{"id":3836,"date":"2022-03-02T06:14:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T06:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/?p=3836"},"modified":"2022-03-02T06:14:29","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T06:14:29","slug":"marriott-international-debuts-its-8000th-property-with-the-newly-opened-marriott-bethesda-downtown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoteliersweb.com\/News\/articles\/3836","title":{"rendered":"Marriott International Debuts Its 8,000th Property with the Newly Opened Marriott Bethesda Downtown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Highly Anticipated 245-Room Hotel Features Inspired Spaces, Enriching Experiences, Three Food-and-Drink Concepts, Creative Meeting Spaces and Locally Influenced Design in the Heart of Bethesda, Maryland<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today celebrated the opening of its 8,000th<\/sup> property \u2013 Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ<\/a>, a 12-story stylish retreat adjacent to Marriott International\u2019s soon-to-open new global headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The hotel opening signifies both a growth milestone for the company, as well as a remarkable moment in the Marriott story, as the company celebrates its 95th<\/sup> year. Marriott\u2019s first lodging property, the Twin Bridges Marriott, opened in 1957 and was a four-story motor hotel in Arlington, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFrom the nine-seat root beer stand that my grandparents started nearly 95 years ago in downtown Washington, to the milestone opening of our 8,000th<\/sup> property, we have been fortunate to call this area our home,\u201d said David Marriott, Director and incoming Chairman, Marriott International Board of Directors. \u201cMarriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ reflects the continued transformation of the Marriott Hotels brand, and we are thrilled to embark on a new era of inspired travel and design with the opening of this hotel.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marriott Bethesda Downtown, part of the Marriott Hotels brand<\/a> \u2013 the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy\u2019s 30 extraordinary brands \u2013 brings enriching, locally-influenced experiences to the global hospitality company\u2019s home state. The hotel, owned by The Bernstein Companies<\/a> and managed by Marriott International, is a gateway to the greater Washington, D.C. area and a destination in and of itself, featuring three innovative culinary concepts, including Bethesda\u2019s first high-rise rooftop bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BUILT UPON INNOVATION<\/strong>
Exemplifying Marriott Hotels\u2019 continued brand evolution, Marriott Bethesda Downtown sparks inspiration at every corner, with a modern, residential design and tailored solutions with locally-inspired accents. The hotel\u2019s contemporary interiors illustrate a curated palette of materials inspired by the region\u2019s natural attributes. Stone and tiles reminiscent of local Bethesda bluestone quarries greet guests at the hotel entrance leading to a grand staircase \u2013 the centerpiece of the glass-enclosed lobby brimming with natural light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faceted mirrors and floor-to-ceiling windows ripple throughout the hotel, infusing an abundance of natural light while also resembling reflections of the Potomac River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reimagined guest rooms and suites \u2013 with tailored, modern touches that inspire and nurture the needs of today\u2019s traveler \u2013 feature multi-functional furniture, technology-enabled work surfaces with built-in universal adapters and UCS cords, and rose gold tinted mirrors. Hotel features include a spacious fitness center with Peloton bikes, a second-floor library highlighting local authors, and a curated art collection from the region\u2019s emerging talent that is showcased throughout guest rooms and public spaces. A large-scale mural by multi-media artist Liz Collins, known globally for her abstract patterns, is an exclusively commissioned highlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constructed to be LEED Gold certified with custom and sustainable design, the hotel features five expansive rooftop green spaces growing select ingredients for hotel menus and is designed to reduce pollution, save energy, and manage storm water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MARYLAND-INSPIRED FLAVORS<\/strong>
Helmed by Executive Chef Dupree Braswell,<\/strong> Marriott Bethesda Downtown is home to three dynamic food-and-drink concepts, each with its own distinct identity, that showcase some of Maryland\u2019s finest artisans and farmers through locally sourced ingredients and thoughtful collaborations with local makers. The Greatroom lobby bar<\/strong>, a social hub from day to night,features fluid bar seating that eliminates barriers between mixologist and guest. Indoor and outdoor spaces evoke the ambiance of an Italian Piazza, while cocktails are prepared tableside in a one-of-a-kind imperial shaker and a rotating selection of local craft beers are available on tap. The hotel\u2019s restaurant, Seventh State<\/strong>, a historical nod to Maryland entering the union, offers a locally curated menu with items such as the Panuozzo, a wood-fired folded sandwich handmade with pizza dough and locally sourced ingredients. Floor-to-ceiling retractable glass walls open seasonally to outdoor seating, while a custom Italian wood-fire oven clad in bronze is a focal point of the open kitchen indoors. Hip Flask<\/strong>, Bethesda\u2019s first high-rise rooftop bar with private elevator access, offers a spirits-forward menu with flair, innovative tableside presentations, and an expansive outdoor terrace. While zero-proof cocktails are also peppered throughout seasonally rotating menus, the signature \u201cTiger Vogue\u201d cocktail with Makers 46, Tiger Nut, Chicory, and Orange 20, will be shaken and stirred into a flask then presented hidden inside of a book, speakeasy style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standard across Marriott Hotels globally, M Club <\/strong>\u2013 open 24\/7 and located on the hotel\u2019s ground floor \u2013 is an exclusive space reserved for hotel guests who are Marriott Bonvoy Elite and Club paying members. Perks include complimentary food and beverage throughout the day such as hot breakfast, evening hors d\u2019oeuvres, and premium beverages, ensuring uninterrupted productivity for business travelers. In-room dining<\/strong> is also available seven days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEXT GEN MEETING SPACES<\/strong>
With nearly 8,000-square-feet of state-of-the-art pre-function and event space, including a private outdoor terrace overlooking downtown Bethesda, the hotel fosters connection for meetings, corporate retreats and social events. Floor-to-ceiling windows infuse an abundance of natural light while abstract design details such as cherry blossom light fixtures and watercolor carpet illustrate the region\u2019s most prominent characteristics. Meeting rooms \u2013 innovatively designed to adapt to a variety of formats, group sizes and social events \u2013 are named after destinations significant to the company\u2019s history, such as \u201cTwin Bridges,\u201d Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta. Customizable catering options feature locally inspired food and beverage breakouts and seasonal banquet items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HOUSE OF KINDNESS OPENING PACKAGE<\/strong>
Marriott Bethesda Downtown is dedicated to ensuring every minute of the guest experience captures the essence of Bethesda, which means \u201cHouse of Kindness,\u201d through destination-inspired design, programming, partnerships and five-star service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To celebrate the opening, the hotel\u2019s \u201cHouse of Kindness\u201d offer<\/a>* includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n