Location
The hotel is located in the heart of the fashionable centre of Bethesda, Maryland, in the shopping, restaurant and entertainment district. It is approximately 13 km from the White House and about 6.5 km from Cabin John Park. Washington Zoo is roughly 8 km away. This is the closest full-service hotel to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Bethesda Naval Medical Center, and is also convenient for access to the Capital Beltway and the Interstate 270 Technology Corridor. This suburban hotel is between 30 and 45 minutes from all three Washington D.C. airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
Facilities
The hotel has 270 rooms, which are located on 16 storeys and are reachable by lift. The friendly staff at the reception desk in the lobby are happy to answer any questions. Amenities include a cloakroom and a safe. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include room service, a laundry service and a hotel shuttle bus.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system and WiFi are provided as well. The daily newspaper is laid out for guests in the the rooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Wheelchair-accessible rooms can also be booked. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Comfortable sun loungers are available on the sun terrace. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including a gym and a solarium.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a restaurant (with high chairs), a café and a bar. Breakfast, a lunch from the buffet or as a set menu and a set dinner menu offer plenty of delicious variety. The hotel also offers snacks.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Bar(s)
Games room
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Car Park
Garage
TV Room
Air conditioning
Hotel Safe
Cloakroom
Lifts
Café
Newspaper kiosk