Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ

Phenomenal Hotel & Staff. Upon check in, we met Ryan, who was extremely informative & professional. He truly went above and beyond when welcoming us. A bit later we checked out their swanky rooftop Hip Flask which offers tasty small plates & craft cocktails. The bartender (so sad his name slips my mind! but was about 8pm, on 4/29) welcomed us promptly and pointed out we can take our pick of where we wished to sit and if we had any questions, feel free to ask him. Lastly, we enjoyed some delicious pizza and wine at the lobby bar, where Jacob acknowledged us before we even chose a seat, followed by menus and a refreshing glass of water while we looked the menu. We went with pizza, because pizza’s always a good idea, and it was delicious! And last but not least, the next morning, I had a delicious breakfast at their restaurant, and had the pleasure of meeting Weiney. She was very prompt in delivering a fresh cup of coffee, which I needed to get this next travel day started. She was lovely and breakfast was decadent! I know it sounds silly, like “it’s breakfast”, but I promise you, you’ll agree. I really enjoyed seeing their local businesses they purchase goods from, on the menu. Tip….get the English Muffin!!

The service was so great I have to book another stay. Comfortable bed. Great bathroom. I had a traditional breakfast, however I wish I ordered the buffet instead the fresh fruits and many options made the buffet look so good. Before checking out I visited the gym and it was spectacular. I have to mention staff amazing customer service, again. Very professional and inviting. Looking forward to another stay soon. I took home the hazelnut chocolate croissant and it’s worth going back for all on its own.

This was one of the best-value hotels I’ve ever stayed at. While much of it is due to how new it is, everything about my two night stay was great. ||Beautiful rooms, great furniture, excellent gym, and amazing food downstairs at the stateside restaurant (both breakfast and dinner). ||Would love to come back soon.

We had a great experience at Marriott Bethesda. This is due in large part to Thao at the front desk. She is amazing. Super welcoming and did everything she could to ensure a great visit from me and my family. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and gave restaurant recommendations. She’s a keeper for sure. Also had a great meal at the restaurant and an enjoyable drink at the bar. 5 out of 5 visit. Thank you.

Friendly staff. Always greets with a smile (except when front desk folks are on their phones at the same time). |Clean and comfy rooms. |Fitness room is solid with machines and cables and free weights and lots of cardio. |If there are any negatives, shower heads and hard beds. No bueno. |Easy walking distance to many great food spots.

Another absolutely exceptional stay at the Marriott Bethesda HQ. This has to be the go to hotel for the Bethesda and DC area. Philip and Michael have a masterful team from the lounge (Roman and Hugo) to reception with Janet, Thao and team... all so very helpful and always smiling and caring... to the rooftop with Elijah and team. Housekeeping was so attentive. The hotel is a flagship example of greatness within Marriott.

The staff at this hotel went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Everyone was so friendly and attentive! Starting with the Front Desk James, Ryhan and Brook., Lobby Bar Matt and Isaac, My pizza maker Afatu, Goitom the Engineer that helped with getting my Firestick to work and last but not least the Roof Top Bar staff Wence, Owen and Tara. Oh and I can't forget about my Personal Ambassador Claudia Mucino she definitely made sure I was taken care of by adding a touch for my Brothers Birthday. Just know you all made our stay well worth it you all were awesome. I will be returning sooner than later. Thanks!!!

Exceptionally clean and impeccable service. Darren took great care of me checking in so late. I had a meeting there. Meeting rooms were well designed with lots of natural light and top notch AV.

I stayed here while attending a conference in nearby Washington DC. It was fairly close to the law school the conference was at. It is generally well located. The staff is uniformly pleasant and professional. I have nothing but positive feelings about all of them. The room cleaning was done every day and it felt like they did a good job. Both the hotel and the rooms are a bit on the older side, which is fine. The rooms are fine. The beds are comfortable. The bathrooms have a walk-in shower that worked for me, with shampoo/conditioner/body soap dispensers on the wall. My only real issue has to do with something they need to modernize. Some of the electric outlets on the dresser area were not hooked up. The room is bereft of USB ports for charging. I have several devices that need a USB port for recharging. The room has one. So I could charge my iPhone, my Apple watch, my Apple earbuds, or my iPad. I could not charge more than one of them. That is a little annoying, but it is a small problem for just me. That is a rather simple upgrade that they should make. If I had been with my wife on this trip, the lack of USB ports would have been a huge problem. This place has a "bar" that is open limited hours adjacent to the lobby. There is a breakfast thing in the morning. The bar should be open earlier and stay open later. One of the evenings my groups was there, the World Series was on. We had to go to a place a couple of blocks away because it was not on in the hotel bar, and the hotel bar would have closed before the game ended. We would have rather stayed at the hotel. But we could not. The fact that there is no room service is a bit annoying. I know that is part of this kind of place. But it is an inconvenience. I'd say this place is more of a 3.5. But I'm rounding up because the complaints are small and the place was very good in general.

Live nearby and come occasionally to the modern and spacious MI Cafe (not found separately on Yelp as of this writing ) for coffee, the coffee is fresh and served quickly though a small notch down from Dunkin. Am a Platinum lifetime with Marriott and did a staycation here last winter when rates were low also. Fairly typical of the newly renovated Marriott look and feel with laminate wood floors and more neutral color design, rooms are clean as well. Whether you liked it or not probably depends a lot on what price you paid and whether it was on the dime of a big corporation or not, my entrepreneur friends visiting often opt for the AC as rates here can be as high as $700 per night during busy times.

Stay was excellent from beginning to end. The hotel is spotlessly clean, as were the rooms. The bed was amazingly comfortable, and the shower had nice products. All of the staff were very helpful, and the breakfast buffet was great. I did also have lunch one day, and the club sandwich was perfection! I love those French fries. As a bonvoy member, I had requested early check in, it wasn't ready as early as I had asked, but I still got in my room at least 2 hours early! Which is just a very nice bonus. My peers and I have enjoyed our stay here several times when we've been in the area visiting clients. It's a very convenient location, with lots of restaurants close by.

There are high expectations for the Marriott hotel next to its HQ building, and Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ meets them. The hotel is a beautiful and well-designed space. The staff is welcoming and friendly, and a shoutout goes to Bryon at the front desk. This is a nice place to visit and stay at. The lobby is a bright and welcoming social space with the floor-to-ceiling windows. Seventh State Restaurant is the lobby bar and restaurant that serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and has a bustling happy hour from 3 to 6 P.M. daily. The M Club Lounge is located in the lobby too, and it is a spacious room with plenty of seating. I had breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres in the lounge. There was a good selection of high-quality food for both meal periods. The bacon at breakfast was so delicious, and the server told me that it is locally sourced. There is a self-serve wine dispenser that is turned on during the hors d'oeuvres session. The guest rooms are spacious. I am not a fan of carpet, so I was happy to see wood flooring. Like the lobby, the guest rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow for plenty of light. The bed was comfortable. I slept well. Hip Flask Rooftop Bar is located on the top floor and is worth visiting whether or not you are staying at the hotel. The view is amazing. Unfortunately, the outdoor space was closed on the night that I visited due to the windy weather, but it is a great space to hang out at when the weather is nice. I was still able to enjoy the sunset from inside though thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Hip Flask is a good space to enjoy a drink and the view, but I recommend eating dinner at Seventh State first before heading up since Hip Flask only a small food menu of a few appetizers. The location of this hotel is super convenient. It is right next to Marriott's headquarters building. It is also near the Metro station and Bethesda Row. I was in Bethesda for a business trip. I have no idea if or when I will be in Bethesda again, but I want to stay here again the next time that I am in town.

Really enjoyed this hotel! The location is super close to the Metro, the M Lounge is spacious and the rooms are fresh. We were with a larger group and although the lobby and bar offer a lot of space, the service leaves something to be desired. We were either taken care of promptly or kind of ignored. Drinks and food were excellent. The rooftop bar is cute but loud.

Great hotel. Good location. Greeted by front desk staff, Seth who was very kind and helpful. Wife and I are old and Seth checked us check in and helped carry our luggage up with a smile. I'll stay here again the next time we return later this year.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Marriott in downtown Bethesda. The hotel is very modern and clean. Extremely happy with the price point as well. Valet was easy (typical price at $40/night). Reception and service were outstanding. The only reason I couldn't give them 5 stars is because there are no food options! The restaurant and bar have very very very limited hours. Not so great when you're super hungry, but good for the waistline, I suppose. Other than that, I'll consider staying here again when I visit Bethesda.

Amazing business hotel visit. It even smelled new. My room was very prepared. The bed was ultra comfortable. This will be my first choice hotel in Downtown Bethesda going forward. Nice lobby bar with food offerings. An excellent rooftop bar with above and beyond service!! Easy access to Wisconsin St and short walk to Downtown Bethesda bars and restaurants. A short walk to the metro.

Welcome to the neighborhood. Newest Marriott - located right next to the Marriott International Headquarters - so expect all the power players to show up here in the future. Looks like a suburban office tower, but inside there is lovely and detailed casework at the check-in desk and near the elevators. Hallway carpets are lush and absorb sound. Rooms are spacious and have nice design details - from the lighting to the excellent showers (huge, rain shower heads and plenty of room for two). M Club on site if you have status. Lobby bar is solid - yet at the time of this writing, still evolving (it's new). Hotel restaurant is was top notch - especially breakfast - bacon was incredible and the open face lox sandwich - incredible. And, the coffee was quality - rich, flavorful and bold. And for those looking for a workout - the fitness center has top notch equipment and a decent store view. Located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, it is only a 10 minute walk from the Metro Red Line stop - so there you go. Oh - and don't forget the signature Marriott beds - wrapped into comfort.li

We loved the hotel. Everything was great. Our room was huge and the shower had nice pressure. But it is somewhat expensive to eat & drink here. Just be aware. Lots of places to walk too. Parking is $45 a day for valet but there is plenty of public parking (we used the one across the street). Would definitely stay here again!

Very spacious rooms, nicely appointed, and friendly staff. Rooms are also very quiet, despite having neighbors. The only reason I'm listing 4/5 stars is because the on-site restaurant and bar are closed indefinitely. That was one of the main reasons we selected this property, as we did not want to have to travel or walk to other establishments for dinner.

Great hotel amenities-wise, but Room 717 had a 4" x 4" air vent 'return' top of the wall facing the bed that was VERY loud. Don't know if all rooms have; had my Beats Flex in my ears most of the two nights I was there on a weekend last month. Check out the room first. Slept poorly.

Beautiful hotel and amazing location. Highly recommend. Bethesda is such a nice area.

I actually do not like the fact that of giving this hotel such a bad review because there are a lot of things to like. It's very clean and modern, hotel staff is friendly and the room design and setup is top notch. The hotel restaurant was great also. So what's the catch......THE BED. Wow, I absolutely shocked at how bad the mattress was, really??? It was almost like sleeping on pillows on the floor. I could tell when I first sat on the mattress that it just didn't feel right and boy was it the truth. I woke up with half of my body in pain the next morning and I was not the only one. I stay in room 408 if anyone from the hotel would like to make that mattress is not different from any other room in the hotel. I can not imagine ever staying here again even though it's right across the street from the theatre. I usually stay at the AC hotel that's a few block away and always said I would check out the Marriott HQ one night. I know now that AC is where I will stay whenever I'm in Bethesda.

Lodging, location, front desk, house keeping and parking attendants all fantastic! Bartenders at the lobby lounge are pretty bad. Very slow! Don't know how to look around to pay attention to customers. We had a female bartender training a male bartender. She had no concept of ensuring a good hotel guest experience while trying to track a new bartender how to make a drink. It took way too long to make a Margarita on the rocks... 7 minutes. Also, what's with the dehydrated fruit slices? They add no beauty to the drinks. If it's a bottom line saver, you're not looking at "presentation" to the customers. They look unappetizing. My recommendation: teach seasoned bartenders "customers come first" and get rid of the dehydrated fruit. BTW- the seasoned bartender was offended when she asked, "how was the margarita", and I replied, "It took too long to make." Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear an honest answer.

Do not stay here if you have ptsd or cannot sleep through helicopters buzzing the hotel. Also no concessions or convenience store in the hotel!

Really? Bad service? Ok, I get it, we're not staying at a boutique hotel. But for a brand new facility with headquarters across the street, I guess I expected better service. Online concierge suggested that we go to the rooftop bar with our baby to celebrate our anniversary. The hostess let us in, and then Alfredo Espinoza said it was a liability to let us in with the stroller. So we suggested we take it down to our room. He said he didn't feel comfortable having the baby in the bar. It's a classy establishment, it was day time, no one was drunk, what's the problem? So even though we can have drinks at the lobby bar, we can't drink upstairs? We have status with Marriott, and as frequent travelers, we were looking forward to maintaining some sort of status with the hotel. After this humiliating experience and encounter with Alfredo, we'll be staying elsewhere. If this is supposed to be a premier location and experience, you've got it all wrong.