After a long 4.5 hour drive, a stay at Marian’s was just what we (my dog and I) needed to rest and re-energize for another day of driving.
The basement was a cozy setting for an evening of take-out, Netflix, and chill. If I were doing another long drive through DC, I would consider staying at Mariam’s again.
The location is a short 20-minute drive (when it’s not rush hour) to DC attractions, if you have time for them. Parking was also not a problem in this area. And the neighborhood appeared calm and quiet during the hours of my stay (4pm - 9am). Lastly, if you are driving through DC and need a place to stay, this is ideal location for accessing highways without running into the morning rush hour and there are a lot of fast food options in the area for a quick meal on your way out, which I appreciated for not diverging my morning drive to get some coffee and food.
Thanks for the hospitality, Mariam!
One note for dog owners-the backyard/patio is great for your dog to have quick access to lawn and small running space. My dog, a lab, is notorious for finding any and all food scraps and she did manage to find herself some chicken wing bones, so I would just keep an eye out on your dogs!