Best Family Hotels in Maryland

An on-site day camp features crafts every afternoon in the summer, as well as games and movies. There is also a game room with arcade games, as well as a children’s video rental program.

The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay offers Camp Hyatt at Pirate's Cove for kids 4 to 12 years old. Camp Hyatt runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with half-day options, as well as an additional night camp option. Some activities include s'mores making, scavenger hunts, dive-in movies, nature hikes and mini-golf. There is also Captain Parlors game room offered on-site, which includes pingpong, air hockey, foosball and more. Children might also enjoy the Blue Heron Rookery, the Hyatt's own wildlife refuge where they'll be able to get up close and personal with birds such as the great blue heron and American bald eagle.

The hotel offers complimentary in-room childproofing kits in addition to pint-sized bathrobes. Cribs, high chairs playpens and baby and children's toiletries are also available.

Children's activities are available throughout the year and are based on age. Craft hours are a regular event, and milk and cookies are available to children upon arrival. Lawn games include bocce and croquet.

Kids are VIPs at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore. Upon arrival, children receive a special welcome gift and will get their own pint-sized animal print bathroom. If children are looking for a friend, the hotel will deliver a goldfish to the guest room for the duration of the stay. Child safety kits, including outlet covers, toilet latches and night lights are available upon request. Other amenities available to parents are play yards, car seats, strollers, scooters and more.

Although this property is best suited for adults, guests with children have access to cribs and high chairs.

The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center offers suites with sofa beds, a children's room service menu and in-house entertainment like a video arcade, nightly illuminated fountain shows, and the annual "Christmas on the Potomac" extravaganza of ice sculptures, miniature-train rides, and photos with Santa.

Families at The Westin Washington National Harbor benefit from the Westin Eat Well Menu for Kids as well as suites with sofa beds, but most of the fun will be found outside the hotel. The new National Children's Museum is two blocks inland, and the climbable "The Awakening" sculpture, a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a playground, and regular entertainment at the marina is just steps from the hotel.

The Hotel Annapolis feels more like a quaint country retreat than a major hotel. The red brick building exudes an airy feel, with natural light pouring in through the property's skylights and a popular tree-shaded courtyard welcoming lounge-ready guests. The location less than a half mile west of Main Street is a plus too, according to visitors. Recent guests also applaud the simplistic, yet elegant accommodations, which feature nautical-inspired decor, Keurig coffee makers, plush robes, flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Some previous lodgers caution that the rooms facing the atrium can be noisy and distract from a restful night's sleep. When hunger strikes, head to BAROAK, the intimate cookhouse and taproom that dishes up mouthwatering seafood entrees.

The Hilton Baltimore offers some amenities to make families comfortable. The hotel has high chairs and playpens available, as well as a video library with kid-friendly titles. The on-site restaurants also feature children's menus.

Ideally located a few blocks west of the downtown Annapolis historic district, this Westin outpost makes a great place to hang your hat if you're planning on sightseeing. Plus, after a long day of exploration, you can unwind in clean, comfortable digs. Recent guests attribute a restful night's sleep to signature Westin amenities, such as Heavenly Beds and bath products, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access (for a fee). Although some recent visitors complain that this Westin lacks charm and service could improve a bit, most appreciate the convenience of a free shuttle to the historic district and waterfront area as well as the sophisticated ambiance of Azure Restaurant. An added bonus: If you're a Marriott Bonvoy member, you may receive privileges, such as complimentary room upgrades, by choosing to stay here.