If you want to really ‘see’ Washington D.C, DoubleTree Hotel Crystal City’s a perfect choice. The views here are incredible, stretching to the Monument, The Pentagon and Potomac River. The best is from its revolving restaurant, giving you a 360-degree view of the US capital. You’re right by some of DC’s top sights: the Pentagon’s only a 5-minute stroll away, and there are countless restaurants on your doorstep. You’re also a short walk from Pentagon City Mall.
Amenities
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Close to City Centre
Where is it
In Crystal City, the closest VA hotel to Washington DC, 3-blocks from the Metro. The Pentagon City Mall is also 3-blocks away. Transfer time from Dulles International Airport: 50 minutes.
Hotel information
631 rooms in 2 towers with 14 floors each, 7 lifts in total. All with air-conditioning, TV with pay-per-view films, WiFi access*, coffee making facilities, iron and board, and hairdryer. Standard Rooms have 2 double beds (1 king-size bed on request only), sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Café Restaurant (open for breakfast and lunch). Lobby bar (full dinner menu). Made Market (grab-and-go food). Fitness centre. Concierge. Laundry facility*. Complimentary shuttle to Reagan Airport. Self-parking $42 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change)
Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
* Denotes local charge.
Please note: This hotel welcomes guests aged 16 and above only.
Please note: The minimum age to check-in is twenty-one.
Based on 3959 reviews
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Convenient location and friendly staff
Jun 24, 2025Eva J
My daughter and I were in town for a concert at Nationals Stadium. The hotel is a 10 minute walk to the metro station which was very convenient. Next to the metro station is Pentagon City Mall and lots of shopping and food options. And it was really nice having a WholeFoods a block from the hotel. Every hotel staff member I encountered was kind… Read more
My daughter and I were in town for a concert at Nationals Stadium. The hotel is a 10 minute walk to the metro station which was very convenient. Next to the metro station is Pentagon City Mall and lots of shopping and food options. And it was really nice having a WholeFoods a block from the hotel. Every hotel staff member I encountered was kind and helpful. Parking was really convenient - expensive but convenient. I read another review that said the parking garage was full when they arrived, so I arrived early and had no trouble with parking. This hotel was great! I appreciated the water bottles and warm cookie I received upon arrival. That cookie was delicious! I would have given a 5 star review but the room had some dust floating around and the bathroom is small. Otherwise this was a great stay and I'd book this hotel again. Read less
Okay hotel with a good location that needs some TLC
Jun 22, 2025GoingSmallerLifeGentofte, Denmark
Stayed at this location for one night to make catching a flight at National easier. Overall it was ok--main benefits are its proximity to the airport and Pentagon City. Rooms: There is a special place for hotel architects who design bathrooms where you have to close the door to use a toilet--not for privacy, but because you literally can't use… Read more
Stayed at this location for one night to make catching a flight at National easier. Overall it was ok--main benefits are its proximity to the airport and Pentagon City. Rooms: There is a special place for hotel architects who design bathrooms where you have to close the door to use a toilet--not for privacy, but because you literally can't use the toilet if the door is open unless you want to gash the hell out of your shins. That popcorn ceiling: have you had it tested for asbestos? Beds: need replacing--there is a definite slope developing due to age. Please for the love of the 21st century, stop with the power strips and install some USB chargers--no one wants that 1985 alarm clock. Desk staff: kind folks who handed out some bottled water on check-in (no cookies though). Shuttle staff: this was probably the worst aspect of my experience. I waited for 15 minutes for the shuttle, then had to dash into the airport to use the restroom. Returning less than five minutes later, I saw the shuttle waiting at the stop and the driver loading in luggage. Despite running, and yelling, the shuttle driver never once looked back to see if anyone was coming, got back in, and pulled away. Another 20 minutes, and a new shuttle appeared--the driver did not ask if anyone was going to Embassy Suites, and as a result, we made stop there no one needed. On arrival at the hotel, there was a pitch for tips. Hilton: please just pay your employees a living wage. I have never seen so many QR codes encouraging customers to tip anywhere. On the shuttle. In the rooms. Paris has enough laptops. Read less
Helpful
Jun 20, 2025Taylor C
I was in the lobby of the hotel and spoke with Ayanna and she was so helpful with everything. She even informed me about my upcoming trip to Vegas and I’m looking forward to purchasing with her this weekend.
Thank YOU! Denise, Heisy, Gigi, and Muhammad
Jun 17, 2025Ruth O
Absolutely incredible staff—thank you to the especially welcoming and wonderful front desk team of Denise and Heisy for accommodating our slight early arrival and helping us to sign up for Hilton Honors (free rewards program) to get an incredible view of the capital and most beautiful room! Thank you to Gigi at front desk and to Muhammad who sent… Read more
Absolutely incredible staff—thank you to the especially welcoming and wonderful front desk team of Denise and Heisy for accommodating our slight early arrival and helping us to sign up for Hilton Honors (free rewards program) to get an incredible view of the capital and most beautiful room! Thank you to Gigi at front desk and to Muhammad who sent and came with the replacement iron very quickly—really appreciated it. Truly a wonderful way to get in to a new city after a tiring flight. Definitely try to find the shuffle tracking website so you can plan getting to and from the airport. Heisy told us the closest routes to bus/train stations. Truly beautiful view of major DC sites right from the room. Denise set us up for success and loyalty as young travelers with when we signed up for Hilton Honors (free and as of 06/2025 a lil gift of cookies and water). Honestly can be very stressful with a packed flight and airport and adjusting to a new environment for me. The staff went above and beyond and were so incredibly helpful and friendly and kind. These folks deserve a raise and a level up! Really wish that more experiences while traveling were like this! Glad we stayed here for conference and for visiting the capital. Read less
Good
Jun 17, 2025John MKansas City, Missouri
My stay was good, the only thing I wished my room had was a microwave. The room was nice and the staff was friendly. The food is pricey, but that's expected since it's at a hotel. If this hotel had free hot breakfast I would give it 5 stars.
Convenient location and friendly staff
