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

3.5 star property
Hotel with free airport shuttle, near Arlington National Cemetery

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Property amenity
Exterior
Cafe
Located near the National Mall and Smithsonian, Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. offers in-room WiFi and a relaxing garden. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning and an on-site coffee shop for refreshments before exploring Arlington National Cemetery.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Comm Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(99 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Comm, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Roll-in Shower (Comm Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Comm Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA, 22202

What's nearby

  • National Mall - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Capital One Arena - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • White House - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • George Washington University - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Crystal City Station - 6 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Makers Union Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tatte - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mae’s Market and Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tacombi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gallery Cafe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Arlington National Cemetery
Located close to National Mall and Smithsonian Institution, Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and a ballroom
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 308 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 44 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 14 to 17 for adults and USD 7 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Potomac Social Tavern
  • Starbucks Coffee

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3,000 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 75.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 14.00 to 17.00 for adults, and USD 7.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Crowne Plaza National Airport
Crowne Plaza Washington
Crowne Plaza Washington Hotel National Airport
Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington D.C. Hotel
Washington Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport Hotel
Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport Hotel Arlington
Crowne Plaza City-Washington D.C. Hotel
Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington D.C.
Crowne Plaza City-Washington D.C.
Crowne Plaza Cityton DC

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 44 per night.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 4:30 AM–11:00 PM at scheduled times.

Where is Crowne Plaza Crystal City-Washington, D.C. by IHG located?

Located in Crystal City, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Arlington National Cemetery and 2 mi (3.2 km) from National Mall. Smithsonian Institution and Capital One Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km). Crystal City Station is 6 minutes by foot and Pentagon City Station is 13 minutes.

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

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 509 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1009 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, It’s very cam around and very convenient area to go visit all the monuments and museums
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharlondrea Basquine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great get away with family
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the airport and close to mall and so many restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities
Clean, quiet and fast check in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the bugs outside it was great! I'd stay again and recommend to friends/
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TERRI L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would have been nice to have more sit down restaurants in the area, but we used the Metro often or Lift. We did eat in the restaurant a few times and it was very good. All the staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is great. Convenient and easy access to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Convenient to airport and city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Love staying at the place. Nice room. Lots of road construction around there, was hectic at times, especially with the national guard around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shuttle service is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tarik

I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Well worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Huong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M

Liked: Amenities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was averagely okay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

I have stayed here around 5 times and it’s not bad .Happy with the service and location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Irina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very old hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

selim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and you can find the food and drinks easily inside the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy and staff were very friendly. Some of the amenities at the hotel were outdated, however, the room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Foster

Liked: Amenities
Hhh
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derryck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and professional setting. The front desk was extremely helpful. Smooth check-in. Everything is within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay here, staff were great! Didn’t get a chance to try out the breakfast buffet but the restaurant in the lobby was a great. Food was fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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