It Doesn't Get Any Better Than a Last-Minute Escape to DC, With Nightly Rates From $109 at the Bethesda Marriott

BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - Dec 28, 2011) - Whether you need to head to DC for a business meeting, have always wanted to do a little sightseeing, or it's time to surprise that special someone with a night on the town, the Last Minute rates and Bethesda hotel deals at the Bethesda Marriott make your spur of the moment idea a really great deal.

With prices ranging from $109 to $119 per night for a weekend stay (minimum of two nights required for each), if there is availability at the Bethesda hotel, your last minute planning may really pay off.

While you are here, you can explore the neighborhood around the downtown Bethesda hotel -- which is part of a thriving area with 200 restaurants, 20 art galleries and some of the best shopping in the area. Or if you want to head into the nation's capitol, you can enjoy easy accessibility to the Smithsonian Institute, Mormon Temple, National Zoo, Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial, and much more!

Located northwest of Washington, DC, our Bethesda lodging features luxuriously chic hotel rooms -- outfitted with Marriott's signature bedding where a good night's sleep is all but guaranteed -- a fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and Agio restaurant. For additional information, call 301-897-9400 or visit www.bethesdamarriott.com.

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