Places to stay in Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda is a census designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, USA, just northwest of Washington, D.C. It takes its name from a local church, the Bethesda Meeting House, which in turn took its name from Jerusalem's Pool of Bethesda. Local restaurants include Wang Dynasty, Penang Malaysian Cuisine, Himalayan Heritage Restaurant, and Bethesda Crab House.

If you are travelling in the area, Bethesda is located close to Capital Memorial Adventist Church (historical), United States Court of Military Appeals, Interchange 9, Spencerville Free Methodist Church and Raymond Recreation Center.

The center of Bethesda ( which is at is longitude -77°5'58.56 and latitude 38°58'51.6 ) is located 2 miles away from Chevy Chase, 5 miles away from Silver Spring, 5 miles away from North Bethesda and 5 miles away from Takoma Park.

Available Bethesda lodging

We currently have 16 accommodations in and around Bethesda.

Bethesda Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Bethesda Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Other useful links:

• Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
• Guide to Downtown Bethesda, Maryland
• Bethesda, Maryland on Wikipedia

Things to see and do, places to eat in Bethesda

Mon Ami Gabi ( Dining / French ). Located at 7239 Woodmont Avenue. Whether you’re seeking an intimate dinner for two or a lively gathering with friends and family, Mon Ami Gabi offers an authentic French dining experience like no other. Indulge in our carefully crafted menu featuring timeless French dishes prepared with a modern twist. From our Steak Frites and famous Roast Chicken a la Grand-Mère to our extensive wine list showcasing the best of French vineyards, every visit promises a taste of Paris. Welcome to Mon Ami Gabi. www.monamigabi.com

Persimmon ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 7003 Wisconsin Avenue, Chevy Chase, 1 mile from the center of Bethesda. Persimmon is a beloved bistro located off the beaten path from Bethesda's bustling downtown. www.persimmonrestaurant.com

Positano Ristorante Italiano ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 4940 Fairmont Avenue. We are open every day all year for 33 years and counting. We serve lunch and dinner each day. We start serving our homemade Italian delights at 11:30am and close at 10pm. On any normal night Positano Restaurant is bustling with families, businessmen and women, parked baby carriages, and in a romantic corner there is a blind date. If ever you feel as a stranger outside then come home to Positano Restaurant. We are not part of a hotel or restaurant chain, we do not have a microwave, we still write our guest checks in long hand, we still make our own sauces, bread, mozzarella cheese, pastas and desserts. We accommodate vegan and gluten free requests. Positano also offers six private party rooms which are a perfect match for rehearsal dinner sites, wedding reception sites, bar mitzvahs, high school and college reunions, romantic dates and marriage proposals. The Plaza Room is the largest venue, with its own street entrance, bar and dance floor. The Plaza Room is designed to accommodate one hundred eighty guests with room for dinner and dancing. The Plaza Room is perfect for hosting a wedding reception or high school reunion. www.epositano.com

Black's Bar And Kitchen ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 7750 Woodmont Avenue. Black's Bar & Kitchen, newly renovated in 2006 using recycled and reclaimed materials, powered 100 percent by wind energy, is Bethesda Maryland's premiere restaurant. Named "Maryland's Favorite New Restaurant for 2007" by the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Black's serves a refined menu of Modern American Cuisine with an emphasis on seafood, blending organic ingredients and regional flavors with a light and fresh flair; an oyster bar with daily selections from the east and west coast; and an a la carte menu centered around the wood burning grill showcases the finest organic meats and game. A unique wine selection with over 300 labels, is prominently displayed in a new state-of-the-art, temperature-controlled wine room. Black's received the "Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence" for 2007. www.blacksbarandkitchen.com

Morton's The Steakhouse - Bethesda ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 7400 Wisconsin Avenue. Morton's steak house is widely regarded as the best place for prime steak anywhere. www.mortons.com

La Panetteria ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 4921 Cordell Avenue. Sitting in the beautifully sunlit indoor atrium with its gracefully hanging baskets and period paintings makes one think of relaxing in an open foyer of a well-established restaurant in old Italy. The wonderful, rich aromas from the kitchen entice your taste buds out of dormancy and they spring to life in anticipation of the bounty to come. The meal is prepared perfectly and a good bottle of wine enhances the pleasure. This is real life at La Panetteria! No wonder the Washington Jewish Week raved, "La Panetteria has been around for 25 years. That's a record of impressive staying power in the heated up Bethesda dining scene." www.lapanetteria.com

Renamed properties

• The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton at 8120 Wisconsin Avenue may have been previously known as Holiday Inn Select or Doubletree Hotel
• Bethesda Court Hotel at 7740 Wisconsin Avenue may have been previously known as Golden Tulip Bethesda Court Hotel