About DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg
Located off the I-270, the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg hotel places guests near Montgomery County Agricultural Fairgrounds and shopping at Diamond Square and the Lake Forest Mall. Facilities at this 3.5-star hotel include a fitness center and an indoor pool.
Rooms are en-suite and offer air-conditioning along with amenities such as desks, coffee makers, hair dryers, and irons/boards. For entertainment, there’s cable TV along with pay movies, MP3 docking stations, and free Wi-Fi.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg hotel features a business center, guest laundry equipment, and free parking. Additional conveniences include a newsstand and free train station pickup.
The on-site restaurant, Rook’s Corner, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner services (fees apply). Room service is also available. Rook’s Corner Lounge serves appetizers and drinks.
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the Universities at Shady Grove, 40 minutes from Washington DC, and 50 minutes from Algonkian Regional Park.
Positive Reviews
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Conveniently located hotel
Guests have found the location of this Gaithersburg hotel convenient, commenting that the property is easily accessible by car and is near public transport services. Guests have also appreciated the selection of bars, dining spots, and shopping destinations nearby.
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Good service from staff
Previous guests have had a consistently good experience with the service here. Even those guests who found cause for complaint with other areas of the hotel describe the staff as friendly and happy to help with any issues or questions.
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Enjoyable restaurant and lounge
Feedback about Rook’s Corner Restaurant is typically good. Guests find the food is nicely prepared and the cost of dining reasonable. Guests have also commented favorably about Rook’s Corner Lounge finding this an attractive spot to relax and enjoy a few drinks.
Negative Reviews
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Rooms may disappoint
Reviews indicate that the rooms here often disappoint. While some guests simply describe them as dated in appearance, others complain about unpleasant smells and numerous examples of poor maintenance.
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Poor bathrooms
Although guests tend to find the rooms are clean, the standard of cleanliness in the bathrooms seems less satisfactory. Guests note black mold and debris in the showers and vents as well as sewer smells and problems such as broken fans and slow draining water.
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Issues in public areas
The neglect seen in the rooms and bathrooms appears to continue into the public areas of the hotel where guests have noted poorly cleaned hallways and broken ice machines. Also, the elevators are slow and appear to break down on a regular basis.