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Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ is a hotel and wedding venue located in Bethesda, Maryland. This brand-new picturesque hotel features a grand staircase, spacious suites and guest rooms, and first-class service. Boasting stylish decor and ambient lighting, it is the ideal venue to spend quality time with your loved ones.

Facilities and Capacity

From an inviting foyer complete with floor-to-ceiling windows and natural light to an elegant Grand Ballroom designed with simplistic colors and modern sophistication, you are free to carry out your wedding vision within this impeccable event space. With over 8,000 square feet of event space available, the possibilities are endless when it comes to designing the wedding of your dreams. The Grand Ballroom is suitable for up to 200 guests and has a neutral color palette that blends seamlessly with the theme of your wedding. Warm and delicate light fixtures decorate the ceiling and add a welcoming atmosphere to the room. After a night of dining and dancing, you and your guests can retreat to one of the 245 guest rooms or suites to relax and rest.

Services Offered

The attentive event team at Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ is dedicated to bringing your vision to life. Their certified wedding planners would be delighted to help plan all the details while the talented culinary crew gets to work on customized menus for your wedding feast. Contact the team today for more information on packages and services.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$15,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$15,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Dessert
Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel
Restaurant
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August
December

Reviews of Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ

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Jazmine S. Sent on 12/19/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding!

Overall we would give our experience a 4 out of 5. We truly did enjoy the wedding process with Marriott, and the wedding was magnificent! We are very grateful to have had our wedding here and to work with the amazing Sarah Bucy, who made this process easy and fun.

Booking process: We actually booked with Marriott before they opened and before they had a wedding package created! Lillian convinced us to come in and tour and really sold us on having our wedding here. She was knowledgeable, gave us a great tour, and helped us create a wedding package that fit our budget and needs.

Planning: We soon met Sarah, and she was a joy to work with! She was responsive, responding to emails very quickly, gave us good advice when asked, and worked well with our wedding coordinator. It truly felt like she went above and beyond, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have worked with her. She is AMAZING!!

Food: Our menu tasting was a highlight for us. The food was delicious and it felt personalized. We were very pleased that the food was held to the same standard the night of the wedding, and equally as delicious for all of our guests!

Location: Plenty of parking options, and a beautiful venue!!! So unique and different from the usual ballroom look and feel.

Unfortunately there were some mishaps.
When we checked into the hotel the afternoon before our wedding, only one of our suites we booked were available. I had emailed months prior about reserving two suites (one for the bride and one for the groom) but unfortunately, they only booked one of them, and there were no more available. We were at the check out desk for about 45 minutes figuring this out, putting us behind schedule. We were offered two connecting rooms in replacement, but unfortunately this did no good as the doors did not open all the way/did not stay open, so we only utilized the room for the groomsmen to arrive in. Not a good place for pictures either! We were able to use the Hip Flask area for the groomsmen to take pictures, which was a nice gesture, but we were very disappointed in the wasted time, and the wrong room being booked for us.
On top of the room mistake, I was told that my suite would be a corner suite overlooking the city. While I know this was not in the contract, but a verbal promise, I was sad to see we were not given the corner suite.
Lastly, this was another mistake made by Marriott, and in our contract. Our contract stated that we would get a complimentary, in room breakfast the morning after our wedding. This did not happen and we were not contacted about this either. Technically we paid for this in our contract, but we did not receive it.

Again, overall working with this Marriott was a great experience, and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams. Thank you Marriott!

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