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Comfort Inn Ballston

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Free daily buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
The Comfort Inn Ballston is minutes from the National Mall with excellent public transit. Travelers love the free breakfast buffet, 24-hour business center, gym, and free self-parking. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Courtyard)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Courtyard)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(200 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Hydromassage showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1211 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22201

What's nearby

  • Arlington National Cemetery - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • National Mall - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • White House - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • National Museum of African American History and Culture - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Walter E. Washington Convention Center - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ballston Station - 10 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 22 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪First Down Sports Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Julio's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olive Lebanese Eatery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Ballston

Hotel near Marymount University
Located close to Arlington National Cemetery, Comfort Inn Ballston provides a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a nature reserve, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 126 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Ballston Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Ballston
Comfort Inn Ballston Arlington
Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel
Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel Arlington
Arlington Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn Arlington
Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel
Comfort Inn Ballston Arlington
Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel Arlington

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfort Inn Ballston pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Comfort Inn Ballston?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Inn Ballston?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Ballston?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Ballston located?

Located in Ballston, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Marymount University and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Mall and Smithsonian Institution. White House and National Museum of African American History and Culture are also within 6 mi (10 km). Ballston Station is 10 minutes by foot and Virginia Square Station is 19 minutes.

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Comfort Inn Ballston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1018 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Waleed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Breakfast Free Parking Friendly Staff Clean Rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel for our visits to see family. Friendly staff. Parking and breakfast included!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

faheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location and free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, breakfast was great & we only had a short walk to the subway, shopping & restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Harnoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a budget hotel but pricing matches the value. A little noisy because it’s on the intersection of two 4 lane roads. Short walk from the Ballston MU station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge room, uber-comfy bed, great shower/water pressure. Could use some grab and go snacks/food in the lobby because there are no nearby shops. Nice continental breakfast, with bacon, eggs, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location reasonable price very good breakfast at hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is excellent. Breakfast is very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convient location with easy self parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David .W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel that is clean, friendly staff, free parking and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

This is a good value considering its location, free underground parking, and free breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stuff, super clean rooms, nice choice of breakfast. They did even clean our room after 1 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and great rooms clean plenty of space. Well taken care off. Comfort inn always make you feel welcome and great range of breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Gevy

Liked: Amenities
I’m very happy thank for the good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEAHOON

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice service Nice room condition Nice breakfast Nice subway shuttle
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and accommodating staff. The only thing I would say is that this hotel is clearly dated and requires repair and refreshing. We had a water leak in the ceiling of the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, consistent quality over the years
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were amazing. The shuttle service was a real life and money saver.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very happy and will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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