Modern Spaces Draped in Marriott History

Events

Elegant décor, floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light, custom catering and a dedicated staff at Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ will help stimulate your next meeting or event into an enriching experience. Featuring nearly 8,000 square feet of space within 7 meeting rooms, we offer a location ideal for anything from large conferences to intimate board meetings. Inspired by the celebrated history of Marriott International and reflected in the names of our meeting rooms, our sophisticated meeting venues honor some of the first Marriott hotels to open across the country including Twin Bridges, Key Bridge Marriott, Philadelphia and more. Combine innovation, productivity, and personalization for an event experience unlike any other.

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Explore our downtown Bethesda hotel with virtual, 360-degree views of our meeting and event spaces.

6

Event Rooms

6458 SQ FT

Total Event Space

200

Capacity Largest Space

5

Breakout Rooms

Events

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Host Your Next Event at Marriott Bethesda Downtown
Meetings are inspiring here. Host your next gathering at our brand-new hotel with nearly 8,000 square feet of modern meeting space, floor to ceiling windows providing plenty of natural light, custom catering, and a dedicated staff ready to execute a flawless event.
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Meetings and Events

Create unforgettable gatherings in nearly 8,000 square feet of sophisticated event space

Elevate your event in Bethesda with delicious cuisine prepared with locally-sourced ingredients
Get creative in our contemporary ballrooms and banquet halls featuring floor-to-ceiling windows
Our expansive prefunction space is ideal for snacks, coffee breaks and welcome receptions
Feel at ease as our expert event planners attend to the details of your breakout, gala or training Learn More
Transform the look and feel of our banquet halls with custom seating arrangements and layouts
Memorable Occasions
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Coming of Age

Commemorate your child’s journey into adulthood with a spectacular Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Allow our expert event planners to make your vision actualize into a personalized, wonderful experience.

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Custom Catering

From themed events, exquisite banquets, kosher catering, and more, our culinary team will customize menus designed specifically for your special occasion.

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Celebrations

Our beautiful, modern event space, complete with floor to ceiling windows and natural light, offers the perfect backdrop for your shower, family reunion, social event, or special celebration.

Instagram-Worthy Wedding Photos
Whether you prefer the glow of city lights sparkling in the background, the natural beauty of parklike settings, a silhouette of a stolen kiss on the rooftop with skyline sunset views, or a glamorous photo of the bridal party on our stunning grand staircase, the memories will last a lifetime
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Weddings and Occasions

Look no further for your rehearsal dinner, bridal party or wedding ceremony in Bethesda, MD

Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Nearly 8,000 square feet of wedding venue space is yours to tailor as you please
Enjoy customized menus curated by our culinary team
Consider booking our Grand Ballroom for your child's bar or bat mitzvah in Bethesda, MD
Honeymooners have plenty to love in our Presidential Suite such as a living room and kitchen
Guests can enjoy the exclusivity and privacy of our M Club lounge

Celebrate your Wedding

Exceptional Wedding Venues

From stylish foyers to elegant ballrooms designed with simplistic colors and patterns and modern sophistication, you are free to carry out your wedding vision within our impeccable event space. From ceremonies to receptions, we offer everything you need to make your special day flawless. Our certified wedding planners will help with all the details, our culinary staff will delight your taste buds, our picturesque hotel features including the grand staircase will provide incredible backdrops, and our spacious suites will offer ideal accommodations for a peaceful nights sleep.

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