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Comfort Inn Ballston

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $134
$117 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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1211 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA, 22201
  • Place, Ballston Quarter
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, MedStar Capitals Iceplex
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Marymount University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(269 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, a bed with two pillows, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 307 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a clock, and a chair.

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

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About the neighborhood

Arlington

With a stay at Comfort Inn Ballston in Arlington (Ballston), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Marymount University and 6 minutes from National Mall. .This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Smithsonian National Postal Museum and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Arlington National Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Ballston Quarter - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Regal Ballston Quarter - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bronson Bierhall - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Silver Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Julio's Arlington/Ballston - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Ballston

Comfort Inn Ballston offers 126 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Comfort Inn Ballston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1312 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, comfy and spacious rooms and near a lot of things
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value stay close to DC
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was GREAT - super helpful staff, great breakfast, very clean and close to restaurants and sites at National Mall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent and friendly front staff; breakfast area and food options were good! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location clean rooms free parking and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here - I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great experience. Can't beat friendly staff, clean rooms and parking. Will definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, breakfast was so good, excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient parking and close to transportation into DC
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a comfortable bed. Breakfast was good and the transportation to the metro station was a very nice service to have to get to DC during the 4th of July festivities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very near to sight seeing places, Clean room, cheap and best with good breakfast option.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check in to check out was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The substantial breakfast was a wonderful perk that blessed our days there. We also appreciated the helpful staff, metro shuttle, and the clean, spacious, peaceful room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value at great location. Nice rooms, great breakfast, short walk to the Metro, and free parking add up for a fun weekend around DC without breaking the bank.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, nice area. The building and rooms could use some repairs (reason for 4 out of 5 stars)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is conveniently located and quiet. The humidity seemed high in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed here while visiting family in Arlington. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Ballston Metro station, which was convenient. The staff were friendly, the room was good, and noise from the highway wasn't an issue. The lobby and hallways are somewhat run down.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, well priced, good food and amazing staff. Rooms are big.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came in with a large family and rented 4 rooms for 2 nights. Getting in and out with traffic was my only complaint. Amenities are a bit dated but im picky. Breakfast was great. Front desk staff were perfect. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026