410) 684-3295 Hertz (800) 654-3131 or (410) 684-7900 Thrifty (877) 283-0898 or (410) 850-7139 ANNAPOLIS ONLY Budget (410) 266-5030 Enterprise (410) 897-0420 Hertz (410) 263-4150 Taxis: The BWI Taxi stand is located just outside the baggage claim area on the lower level. Approximate fare is $44-48 depending on traffic. SHIPPING AND HANDLING POLICIES AND PRICES Incoming/Outgoing Packages The Westin Annapolis Purchasing Department receives all incoming/outgoing packages for the hotel guests. We provide storage and delivery upon guest arrival. Rates: Letters Box (under 10 lbs.) Box (over 10 lbs.) Box (over 20 lbs.) Display Cases (under 20 lbs.) Display Cases (over 20 lbs.) Self Contained Pallets Free $ 7.00 per box $ 9.00 per box $11.00 per box $20.00 per case $25.00 per case $100.00 per pallet All incoming package labels must contain the following information 1. Guest Name 2. Convention/Group Name 3. Company/Vendor’s Name 4. Guest Arrival Date 5. Convention Services Manager name 6. Function Room (if assigned) 7. Date of Program You will be contacted upon your arrival by the Westin Annapolis Purchasing Department to set up the delivery of your packages. Package will be accepted no more than three (3) days prior to guest arrival or meeting date. Due to limited storage space, please make arrangements for early deliveries or pallet deliveries. All packages will be secured and stored in the package/storage room located in the Purchasing Department. Your package will be tagged with a bill outlining all applicable charges. A signature is required at the time of delivery and the charges will be applied to either the group’s/convention master bill or to the guest’s folio. Packages that arrive for guests who have checked out, unclaimed package or packages without proper information on the label will be returned to sender COD