Access the vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of downtown Bethesda, Maryland - the ideal destination for business travelers and vacationers alike. Perfectly located near the Bethesda Metro station and minutes from downtown D.C., we are only a 10-minute Metro train ride to the Smithsonian's National Zoo (five stops) and a short drive to Great Falls and Rock Creek Park. Walk to the National Institutes of Health or the shops of Bethesda Row.