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Comfort Inn Ballston

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Comfort Inn Ballston (Arlington)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (No Pets) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Comfort Inn Ballston (Arlington)
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Comfort Inn Ballston (Arlington)
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen, 1 Person Sofa Bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - Comfort Inn Ballston (Arlington)
Free daily buffet breakfast - Comfort Inn Ballston (Arlington)
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

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(229 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ballston, a neighborhood in Arlington, Comfort Inn Ballston is in the suburbs and near the airport. Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History and Culture are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include White House and Arlington National Cemetery. Check out an event or a game at Capital One Arena, and consider making time for Smithsonian's National Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Ballston Station is 10 minutes by foot. Visit our Arlington travel guide
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1211 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22201

What's nearby

  • Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballston Quarter
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • MedStar Capitals Iceplex
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • George Mason University - Mason Square
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Marymount University
    5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Uncle Julio's Arlington/Ballston
    9 min walk
  • First Down Sports Bar & Grill
    10 min walk
  • Silver Diner
    10 min walk
  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • IHOP
    11 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 car rentals on site. In addition to a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Free train station pick-up, express check-out, and multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and a gift shop
  • 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. 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
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • 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
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge 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.
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 35.00
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 35.00
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 35.00 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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 35.00
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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?

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: 3:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 35.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours, for a fee of USD 35.00.

What time is check-out at Comfort Inn Ballston?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Comfort Inn Ballston Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 610 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1161 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the room was spacious and clean throughout, great breakfast and the onsite free parking was perfect! Will stay here again when we go back in a few months!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yamilly Magally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice stay at this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The location is also very convenient. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s nice to stay at least for 2 days, not much of breakfast selection but definitely nice hotel to stay for being close to tourist attractions. Very convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
EVERYTHING WAS GREAT STAFF, ROOM, Parking
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taliya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms spacious & breakfast was delicious lot of different food options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Svetlana

Parking is free, breakfast was typical cheap hotel food but our room ac did not work so they switched us into another room after two days. Beds are firm not comfortable. Only good for location and it’s a quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean，breakfast is very good, comfortable bed, convenient to the Metro.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and location was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was conveniently located and priced. The room was clean, but the water pressure in the toilet and shower were low. The chairs in the breakfast area are in poor condition (sunken cushions, legs wobbly). The elevators were clean but rickety. The staff was helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Musheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great and the amenities as per the hotel classification were appropriate
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John T

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, and reasonable prices
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable, good value with free parking on site
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Parking is tight and limited. Rooms are clean but bathrooms are outdated. Towels felt rough. Breakfast was decent but had barely any fruit. No vegan options at all. Staff was excellent and helpful. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Between location, size comfort and cleanliness of room, parking, and breakfast, this is an excellent value, especially for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
always friendly, clean rooms and great breakfast
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I-Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very amazing place to stay. Very good facilities and very safe.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was centrally located and convenient to VHC. Breakfast included was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room. Nice breakfast options. Easy to park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very convenient to interstate and metro. Room was decent and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and helpful, with good breakfast and comfortable rooms. Quick walk to Metro station and public transportation, good location.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was nice and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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