Bethesda Marriott

I stayed the weekend at the Bethesda Marriott and had a nice stay. The hotel is older, but the insides have all been remodeled recently. The room fixtures are all new, and have a new/trendy vibe to them, kind of a hipster feel. Size wise the rooms are a little small for the price you are paying, and the desk is basically non-existent if you are trying to get some work done.

If you have Marriott status and can visit the concierge lounge, this is one of the best I have been in lately. The options that are available are generous, and the ability to go through the breakfast buffet instead of just having an option of scrambled eggs, bacon and pastry was great. The lounge also had expanded hours from what I have seen at other properties with was nice.

The workout facility here is one of the largest I have seen for this grade of hotel and is very well equipped. Be sure to bring your workout clothes and take advantage of this opportunity.

Staff were very friendly, although I had an issue with my room not being serviced one day. When I spoke to the staff they said that they would have a new towel brought up to my room. I never saw the new towel.

This property also has a large and nice restaurant/bar that focuses on farm to table food options. We ate one meal there because we did not have transportation. it was a bit spendy but was delicious and fresh.

Finally, the hotel does provide a shuttle to the Medical Center Metro Stop which you can take anywhere you want to go on the Metro system. We went to downtown Washington D.C. and took it back to the airport. it was easy, convenient and a cheap way to get around.