The $600 million project gives the already-Bethesda-based hotel giant the high-visibility site on Wisconsin Avenue it sought, as well as easy access to Metro. Both the 22-story headquarters and hotel are expected to deliver in 2022.
While the hotel will have 8000 SF of meeting and event ballroom space, as well as ground floor and rooftop dining options, there is no word yet as to whether Marriott will offer any of its Hot Shoppes favorites such as the Mighty Mo. The Marriott Burger will be a sure bet, however.
Eight-hundred garage parking spaces will be augmented by leased spaces in the nearby Woodmont Corner Garage 11. The chosen location is currently home to the Connor Building and Bethesda Court Hotel.
“Montgomery County has been Marriott International’s home for more than 60 years, and we take great pride in the strong relationships we’ve developed and the contributions we have made as a committed community partner,” Carolyn Handlon, Executive Vice President Finance & Global Treasurer for Marriott International. said in a statement this morning “That’s a tradition—and promise to the community—that started with Marriott’s founders 90 years ago. We look forward to continuing that legacy as we create our new, 21st century home in downtown Bethesda and continue our work as the world’s largest hotel company.”
Renderings courtesy Marriott Corporation
Not in my backyard!
ReplyDeleteOMG, it's shocking it's not the new development at Elm and Wisconsin (former Regal Theater site).
ReplyDeleteLeased parking in a current lot. Hum, that will be a problem for everyone else. Supposed 2-3 floors go to Marriott, good luck at finding a space.
ReplyDeleteLeased parking in a current lot. Hum, that will be a problem for everyone else. Suppose 2-3 floors go to Marriott, good luck at finding a space.
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ReplyDelete11:21 AM Yes, it'll be in the next issue of the magazine...3 months from now.
ReplyDelete@1142 - they have a website too birdbrain
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Probably a lot of the employees will take the BRT or Purple Line.
ReplyDeleteWay to go MoCo Council. Yes, it will certainly be good for businesses in the area, but Giving away even MORE public parking spaces?! First the new police station and now this? And don't keep telling us there's plenty of underused parking in the area-- there is, but why aren't they constructing buildings near or ON those sites instead! They just continue to completely disregard the residents of this area. Make it more convenient for everyone EXCEPT those who live here. Residents shouldn't have to walk several blocks from their homes to get to their car. And what is in the plan for the massive additional traffic (not only when its finished, but while being constructed)? Aren't they actually considering reducing the number of lanes on Wisconsin, Arlington Rd., etc. for bike lanes?!
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@3:01 PM, educate yourself. The county isn't giving away the parking spots. They're renting them out to Marriott for $2M a year and the public will still be able to use the spaces when they're needed: in the evening and on weekends. It's a gigantic win for the county to make $40M off a garage that's mostly empty during the day while still allowing for public access during peak demand. There's another garage and two lots a block away, if you happen to need a space during the workday.
ReplyDeleteIs that garage really ever full? The upper levels seem empty most of the time.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, as one who parks in the Woodmont Ave. garage many days and sometimes does not arrive until late morning, I assure that the garage is full up to the 4th floor every day (for some reason, the 5th floor (roof) is often blocked off). Second, the garage on St. Elmo is filled to the top by 9:30 and you can see a line of cars snaking up and down the ramps trying to find the non existent spaces, very few of which are long term.
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