Marriott International

to all the Bethesda and Capitol experiences, features luxurious accommodations, is ideal for decompressing after an intensive day of touring and is a destination in itself.

first neighborhood, developed because it was the end of the trolley line. The trolley track is now a walking trail.

Modern Bethesda, just northwest of the most historic areas of Washington, D.C., is connected to the sites and attractions by metro, making a car unnecessary. It is famous for the number and variety of dining venues, shopping opportunities and entertainment offerings. There are an estimated 700 shops and businesses from which to choose and it is a shopping mecca. Holiday shopping is particularly enticing because of the seasonal events and décor.

Mere steps away from the Bethesda Metro Station the Marriott Bethesda Downtown is the threshold

Guests’ introduction to the hotel is a beautifully designed lobby, awash in natural light and showcasing a soaring, floating, staircase and inviting Great Room Lobby Bar. It is Certified LEED Gold Core and Shell. Artworks throughout the public and private spaces are specifically selected from the works of regional artists. Individual guestrooms feature large windows with cityscape panoramas. Furnishings reflect an artful blend of contemporary colors, creative design and craftsmanship with an emphasis on comfort. A full complement of amenities includes designer linens as well as bath products that enhance your cleansing ritual.

Executive Chef Dupree Braswell reigns over the three dining and beverage establishments on-site. Each venue has a singular appeal and each incorporates regional products and local producers. The Seventh State restaurant takes its name from the fact that Maryland was the seventh state to enter the newly formed union. Hip Flask, the first rooftop bar in Bethesda, offers outstanding views from terrace seating and a seasonal food and cocktail menu. Hip Flask’s signature cocktail, the “Tiger Vogue”, is served a la speakeasy, hidden inside a book.

This hotel has a lot to offer throughout the year but December and January take it to a new level. See the decorations, go into retail overload in the upscale and unique shops and then rest and restore in a luxury environment.