Fodor's Expert Review Courtyard Marriott Chevy Chase

A $30-million renovation has turned this hotel, located inside one of the area's most upscale shopping districts, into the first LEED Gold certified building in Montgomery County, with the amenities to show for it. From a recycling center and preferred parking for low-emission vehicles to complimentary bicyle rentals, this hotel is as friendly to the environment as it is to its guests. A high-tech lobby is outfitted with a boarding pass station where guests can print their boarding passes before heading to the airport, and a large touch-screen board that helps guests find nearby restaurants and shops.