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Comfort Inn Ballston

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Marymount University in Arlington

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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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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1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit.

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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

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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 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 area

Arlington

Ballston stay.Your stay at this Ballston hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Marymount University and Arlington National Cemetery. National Mall and Smithsonian National Postal Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ballston Quarter - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • MedStar Capitals Iceplex - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • George Mason University - Mason Square - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Marymount University - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Comfort Inn Ballston

Hotel near Marymount University in Arlington
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. A fitness center, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Comfort Inn Ballston. Free self parking is available.

This Arlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 126 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1985
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.00 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

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.

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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
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Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel
Comfort Inn Ballston Arlington
Comfort Inn Ballston Hotel Arlington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfort Inn Ballston to the airport?

Comfort Inn Ballston is 7.5 mi (11-min drive) away from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfort Inn Ballston?

As of Sept 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfort Inn Ballston on Oct 30, 2026 start from CA $155, excluding 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.

Does Comfort Inn Ballston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Comfort Inn Ballston.

Does Comfort Inn Ballston offer free breakfast?

Comfort Inn Ballston offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Comfort Inn Ballston?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but MGM National Harbor Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

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 costs USD 35.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Comfort Inn Ballston?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Comfort Inn Ballston have a pool?

Comfort Inn Ballston does not have a pool.

Does Comfort Inn Ballston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Comfort Inn Ballston to downtown Arlington?

Comfort Inn Ballston is 2.5 mi away from Arlington.

Comfort Inn Ballston Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 376 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1305 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Everything from check in to check out was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 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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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
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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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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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
Great breakfast 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean. They had plenty of parking. The breakfast was delicious and overall our stay was great. I would definitely book here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great with many different selections. Onsite parking is helpful and close to many things. Air conditioning is great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a great value in this area. The girl at check in wasnt overly friendly or helpful but the room was clean and comfortable, the free parking is great, and the breakfast was good-- eggs, sausage, waffles, baked goods, yogurt, and more. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - extremely comfortable bed. Great experience would go back again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room and great breakfast options!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice place, at a reasonable price. Room with two queen beds was clean and comfy. Comes with breakfast with the room, and free parking. I have stayed there many times. Courteous, helpful staff, particularly Lem at reception. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

I was pleasantly surprised with my family’s stay. The room was large and comfortable, the location was great, parking was easy, and the breakfast was above average.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026