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Reviews of American Inn of Bethesda This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

8130 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814, United States of America

#12 of 12 hotels in Bethesda

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Review Score

Based on 403 hotel reviews

5.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    5.7

  • Staff

    6.9

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    5.0
    Low budget hotel so I wasn’t expecting a perfect place but still disappointed me, particularly because of the smell
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a smell that I hated

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    6.0
    가성비 갑
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Old infrastructure

    Kind staffs

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    5.0
    Run down and dirty, but if it's $150 cheaper...
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The toilet wasn't clean. The whole place was kinda dingy, I never figured out if there was a continental breakfast. There was no make up mirror and no counter space in the bathroom so I basically had to do my make up by muscle memory.. The towels had some stains. There were a lot of stains.

    The hotel was a better price than others in the area. The room was a good temperature. I did not see any bugs, it was not very noisy and seemed safe. The water was hot enough. There was an empty mini fridge and a grocery store on the corner, so I saved money on drinks and snacks. There was a microwave and ice machine at the end of the hall. They let ne check out late. There was an iron and hair dryer.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - South Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Queue to warm baby food not good

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    7.0
    improve customer service
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast

    location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unpleasant check in TV picture was terrible Room was hot Web site said there would be breakfast, there was not

    Staff moved their car so we could park

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    5.0
    The ups and downs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was unkind and hated to be bothered. Some spoke no English. The rooms were extremely small for two people, the water pressure was weak when I asked the staff about it. I was told to let the water run for ten minutes, then try the shower. All in all, I give it a 4 out of ten.

    I like that the hotel was connected to a Mexican restaurant that was absolutely the best. Love the architecture of the buildings. The area is quite pricey, so prepare to spend some money.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2023

    7.0
    It is a ok hotel for short stays
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - South Wing
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Furniture is old

    the location in town

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - South Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    breakfast ended at 9 am ?? that is way too early! if people are traveling or on vacation breakfast should at least run until 10/11 especially for these prices.

    quiet, rooms were not too dirty just need some renovations

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2023

    6.0
    great location. lacked adequate staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not feel that the room was particularly clean.

    the location of this hotel is perfect for walking and getting around

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2023

    6.0
    Fair enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facility is old

    Best price and affordability

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    7.0
    I will recommend the hotel and the service provided to anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The twenty dollar charges for parking which was not discussed with me when I was making the reservation.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2022

    7.0
    Was what I expected based on the other reviews (6ish stars) but was the best deal in the area.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - South Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Facilities were worn, stains on the hallway ceiling etc. and room had a funky smell for the first 24 hours that seemed to be emanating from pipes. Primary issue was that the shower at first wouldn't turn fully off for the first 2 days; then, on Day 3, it wouldn't turn on at all so I just washed hair in the sink before checkout. I admittedly did not raise these issues with the staff so I can't say how the hotel would have responded.

    The staff were wonderful, location was great - very walkable to NIH and various restaurants, pharmacies, services, and the Medical Center metro to get to downtown DC in 20min or so. Room was also very clean.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2022

    5.0
    Good, bad, and ugly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room in disrepair. Damaged curtains, air vents full of old dust and debris, mold in caulk in tub, towel rack damage to wall,

    Great location Clean linens Free parking

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    5.0
    For only about $100 more I could find hotels in the same area with better attention to detail.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The parking lot was so small and narrow that parking was very difficult. Our room was mostly clean but there were noticeable staining on the walls and our TV did not work during the stay. The air conditioner wasn’t public in when we arrived which implies to me that there’s a general lack of care in preparing the rooms.

    The location was great and the price was good. The bed and the bathroom were very clean.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated and needs a face lift Breakfast included orange orange juice water and muffin

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The front office staff was very not helpful, basically ignored me. And the parking was non-existent. The are only about 15 spaces available and most of those were taken up by restaurant goers. I had to park a few blocks away, park for overnight parking and then walk my luggage through the streets.

    It was clean and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2022

    7.0
    Nice experience for a bargain hotel near the NIH
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was clean and quiet and parking was convenient. I was able to park near the entrance and did not have to go out on the street.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2022

    5.0
    Staff tried to be helpful, but I think they are on a daily uphill struggle.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The hotel is showing signs of wear and tear - which, perhaps, is not unexpected. Despite attempts by the staff to rectify, the TV remote didn't work properly. The room window blind had detached from its fixture; the smoke alarm was dangling from its wiring in the ceiling - though the staff confirmed it was working properly; the sink plug was not operational so the sink couldn't be filled and when I asked for this to be rectified the staff member said I could just as easily block the sink with a hand towel when I needed to... Room was not made up until the third day of my visit.

    Check in and check-out was seamless. Location was ideal for a visit to NIH. The staff were very responsive and quick to respond to requests/queries.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2022

    7.0
    Not as expected but good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Furnitures in the room and services were quite old and outdated. Nothing to see with the pictures in the website (maybe taken 209 years ago) swimming pool out of order.

    very good position and free parking in the front. Good value for money

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2022

    5.0
    Cramped and in Disrepair About as Basic as it Gets Though Completely Adequate
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small and cramped, the shower was very hard to get working at a good temperature, though sufficiently hot with a lot of fiddling. The elevator smelled of wet socks, the charge outlet by the bed failed to charge my phone over night, and the handle literally fell off in the floor when I shut the door. Do yourself a favor and spend the $30 more to stay at the Bethesda next door.

    The room was available within my alotted price limit. Fridge in the room was nice, bed was comfortable. Decent location.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2022

    7.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The parking wasn't that great, you couldn't park next to the hotel there wasn't enough space. So you have to park on the street and pay a meter, then drive across the street to park. A lot of traffic to cross but not to bad. I would stay there again for the price and location is a plus.

    The location was awesome, very clean room.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2022

    7.0
    At 1st disappointed about the pool, but we kept busy, in DC, that we didn’t seem to miss it…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool wasn’t open. I wish that information was disclosed, when I made our reservation.

    Location, price, friendly staff, breakfast & our needs met.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place is a bit run down.

    Stayed in July 2022

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