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Marriott hotels in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 5 nights, Thursday to Tuesday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 12 of the 25 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. The Washington, DC and nearby Virginia selection spans Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Downtown and the White House: choose downtown for an easy itinerary, not a neighborhood escape. Rosslyn and Arlington: rosslyn trades neighborhood charm for exceptionally useful cross-river connections. Dupont Circle and Logan Circle: stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Crystal City and Pentagon City: choose it for Reagan Airport and shopping, not Washington street character.

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Marriott hotels in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia, Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026

Every hotel here is part of the Marriott family. The Washington, DC and nearby Virginia selection spans Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria. Check the neighborhood on each hotel’s line to choose your base.

Compound search: hotels in the Marriott family, located in Washington, DC and nearby Virginia (Downtown & the White House, Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle, Foggy Bottom & West End, The Wharf & Southwest Waterfront, Capitol Hill & Union Station, Woodley Park & Adams Morgan, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront, Rosslyn & Arlington, Georgetown, Crystal City & Pentagon City and Old Town Alexandria); check-in 2026-12-24, check-out 2026-12-29, 5 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Downtown & the White House; Rosslyn & Arlington; Dupont Circle & Logan Circle; Crystal City & Pentagon City. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-24 to 2026-12-29; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (12 of 25 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Downtown & the White House: Choose downtown for an easy itinerary, not a neighborhood escape. Typical $297 a night. Subway: Farragut North has Red.
  • Rosslyn & Arlington: Rosslyn trades neighborhood charm for exceptionally useful cross-river connections. Typical $232 a night. Subway: Rosslyn has Blue/Orange/Silver.
  • Dupont Circle & Logan Circle: Stay here for restaurants, LGBTQ nightlife and a proper neighborhood feel. Typical $317 a night. Subway: Dupont has Red.
  • Crystal City & Pentagon City: Choose it for Reagan Airport and shopping, not Washington street character. Typical $254 a night. Subway: Crystal City and Pentagon City have Blue/Yellow.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

2. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown — 3-star, Fairfield Inn by Marriott

4. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

5. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison — 4-star, Hilton Hotels & Resorts

6. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

More hotels in the area (19)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Christmas stay, Dec 24 to 29, 2026
  1. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn, Rosslyn & Arlington
    #1 of 6 · Rosslyn & Arlington

    Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $95a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A lower-rate, comfortable sleeping base within a short walk of Rosslyn Metro. You accept dated finishes; breakfast and garage parking usually cost extra.

    $32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $345 vs $409 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $474 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol, Capitol Hill & Union Station
    #2 of 6 · Capitol Hill & Union Station

    Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $110a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A station-adjacent NoMa base for car-free trips and Union Market outings. You accept water-damage repairs and air-conditioning reliability need checking.

    $13/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $248 vs $274 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $550 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown, Penn Quarter & Chinatown
    #3 of 6 · Penn Quarter & Chinatown

    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown

    3-star · Fairfield Inn by Marriott

    $115a night · Dec 24 to 29

    A lower-rate Chinatown base with included breakfast, mini-fridges and friendly staff. You accept compact or aging rooms, street noise and alternate-day housekeeping. 25 minutes' walk to White House, 25 minutes' walk to United States Capitol.

    $17/night less than Booking.com (12%)

    Axel $236 vs $269 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $577 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National, Crystal City & Pentagon City
    #4 of 6 · Crystal City & Pentagon City

    Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $119a night · Dec 24 to 29

    Clean, comfortable short-stay accommodation with a scheduled DCA shuttle. You accept limited shuttle hours, possible waits and extra-cost breakfast.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $593 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison, Dupont Circle & Logan Circle
    #5 of 6 · Dupont Circle & Logan Circle

    Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison

    4-star · Hilton Hotels & Resorts

    $131a night · Dec 24 to 29

    Refreshed, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff within walking distance of the White House. You accept destination fees; fridges and coffee makers are not reliably provided. 15 minutes' walk to White House, 25 minutes' walk to National Museum of African American History and Culture.

    $32/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $263 vs $327 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $656 all in for 5 nights, of which $174 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard, Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront
    #6 of 6 · Navy Yard & Capitol Riverfront

    Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $139a night · Dec 24 to 29

    Comfortable, well-kept rooms near Navy Yard Metro and the ballpark. You accept limited paid parking and breakfast charged separately. 25 minutes' walk to United States Capitol.

    $208/night less than Expedia (53%)

    Axel $368 vs $784 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 24 to 29, two adults: $697 all in for 5 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 14, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

12 of 25 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$296/night less than Expedia (64%)

    Axel $336 vs $927 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 2 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  2. 2. Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$208/night less than Expedia (53%)

    Axel $368 vs $784 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 19, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  3. 3. Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison · Dupont Circle · 4-star$32/night less than Expedia (20%)

    Axel $263 vs $327 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 16, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  4. 4. Sonesta Select Arlington Rosslyn · Rosslyn · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $345 vs $409 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  5. 5. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $463 vs $544 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 24, 2026. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  6. 6. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington, DC/Downtown · Penn Quarter · 3-star$17/night less than Booking.com (12%)

    Axel $236 vs $269 on Booking.com for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  7. 7. Washington Marriott at Metro Center · Downtown · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $584 vs $652 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

  8. 8. Courtyard Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol · Capitol Hill · 3-star$13/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $248 vs $274 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 18, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 24 to 29

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

19 more
  1. 1. Crystal Gateway Marriott · Crystal City · 4-star$142Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  2. 2. The Westin Alexandria Old Town · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$9/night less than Expedia (5%)$143Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  3. 3. Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$15/night less than Expedia (7%)$146Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  4. 4. The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C., A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Dupont Circle · 4-star$296/night less than Expedia (64%)$173Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  5. 5. The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center · Dupont Circle · 4-star$175Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  6. 6. Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse · Rosslyn · 3-star$181Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  7. 7. Washington Marriott at Metro Center · Downtown · 3-star$34/night less than Expedia (11%)$182Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  8. 8. Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard · Navy Yard · 3-star$16/night less than Expedia (4%)$183Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  9. 9. Washington Marriott Georgetown · Foggy Bottom · 4-star$17/night less than Expedia (7%)$189Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  10. 10. Le Meridien Arlington · Rosslyn · 4-star$199Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  11. 11. Marriott Marquis Washington, DC · Penn Quarter · 4-star$202Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  12. 12. The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection · Downtown · 4-star$207Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  13. 13. Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington at Rosslyn · Rosslyn · 3-star$209Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  14. 14. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection · Old Town Alexandria · 4-star$41/night less than Expedia (15%)$216Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  15. 15. Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall · The Wharf · 3-star$224Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  16. 16. Hotel Washington · Downtown · 5-star$235Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  17. 17. JW Marriott Washington DC · Downtown · 4-star$236Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  18. 18. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City · Crystal City · 5-star$282Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
  19. 19. The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C. · Georgetown · 5-star$496Rooms for Dec 24 to 29
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