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AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Spanish cuisine
Lounge
Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown, near the National Institute of Health Campus, combines comfort with practicality. Guests enjoy breakfast at Corella Café & Lounge, happy hour at the bar, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour gym. Staff consistently make positive impressions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Showing 17 of 17 rooms

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City view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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City view

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
4646 Montgomery Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814

What's nearby

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • NIH Clinical Center - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Institute of Health Campus - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • National Mall - 15 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 15 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bethesda Center Station - 3 min walk
  • Rockville Station - 19 min drive
  • College Park, MD (CGS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Barking Dog - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown

Hotel near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Located close to National Institute of Health Campus, AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site Spanish cuisine restaurant, Corella Café & Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a computer station
  • 6 meeting rooms, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, a water dispenser, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 220 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, premium channels, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 30 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Corella Café & Lounge
  • Corella Café & Lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (36 inches high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (37 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Raised toilet seat (17 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (45 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 18 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Ac By Marriott Bethesda
AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown Bethesda
AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown Hotel Bethesda

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown?

Self parking is available for USD 30.00 per day.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown located?

Situated in Bethesda, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from National Institute of Health Campus. National Mall and Lincoln Memorial are also within 9 mi (15 km). Bethesda Center Station is only a 3-minute walk and Medical Center Station is 25 minutes.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 746 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable stay in the heart of Bethesda
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

suresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean…close to a lot of places to dine and walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff makes this property a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and up-to-date. The lobby is beautiful and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Digna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a nice area. Beds are comfortable, modern bathrooms. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice marriott in heart of Bethesda! Walkable to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Excellent restaurant on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamaeca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with a short walking distance to restaurants and shops. Property has its own bar/restaurant/coffee shop which was also convenient. Room was very nice and clean also
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious with a very nice decor. The bed was extremely comfortable with soft pillows and quality linens. The bathroom had a modern look and was spotless. I would definitely recommend staying here. Lots of shopping and food options within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking onsite was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asheria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My experience was great room was very clean great customer service fast check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xinyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay friendly staff. Food was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Property is in a nice location. Inna was great and i got a late check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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