Newly Renovated Event Space at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Is Perfect Venue for Special Celebrations

BETHESDA, MD--(Marketwire - Dec 14, 2011) - For those seeking a Bethesda event venue to plan a special celebration -- wedding, bar or bat mitzvah, anniversary, or birthday party -- the renovated event space at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center offers a wide range of options.

With a total of 49,314 square feet of space, the Bethesda, MD hotel can accommodate events of all sizes from intimate affairs of 60 to large-scale celebrations in our Grand Ballroom. In fact, at 23,408 square feet, "grand" does not do justice in describing the Grand Ballroom, which is one of the largest in Maryland. Capable of accommodating 3,200 guests for a Bethesda wedding reception or 1,700 for banquet, the ballroom is the epitome of modern elegance, featuring a beautiful coffered ceiling with stylish chandeliers, rich carpeting, and fine architectural and decorative detailing.

The Bethesda Marriott North Hotel & Conference Center is a great location for a special celebration because it offers a wide range of event spaces as well as 447 newly renovated accommodations for your out-of-town guests. Plus it is extremely well situated, adjacent to the area's Metro system, and easily accessible from Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. Guests who come into town for a special celebration are also a short ride away from the Smithsonian museums.

For couples planning a wedding in Bethesda, the Marriott Certified Wedding Planners at our Bethesda hotel are on hand every step of the way from the first walk-through to see which of our event spaces is the perfect fit to the last dance of the evening on your special day. When you host your wedding at the Bethesda Marriott North Hotel & Conference Center we offer unparalleled amenities and services that will truly distinguish your affair including a complimentary room for the bride and groom, complimentary parking for your party, white glove butler service, custom wedding cake, and many other thoughtful touches.

The hotel in Montgomery County, MD also specializes in hosting bar and bat mitzvahs in Bethesda and even offers a variety of Mitzvah Packages designed to appeal to your entertaining style and budget whether you want a sit-down dinner, brunch, or lunch, plus a variety of add-ons from sushi and smashed potato bars to Asian and Guacamole stations to specialty drinks and ultimate dessert sundae bars.

The Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center is a premier Bethesda hotel featuring well-appointed guest rooms and suites with more than the comforts of home including Marriott's signature bedding, access to high-speed Internet, Plug-In Panel TVs, and spacious layouts. The hotel's complete facilities include the Meritage Restaurant, On The Rocks Lounge, an indoor pool, and fitness center. For additional information, call 301-822-9200 or visit www.bethesdanorthmarriott.com.

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