American Inn of Bethesda

Hotels
6.8 (429 reviews)
8130 Wisconsin Avenue , Bethesda , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 429 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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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
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Delbert • solo_traveller • us
7
Diamond in the Rough among Expensive alternatives.
Pros:

Room was adequate and comfortable with one queen bed with a Frig and coffee maker.The location was good since I was only staying one night to be close to my hospital appointment the next day.

Cons:

Didn't have a on-site restaurant but had a convenient Mexican Restaurant & Bar next door. There was another Cafe restaurant at the back of the hotel accross the street that had reasonable priced pizzas and sandwiches. The little hotel is a diamond in the rough among several expensive hotels in the Bethesda area.For a short stay would definitely recommend this hotel.The main drawback is that it charges $20 for parking in the adjacent garage.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Vergel • couple • us
4
The room was terrible, the staff were okay they didnt care but at least they were friendly but not hospitable.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The room was not clean, there were tapes on walls probably from the previous guests but they didn’t remove them. Hand marks on headboard, someone definitely got fucked while holding on headboard. The bathroom drainage was dirty with hair still there and molds in the bathroom. The elevator smell like shit. When I reported it to front desk they didn’t apologize, nothing they were nonchalant.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jerry • solo_traveller • us
1
If you need somewhere to stay, it works. Otherwise, stay anywhere else
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was not very clean; room was messy with cords everywhere; bathroom very dirty; smell was bad; carpet was sticky; noise between rooms

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • couple • us
1
Cons:

Room was not clean

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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RENATA • couple • us
5
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Yoshitaka • family_with_children • jp
7
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Darline • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Angeline • couple • us
2
Pictures on Booking.com are deceitful. The place is nothing what I expected.
Pros:

Location to where I needed to be

Cons:

It was dated, dirty, and they put us upstairs in an area that was separated by a chain-link gate. The restaurant staff could be heard through the door, it was dingy, dated, and all around just poor. For 200+ dollars a night it was definitely not worth it and I would not stay there again.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Ebenezer • couple • us
8
I like it here. I always stay at this hotel when I’m in Bethesda.
Pros:

The staff timely response, and location of the hotel.

Cons:

Shower head is leaking, no chair in room, and have to get up to turn tv on using input button on tv to change inputs instead of using the remote control.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • us
2
Pros:

I need an itemized paid receipt showing how I paid. I cannot get reimbursed no help from booking.com they are awful customer service they keeep hanging up on

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Erica • solo_traveller • us
1
Nasty motel
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Bugs in room and the parking. They keep charging people for parking even though they don't have any spots

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Kouassi • family_with_children • us
4
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
A GREAT LAST MINUTE HOTEL STAY IF YOU WANT TO STAY IN DC
Pros:

FOR ME THE LOCATION WAS GREAT AS I WAS COMING IN FROM UNION SQUARE BY TRAIN FROM NY IT WAS EASY TO GET TO BY METRO AND THE PRICE ALTHOUGH HIGH WAS REASONABLE. THE LOCATION IS GREAT AS IT HAS RESTAURANTS MALLS ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL TO METRO.

Cons:

THE HOTEL ALTHOUGH CLEAN AND STAFF SUPER IT LOOKS OUTDATED AND NEEDS RENOVATIONS BADLY IT COULD BE A GREAT HOTEL WITH UPGRADES BUT I’M NOT THE OWNER JUST A GUEST IN MY OPINION IF “UPGRADED” YOU WOULD GET ALOT MORE BUSINESS OTHER THAN THAT IT WAS FINE

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

My room wasn’t clean and the tv was broken and I when I asked about it I was told to unplug it. I was told I couldn’t change rooms.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Root • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Location and Guapos restaurant attached.

Cons:

A/C filter was clogged with dust and I had to clean it to get it to work. No bathroom fan for ventilation.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Kinny • family_with_children • in
3
Musty room and misleading details on the listing
Pros:

The location was the only good thing about the stay.

Cons:

The room was not very clean and mattress was stained, the room had a damp smell and there was a loud noise running through the night. It was not a pleasant experience. The Booking.com listing had mentioned that there was breakfast available but when we reached the place, the staff informed that it is not offered.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Valerie Eguia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee