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AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown

4646 Montgomery Avenue Bethesda, Bethesda, MD, USA, 20814
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About us

Ideally located in the heart of downtown, AC Hotel offers a blend of style, convenience, and connectivity. Positioned directly across from the Bethesda Metro station on the Red Line, the hotel provides direct access to Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks, major business hubs, and Reagan National Airport—making it an excellent choice for both business and leisure travelers. Bethesda offers a refined yet approachable atmosphere. With the hotel situated in walkable downtown Bethesda, guests can easily access a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Only minutes away by Metro or rideshare, the broader Bethesda-Chevy Chase area features upscale shopping at The Collection at Chevy Chase, The Shops at Wisconsin Place, family-friendly parks, and cultural venues like the Strathmore Music Center. With its prime location and rich local offerings, AC Hotel Bethesda places guests at the center of it all—whether here to work, explore, or unwind. Our penthouse-level event spaces offer a standout setting with panoramic views of the D.C. skyline. Designed to inspire, these light-filled venues include access to a private outdoor terrace and are equipped with advanced audiovisual systems, virtual conferencing capabilities, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi—ensuring a seamless and impactful experience for meetings or social events. Open 24 hours a day, our 5,000-square-foot gym features state-of-the-art cardiovascular machines, free weights, MIRROR Home Fitness equipment, and dedicated yoga and spin rooms with four Peloton bikes. Corella Café & Lounge provides a vibrant setting, ideal for social gatherings. Guests can enjoy a curated all-day menu—from breakfast and rotisserie-style lunch to tapas and Maryland-inspired dinner—alongside handcrafted cocktails, select wines, and local craft beers. Seating is available indoors, at the bar, and on the spacious year-round patio. We sincerely appreciate your interest in AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown. We look forward to the opportunity to host your group and deliver a distinctive experience marked by modern elegance and thoughtful service.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAC Hotels by Marriott
BuiltAugust 15, 2022
Renovated-
Total meeting space3,506 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms220
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,506 sq. ft.
Largest room
745 sq. ft.
Space (private)
2,468 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
484 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
293 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
745 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

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Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Perimeter seating
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Woodmont
484 sq. ft.
27 x 18 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
40
12
30
-
40
20
14
-
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Battery Park
308 sq. ft.
22 x 13 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
12
6
10
-
12
8
8
-
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Drummond
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696 sq. ft.
38 x 20 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
72
18
40
-
72
35
24
-
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Edgemoor
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980 sq. ft.
47 x 20 sq. ft.
9.3 ft.
94
24
60
-
94
46
30
-
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Media Salon
293 sq. ft.
21 x 14 sq. ft.
9.1 ft.
10
9
10
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10
-
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Capital Terrace
745 sq. ft.
60 x 13 sq. ft.
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Corella Cafe and Lounge (BuyOut)
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4,258 sq. ft.
100 x 40 sq. ft.
20 ft.
150
--
150
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120

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
220
Single (1 bed)
114
Double (2 beds)
106
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
7%

Location

Getting Here

Hotel is located on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Montgomery Avenue in downtown Bethesda. We are 0.1 miles from Bethesda City Center. The hotel is located across the street from the Bethesda Metro Stop on the Red Line, making it an extremely easy commute to/from Washington DC, NIH and the Walter Reed Memorial Hospital
Distance from airport 11 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $30.00/day )
Street parking

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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
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2 mi
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Strathmore
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3 mi
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Glen Echo Park
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3 mi
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Washington D.C. Temple
Historical landmark
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American University
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The White House
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20 mi
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Airport
21 mi
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Recreation
30 mi
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Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Airport
35 mi
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Additional Information

Cancellation Policy

48 Hours

Additional details

https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=ac-hotel-bethesda-downtown#/3d-model/1/0 2022 OTO Development Hotel Opening of the Year Award 2022 NAIOP Award of Merit/Best Hospitality Project (DC-MD Chapter) 2023 ABC Excellence in Construction Award (Chesapeake Shores Chapter) 2023 Marriott CONNECT Award-Best Hotel Opening 2023 Booking.com Traveler Review Award 2023 Marriott MSB AC Hotel Family Member of the Year Award 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

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AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does AC Hotel Bethesda Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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