Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel

The wooded lakefront setting of the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel in Columbia, Maryland, belies its convenient location midway between busy Baltimore and Washington, D.C. In fact, the 290 guest rooms and suites, including three club levels, offer a choice between view accommodations in the 10-story tower overlooking the atrium lobby or the cozy ambience of The Lodge, which feels more like a private retreat. Either way, amenities include 32-inch flat-panel TVs, high-speed wireless Internet, workstations, and a complimentary USA Today.

Sheraton Columbia Town Center satisfies meeting planners with 14 conference rooms and 16,000 square feet of convention space for executive retreats, business meetings, and corporate events to 500. Nearby incentives include the Merriweather Post Pavilion, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and seasonal activities and concerts on Lake Kittamaquindi.