"I would like to say thank you very much for all the support you provided last week. Most conferences venues do well but the treatment I received at the Doubletree was exceptional. Brett in particular must have felt exhausted much of the time and it was admirable that you stayed smiling throughout.  I felt no stress whatsoever and was able to focus fully on hosting the event.

The man making the DVD recording was also a pleasure to work with.

I will be returning for another event from Nov 15 – 18.  This one will have more attendees and have a much larger exhibition.

I hope to be able to work with you both then"

Best regards

Nicole

Nicole Lyscom B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.

Conference Producer

-April 2011

"I want to say a huge thanks to you, Mario, Emily and the other DoubleTree staff for all your help during our User Group Meeting. I have received many compliments from our clients regarding the smooth operation of the conference, the helpfulness of the hotel staff and the quality of the food. The meeting was an overall success thanks in large part to the DoubleTree.

Once I recover from all the work, I’ll start looking forward to working with you on the next meeting."

Sincerely,

Kate Imholt

Kate Imholt

Technical Trainer

Euclid Technology
-April 2011

Gates Curriculum Grant Meeting

"Thank you. I’ve looked over it and it looks like it is in order. We were very pleased with the meeting facilities and with the attentive staff. I swear Emily is a mind-reader. It was incredibly useful to have the business center available. As always, the food was a hit. Not only is it very convenient to have it available all the time so we could schedule breaks around the meeting needs and not the food, but it was delicious and included lots of healthy options. I really cannot imagine anything they could do to make offer a better meeting location. If there was anything we wanted immediately Mario or one of the other staff members did it immediately.

One thing I learned that I would pass on to anyone scheduling a meeting there, or for that matter coming to the Bethesda office, is that they use Roadmaster Transportation and the prices are much cheaper than cabs.

I can’t thank you enough for arranging this and handling all the changes so calmly. You made it possible for me to just concentrate on getting ready for the content of the meeting without worrying about the logistics. Many, many, many thanks."

Erin
Gates Curriculum Grant Meeting
-August 2010

American University

"Great to see you today. As I mentioned, the AU Accounts Payable/Procurement and Contracts Departments had a very good experience, the food was really good (as always) and I was happy to have them experience a professional-grade conference center. This is a large departure from some of our less desirable training locations on campus. I'll be sure to add the Doubletree to our list of off-site options for university folks looking for a change of venue.

Meryl was very helpful and Bret was invaluable to us being OK with everything, so everything went smoothly."

Dawn DePasquale

American University

-August 2010

U.S. Department of Energy

"I hope your trip went even half as good as my meeting did!! I cannot even come up with one tiny thing to say something negative about. Every single aspect of this experience was right out of the top drawer. The food was wonderful, really, wonderful. I was a huge hero to everyone at the meeting for digging up such a wonderful meeting place. I am sorry to have to admit that I did not tell them that it was you who came to us!

The really good news is that there was a strong movement to agree to have this quarterly meeting at the Doubletree from now on."

Al Opdenaker

U.S. Department of Energy

-August 2010

"I organized a 3-day company training session and had various hotel groups compete for our business - Doubletree Bethesda won on points, they weren't the cheapest for guest rooms but they scored high for location and their meeting package. The meeting package is very good value - the meetings rooms are comfortable, sound proof, and well-equipped, and the continuous refreshment buffet is excellent. Last year we did something similar with a Hyatt hotel and got nickle & dimed over coffee etc, Hilton Group just charge per head per day and it's a much better approach"

“AnotherEnglishman”

Trip Advisor

-August 2010

Path MVI

"First time I am here for a meeting and I must agree with my colleagues: your staff is great. Emily, Bret, and Monica have been especially quick and helpful in assisting us with all meeting logistics and last minute necessities... they all deserve a raise."

Thanks,
Virginia

Virginia Del Rosario

Path MVI

-July 2010

Booz Allen

"Just wanted to thank you so much for all your assistance in delivering an excellent experience at the Doubletree Bethesda.  This was a high-profile meeting for us, with attendees coming from all over the world.  Our meeting went off without a hitch, and I am so grateful to you and your wonderful staff.  Please pass along my personal thanks to Emily at the Conference Concierge and Mario for their attentive service and can-do attitudes."

Sincerely,

Christy Froehlich 

Contractor,

Department of Defense, Patient Safety Program

-June 2010

Medical Conference

Connectiv Solutions

National Association of School Psychologists - Bethesda, MD 20814

“Please know that the hotel staff was superb, the food was outstanding, the facility worked extremely well, and the services provided in the meeting package made my job and that of my staff much easier than in other hotels.
On behalf of NASP, thank you for a very positive experience. We look forward to returning to the Doubletree Bethesda in the future!”

Sincerely,
Susan Gorin, CAE
Executive Director
-July 2009

"Working with School Psychologists, I appreciated our discussion last Thursday about the Doubletree's left-brain/right-brain/Zen approach to achieving meeting "balance". Your exuberant and talented staff paired with a user-friendly floorplan unified the two segments (space and hospitality) into one environment that facilitated focus, connections, and a brew of ideas and discussion. Success and equilibrium!

The well supplied break areas (Imagination, Now-&-Then), healthy choices for lunches and snacks, reliable Wi-Fi, Grand Ballroom's four-screen set-up and sound system, $1-a-drink tokens, the PURE air quality process, Herman Miller chairs, and nearby Concierge and Business Center are examples of how well functioning linear tools (left brain) when matched with a remarkable staff can produce the best in right brain functioning (enthusiasm, creativity, positive relationships).

Please extend our kudos to the following individuals who, through their outstanding contributions, helped us to produce our best outcomes:

Lisa Lei, Fredys, Monaseb, Mario, Emily, Monica, Justin, Rick and Bret

There were many others whose names i do not have and whose exceptional efforts, courtesy, and professionalism ensured we would leave the Doubletree eager to return. Please let your full staff know of our gratitude."

Sincerely,
Susan Gorin, CAE
Executive Director
-July 2010

NASA - Washington, DC

"As a professional Meeting Planner, I support a number of events locally and across the country. The Doubletree Bethesda Hotel and Executive Meeting Center is a wonderful venue for corporate meetings and events. The staff is very personable, professional, solution-oriented, and friendly.
For me, the Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center is that "compatible spouse" who literally offers the comfort of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies each day upon request.
Most hotels offer a consistent, traditional standard hotel experience that meets the customer’s basic lodging and meeting needs. However, the Doubletree Bethesda Hotel and Executive Meeting Center appeals to modern, savvy Meeting Planners with its state of the art audiovisual support and equipment, trendsetting execution of banquet services and functions, and comfortable meeting space."

Monica Washington, CGMP
Meeting Planner
-June 2009