The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bethesda

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bethesda

Visiting Bethesda, Maryland for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bethesda, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bethesda based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bethesda for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bethesda before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bethesda for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bethesda for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Canopy By Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bethesda
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 940 Rose Avenue, Canopy By Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North has great rooms from $141 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.9 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Bethesda Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Bethesda Marriott which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 5151 Pooks Hill Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, laundry facilities, a multi-lingual staff, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 miles from the city center. The swimming pool is fantastic and lots of fun, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $167 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bethesda
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

We found Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $167. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 5701 Marinelli Road. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, child care, laundry services, and golf which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.6 miles from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Bethesdan Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $142 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.

With terrific rooms from $142, The Bethesdan Hotel Tapestry Collection by Hilton, at 8120 Wisconsin Avenue provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a pool table, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.8 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kid-friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington D C

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $140 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Hyatt Regency Bethesda near Washington D C has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $140 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at One Bethesda Metro Center (7400 Wisconsin Ave). Furthermore, it also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground


Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bethesda

The great guest rating of Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $175, and it's located at 5520 Wisconsin Avenue. We also love the parking, laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and kids meals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda MD

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $132 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda MD because it has great rooms that start at $132. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 6711 Democracy Boulevard. Only 3.5 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a hot tub, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $133 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bethesda
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $133 (before taxes). It's located at 7301 Waverly Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.40/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.5 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at 7335 Wisconsin Ave, Residence Inn Bethesda Downtown has great rooms from $205 (before taxes). It offers a fitness center, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.4 miles from the center of town. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Washington, Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bethesda, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bethesda, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bethesda, Best Hotels for One Week in Bethesda, Best Hotels for One Night in Bethesda, or Best Business Hotels in Bethesda.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bethesda?

Bethesda Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$155

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bethesda, Maryland. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bethesda, Maryland based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $155. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bethesda.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $141
  • 3-star hotels: $162


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