American Inn of Bethesda

Hotels
6.8 (446 reviews)
8130 Wisconsin Avenue , Bethesda , us
+1 301-656-9300

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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 446 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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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
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Prestige • extended_group • us
10
I was very happy
Pros:

Everything was good

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Mcknight • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Gilles • solo_traveller • re
7
Pratique mais sans charme
Pros:

Proximité du NIH

Cons:

Meubles vétustes
Moquette usagée

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Mcknight • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great prices great location

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • couple • us
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mcknight • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great price no extra hidden security fees

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Harold • solo_traveller • us
3
Staff was friendly but the room conditions were awful. I will not stay here again
Cons:

The Room was dirty, the carpet was stained and had a very bad odor . wall paper was torn, bed was broken

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Boerboom • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Clarisse • couple • us
1
We had to cancel our reservation due to unsatisfied conditions
Pros:

The front desk clerk was wonderful . He has great customer service skills and is super professional at his job.

Cons:

We booked this hotel because I was getting a medical procedure and needed a hotel room to spend the night in case I had to return to the hospital.
At arrival we noticed that the hotel was not what we were expecting it to be, but after all we checked in and it only got worse, the hallway to the room is connected to a restaurant. We didn’t feel comfortable or safe but we checked out the inside of the room and to our surprise it smelled like cats have been staying in this room.
So we told the clerk that we could not stay due to the conditions of the hotel. He advised us to contact booking.com and notify them that he would agree to refund us for the hotel room.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Esete • couple • us
1
Pros:

I was stsfay at all I didn’t stay night because I found Roche in my bad big and Botheroom

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee