DoubleTree Bethesda hotel sold

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust just announced this morning that it has closed on the sale of the DoubleTree Bethesda hotel, located at 8120 Wisconsin Avenue. The sale price of the 270-room hotel was $50.1 million, and the deal closed on Wednesday.

“We are pleased with the sale of the DoubleTree Bethesda,” Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust said in a statement this morning. “This marks the third hotel sold under our strategic disposition plan that we initiated earlier this year. Following the sale of the DoubleTree Bethesda and the execution of our Manhattan asset exchange agreement, our strategic disposition plan has generated almost $250 million in gross proceeds. These property sales allow us to take advantage of the value differential seen across our portfolio between the public and private markets. We continue to remain confident in the buyer interest shown by a wide variety of both domestic and international hotel investors, particularly for high-quality, unencumbered hotels.”

The company says it will use the sale proceeds to reduce outstanding debt.

LA NUEVA FM DJ TO HOST ROOFTOP POOL PARTY IN BETHESDA SUNDAY

The Parva Restaurant and Lounge is taking over the rooftop pool deck at the DoubleTree Bethesda hotel this Sunday, July 20, from 12:00-5:00 PM, for a pool party. Then, head back to The Parva at 7904 Woodmont Avenue for the after party. The pool party will be hosted by Mauricio "Prettyboimo" Molina of La Nueva 87.7 FM. Music will be provided by Parva regular DJ Envy One.

Although the cover charge will be $10, ladies get in free before 2:00 PM Sunday. VIP bottle service will be available on the roof.

DoubleTree Bethesda

8120 Wisconsin Avenue

SCOTCH, CIGARS AND SPOKESMODELS AT ROOFTOP POOL PARTY TONIGHT IN BETHESDA

If you notice smoke in the sky over Old Town Bethesda tonight, it may be coming from the pool party atop the Doubletree Bethesda hotel.

Tonight's event is called The Cigar Affair, and runs from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Beyond cigars, there will be a tapas menu, single malt Scotch, and several bourbons.

But wait, there's more.

At 7:30, spokesmodels from Dreaming Tree Winery will host a wine tasting, and a cigar expert will be on hand throughout the evening.

There will also be light jazz in the background.

There's no cost to enter the party, but you must be 21 or older.

JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY TASTING EVENT AT DOUBLETREE BETHESDA HOTEL

Ever had liquid nitrogen-infused Shamrock ice cream?

You will next Friday at the Doubletree Bethesda hotel!

Jameson Irish Whiskey ambassador and expert Jeanette Levis is coming to Bethesda all the way from Ireland (I'm not exaggerating) for this special tasting event on Friday, January 18 at 6 PM.

You'll have a chance to try the legendary original Jameson Irish Whiskey, plus Jameson 12 Year Old, Jameson Gold Reserve, Jameson 18 Year Old, and Jameson Red Breast.

And, that aforementioned Shamrock Ice Cream, the mysterious science of which shall be deftly demonstrated before your eyes by the Doubletree's own Chef Mente Lawson. Each whiskey will also have a food pairing prepared by the chef, as well.

If you're getting the idea that this is one of those can't-afford-to-miss events, you've got the right idea. And, of course, that's why you're reading this blog, after all.

Make sure to call ahead, as space will be limited!

The hotel's number is 301-652-2000.

JOIN THE SAMUEL ADAMS PERFECT PINT CLUB AT THE BETHESDA DOUBLETREE

EARN A FREE

SAM ADAMS

GLASS

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

The Bethesda Doubletree hotel's Wine Bar has just launched a Samuel Adams Perfect Pint Club.  All one must do to join is to simply order a Samuel Adams lager or seasonal beer.  You will receive a punch card.  Order 5 beers (on 5 separate visits), and you'll get a free Sam Adams Perfect Pint glass.

SHARE WINE LOUNGE AND SMALL PLATE BISTRO OPENING IN BETHESDA DOUBLETREE ON TUESDAY

WINE BAR CONCEPT

WILL TAKE ON

FELLOW NEWCOMER

VINO VOLO

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

We've had burger wars, pizza wars and lobster roll wars in downtown Bethesda recently.  Next Tuesday, Yoda might announce, "Begun, the Wine Bar Wars have."

That's because a surprise entry into the field will be opening Election Day, inside the Bethesda Doubletree.

Share Wine Lounge and Small Plate Bistro is a new dining concept already tested in several cities by the Doubletree brand, including Iowa City, Culver City, and Tampa.  The Bethesda opening is the boldest one yet, as none of the previous cities is particularly renowned for fine cuisine.  In our town, Share Wine will take on competitors like the world-famous Jose Andres, and homegrown wine-centric restaurants like Grapeseed.  And of course, there's that other new guy coming to town, Vino Volo.

Fortunately, the Share Wine concept will allow the Doubletree to be competitive.  That's because the "corporate menu" can be altered or added to by the executive chef in each location.  For example, the Iowa City location tends toward traditional American cuisine.  But the Monroeville, PA outlet offers a premium Tuna Tower, and the chef's own special pork chop recipe.

With our Doubletree having had a succession of talented chefs, and never having fallen into the standard-hotel-dining-room trap, you can expect that the flexible menu will give the current chef and staff a chance to shine.

So, while every location has the gremolata fries and charcuterie board, this Tuesday, you'll be able to try dishes specific to Bethesda like the house-special ribs.

Share Wine - as the name implies - is designed to be a place where people can gather in a relaxed setting after work, explore new wines, and share small plates.  Assisting in that exploration will be a custom wine list, Enomatic machines, and demipours of wines by the glass.

This Tuesday, reward yourself for voting by stopping by the Doubletree and for an exciting new concept.  Bethesda diners will choose a winner in the wine bar wars, so start the difficult job of doing your research Tuesday!

Doubletree, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda.

BOURBON AND BOURBON ICE CREAM TASTING IN BETHESDA THURSDAY!

EXTRAORDINARY

HAPPY HOUR

EVENT AT

BETHESDA

DOUBLETREE HOTEL

Another Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row Exclusive

The Wine Bar at the Bethesda Doubletree hotel is inviting everyone 21 and older to an extraordinary tasting event during Happy Hour this Thursday, October 25 at 6 PM.

First, bourbon master John Vickers Smith will conduct an expert bourbon tasting.

Next will come something you've likely never seen or tasted before:  a demonstration and tasting of liquid nitrogen-infused Vanilla Bourbon ice cream, by the hotel's Executive Chef Mente.

In addition, there will be Bourbon Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders.

Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Happy Hour event this Thursday, at the Doubletree Wine Bar.