Historic Inns of Annapolis

My daughter married a USNA man the day after graduation. We live 800 miles away from Annapolis so needed a home base and since it was Commissioning Week most rental houses were booked. Historic Inns of Annapolis (HIA) was just PERFECT! Several family members booked rooms at the hotel also and it was WONDERFUL- the rooms were clean and comfy; the staff EXCELLENT especially Connor at the front desk. It is within walking distance to the USNA Chapel and in the heart of downtown Annapolis. While our ceremony was at the chapel, the reception was at HIA and it was PERFECT. Michelle is a dream to work with and would email me back within 30 seconds of me hitting send! She made sure not a single detail was overlooked. Day of everything was in place- Ms Cruz and her huge smile made sure everything was ready and in place and perfect- everything everything was just great. If you can get this venue, get it!! If you can stay here, do it! It was AMAZING. SUPER SUPER HAPPY

Had a great experience having our wedding here - the venue itself is very beautiful and well located right downtown near the water. The food was a highlight for us - really very good and better than food usually served at weddings. There was some staff turnover with the wedding coordinator(s), but the managers Michelle and Matt stepped in to answer all of our questions beforehand and were there the day of to make sure everything ran smoothly, so we were very impressed to not feel any effects of the turnover.

We cannot express enough gratitude to the entire team at the Historic Inns of Annapolis, especially Matt, Michelle, and Cruz, for making our wedding an unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, their dedication to excellence and attention to detail shone through.

The Governor Calvert House was the perfect backdrop for our magical day. Its charm and elegance created an enchanting atmosphere that our guests are still raving about. Matt and Michelle were exceptional in guiding us through every step of the planning process, ensuring that our vision came to life seamlessly.

On the big day, the entire staff went above and beyond to ease our nerves and provide support. Cruz worked her magic to transform the atrium and ballroom into a breathtaking setting! She took our decor ideas and elevated them to perfection, seamlessly weaving together every detail. The valets were also incredibly helpful! Helped us carry in all of our wedding day decor and items. Their kindness and professionalism made all the difference as we were scrambling prior to the event and after as we were trying to pack up and head back home!

The guests loved the food and drinks! The appetizers, cocktails, and the entrees were wonderful! We served the Chicken, the Lamb and the Rockfish (absolutely delicious!).

Our fairytale wedding was everything we dreamed of, and we are so grateful to the team for their hard work and dedication. The morning after brunch hosted in the atrium was the perfect send-off and bonus celebration with our loved ones. The beautiful setting made it all the more special.

If you’re looking for a venue that combines historic charm with exceptional service, look no further than the Historic Inns of Annapolis. We genuinely recommend this venue to any couple looking to create their own magical day!

Our wedding weekend with the Historic Inns of Annapolis was absolutely perfect. The team was flawless in execution of the rehearsal dinner at Maryland Inn and the reception at the Governor Calvert House. It was beautiful, stress-free, and us and our loved ones had the time of our lives!

I am SO happy that we decided to have our wedding reception at HIA. Cameryn and the whole team are truly phenomenal to work with. Cameryn joined HIA a few months before our wedding and was immediately so communicative, professional, and responsive to all of my (many) questions. She provided a seamless transition from the previous catering manager and is just so sweet!

On the day of our wedding, the whole HIA team was so attentive and helped the entire event to flow smoothly so that me and my husband could just relax and enjoy ourselves. I was prepared for some hiccups throughout the day, but there really were none to worry about...the team took care of everything that I could think of. The food was wonderful, the space was gorgeous, and all of our guests had an amazing time. If you are considering getting married here, I HIGHLY recommend that you do so!!

We hosted a rehearsal dinner for 50 and a welcome reception for 100 at Calvert House the night before our son's wedding. In the days leading up to the event, Cameryn Schirmer was patient and flexible as we worked out the menu, the room set-up, and the seating arrangements. That night, the room was beautiful, the food was fantastic, and the service was seamless. The location couldn't have been better. It was a perfect night!

What an amazing experience at the Gov Calvert Inn last weekend (June 8th)! It easily held 165 guests allowing an easy flow between the 3 areas (main dance room, dining room and patio). Everything was pitch perfect from the fantastic food to the professional staff. Every detail was handled with great care. I highly recommend it for your wedding or large party!

Ashley, Cruz, Chef, and the rest of the Historic Inns of Annapolis truly made our wedding what it was.
It's been a few weeks since our wedding and we are still receiving compliments from friends and family about how it was the best one they've ever attended. The team at Historic Inns really go way above and beyond and made our day truly special. If we could give the team more than 5 stars, we 1,000% would.

Venue Coordinator & Catering Sales Manager: Ashley was amazing from day one. Working with her to get our proposal was so simple, easy, and quick. Her communication alone deserves 10 stars. Ashley's keen attention to detail really made our wedding planning a breeze. I was worried for a while because I planned the wedding myself and wasn't planning on hiring a day of coordinator. The planning meetings and walkthrough with Ashley really put me at ease and I truly felt like I could trust her to take the reigns on the day of. Between Ashley and Cruz, I didn't worry about a single thing the day of the wedding. In fact, not only did they handle all the logistics of the setup, working with vendors the day of etc, they made sure my bridal party and I had everything we needed while we were getting ready. I can't sing enough praises for the two of them.

Venue: If you're hesitating about the venue, don't! The last thing I wanted for our wedding was for it to be a generic hotel wedding. Historic Inns is anything but generic. The hotel has a very elegant, cozy, historic feel which we fell in love with from the moment we walked in. Not only that, but the location is HARD to beat! It was great because we were able to forego the first look but still get amazing photos in Annapolis (despite the rain) during our cocktail hour. We used all of the rooms including the atrium (where we had our ceremony, cocktails, and dance floor) and the reception room (where we had dinner). The weather was rainy but once that cleared up we also opened up the porch area which our guests loved. Our reception was a cocktail style reception which meant we didn't have an official seated dinner but we had stations and guests could roam and socialize during the dinner hour. We were worried about how the flow would go but Ashley and the team pulled it off and set up the room in a way that flowed and made sense. We were able to drop off any items to the venue Thursday before our Saturday wedding. I think the venue allows up to a week before for drops.
The venue also had a bridal suite and a groom's suite. The bridal suite is well appointed with couches, a tv, spacious bathroom, fridge and everything. I had ten people get ready in the suite with no issues. The groom's suite was a good deal smaller but then again they don't need much space :)

Food: This was the most important aspect of my wedding for me (aside from the actual marriage). I was impressed with Chef and his team of culinary specialists from the very beginning. I went to the wedding fair the March before our wedding and was sold on the food. With the tasting, I was blown away by the quality, selection, and amount of food provided for the tasting. Chef came out to talk to us and tell us about the different dishes and other options if we wanted. Honestly, my biggest complaint was that we didn't eat more during our wedding! Every single one of our guests have raved about the food and continue to do so. Some of the most praised items were the scallops (I still think about these sometimes), the lamb lollipops, crab soup shooters, the prime rib, crab cake, and most of all the pasta AND risotto station. We couldn't decide between the pasta or risotto and we ended up choosing both! Ashley helped us figure out the numbers for food and we were able to do half guests #'s for the pasta station and half for the risotto.

Bar: The bar package was a good deal for us. Ashley helped us swap out a couple of things in our package that were comparable and she was extremely flexible. The bartenders were wonderful.

If you made it this far in reading this review, all I have to say is - this venue truly has it all and I would recommend the Historic Inns and its team to anyone who asks for any event, big or small! Thank you to the team at Historic Inns for making our wedding amazing and allowing us to relax on the day of!! We can't thank you enough! I honestly am hoping one of our friends chooses this venue next!

Ashley Erickson and Cruise were the best duo during the wedding The whole wedding was perfect and Ashley made sure it ran smoothly I would recommend this venue to everyone I

Governor Calvert House was the perfect location for us to get married. Quaint historic inn, heart of downtown Annapolis, attentive staff, great food, the memories will last forever. On-site coordinator (Ashely) was amazing and so accommodating to all of our requests. Our guests are still raving about the event weeks later!