DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia  

In Columbia, Maryland, set in a park-like setting about 1 km from downtown and roughly 20 minutes from Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Walk to the Maryland Museum of African Art, the Howard County Center of African American Culture and Blandair Regional Park, and you're a short drive from Merriweather Post Pavilion and major employers in the area.

Newly renovated hotel with a modern, relaxed vibe. Rooms offer air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, luxurious bedding, spacious work areas, private baths with tub or shower, and laptop-compatible safes (room equipment varies by category). Guests are greeted with a warm chocolate chip cookie on arrival.

Heated indoor pool and whirlpool, 24-hour fitness center, and a sauna for post-workout unwind. On-site bar, café and restaurant, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet, free parking, laundry/dry cleaning, ATM, concierge and accessible elevator. Take a dip in the pool or relax in the lounge after a day exploring or at nearby events.

Business center, conference hall and event facilities on site, with complimentary wired and wireless internet. Rooms include desks and laptop-compatible safes, and the property sits close to major corporations and government agencies.

On-site restaurant and bar serve American cuisine, with a café and lounge for coffee and cocktails. Full breakfast buffet is offered daily for a fee, and limited room service is available.