What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Potomac?

Motels usually offer cheaper rates than hotels, which makes them excellent if you're touring around Potomac on a budget. A sought-after pick for overnight trips, these roadside getaways have simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Choose a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional privacy, comfort and conveniences. Travelers can make use of things like free WiFi, fitness centers and business facilities at this kind of property.

Are there any 3-star hotels with free breakfast in Potomac?

Take advantage of the free breakfast at Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC . This 3-star stay in Potomac also has designer toiletries and a pillowtop mattress. Or pour yourself a cup of tea and fill up at Homewood Suites by Hilton Rockville-Gaithersburg , which also offers complimentary breakfast.

Do any 3-star hotels in Potomac have a pool?

Plan some poolside fun and recreation at Cambria Hotel Rockville . Or switch from sightseeing to lazy days by the water at Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC . Both these 3-star properties with pools are located in Potomac, where the summer months are June, July and August. Average temperatures range from 70ºF at night to 88ºF during the day in July, the warmest period of the year.

What 3-star hotels in Potomac have an on-site restaurant?

Stay in one of our Potomac getaways with an on-site restaurant and you won't need to venture far beyond your room when you're hungry. Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC and EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, an IHG Hotel are two 3-star properties with this convenient perk on the menu. The first also features amenities like hypo-allergenic bedding and designer toiletries, while the second includes a garden and premium bedding.

Do any 3-star hotels in Potomac have WiFi?

Yes, certainly. EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, an IHG Hotel and Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC are two of our 3-star hotels in Potomac with WiFi. Opt for one of these getaways to easily access weather updates, travel recommendations and local information. Remember, this handy amenity may be free or incur an extra cost.

What 3-star hotels in Potomac have parking?

If you're planning to tour Potomac by car, Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC has a place to leave your ride. EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, an IHG Hotel is another good 3-star property with parking. Step out of the city for a day and discover new places farther afield. National Aquarium in Baltimore and M&T Bank Stadium are a couple of fabulous sights that you can easily reach by car from Potomac.

Do any 3-star hotels in Potomac have rooms with a kitchenette?

If you're thinking about an extended stay in Potomac, take a look at Springhill Suites Gaithersburg . With kitchen facilities to prepare your own meals, you can save on takeout bills and feel more at home at this 3-star property.

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Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG

Greenbelt

Jonathan

$87 nightly

Dec 30 - Dec 31

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Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

Crystal City

Amy

$87 nightly

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Phoenix Park Hotel

Northwest

Christina

$140 nightly

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/U.S. Capitol

Northeast

Amy

$85 nightly

Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

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Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport East

Herndon

Edith

$100 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

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Suite, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Club Quarters Hotel in Washington DC

Downtown Washington D.C.

Junette

$117 nightly

Dec 29 - Dec 30

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State Plaza Hotel

Northwest

Karen

$109 nightly

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Valeria

$127 nightly

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Crystal City

Cher

$94 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

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Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House by IHG

Downtown Washington D.C.

Robyn

$99 nightly

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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3 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, cocktail bar

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Shawn

$84 nightly

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner

Vienna

Soumyadip

$103 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

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Hyatt Place National Harbor

Oxon Hill

Kimberly

$101 nightly

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Arlington

JOYCE

$82 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

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Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

The Wharf

Joshua

$127 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

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Standard Room with 2 Queens | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Harborside Hotel

Oxon Hill-Glassmanor

Karen

$159 nightly

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area by IHG

Rockville

Eric

$79 nightly

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Washington D.C.

Northeast

Ronald

$83 nightly

Dec 23 - Dec 24

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Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport

Crystal City

GULRUKH

$84 nightly

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center

Downtown Washington D.C.

Stephen

$82 nightly

Dec 21 - Dec 22

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There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Potomac, Maryland are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Potomac, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC, around 6 mi east of downtown Potomac, is an Expedia guest favorite. A swimming pool and an electric car charging station are among its amenities. EVEN Hotel Rockville - Washington DC Area, an IHG Hotel is another 3-star hotel recommended by travelers. It offers a garden and a cafe, and is approximately 9 mi northeast of the center.

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Book a room at a 3-star hotel and you can expect comfortable and well-kept rooms and amenities such as WiFi, gym equipment and coffee and tea making facilities. These properties may also have a bar and restaurant on-site. Upgrade your Potomac getaway by locking in a 4-star hotel. With things like a spa, 24/7 room service and deluxe toiletries, you'll enjoy a heightened level of comfort.

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