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A dependable Metro-connected base, strongest for business trips and car-free sightseeing.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · a full-service 4-star conference hotel in Arlington’s Crystal City

Crystal Gateway Marriott is a full-service 4-star conference hotel in Arlington, not downtown Washington. We'd pick it for practical comfort and easy transport: an indoor connection to Crystal City Metro and a complimentary Reagan National airport shuttle make getting around straightforward. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and comfort scores reinforce that picture. It delivers the reliable basics well rather than a distinctive luxury experience.

The main trade-off is the extras. Parking is expensive, breakfast generally costs extra, and Marriott only guarantees complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Bonvoy members booking direct. There is no pool, despite some older amenity listings. We'd skip it if swimming or walking straight to Washington’s museums matters more than transit convenience.

Rooms
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms draw praise; standard two-bed rooms have doubles rather than queens.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback and Booking.com category scores.
Service
Recent guests frequently describe staff as friendly, helpful and professional.
Amenities
Fitness center, restaurant, bar and access-controlled M Club lounge; no pool.
Fees and surprises
Parking carries additional service fees and taxes; breakfast is generally extra, and free room Wi-Fi has booking conditions.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington

Indoor access to Crystal City Metro; complimentary shuttle serves Reagan National Airport.

Amenities and check-in

Fitness center, restaurant, bar and access-controlled M Club lounge; no pool.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Self parking (extra charge)
  • Valet parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $25 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $20 per room per stay
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Crystal Gateway Marriott: from $262 for Nov 14–15, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $262 total for Nov 14–15, 2026, 2 adults at Crystal Gateway Marriott on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Crystal Gateway Marriott is a full-service 4-star conference hotel in Arlington’s Crystal City in Washington, DC, United States.

Address: 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington. Property ID: 1418325. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/crystal-gateway-marriott-1418325

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/washington-dc/crystal-gateway-marriott-1418325/2026-11-14/2-adults

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StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$360$466 on Booking.com$106 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$256$290 on Booking.com$34 less (12%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$263$290 on Booking.com$27 less (9%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $262 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-15 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $524.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-16 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $787.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-17 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,074.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-18 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,385.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-19 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,536.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-20 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,693.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-21 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,813.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-22 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,937.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-23 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,061.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-24 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,185.50 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $2,313.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-26 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,437.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-27 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,566.50 USD

2026-11-14 to 2026-11-28 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#2 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

Axel's take: 8.5/10

A dependable Metro-connected base, strongest for business trips and car-free sightseeing. a full-service 4-star conference hotel in Arlington’s Crystal City, scored for what it is.

Crystal Gateway Marriott is a full-service 4-star conference hotel in Arlington, not downtown Washington. We'd pick it for practical comfort and easy transport: an indoor connection to Crystal City Metro and a complimentary Reagan National airport shuttle make getting around straightforward. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise clean, comfortable rooms and helpful staff; Booking.com’s strong cleanliness and comfort scores reinforce that picture. It delivers the reliable basics well rather than a distinctive luxury experience.

The main trade-off is the extras. Parking is expensive, breakfast generally costs extra, and Marriott only guarantees complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Bonvoy members booking direct. There is no pool, despite some older amenity listings. We'd skip it if swimming or walking straight to Washington’s museums matters more than transit convenience.

  • Best for: conference and business travelers; car-free Washington sightseeing; Reagan National airport stays

  • Watch out for: expensive parking and paid breakfast; no swimming pool; Arlington location, not downtown Washington

  • Location: Indoor access to Crystal City Metro; complimentary shuttle serves Reagan National Airport.

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds and spacious rooms draw praise; standard two-bed rooms have doubles rather than queens.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent Expedia and Tripadvisor feedback and Booking.com category scores.

  • Service: Recent guests frequently describe staff as friendly, helpful and professional.

  • Amenities: Fitness center, restaurant, bar and access-controlled M Club lounge; no pool.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking carries additional service fees and taxes; breakfast is generally extra, and free room Wi-Fi has booking conditions.

Axel's opinion of Crystal Gateway Marriott, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Google. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Crystal Gateway Marriott

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Marriott Hotels
  • 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington
  • Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 3,468 reviews (location 4.1/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: 5 min by public transport · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): 44 min by taxi · Dulles International Airport: 50 min by taxi · Crystal City & Bay E: 3 min walk · Arlington National Cemetery: 5 min by taxi · Lincoln Memorial: 7 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $25 per guest per night; Deposit: $50 per room per night; Pets: $20 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Valet parking (extra charge), Airport shuttle (free), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (extra charge), Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Washington, DC
  • Chain: Marriott. Axel's Marriott rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Standard room

Standard Basement room

Standard room with view

1 Bedroom Standard room

Standard Club room

Standard Single room

1 Bedroom Standard Single room

Standard Single Club room

Standard Triple room

1 Bedroom Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Club room

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Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Double Family Club room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Club room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple Club room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple Club room

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple Club room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family Club room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Club room (sofa)

Business room

Business Quadruple room

Business Double room (full double bed)

Business Double Club room (full double bed)

Business Quadruple room

Business Quadruple Club room

Superior room

Superior Single room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with courtyard view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

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Premier room

Premier Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Executive room

Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)

Executive Quadruple room

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand room

Grand Club room

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Junior Suite with balcony and with garden view

1 Bedroom Junior Suite

2 Bedrooms Junior Suite

Club Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Single Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Single Club Junior Suite

Triple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Club Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Club Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Family Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Club Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Club Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Family Junior Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Triple Junior Suite

Quadruple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Quadruple Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Sextuple Junior Suite

Standard Junior Suite

Standard Single Junior Suite

Standard Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Business Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Business Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Business Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Grand Junior Suite

1 Bedroom Grand Junior Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1

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Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

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Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Business Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

1 Bedroom Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bedrooms: 1

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

2 Bedrooms Deluxe Quadruple Family Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bedrooms: 2

Executive Suite

1 Bedroom Executive Suite

1 Bedroom Executive Single Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Double Club Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Executive Quadruple Suite

Presidential Suite

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Double Club Suite with city view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Presidential Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Apartment

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1

Quadruple Apartment

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)

Deluxe Apartment

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