Crystal Gateway Marriott

Experience Crystal Gateway Marriott, located minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and less than 1 mile from Reagan National Airport. Explore the entire Washington, D.C. area via the Metro which is connected to our Arlington hotel or rent a car from the onsite car rental desk.

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1700 Richmond Hwy Arlington , VA 22202 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes

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Charlie-Mike

Beautiful hotel , with friendly staff . I was only there for a meeting, but I loved the atmosphere and location is great if you want to be by Reagan International

Tim

The staff here is very nice and professional..the rooms and beds are extremely comfortable ..and the location can't be beat. Direct access to the Metro and less than 10 min from Reagan Airport .

亜米利加

Gym is on 2F of the Capital Tower, nicely equipped with LifeFitness treadmills and free weights. Earphones, towels, water and apples provided. Also on 2F are washer and dryers you can use for free!

Christina Chin

Nice hotel , underground tunnels so you never need to see light of day to get around crystal city . The breakfast is pretty good and decent spread

亜米利加

Excellent location connected to Crystal City Shops underground - nice in the winter. Free shuttle to and from DCA.

Miguel De Leon

Very comfortable beds and staff is very friendly . Wifi is comped for elite members. Rooms are awesome!

亜米利加

For early checkin, use the Marriott app to check in and set your arrival time. I was able to get into my room at 9am.

Jo Po

Try the Cherry Blossom Martini by Marco, who's been working at the Marriott for over 10 years

亜米利加

Get 500 extra Marriott Rewards points per day, up to 3 days max, if you decline housekeeping by hanging the sign on your door.

Jeff Israel

Mobile check-in was flawless. Room keys burned and ready on arrival, no waiting in line after traveling all day. Will definitely take advantage of this again.

Angel B

Need to park at DCA? Reserve a garage spot here and prepay online. You can take the free hotel shuttle to airport . Cheaper than DCA economy, which often fills up.

Rita Lassiter

You absolutely must visit Restaurant Mza. The food is phenomenal ! Get the Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding :-).

Ellen S. P.

Make sure you're at the right Marriott. There are 3 withinwalking distance in Crystal City .

Peter

If you park here for DCA, there are bathrooms just up the escalators at the Arlington Tower garage . EasyParkFly.com $6.50 a day

Lecia

Overall, very nice hotel . Beds are heavenly. Housekeeping forgot to do a few things, but laying in that bed makes up for it!

R B

Lovely stay here! Awesome front desk staff , clean rooms

Hot Diva 63

The view from my room is great. The beds are comfortable . Will be back again.

Hot Diva 63

Had a great stay. Beds were comfortable . Had free wi-fi in my room. Will be back again.

David M

Easy access to metro and underground shops. Grab a sandwich at Potbelly nearby if you're hungry.

Sara G

$5.99 airport parking with a shuttle to dca if you pre pay online. Restrooms on the 2nd floor with all the conference rooms .

Sarah B.

Such a friendly staff ! Marco at atrium pours a great blue moon and guinness !

Matt B

As to the wifi - ask for free access in the room and the staff is usually providing it.

Andrei Isatchenko

Brand new Einstein's Bagels in the lobby. Extra expensive because "it's inside the hotel ." Slow service, there's a Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts in the shops that are cheaper and faster.

Megan Brenner Carpenter

If you complain at desk in a firm but polite manner , they may remove internet charges. My roommate. & I were both being charged. , but only one at a time could get on internet

George Brett

There are 12 hour parking spaces at $1.00/hour across the street. Cheaper for daily meetings that hotel parking .

Andrea Bell

Staff is very friendly , and Beds are comfy :)

Design Vibez

"Fire" by Christine Hayman is one of a cluster of Art Walls right within sight - don't skip any!

George Brett

Focusing on digital repositories. People are waking up to how we are going to access all this info years from now.

Sarah Fuhrmann

Nice place but prepare for crowds. Lots of crowds. And school groups.

Leo Walker

Nice Hotel wish Wifi in room was free !!!

Victoria Kuhn

Love the bed! In 2014 no wifi . Go figure? So wrong.

Rachel Howell

Check food labeling carefully at conferences . They seem to think bacon in sandwiches is vegetarian

Ben S

Lots of amenities near by.

Geoffrey B

They make hot chocolate in record time. Try it.

Tasha Aoaeh

Bright side, one block away from decent restaurants . The rooms were meh. The bedding could have been a little crisper.

MK McKenzie

Great conference space!

Kai Cao

Concierge lounge closes on weekends.

Joe Williamson

Check out Lake Anna Winery @ VA wine showcase. Outstanding wines !

Chris Mendoza

Great place to park your car and shuttle to DCA. Cheaper than economy

Mac Heffner

Oswaldo rocks, lobby has been jumping every night

Todd

rooms have wired connections, mine was not functioning, but my friends was fine. they have all of the cabling in the desk, very nice

Diane Lauer

If you are here for meetings, wear layers - the conference rooms can get very cold.

Andrea Littlefield

In this day and age to have to pay for WiFi is inexcusable. Sketchy coverage in the lobby for free. Staff is pretty unhelpful. I hope never to have to stay here again.

Brian Rafferty

The intetnet is poor and the gym is ratty.

RS Sumner

Indoor/outdoor pool and metro access via the lobby!

Ryan M

I prefer Arlington tower to the other one.

Manko Eponymous

Paid $175 for this conference , $20 for parking and $3 for a soda , but wifi 's am extra fee? No way.

Lyndie

Typical Marriott charges $12.95 PER DAY for wifi . Even though it's most Marriotts- still inexcusable.

Lisa Christian Valle

Free wifi with Silver status

Div Khetia

Nice shower heads. Beds pretty good.

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