Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near MedStar Capitals Iceplex

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Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Meeting facility
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
The current price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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4610 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, 22203
  • Place, Ballston Quarter
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Virginia Hospital Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room (Room Type Based on Availability)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - queen
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Arlington

At Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG, you'll be 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from MedStar Capitals Iceplex and 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Lincoln Memorial. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 4844 square feet (450 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. To-go breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Bluemont hotel include Pentagon and Ford's Theater.

What's nearby

  • Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ballston Quarter - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • MedStar Capitals Iceplex - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Virginia Hospital Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • George Mason Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Ballston Station - 6 min walk
  • New Carrollton Station - 22 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle Julio's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Silver Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Commentary - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪P.F. Chang's China Bistro - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4844 square feet (450 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Arlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 221 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 4844 sq ft of conference space
  • 450 sq. m of conference space
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG offers 221 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Arlington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Breakfast to-go available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 25 per person

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,844 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50.00
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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
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, smart lock

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 25 per person
  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Arlington Holiday Inn
Ballston Holiday Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG on 9 Jan 2026 start from AU$166.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, to-go brekkie is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man running front desk was very friendly and helpful! Shout out to him!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort

Reasonable but you get what you pay for

Cable TV went out twice, it’s ok cheaper hotel, bathroom outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location to ride the metro and we even had some lime outside the hotel which was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, quiet and clean. Staff was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert Joesph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet would not flush properly, More annoying the TV or cable was not working. Some channels would not come in at all, all had intermittent green screen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kamilah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was great I wish I remembered his name. He was a black male with locks to his shoulders. Very polite, efficient and kind. I appreciate his customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rossana

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARIA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Co

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel room was in need of repair. Area around hotel was nice and the hotel parking was convenient but not included with stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and centric location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pankaj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very poor quality, holiday inn standard not maintained. Worst compared to money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wasimuddin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property need major upgrades old tvs, wallpapers were chipping doors needs upgrades too
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farooq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The receptionists were very kind and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Wei

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Heny

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The fans make noise inside the Ac and the heat broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heemin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Property is within walking distance to the Metro and multiple restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location in Ballston. Rooms are quiet with no sounds from hallway or adjoining rooms. Finishing are slighlty worn out but functional. Beddings are comfortable which is what is most important for a business traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

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