Bowie Hotels with Breakfast

Met up with a friend and we ended up staying here as even a suite was cheaper than any place in Annapolis and it’s not that far away. Arrived and waited only a minute behind a guy asking questions and the clerk (one of two working) apologized multiple times for the wait. A sign posted at the front desk noted that they wouldn’t be doing stay-over housekeeping on Saturdays - meaning they’re one of a very few places I’ve seen still offering it, at least for six days out of the week. They definitely didn’t seem to have staffing challenges - every time I walked by the desk, including as a late as 10:00 p.m., I saw two people on duty. Some places have one person on duty for the whole establishment, meaning the front desk is often unattended. Not the case here. All of the staff I interacted with were courteous and professional. The room was clean and a typical Comfort Inn room. The suite had a separate bedroom and a jacuzzi tub in the bathroom. Even though it was two weeks after Labor Day the outdoor pool was still available. There’s a bar and restaurant on side that’s open limited hours in the evenings. The bartender/waitress was awesome and even stuck around after the kitchen closed at the official closing time to keep serving drinks. The menu was limited to mainly appetizers and bar food but it was decent and very reasonably priced. They use the restaurant for the well-stocked hot breakfast buffet and I like that they used real plates and silverware as opposed to disposable items. This was definitely an above-average hotel breakfast and non-guests could eat for $9. My only complaint was that the waffle maker was not available. All in all, this is decent choice at a reasonable price.

The city of Bowie is located in Prince George's County, a mere 15 miles east of Washington, D.C. our nations capital, 15 miles east of Annapolis our state capital. We are accessible off U.S. Routes 50 and 301. Located nearby are the Bowie Town Center Shopping Complex, The Bowie Baysox Stadium, Six Flags, and not to mention being central to Fort Meade and the US Naval Academy.The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard by Marriott Bowie provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is, The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, drinks and dinner. You'll also enjoy inviting, flexible spaces where you can work or relax, free WiFi throughout. Plus, our well-equipped fitness center with Matrix brand equipment and indoor pool will help you stay refreshed and energized. All our rooms have complimentary high-speed internet access, telephone with speaker phone for teleconferencing, Guest Room Entertainment with premium movie channels: CNN, ESPN, Netflix and Hulu.

This particular TownPlace Suites carries the Marriott name but not the quality. It's very difficult to write a bad Marriott review but this location has a long way to go before it will have you Marriott satisfied. Most of the staff is very nice, I actually stayed for a week last month and locked my keys in my vehicle the day I was to check out. The front desk went out of the way to give me extended access to the room until I was able to gain access to my vehicle. I returned the next week to a completely different experience. There was a fill in staffer that was unable to create reservations and check in guest. I had to remain in my vehicle from 3 am until 7 am when another front desk agent arrived. I asked to use the bathroom in the lobby since I had to wait outside 4 hours. I was told only registered guest could use the lobby restroom. I would have been a registered guest with a room if they had adequate staffing. I literally had to argue with the woman on duty to allow me to use the bathroom since I had to return to my vehicle to sleep. Marriott? Not. I checked out after getting some rest finished my week stay at another hotel just across the street. Better price and better service. But since I am and always will be a Marriott guest, a month later I came back. I reserved for three nights. I always arrive early in the morning and this time I arrived at 3:30 am. The front desk was downloading it's computer so again, I had to wait for service.... Instead of booking my three night reservation I was told to book for one night then rebook the rest of my stay the next morning. The next morning I was advised the hotel was completely sold out and I would not be able to complete my reservation. Asking for management only made the situation worse. All kinds of excuses but no customer service. No accountability. No accommodation. In 30 years I have never called corporate but I had to this time. Then, the general manager started backtracking. Then a room became available, she moved some things around. 30 minutes later too many excuses later... no thank you. I was told I had half hour to vacate the room or I would be charged an additional day as a threat against me contacting the corporate office. To make matters worse, the same general manager modified my folio receipt to make it appear I was checked in for 3 days/2 nights although I was only there 8.5 hours. How was it resolved? Not with more service but with more excuses. I went to a Hilton and finished my reservation. Better price better service and the tvs work. If you are reading this you have been warned. This property does not operate at Marriott level standards. Go anywhere else if you want to be treated like a paying guest.

The hotel is very clean, the quality that a standard American chain hotel should have. There are small refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers in the rooms. Like other American hotels, they do not provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, combs, and slippers, but you can ask the front desk for some. The air-conditioning sound in the room is very soft. The free parking lot is huge. There is a cinema next to it, but it is not open due to the epidemic. There is also a local mall nearby, but it didn't go because of the epidemic. It is worth mentioning that the hotel provides free breakfast. The staple food is changed every day. The restaurant staff will make it for you on the spot. There are waffles with meat patties and egg yolks, as well as fruits that you can pick up and take back to your room. The overall feeling is very good.

With a stay at Rips Country Inn in Bowie, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Six Flags America and FedEx Field. This motel is 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from University of Maryland, College Park and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from U.S. Naval Academy.At Rips Country Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.