Bethesda Marriott

Hotels
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Marriott Hotels & Resorts
8.1 (408 reviews)
5151 Pooks Hill Road , Bethesda , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great parking
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Cons:
Expensive add-ons
Room quality issues
Delayed service

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Negative sentiment regarding dirty carpet and inconsistent room service.
Service
8.9
Staff were nice but unhelpful; manager was dishonest.
Location
9.94
Convenient location praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.89
Complaints about small room size and temperature control.
Amenities
7.42
Overpriced amenities and missing necessary items like a microwave.
Value for Money
6.88
Perceived high costs for parking and breakfast relative to stay quality.
Food and Beverage
7.43
Overpriced food options and limited coffee access.
Overall Experience
9.4
Enjoyable stay despite various issues; guests express willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:01

Property Description

Luxurious Bethesda Hotel

Outdoor Pool and Free Wi-Fi: Take a dip in the refreshing outdoor pool or stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas.

Comfortable Guest Rooms: Unwind in rooms equipped with cable TV and a convenient coffee maker for a cozy stay.

Convenient Amenities: Stay active at the on-site fitness centre and make use of the full-service business centre for all your needs.

Book now to experience the ultimate comfort and convenience at Bethesda Marriott!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DCA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 408 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 6.89
Amenities: 7.42
Value for Money: 6.88
Food and Beverage: 7.43
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Nabil • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • fr
6
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Surprise : have to pay $150 for my dog

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Arnaud • family_with_children • fr
5
Cons:

Établissement déclinant avec des chambres vieillissantes, des parties communes très bruyantes. Parking extérieur hors de prix.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Thelma • family_with_children • us
10
Good stay overall.
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic. Didn't like paying to park each day.

Cons:

Paying to park. Bathroom had a pee smell.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Rosario Del Milagro • solo_traveller • pe
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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W5918IXsusanc • Family • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
6
Appalling Pool Maintenance
Pros:

I recently stayed at the Bethesda Marriott (1 week ago) and feel compelled to write a review. Positive highlights include mostly exceptional staff, in particular “Richard” at the main desk, room air conditioning was comfortable, restaurant food and drinks very good, appreciated later 12 noon check out time. However there were some hiccups. Two rooms were reserved, one for my adult daughter and one for my husband and I. We accepted early check in (offered to us) but only one room was ready early, the second room was not ready until after 4pm. I requested my daughter’s room to be billed to her credit card and my room + parking fees to be billed to my credit card, as I was the only driver. The billing was done opposite of my request and because of that my room card did not activate the parking gate. We were forced to have to use my daughter’s cell phone to activate the parking gate, that was very inconvenient. But the biggest issue and disappointment involved an incident at the pool on the first day of our stay. Unfortunately, a child had an accident in the pool causing the pool closure. We were asked to exit the pool patio so the pool could be “drained, sanitized and refilled.” I don’t believe any of that actually happened. I watched from my room as a hotel staff member removed feces from the pool and tossed it into the bushes, right behind where I was previously sitting. He then sprinkled a small amount of a powdered substance into the water. I never saw an exchange of the pool water as that process would have taken hours. I was told the next day that the pool had been drained, sanitized and refilled. I spoke with another guest who was a physician and she was appalled at the poor attempt to properly sanitize the pool, stating that bleach was the only effective disinfectant. Richard took names, including ours, of the guests impacted by the pool issues. I was fearful of using the pool the entire stay. No compensation was offered. Susan Cwynar, Pgh, PA

2026-07-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing...!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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AMIN • couple • us
10
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • extended_group • au
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Yuchi • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Hernandez • family_with_children • us
1
I don’t recommend it
Pros:

Nothing the property needs a lot of work , specially the air conditioning.

Cons:

The property need a lot of work. Nothing looks like The pictures .

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Alfranzo • couple • us
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Nabil • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff were pleasant

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Cédric • couple • us
7
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Meyer • solo_traveller • us
9
Nice hotel, beautiful grounds
Pros:

I liked the layout of the room, the dimmable lamp that could double as a nightlight, and the restaurant, Cooper's Mill was good. Loved that the hotel is pet friendly.

Cons:

I didnt like that the pet fee wasnt clearly stated on the website. The comforter on the bed was stained, and although it's white, many hotels have white bedding and in my experiences it was never stained.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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PDXmilespoints • Business • Portland, Oregon
2
AWFUL SAVE MONEY BOOK ANY ITHER MARRIOTT IN BETHESDA CANT EVEN GET TO METRO
Pros:

horrible - stay any any other marriott in the area. VERY old bldg- and it shows. Not close at all to any restaurants or attractions - their “courtesy shuttle bus” is not convenient at all. You will end up paying a lot in ubers/lyfts to get where you want to go. you can’t even walk to the metro. Save yourself the hassle and spend a bit more for a much bette hotel. what you “save” in hotel room rates you will more than spend for longer much more expensive uber rides.

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor