Hotel Silver Spring a stopgap between Sheraton and DoubleTree branding (Photos)

There's a "new" hotel in town, with a generic-sounding name. Hotel Silver Spring at 8777 Georgia Avenue won't be called that for long, however. Until recently a Sheraton, it will become a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel this fall, according to a front desk employee. The property was sold earlier this summer.

Renovations are underway, including exterior repainting. Interior upgrades will be completed by the end of October, the employee said. Fortunately, the fantastic architecture will remain, as this is my favorite building in downtown Silver Spring.

Mass layoffs at Sheraton Silver Spring hotel

Coronavirus continues to wreak economic havoc for business owners and employees alike in Montgomery County. The Sheraton hotel at 8777 Georgia Avenue is now laying off 56 employees. Many hotels across the country are shuttered due to the collapse of the travel industry caused by Covid-19. The modern design of the Sheraton remains the premiere architectural specimen in downtown Silver Spring, in my opinion. In terms of hotel designs, only the Pooks Hill Marriott comes close.