Hotels in Rockville, MD

Resting just a few miles outside Washington, D.C., Rockville is a gorgeous Maryland gem and a part of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. With an array of delicious dining options, boutique shops and art galleries, plus incredible nature parks and fun activities all throughout town, you won’t run out of things to do in this city. Stroll the streets of Rockville Town Square, and enjoy a summertime picnic from its lawn and a seasonal ice skating rink in the winter. As the third-largest city in the state, Rockville boasts a vibrant, buzzing community and all the amenities you’d want while away, while offering a small-town feel and laid-back lifestyle.

While staying at the best hotels in Rockville, you’ll be just minutes from Rockville Town Center, the city’s upscale outdoor shopping area filled with boutiques, cafes, and more. Shop for picnic supplies from the organic grocery store, try one of the several restaurants, and pop into the center’s library. A great place to eat, play, and hang out with the family any time of year, this spot is especially fun in winter, when a small ice rink becomes available, with skate and helmet rentals.

Leaving your Rockville hotel for the evening, stroll along the crossroads of Rockville Pike and Old Georgetown Road to scope out the local food scene. Here, you can tantalize your taste buds with mouthwatering Maryland cuisine, including staples like steamed crab, buttery crab cakes, oyster stew, Chesapeake Bay fried oysters, Maryland rockfish and mango ceviche, Smithfield ham, and Smith Island Cake. A taste of these delicious dishes will have you coming back each year for more!

Spend a day outdoors from the beautiful Rock Creek Regional Park, right outside Rockville hotels and resorts. Explore the grounds of this 1,800-acre nature park, including its most prominent features: stunning 75-acre Lake Needwood and picturesque 55-acre Lake Frank. Take your own boat out on the water and observe the incredible resident wildlife, or enjoy a nice hike on 13 miles of trails that snake through woodlands and along the lake. Spend a sunny day indulging in a picnic from designated picnic sites, or cast a line in the lake and fish to your heart's content. Take advantage of the many park amenities all day long, including great playgrounds for the little ones to explore, a local boat rental, and the Meadowside Nature Center. While here, you can also rent canoes, rowboats, and pedal boats to take out on the lake! And if you’re itching for a nice tour, take a ride on the Needwood Queen pontoon boat between May and September. Grab a bite to eat from the boat shop’s snack bar to refuel before heading out for more fun.

Have an unforgettable trip to Rockville, and don’t forget to check out our nearby hotels in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Arlington.