Hosting a Conference or Event in Maryland

This list ranks conference hotels in Maryland by their meeting and event space, drawing from hotels you can search and book through Engine. Among the top properties is Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover, with a largest event space running about 34,000 square feet and capacity for up to 3,825 people across 27 event spaces and 310 guest rooms. The page serves planners and travel managers sourcing venues and room blocks across the state, as well as attendees booking their own stays.

Maryland draws business travelers and event planners to its mix of historic charm and proximity to federal agencies, with the hotels on this list spread across cities from Baltimore to Potomac and Hanover. These properties serve organizations of every size and industry, offering event spaces that range from intimate boardrooms to ballrooms capable of hosting thousands. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these hotels on Engine, for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product connecting planners to meeting and event venues across the country.

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Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (2637)

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel delivers 622 rooms and 39 event spaces, including the 14560-square-foot Maryland Ballroom that hosts up to 2000 people. Its waterfront location and extensive meeting facilities make it a natural choice for large conferences.

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Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1009)

Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover features a 34054-square-foot venue that hosts up to 3825 people, supported by 27 event spaces and 310 guest rooms. This dynamic property combines entertainment and meeting facilities for memorable corporate gatherings.

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William F. Bolger Center

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

With 430 rooms and 69 event spaces, William F. Bolger Center in Potomac offers comprehensive meeting infrastructure anchored by the 7154-square-foot Benjamin Franklin Hall accommodating up to 500 people. The property specializes in training and corporate events.

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Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (948)

Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection in Columbia provides 290 rooms and 39 event spaces, headlined by the 4048-square-foot Lakeside Ballroom that hosts up to 400 people. Its modern design and versatile meeting options appeal to corporate planners.

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Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (2433)

Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor combines 488 rooms with 25 event spaces, including the 14160-square-foot Constellation Ballroom accommodating up to 1800 people. The property's downtown location and substantial meeting capacity serve large-scale conferences.

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Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1993)

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr features 315 rooms and 31 event spaces, with a 10000-square-foot Atrium that hosts up to 800 people. Its dedicated meeting center design caters to corporate groups and training events.

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1008)

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge offers 400 rooms and 34 event spaces, including the 11259-square-foot Chesapeake Ballroom hosting up to 1400 people. This waterfront resort provides an exceptional setting for regional conferences and corporate retreats.

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Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (1319)

Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards provides 524 rooms and 37 event spaces, featuring a 6264-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 556 people. Its proximity to sports and entertainment venues enhances the attendee experience.

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Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1001)

Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson delivers 283 rooms and 28 event spaces, with the 6840-square-foot S. Fitzgerald Ballroom hosting up to 850 people. The suburban location offers convenient access to Baltimore while providing ample meeting space.

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Turf Valley Resort

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1004)

Turf Valley Resort in Ellicott City features 171 rooms and 20 event spaces, including a 9472-square-foot Grand Ballroom that hosts up to 800 people. The resort setting and comprehensive meeting facilities create an ideal environment for corporate gatherings.

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Sheraton Inner Harbor

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (7)

Sheraton Inner Harbor offers 338 rooms and 22 event spaces, anchored by the 7524-square-foot Chesapeake Ballroom accommodating up to 1000 people. Its downtown Baltimore location and flexible meeting space suit conferences of various sizes.

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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (1224)

Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport in Linthicum provides 280 rooms and 20 event spaces, with the 8246-square-foot Thurgood Marshall Ballroom hosting up to 900 people. Convenient airport access makes this property ideal for national and international events.

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Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (2934)

Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG in Greenbelt features 287 rooms and 18 event spaces, including an 11075-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 420 people. Its proximity to major highways facilitates easy attendee access.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1107)

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg delivers 298 rooms and 29 event spaces, headlined by the 4838-square-foot Majestic Ballroom hosting up to 500 people. The extensive meeting space variety accommodates concurrent sessions and breakouts.

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Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (596)

Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre offers 229 rooms and 17 event spaces, with the 6679-square-foot Magnolia Ballroom accommodating up to 891 people. This suburban property combines substantial meeting capacity with convenient Metro access.

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Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG

3-star hotel 4.2 Great (1247)

Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG features 196 rooms and 13 event spaces, including the 10000-square-foot Arundel Ballroom that hosts up to 555 people. Its Annapolis location and generous ballroom space serve mid-size conferences effectively.

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The Hotel at the University of Maryland

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (2046)

Located in College Park, The Hotel at the University of Maryland provides 297 rooms and 13 event spaces, with the 10000-square-foot Calvert Ballroom accommodating up to 1224 people. The university setting and modern facilities attract academic and corporate groups.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville

4-star hotel 4.0 Great (1008)

DoubleTree by Hilton Baltimore North - Pikesville offers 171 rooms and 16 event spaces, featuring the 10790-square-foot Preakness Ballroom that hosts up to 1000 people. Its substantial ballroom and multiple breakout rooms support complex conference programs.

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The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport - BWI

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1135)

The Westin Baltimore Washington Airport - BWI in Linthicum combines 260 rooms with 12 event spaces, including the 7552-square-foot Crossland Ballroom accommodating up to 700 people. Airport proximity and flexible meeting space attract regional business events.

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Hilton Garden Inn Solomons

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (707)

Hilton Garden Inn Solomons in Dowell features 100 rooms and 19 event spaces, with its largest room spanning 7544 square feet and hosting up to 250 people. The waterfront location offers a retreat-style setting for focused meetings.

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BWI Airport Marriott

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (1007)

BWI Airport Marriott delivers 315 rooms and 19 event spaces, with a 10020-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 1200 people. Convenient airport access and substantial meeting capacity make it practical for fly-in attendees.

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Solomons Inn Resort & Marina

2-star hotel 4.0 Great (996)

Solomons Inn Resort & Marina provides 113 rooms and 13 event spaces, featuring the 5830-square-foot Chesapeake Ballroom hosting up to 583 people. This waterfront property offers a relaxed atmosphere for smaller conferences and corporate retreats.

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Bethesda Marriott

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1000)

Bethesda Marriott offers 407 rooms and 24 event spaces, with a 4592-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 560 people. Its location near Washington DC and diverse meeting space options serve corporate groups efficiently.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1008)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore Hunt Valley provides 223 rooms and 14 event spaces, with its largest configuration spanning 3240 square feet and hosting up to 375 people. The all-suite format and complimentary breakfast enhance the attendee experience.

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Top Floor Standard Deluxe

2-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (6)

Top Floor Standard Deluxe in North East features 150 rooms and 12 event spaces, including the 9200-square-foot Palmer room that accommodates up to 1000 people. This property combines substantial meeting capacity with regional accessibility.

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The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (487)

The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club in Stevensville offers 77 rooms and 11 event spaces, with the 2892-square-foot Sunset Ballroom hosting up to 310 people. Its waterfront setting creates a distinctive backdrop for executive retreats and smaller conferences.

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Historic Inns of Annapolis

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1995)

Historic Inns of Annapolis provides 124 rooms and 24 event spaces, featuring the 2413-square-foot Governor's Hall Ballroom that accommodates up to 400 people. The historic character and downtown location offer a unique venue for specialized gatherings.

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Metro Points Hotel

3-star hotel 3.9 Great (1597)

Metro Points Hotel in New Carrollton delivers 197 rooms and 6 event spaces, with a 10000-square-foot Grand Ballroom hosting up to 550 people. Metro station proximity makes this property accessible for Washington DC area attendees.

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Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (7673)

Grand Hotel Ocean City Oceanfront features 251 rooms and 6 event spaces, including an 8232-square-foot Grand Ballroom that accommodates up to 600 people. The beachfront location adds a leisure component to business events.

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The Tidewater Inn

3-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (915)

The Tidewater Inn in Easton offers 92 rooms and 14 event spaces, with the 2950-square-foot Gold Room hosting up to 375 people. This Eastern Shore property combines historic charm with versatile meeting facilities for boutique conferences.

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Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott

3-star hotel 4.0 Great (1993)

Ashore Oceanfront Hotel by Marriott in Ocean City provides 250 rooms and 4 event spaces, featuring the 7500-square-foot Atlantic Ballroom that accommodates up to 1000 people. The oceanfront setting and substantial ballroom capacity create a distinct meeting environment.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1031)

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia delivers 152 rooms and 14 event spaces, with the 4896-square-foot Atrium hosting up to 300 people. Its Columbia location and flexible meeting space serve regional corporate groups effectively.

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Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (1345)

Doubletree by Hilton Washington DC Silver Spring offers 229 rooms and 14 event spaces, including the 4026-square-foot Cypress Ballroom that accommodates up to 400 people. Metro access and diverse meeting space options suit mid-size gatherings.

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Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor

3-star hotel 3.1 Good (3119)

Hotel Baltimore Downtown-Inner Harbor features 7 event spaces, with the 12240-square-foot International Ballroom hosting up to 1500 people. Its downtown location and substantial ballroom capacity support large conferences in Baltimore's urban core.

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Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore - a DoubleTree by Hilton

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (1002)

Inn at the Colonnade Baltimore - a DoubleTree by Hilton provides 125 rooms and 13 event spaces, with the 3264-square-foot Canterbury Ballroom accommodating up to 200 people. The uptown location offers a quieter alternative to downtown venues.

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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

3-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1001)

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center combines 284 rooms with 12 event spaces, featuring the 5940-square-foot Washingtonian Ballroom that hosts up to 500 people. Its suburban setting and modern facilities attract corporate training events and regional conferences.

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The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2875)

The Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Baltimore offers 203 rooms and 17 event spaces, with the 2660-square-foot Whitehall Ballroom accommodating up to 320 people. The boutique property delivers an upscale environment for executive meetings and specialized events.

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Inn at Perry Cabin

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (399)

Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels features 78 rooms and 10 event spaces, including the 9600-square-foot Point venue hosting up to 250 people. This waterfront retreat provides an exclusive setting for high-level executive gatherings.

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Holiday Inn Gaithersburg by IHG

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1010)

Holiday Inn Gaithersburg by IHG delivers 299 rooms and 13 event spaces, with the 4860-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 500 people. The property's meeting capacity and convenient location serve corporate groups throughout the region.

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Graduate by Hilton Annapolis

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1219)

Graduate by Hilton Annapolis provides 216 rooms and 10 event spaces, featuring the 4368-square-foot Regatta Ballroom that hosts up to 500 people. Its nautical-themed design and downtown location create a distinctive venue for mid-size events.

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Pendry Baltimore

5-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1001)

Pendry Baltimore offers 128 rooms and 6 event spaces, with the 4565-square-foot Sagamore Ballroom accommodating up to 400 people. This upscale property brings contemporary design and curated meeting spaces to Harbor East.

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Antrim 1844

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (127)

Antrim 1844 in Hagerstown features 40 rooms and 10 event spaces, including the 5200-square-foot Glass Pavilion that hosts up to 350 people. The historic estate setting provides an intimate backdrop for executive retreats and specialized gatherings.

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor by IHG

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (900)

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor by IHG provides 202 rooms and 8 event spaces, with the 3738-square-foot B&O American Brasserie accommodating up to 260 people. The boutique hotel's distinctive style suits creative meetings and smaller corporate events.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (2423)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baltimore at BWI Airport in Linthicum offers 251 rooms and 18 event spaces, with the 1900-square-foot Friendship Ballroom hosting up to 250 people. Airport convenience and all-suite accommodations appeal to fly-in corporate groups.

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The Rockville Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham

3-star hotel 3.7 Great (1722)

The Rockville Hotel, a Ramada by Wyndham features 150 rooms and 9 event spaces, including the 5148-square-foot Remington Ballroom that accommodates up to 450 people. Its Rockville location provides easy access for Washington DC area attendees.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (1010)

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Laurel delivers 208 rooms and 11 event spaces, with the 3360-square-foot Atrium hosting up to 373 people. The central Maryland location between Baltimore and Washington serves regional business gatherings effectively.

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Mt Washington Conference Center

3-star hotel

Mt Washington Conference Center in Baltimore offers 56 rooms and 12 event spaces, with its largest room spanning 1740 square feet and accommodating up to 180 people. The intimate scale and multiple meeting rooms suit training programs and small conferences.

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Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (992)

Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection provides 150 rooms and 7 event spaces, featuring the 3337-square-foot Chesapeake Ballroom that hosts up to 450 people. The waterfront setting and boutique style create a memorable backdrop for corporate events.

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Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites

2-star hotel 4.1 Great (1289)

Best Western Premier Rockville Hotel & Suites offers 164 rooms and 12 event spaces, with the 1887-square-foot Grand Ballroom accommodating up to 180 people. The property's multiple meeting rooms and suburban location serve small to mid-size groups.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Largo/Washington DC

4-star hotel 4.1 Great (1023)

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Largo/Washington DC features 184 rooms and 12 event spaces, with the 1875-square-foot Ballroom hosting up to 200 people. Its location near the Capital Beltway provides convenient access for regional business events.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help me book both guest rooms and meeting space for a conference in Maryland?
Engine handles both parts of your event. For the guest rooms, you can search and book directly on Engine, stays of 9 or more rooms go through Engine Groups, and 8 or fewer you book yourself. For the meeting or event space, use Engine Spaces to find and request venues across Maryland that fit your requirements.
How do I reserve a block of guest rooms for conference attendees in Maryland?
If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups will handle your room block. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book directly through Engine's platform. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing.
What should I look for in a hotel that can handle a large corporate event?
Look at the size of the largest event space, the number of meeting rooms, and the guest-room count. For example, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover offers a largest event space of about 34,000 square feet with capacity for up to 3,825 people and 310 guest rooms, while the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel has a largest space of about 15,000 square feet with 622 guest rooms and 39 event spaces. A property with ample rooms and flexible meeting space makes it easier to keep attendees on-site.
How does billing work when I book a large room block through Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you get a single bill for your room block instead of managing individual traveler charges. You can choose from multiple payment options, and there's no membership fee to use the platform.
Which parts of Maryland have the most options for meeting and event space?
Baltimore and the areas around Washington, D.C., including Hanover and Potomac, tend to offer the widest selection of hotels with significant meeting capacity. These regions are home to properties like the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace, Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, and the William F. Bolger Center, all of which provide substantial event space and a range of room counts.