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Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG rates, Washington, DC

Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG: $89 a night all in, Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026. Seen Oct 15.

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Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

3-star hotel · Holiday Inn · 2650 Richmond Highway, Arlington

ATM · Shopping on site · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Gift shop · Fire Extinguisher · All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private) · Reception desk

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a practical 3-star airport hotel in Arlington’s Crystal City

7.9/10

A solid DCA stopover with helpful staff, but rooms still show their age.

This full-service 3-star in Arlington’s Crystal City is a good pick for a DCA stopover or straightforward business trip. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms; recent Trip.com reviews reinforce those strengths. The free airport shuttle, on-site dining and gym make short stays easier. We'd choose it for convenience rather than character.

The main compromise is condition: IHG advertises refreshed rooms, but 2026 guests still describe dated interiors, with several Expedia reviewers reporting shower or plumbing faults. Crystal City Metro is roughly a 13–15-minute walk, not outside the door. Parking costs extra, breakfast depends on your booking, and IHG lists shuttle service from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. We'd skip it for a polished city break or an overnight arrival needing a round-the-clock shuttle.

Best for

  • DCA stopovers
  • short business trips
  • car-free travelers comfortable walking to Metro

Watch out for

  • dated rooms and some plumbing complaints
  • paid parking and breakfast exclusions
  • airport shuttle does not run overnight
Location
Near DCA in Arlington, not central Washington; allow roughly 13–15 minutes to walk to Metro.
Rooms
Comfortable beds and useful space earn praise, but dated finishes and some shower faults remain.
Cleanliness
Generally well reviewed across Expedia, Booking.com and Trip.com, though not uniformly spotless.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives in recent reviews.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, gym, two restaurants and a scheduled complimentary DCA shuttle.
Fees and surprises
Parking and pets incur fees; breakfast inclusion varies, and Expedia lists a nightly incidental deposit.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · hotelplanner.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG: $89 a night all in, Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2026. Seen Oct 15.

#7 of 9 hotels in Crystal City & Pentagon City by Axel's take. Crystal City & Pentagon City is #11 of 12 places to stay in Washington, DC. The best hotels in Crystal City & Pentagon City, ranked · Where to stay in Washington, DC

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Axel's take: 7.9/10

A solid DCA stopover with helpful staff, but rooms still show their age. a practical 3-star airport hotel in Arlington’s Crystal City, scored for what it is.

This full-service 3-star in Arlington’s Crystal City is a good pick for a DCA stopover or straightforward business trip. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and generally clean rooms; recent Trip.com reviews reinforce those strengths. The free airport shuttle, on-site dining and gym make short stays easier. We'd choose it for convenience rather than character.

The main compromise is condition: IHG advertises refreshed rooms, but 2026 guests still describe dated interiors, with several Expedia reviewers reporting shower or plumbing faults. Crystal City Metro is roughly a 13–15-minute walk, not outside the door. Parking costs extra, breakfast depends on your booking, and IHG lists shuttle service from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. We'd skip it for a polished city break or an overnight arrival needing a round-the-clock shuttle.

  • Best for: DCA stopovers; short business trips; car-free travelers comfortable walking to Metro

  • Watch out for: dated rooms and some plumbing complaints; paid parking and breakfast exclusions; airport shuttle does not run overnight

  • Location: Near DCA in Arlington, not central Washington; allow roughly 13–15 minutes to walk to Metro.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and useful space earn praise, but dated finishes and some shower faults remain.

  • Cleanliness: Generally well reviewed across Expedia, Booking.com and Trip.com, though not uniformly spotless.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent positives in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, gym, two restaurants and a scheduled complimentary DCA shuttle.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and pets incur fees; breakfast inclusion varies, and Expedia lists a nightly incidental deposit.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com · hotelplanner.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Mar 25 to Mar 27, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$170 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Jun 15 to Jul 5, 2027 · 20 nights · 2 adults$195 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Jun 19 to Jun 22, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult$200 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
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About Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

  • 3-star hotel
  • Holiday Inn
  • 2650 Richmond Highway, Arlington
  • Amenities: ATM, Shopping on site, Computer, Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Gift shop, Fire Extinguisher, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private), Reception desk
  • City page: Hotels in Washington, DC

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