Top 5 Accessible Hotels in Annapolis, Maryland
Annapolis sits on the Chesapeake Bay about 30 miles from Washington, D.C. and 25 miles from Baltimore. It's Maryland's capital city, home to the U.S. Naval Academy, and known for its colonial architecture, working waterfront, and Maryland blue crab. The historic downtown is compact and walkable, with City Dock at the center, but the broader Annapolis area — including the BWI Airport corridor in nearby Hanover and Linthicum — has its own cluster of hotels that make sense for travelers flying in or splitting time between Annapolis and Baltimore.
Every accessibility detail in this guide comes from Wheel the World's expert mappers, who physically visited and measured each property. These aren't self-reported claims — they're real measurements from real site visits.
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
Accessible room and roll-in shower at Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection
The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel sits on Compromise Street at the edge of City Dock, with direct views of the Chesapeake Bay. It's the most centrally located verified hotel in Annapolis, walkable to restaurants, the Naval Academy, and the Maryland State House. The hotel offers two accessible room types: a roll-in shower room and a king room with a low-entry bathtub.
Accessibility
Entrance: Automatic doors, 62 inches wide, ground-level, step-free
Lobby: Smooth tile and thin carpet floors, step-free throughout, both standing and seated check-in desk options
Elevator: 41.5-inch door, 74-inch width, 54-inch depth, braille and raised-number buttons at accessible height
Room (roll-in shower): Thin carpet, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle, key card and phone unlock
Bed (roll-in shower room): 25.5 inches high, clearance underneath, 80 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (roll-in shower room): Automatic bathroom door, 34-inch door width, roll-in shower with flat threshold at 59 inches wide, fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space
Room (king tub): Smooth and thin carpet floors, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 34-inch door with lever handle, key card and phone unlock
Bed (king tub room): 23.5 inches high, clearance underneath, 80 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (king tub room): 33-inch door opens outward, low-entry accessible bathtub with grab bars, handheld showerhead, portable shower seat, 60+ inches turning space
Hearing accessibility: Door signaler, TTY, telephone signaler, visual fire alarm
Staff assistance: Guiding guests to rooms and describing surroundings available
Equipment: Adaptive equipment deliveries accepted before arrival, rented electric beds accepted
Parking: Valet parking, obstacle-free route to entrance
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Annapolis
Accessible roll-in shower and room at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Annapolis
The SpringHill Suites sits on Admiral Cochrane Drive, a few miles from downtown Annapolis and close to the Annapolis Town Centre shopping and dining area. It's a suite-style hotel, which gives you more space than a standard room — useful if you need room to move around. The accessible studio has a sofa bed in addition to the king, so it works for a travel companion. The hotel has a pool with a pool lift, a fitness center, a breakfast area, and accepts adaptive equipment deliveries before arrival.
The accessible studio has a shower with a 1-inch threshold and a 58-inch wide entrance — worth knowing if you use a larger wheelchair. The shower has both a fixed and portable seat with a backrest, grab bars, and a handheld showerhead. The lobby restroom is a private family/accessible bathroom. The hotel has an ADA room kit for deaf and hard-of-hearing guests.
Accessibility
Entrance: Automatic push-button door, 62 inches wide, ground-level, step-free
Lobby: Smooth tile and thin carpet floors, step-free throughout, both standing and seated check-in desk options
Elevator: 42-inch door, 79-inch width, 64-inch depth, braille and raised-number buttons at accessible height
Room: Thin carpet, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed: 26 inches high, 36 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom: 33-inch door opens outward, shower with 1-inch threshold at 58 inches wide, fixed shower seat, portable shower seat with backrest, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space
Lobby restroom: Private family/accessible bathroom, 33-inch door, 60+ inches turning space, grab bars
Pool: Pool lift available
Hearing accessibility: TTY, telephone signaler, visual fire alarm, ADA room kit
Staff assistance: Available on request
Equipment: Adaptive equipment deliveries accepted before arrival
Parking: Designated accessible parking, obstacle-free route to entrance
Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-BWI Airport West by IHG
Accessible room and roll-in shower at Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-BWI Airport West by IHG
The Holiday Inn Express BWI West is in Hanover, directly off the airport corridor, about 3 miles from BWI and 25 minutes from downtown Annapolis. It earned the highest accessibility score of the five hotels we mapped — 4.70 out of 5. The hotel has a pool with a pool lift, a breakfast area, fitness center, and accepts adaptive equipment deliveries. Two accessible room types are available: a roll-in shower room with full hearing accessibility kit, and a double bed roll-in shower room.
The single king accessible room has a full hearing accessibility package including a door signaler, TTY, telephone amplifier, and visual fire alarm — one of the most comprehensive hearing accessibility setups we mapped in the area. The roll-in shower is 59 inches wide with a 1-inch threshold, grab bars, handheld showerhead, and a fixed shower seat.
Accessibility
Entrance: Automatic doors, 52 inches wide, ground-level, step-free, tactile paving from street
Lobby: Smooth tile and thin carpet floors, step-free throughout, both standing and seated check-in desk options
Elevator: 42-inch door, 81-inch width, 66-inch depth, braille and raised-number buttons at accessible height
Room (king roll-in shower): Thin carpet, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed (king roll-in shower): 20 inches high, 80 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (king roll-in shower): 34-inch door opens outward, roll-in shower with 1-inch threshold at 59 inches wide, fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space, 17.5-inch toilet height
Room (double beds roll-in shower): Thin carpet, step-free entry, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed (double beds): 22.5 inches high, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (double beds roll-in shower): 32-inch door opens outward, roll-in shower with 1-inch threshold at 59 inches wide, fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space
Pool: Pool lift available
Hearing accessibility: Door signaler, TTY, telephone handset amplifier, telephone signaler, visual fire alarm, ADA room kit
Staff assistance: Guiding guests to rooms and describing surroundings available
Equipment: Adaptive equipment deliveries accepted before arrival
Parking: Designated accessible parking, obstacle-free route to entrance
Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
Accessible room and roll-in shower at Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport by IHG
The Holiday Inn BWI is in Linthicum Heights, about 2 miles from BWI and 30 minutes from downtown Annapolis. It has two accessible room types: a roll-in shower room and an accessible tub room with a low-entry bathtub. The hotel accepts both adaptive equipment deliveries and rented electric beds — one of only two on this list that accepts electric bed rentals. The roll-in shower room has clearance under the bed, which is useful for Hoyer lift users. Pool has a pool lift.
Accessibility
Entrance: Automatic doors, 52 inches wide, ground-level, step-free, tactile paving from street
Lobby: Smooth tile and thin carpet floors, step-free throughout, both standing and seated check-in desk options
Elevator: 42-inch door, 80-inch width, 66-inch depth, braille and raised-number buttons at accessible height, interior mirror
Room (king roll-in shower): Thin carpet, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 34-inch door with lever handle
Bed (king roll-in shower): 27 inches high, 125 inches of space on side of bed, clearance under bed
Bathroom (king roll-in shower): 34-inch door opens outward, roll-in shower with 1-inch threshold at 60 inches wide, fixed shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space, 17.25-inch toilet height
Room (king tub): Thin carpet, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed (king tub): 27 inches high, 108 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (king tub): 36-inch door opens outward, low-entry accessible bathtub with grab bars, handheld showerhead, portable shower seat, 60+ inches turning space, 17.5-inch toilet height
Lobby restroom: Private family/accessible bathroom, 33-inch door opens outward, 60+ inches turning space, grab bars
Pool: Pool lift available
Hearing accessibility: TTY, telephone handset amplifier, telephone signaler, visual fire alarm, ADA room kit
Staff assistance: Guiding guests to rooms and describing surroundings available
Equipment: Adaptive equipment deliveries accepted before arrival, rented electric beds accepted
Parking: Designated accessible parking, obstacle-free route to entrance
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Annapolis, MD
Roll-in shower and pool with a lift at Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Annapolis, MD
The Country Inn & Suites sits on Housley Road in Annapolis, about 10 minutes from downtown and close to the Annapolis Mall area. It's a mid-range option with a pool with a pool lift, breakfast area, and accepts adaptive equipment deliveries. Two accessible room types are available: a two-queen accessible room and a king suite. The suite has clearance under the bed. Both have wide shower entrances at 61-62 inches.
One thing to flag: the Country Inn & Suites fitness center is accessed via 20 steps with no elevator alternative noted in the assessment, so it's not accessible by wheelchair. Plan accordingly if the fitness center matters to you.
Accessibility
Entrance: Automatic doors, 43 inches wide, ground-level, step-free
Lobby: Smooth tile and thin carpet floors, step-free throughout, standing front desk only
Elevator: 42-inch door, 81-inch width, 66-inch depth, braille and raised-number buttons at accessible height
Room (2 queen): Smooth and thin carpet floors, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed (2 queen): 27.5 inches high, 93 inches of space on side of bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (2 queen): 35-inch door opens outward, shower with 1-inch threshold at 62 inches wide, portable shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space, 18-inch toilet height
Room (king suite): Smooth and thin carpet floors, step-free entry, 60+ inches turning space, 33-inch door with lever handle
Bed (king suite): 27.5 inches high, clearance under bed, no clearance under bed. If you use a Hoyer lift, bringing or shipping bed risers in advance may be a good option.
Bathroom (king suite): 36-inch door opens outward, shower with 1-inch threshold at 61 inches wide, portable shower seat, grab bars, handheld showerhead, 60+ inches turning space, 18.75-inch toilet height
Lobby restroom: Private family/accessible bathroom, 33-inch door opens inward, 60+ inches turning space, grab bars
Pool: Pool lift available, elevator access to pool area
Hearing accessibility: Telephone handset amplifier, telephone signaler, visual fire alarm
Equipment: Adaptive equipment deliveries accepted before arrival
Parking: Designated accessible parking, obstacle-free route to entrance
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Frequently asked questions
Which accessible hotel in Annapolis is closest to downtown?
The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection is the closest verified hotel to downtown — it sits directly on City Dock at the edge of the historic district, walkable to most major attractions.
Which Annapolis hotels accept rented electric beds?
The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and the Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport both accept rented electric beds. So just make sure to arrange the rental before your arrival and confirm delivery details with the hotel.
Are there accessible hotels near BWI Airport in Annapolis?
Yes. The Holiday Inn Express Baltimore-BWI Airport West in Hanover and the Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport in Linthicum Heights are both within a few miles of BWI and about 25-30 minutes from downtown Annapolis. Both have verified accessibility details and pool lifts.
Do any accessible hotels in Annapolis have clearance under the bed for a Hoyer lift?
The Holiday Inn Baltimore BWI Airport (king roll-in shower room), the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel (both accessible room types), and the Country Inn & Suites king suite all have clearance under the bed. The other rooms across these hotels do not — so just make sure to bring or ship bed risers if you use a Hoyer lift.
What is the accessibility score for these hotels?
All five hotels in this guide scored above the national average. Holiday Inn Express BWI West scored highest at 4.70 out of 5, followed by SpringHill Suites at 4.69, Country Inn & Suites at 4.51, and both the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and Holiday Inn BWI Airport at 4.49.
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