First settled in the 1800s as a rural crossroads with a train station, this community was originally called “Beantown” after a local family. In 1880, the General Assembly of Maryland changed the village’s name to Waldorf in honor of William Waldorf Astor, the great-grandson of John Jacob Astor, who was born in Walldorf, Germany. Located a mere 23 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., the unincorporated community of Waldorf is predominantly a bedroom community for residents commuting to work in the D.C. metropolitan area, especially personnel at St. Andrews Air Force Base. Located in Charles County, which is known as “the shopping capital of Southern Maryland,” visitors to Waldorf will find themselves in a shopper’s paradise! The St. Charles Towne Center is a large, upscale mall that is anchored by six major retailers and features more than 130 specialty stores! Conveniently located off of the Beltway, this indoor shopping center attracts people from all over the region.
After you’ve found exactly what you were looking for, you can enjoy a delicious meal and a refreshing drink at one of the various dining options. Additionally, you can enjoy browsing through unique boutiques, antique stores, art galleries, and museums in town. A great place for visitors to go soon after arriving in town is the Crain Memorial Welcome Center, which offers a wide variety of information on touring all of Charles County, including historic sites, landmarks, cultural attractions, events, and recreational activities. The friendly staff members are more than happy to answer your questions and provide you with maps, calendars, travel guides, brochures, and pamphlets. Crain Center is located in the nearby town of Newburg. Embrace all there is to do in Waldorf! Hotels allow you to stay conveniently close to where you want to be. When you stay at Choice Hotels, you enjoy affordable rates, many amenities, and friendly service. We look forward to hosting you soon! Reserve your room today!