At American Inn Of Bethesda, enjoy the convenience of a grocery store, dry cleaning services, and a lively bar. Savor brunch or dinner at Guapos Bethesda restaurant. With free WiFi in public areas and amenities like 24-hour gym access and self parking nearby Smithsonian's National Zoo.
Madonna of the Trail Statue - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Bethesda Row - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
National Institute of Health Campus - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
College Park, MD (CGS) - 20 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 27 min drive
Fort Meade, MD (FME-Tipton) - 30 min drive
Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) - 33 min drive
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 36 min drive
Baltimore Washington Intl. Airport (BWI) - 39 min drive
Manassas, VA (MNZ-Manassas Regional) - 50 min drive
Rockville Station - 13 min drive
Laurel Muirkirk Station - 20 min drive
New Carrollton Station - 22 min drive
Bethesda Center Station - 9 min walk
Medical Center Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Leo & Livs Restaurant & Bar - 1 min walk
Tommy Joe's - 5 min walk
Gringos & Mariachis - 5 min walk
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Guapo's Restaurant - 1 min walk
About this property
American Inn Of Bethesda
American Inn Of Bethesda puts you just a 5-minute drive from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and National Institute of Health Campus. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Guapos Bethesda, which serves lunch and dinner. Also, National Mall and Walter E. Washington Convention Center are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Bethesda Center Station is 9 minutes and Medical Center Station is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
76 rooms
Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
Onsite self parking (USD 20 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (721 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1954
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Smooth flooring in room
Thin carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free wired internet
Free local calls
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Guapos Bethesda - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 20 per stay
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 99 (subject to availability)
Parking
Self parking costs USD 20 per night
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
American Bethesda
American Inn Bethesda
Bethesda American Inn
American Inn Of Bethesda Hotel Bethesda
American Hotel Bethesda
American Hotel Bethesda
American Inn Of Bethesda Hotel
American Inn Of Bethesda Bethesda
American Inn Of Bethesda Hotel Bethesda
Frequently asked questions
Does American Inn Of Bethesda offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, American Inn Of Bethesda does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at American Inn Of Bethesda?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at American Inn Of Bethesda?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at American Inn Of Bethesda?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 99 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at American Inn Of Bethesda and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. American Inn Of Bethesda also has a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near American Inn Of Bethesda?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Guapos Bethesda.
What's the area around American Inn Of Bethesda like?
American Inn Of Bethesda is a short 9-minute walk from Bethesda Center Station and 14 minutes' walk from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Reviews
American Inn Of Bethesda Reviews
6.2
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6.4
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
7.0
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Verified
8/10 Very good
May 5, 2026
Bathroom was a little dirty with hair around bath tub and main vanity light out.
JD
JD, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2026
This is a budget hotel and you get what you pay for.
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 24, 2026
The staff was very welcoming, however, the hotel was extremely outdated. There were some renovation efforts in progress but the elevator was out of service when I arrived and the room had a mildewed odor.
Eboni
Eboni, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 20, 2026
Just ok..the small desk in the room had the microwave and coffeemaker on it..I had to remove to do work on my computer. I place them on the safe.
Pedro
Pedro, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Apr 17, 2026
I would not recommend no matter how cheap and close to NIH. Our room has bugs and needs some updates. Hallways smell very musty. Keep everything zipped or the bugs will travel with you. Not a bed bug, more of a strange insect. Elevators don't work and we were put on 4th floor. Luckily a room on 2nd was available. Front desk staff were kind and smooth check in
Leanne
Leanne, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 28, 2026
Elevator was broken. Heat in room did not wirk, parking dicey.
David
David, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 16, 2026
Everything too old and fake pictures
Hamid
Hamid, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2025
Great food and friendly neighborhood.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 2, 2026
Everything
george
george, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
The hotel is simple but quite adequate and very good price to quality ratio.
james
james, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 8, 2025
A 3-star hotel at a 2-star price in a 5-star area with clean rooms.
A service to the community who need affordable hotel spaces.
Aynur
Aynur, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2026
The elevator was broken. The room was clean but smelled somewhat like stale cigarette smoke. At least the window could be opened, though it didn't seem to help much. When I went to check out, there was no one at the desk for 10 minutes. My call to the property went unanswered. There was not a drop box for keys either. Another couple came to check out, too. They ended up writing a note and leaving it with their keys.
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 19, 2026
No amenities
Ambrose
Ambrose, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 12, 2026
Didn't use
Ron
Ron, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Quick walk to the metro ☝️
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 13, 2026
Patricia at the front desk is the only thing I would give a thumbs up. The facility is a dump. Wall paper coming off the wall. Baseboards coming off, AC is a joke, elevator not working, TV was not properly working had to ask Patricia for help she went out of her way to fix the problem. You get what you pay for. Stayed one night. Reserve only as last resort.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Nice stay
I have stayed here several times and it is always nice.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2025
It was Ok …
Mudassir
Mudassir, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 6, 2025
Clean.
Hanna
Hanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
No parking buy its ok
Veronika
Veronika, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2025
It has excellent staff. The hotel needs some work but it can ad is a goood place to stay.
Donna
Donna, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2025
Everything is fine. The only thing I'm missing is the microwave.
Raul
Raul, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 6, 2025
Property is too old and needs renovation
ATUL
ATUL, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Nov 29, 2025
Needs lots of improvement!
T'Kara
T'Kara, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Nov 12, 2025
Marijuana motel
Entire hotel stinks.
Plus bathroom was
dirty