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Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG rates, Washington, DC

Axel $102 a night vs $154 on Expedia at Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (34%). Seen Oct 7.

Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

3-star hotel · Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts · 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington

ATM · Shopping on site · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Gift shop · Express check-in/check-out · Garden

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A practical mid-range business hotel near Reagan National Airport

7.8/10

A dependable airport-and-Metro base, with friendly staff but dated rooms and parking costs.

This mid-range business hotel is a good pick for Reagan National flights, Crystal City meetings or sightseeing by Metro. Its strongest assets are practical: a free airport shuttle, nearby restaurants and comfortable rooms. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and helpful staff, making it a solid choice if convenience matters more than fresh design. Starbucks, a tavern and a 24-hour gym round out the essentials.

The trade-offs are dated interiors, paid parking and breakfast that is not automatically included. Nearby 15th Street South/South Clark-Bell Street realignment construction is scheduled through early 2027; an August guest also reported confusing garage access during the work. There is no pool. We'd skip it for a polished getaway or a trip centered on walking straight to Washington's monuments.

Best for

  • Reagan National Airport travelers
  • Crystal City business trips
  • Sightseers comfortable using Metro

Watch out for

  • Dated room interiors
  • Paid parking and breakfast
  • Nearby roadwork complicating access
Location
Near DCA, restaurants and Crystal City Metro; Washington sightseeing requires a ride.
Rooms
Comfortable beds and generally good-sized rooms, but recent guests still describe dated interiors.
Cleanliness
Broadly positive across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback, with occasional exceptions.
Service
Helpful front-desk and dining staff earn repeated praise, though problem handling is not uniformly strong.
Amenities
Free DCA shuttle, Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym, Starbucks and dining; no pool.
Fees and surprises
Parking and pets cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and current garage access during nearby roadwork.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · arlingtonva.us. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

Rates seen for Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

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    $102 /night
    Expedia
    $154 /night

    $102 a night with Axel against $154 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $52 a night less (34%).

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable

    $52/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7

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    $127 /night
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    $178 /night

    $127 a night with Axel against $178 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $51 a night less (28%).

    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable

    $51/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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    $187 /night

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    $121 /night

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    $98 /night

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, extra beds not included, handicap accessible) · non-refundable

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    Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, child meal not included, handicap accessible) · non-refundable

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Axel $102 a night vs $154 on Expedia at Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $52 a night less (34%). Seen Oct 7.

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Axel's take: 7.8/10

A dependable airport-and-Metro base, with friendly staff but dated rooms and parking costs. A practical mid-range business hotel near Reagan National Airport, scored for what it is.

This mid-range business hotel is a good pick for Reagan National flights, Crystal City meetings or sightseeing by Metro. Its strongest assets are practical: a free airport shuttle, nearby restaurants and comfortable rooms. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and helpful staff, making it a solid choice if convenience matters more than fresh design. Starbucks, a tavern and a 24-hour gym round out the essentials.

The trade-offs are dated interiors, paid parking and breakfast that is not automatically included. Nearby 15th Street South/South Clark-Bell Street realignment construction is scheduled through early 2027; an August guest also reported confusing garage access during the work. There is no pool. We'd skip it for a polished getaway or a trip centered on walking straight to Washington's monuments.

  • Best for: Reagan National Airport travelers; Crystal City business trips; Sightseers comfortable using Metro

  • Watch out for: Dated room interiors; Paid parking and breakfast; Nearby roadwork complicating access

  • Location: Near DCA, restaurants and Crystal City Metro; Washington sightseeing requires a ride.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and generally good-sized rooms, but recent guests still describe dated interiors.

  • Cleanliness: Broadly positive across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback, with occasional exceptions.

  • Service: Helpful front-desk and dining staff earn repeated praise, though problem handling is not uniformly strong.

  • Amenities: Free DCA shuttle, Wi-Fi, 24-hour gym, Starbucks and dining; no pool.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and pets cost extra; check breakfast inclusion and current garage access during nearby roadwork.

Axel's opinion of Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · arlingtonva.us. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

Rates seen for Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

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Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$102 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)$154 a night on Expedia$52 a night less (34%)Seen Oct 7Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$127 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)$178 a night on Expedia$51 a night less (28%)Seen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 15 to Oct 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$187 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
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About Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG

  • 3-star hotel
  • Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts
  • 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington
  • Amenities: ATM, Shopping on site, Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Gift shop, Express check-in/check-out, Garden
  • City page: Hotels in Washington, DC

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