A major resort brand and an independent boutique hotel recently finalized meeting space and guestroom renovations that meeting planners will want to keep on their radar when considering hosting events in Maryland. 

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Unveils Renovated Meeting and Event Spaces 

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina completed the final phase of an extensive meeting and event space renovation that has upgraded the 400-room property’s onsite venues, following the transformation of the resort’s ballrooms in 2023. 

Completed in March, the latest renovation phase includes a contemporary redesign of the resort’s small- and mid-sized meeting spaces and corridors with a fresh color palette of neutral gray and blue tones, reflecting the resort’s scenic waterfront location on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Plush blue carpeting with intricate gold-accented wave patterns, elegant lighting fixtures, modern wall sconces, and updated gray and light beige wall coverings have also been added.  

The resort’s business center has been transformed into the Blue Heron room, a new 500-square-foot meeting room for small and intimate functions capable of hosting up to 40 people reception-style.  

Offering more than 122,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, the resort’s 37,000 square feet of flexible indoor spaces include the Chesapeake Ballroom, spanning 11,259 square feet, and the 4,860-square-foot Choptank Ballroom, both featuring spacious pre-function foyers with floor-to-ceiling windows maximizing natural lighting. For mid-sized and intimate meetings, the Galleon and Clipper rooms can accommodate up to 175 guests while the Skipjack, Cutter, and Schooner rooms can each host up to 100 guests. 

In addition to the indoor venues, the resort boasts 85,000 square feet of scenic outdoor event space, including the Regatta Pavilion, a covered outdoor space featuring direct waterfront views and an outdoor fireplace; the Breakwater Pavilion, offering event space at the end of the resort’s straight pier; the Grand Fireplace patio overlooking the Crecent Infinity Pool; and the spacious Manor Lawn on the resort’s 18-hole River Marsh Golf Club.  

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay also features seven regionally inspired dining and bar options; the full-service spa and salon; a 150-slip marina with fixed and floating docks; recreational watersport activities, and multiple indoor/outdoor pool options.  

The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Completes Sweeping Guestroom Renovation  

The Hotel at the Arundel Preserve in Hanover, Md., completed a complete renovation of its 150 guestrooms and corridors that includes eco-friendly lighting, extra outlets, and luxurious residential-styled finishes.  

Started in December 2024 and completed in March, the room upgrades enhance and reflect the same ambiance and style of the boutique property’s 2023 renovation of its lobby, meeting rooms, and pre-function spaces that resulted in improved flow, additional seating arrangements, and a warmer and more inviting atmosphere.  

“This room renovation offers our guests a new and remarkable luxury experience, infusing the vibrancy of nature and adding technology upgrades to all rooms,” said April Richmond, general manager at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve. “The upgrades give all of our guest rooms a refreshed, contemporary appearance that pays homage to the history of Anne Arundel County.” 

Comprising 12,000 square feet, meeting spaces feature comfortable seating options in pre-function spaces, enhanced lighting, and upgraded furnishings. The renovation also included the upgrade of the hotel’s fitness center, which includes all new Life Fitness equipment and finishes.  

Opened in 2011, the LEED Silver-certified Hotel at Arundel Preserve offers two full-service restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and an indoor pool. It is located 7.5 miles from the Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport and a 20-minute drive from Baltimore.  

Lead image: the Breakwater Pavilion at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

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