American Inn of Bethesda

Hotels
6.8 (447 reviews)
8130 Wisconsin Avenue , Bethesda , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Affordable price
Helpful staff
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inadequate service
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.69
Several reviews noted uncleanliness, including mold and cockroaches.
Service
7.66
Mixed reviews on service, with some staff being helpful but significant service issues reported.
Location
8.7
Convenient location noted by many reviews, with easy access to nearby amenities.
Room Quality
5.65
Rooms were described as tired and in need of updating, with specific mentions of issues.
Amenities
6.68
Amenities quality is dated, with some positive mentions but largely underwhelming.
Value for Money
7.64
Value was mentioned positively, particularly for price considering location.
Food and Beverage
6.69
Food options mentioned positively, but some inconsistency in quality noted.
Overall Experience
6.66
Mixed overall experience, with more negative aspects tallying against the positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:50

Property Description

Convenient Location near Bethesda Rail Station

Comfortable Rooms with Free Wi-Fi

On-Site Business Center and Shuttle Services

Book your stay at American Inn of Bethesda today to experience convenience and comfort in Bethesda, Maryland.

Important information:

Please note, on-site parking is very limited and not guaranteed to be available for guests. Public parking is available in the area surrounding the hotel.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DCA

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.69
Service: 7.66
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 5.65
Amenities: 6.68
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 6.69
Overall Experience: 6.66
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Samantha • couple • us
5
Decent hotel for a last minute booking. Staff on 10/14 were wonderful and accomodating. Female front desk clerk the
Pros:

Convenient location, affordable pricing.

Cons:

Stains on floor and general cleanliness of the room was lacking.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sender omar • couple • us
5
Puedo darles 3 estrellas
Pros:

Me gustó que está muy accesible el llegar

Cons:

Que te cobren el parqueo.
El ascensor huele bastante a cigarro
La tina de la regadera estaba amarillosa.
Las tv todavía son solo de cable satelital

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Guetty • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

One of the rooms smell like pee like someone pee in the whole damn room it was not clean

Cons:

I will not rent this anymore

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • solo_traveller • us
1
Horrible
Cons:

I had to wait over 20 minutes when I got there for the front desk then the bathroom was dirty then she switched me to another room and it was even worse then the first one and it smelled like mold and cigarettes and the tv wasn’t working the 3rd room was in somewhat a better condition but the floor in one side of the room was wet but at that point I was over the entire situation I just stayed in the 3rd room and I took pictures of all of it for proof and they charged me more then what I was supposed pay overall a horrible experience

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Miykey • couple • us
4
The Stay was alittle disappointing
Pros:

the staff were friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

The room smelled so we had to get a new one, the new bathroom had a stain and the bedroom was hot throughout the night but cold the day before and the wifi was terrible.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ngochindo • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

I stayed at this inn for two days and wanted an invoice when I checked out but they said they don't have that since I booked my stay through a 3rd party website. I got with booking.com some weeks later and they said the property would have to give me that. They kept tossing me back and forth and it wasn't fun. I don't see how they couldn't give me proof that I stayed on their property and need the zero balance receipt to get my money back as my stay was 'posed be paid for by someone else but they needed proof of my stay and the amount I paid. I don't think I'll ever be doing anything here again as they've stressed me so much and booking.com did help me to the best of their ability but American inn? I regret staying there cause now, I can't get my money back and all they had to do was give me a damn receipt. Never in my whole life have I heard that a hotel don't give out receipt/invoice for your stay there.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Luis • couple • us
1
I will never come back to this place. It is the worse hotel I had ever been
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

the room was infested with roaches. We could not sleep because the roaches were everywhere! dirty place

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Julio • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Olutoyin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • us
8
Cons:

Hotel is in need of a refresh

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • solo_traveller • mx
3
Fantastic staff and an unbeatable location, unfortunately overshadowed by poor maintenance and outda
Pros:

The staff, they are friendly and great people

Cons:

I completely understand that this is a three-star hotel, so I was not expecting luxury or high-end facilities. However, I do believe there are basic standards of maintenance and comfort that should be met regardless of the hotel category.

The bathroom was probably the most disappointing part of the stay. There was a slight sewage smell, the light flickered constantly, and the bathtub faucet was loose and rusty. Overall, the bathroom felt very dated and, more importantly, poorly maintained.

Another major issue was the air conditioning, which was extremely noisy. At night, you basically had to choose between turning it off and sleeping in silence but feeling too warm, or keeping the room at a comfortable temperature while dealing with constant noise.

The location is excellent, but unfortunately the condition and maintenance of the facilities did not match it. I was not expecting anything luxurious, just a clean, functional, and comfortable place to stay. With some much-needed maintenance and updating, the experience could be significantly improved.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Tatiana María • couple • sv
6
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Gunay • solo_traveller • az
5
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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De'jhonae • extended_group • us
1
NO!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

It smelt like pee as soon as I walked in , was charged 20 dollar parking even tho I didn’t park at the hotel , the tub was insanely disgusting there were nasty streaks coming from the tub I asked for a refund and didn’t receive it

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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SEYDOU • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
7
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Parking

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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anais • family_with_children • us
1
I've stayed at cleaner hostels around the world and 2 stars motels that were better than this place.
Pros:

Staff was nice. Quiet location with pharmacy, shopping, groceries and restaurants all within 10 minutes walk. Metro was nearby as well and the area felt safe. I always asked for extra coffee and had no issues. Lobby was clean. Comfortable beds.

Cons:

Literal roach motel. Had two roaches in our room and others squished on the walls. Pool was blocked off and found out they will likely not keep it operating which was the only reason why I booked the hotel. Carpet was sticky and had old gum squished into it. Room had horrible odor that just wouldn't dissipate despite running AC all day long. Towel rack fell off and room service propped it up rather than having someone fix it. I don't write reviews but this was the grossest hotel i've been at in the US.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Shawcross • solo_traveller • gb
8
Provided me a comfortable place to sleep after independence day
Pros:

Within walking distance of bethesda metro, spacious rooms, friendly staff

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee