These five hotels are 0.7 to 1.4 miles from the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, in Crystal City, Pentagon City, and along Richmond Highway (US Route 1, called Jefferson Davis Highway until 2019).
We ranked them by straight-line distance to the terminal, with notes on Metro access via the Yellow and Blue lines and on airport shuttles. You get a mix of segments, from a 3-star airport-adjacent Courtyard to a 5-star Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City.
How we ranked these hotels
Straight-line distance to the DCA terminal drove the order. The four Crystal City and Richmond Highway hotels are 0.73 to 0.88 miles away, so close together that the order among them barely matters. The Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City is about 1.4 miles out.
For each hotel we also list WMATA Yellow and Blue line access and whether it runs an airport shuttle, since those decide how easy the trip is in practice.
Distance, Metro access, shuttles, and star rating at a glance
| Hotel | Star rating | Distance to terminal | Nearest Metro station | Walk to Metro (min) | Shuttle service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport | 3 | 0.73 mi | Crystal City | 18 | Yes |
| Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport | 3 | 0.79 mi | Crystal City | 7 | Yes |
| Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA | 3 | 0.81 mi | Crystal City | 6 | Yes |
| The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport | 4 | 0.88 mi | Crystal City | 4 | Yes |
| The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City | 5 | 1.43 mi | Pentagon City | 2 | Not offered |
Getting between DCA and your hotel
- The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metro station connects to Terminal 2 by two enclosed pedestrian bridges. From Terminal 1, take the airport shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first.
- Yellow Line trains cross the Potomac on the bridge between Pentagon and L'Enfant Plaza. Blue Line trains head north through Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn instead.
- Hotels on Richmond Highway are 0.73 to 0.81 miles from the terminal in a straight line. The Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn there all run free airport shuttles.
- The Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn shuttles run from 4:30am to midnight. Ask the Courtyard and the Westin for their current schedules.
Reagan National Airport neighborhood guide
Crystal City is just northwest of DCA along Richmond Highway, and the four hotels on this list there are all within a mile of the terminal. The neighborhood is dense with office towers, and its Metro station, Crystal City, is one stop north of the airport station on the Blue and Yellow lines.
Pentagon City is one stop further north. The Ritz-Carlton there is the only 5-star option on this list, about 1.4 miles from the terminal, and it is next to the Pentagon City Metro station, two stops from the airport.
The Courtyard at 2899 Richmond Highway is the closest hotel to the terminal but the farthest of the Crystal City four from the Metro, an 18-minute walk to Crystal City station. The Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn, at 2020 and 2000 Richmond Highway, are a 6- to 7-minute walk.
The hotels
Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport
2899 Richmond Highway
8.51,410 reviews
18 min walk to Crystal City (Blue/Yellow)At 2899 Richmond Highway, about 0.73 miles from the terminal, this Courtyard is the closest hotel on this list to DCA and runs a free airport shuttle.
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Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
2020 Richmond Highway
8.4322 reviews
7 min walk to Crystal City (Blue/Yellow)The Hilton Garden Inn at 2020 Richmond Highway is about 0.79 miles from DCA, with a free airport shuttle from 4:30am to midnight.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA
2000 Richmond Highway
8.8255 reviews
6 min walk to Crystal City (Blue/Yellow)Next to the Hilton Garden Inn at 2000 Richmond Highway, about 0.81 miles from DCA, with a free hot breakfast and a free airport shuttle.
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The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport
1800 Richmond Highway
8.71,009 reviews
4 min walk to Crystal City (Blue/Yellow)The Westin at 1800 Richmond Highway is the only 4-star hotel here, about 0.88 miles from DCA, with a free airport shuttle and 15,000 sq ft of meeting space.
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The Ritz Carlton, Pentagon City
1250 South Hayes Street
9.0328 reviews
2 min walk to Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow)The only 5-star hotel on this list, the Ritz-Carlton at 1250 South Hayes Street is about 1.43 miles from DCA and two Metro stops from the airport.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to Reagan National Airport?＋
The Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport at 2899 Richmond Highway is the closest hotel on this list, about 0.7 miles from the terminal in a straight line. It runs a free airport shuttle and is an 18-minute walk from Crystal City Metro station.
Do any hotels near DCA offer a free airport shuttle?＋
Yes. The Courtyard, the Hilton Garden Inn, the Hampton Inn and the Westin all run complimentary shuttles to and from DCA. The Ritz-Carlton does not. Confirm the schedule at check-in, as hours can vary.
How do I get from DCA to Crystal City hotels by Metro?＋
Take the Yellow or Blue Line one stop north from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station to Crystal City. The airport station connects directly to Terminal 2 by enclosed pedestrian bridges, so from that terminal you can walk straight to the platform.
Is there a 5-star hotel near Reagan National Airport?＋
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City is the only 5-star option on this list, about 1.4 miles from the DCA terminal. It is adjacent to the Pentagon City Metro station, two stops north of the airport on the Yellow and Blue lines.
What Metro lines serve Reagan National Airport?＋
The WMATA Yellow and Blue lines both stop at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station. Two enclosed pedestrian bridges connect the station to Terminal 2.
Which hotel near DCA is best for business travelers who need meeting rooms?＋
The Westin Crystal City Reagan National Airport has 15,000 square feet of renovated meeting and event space and the Stillwater & Stone restaurant, a 4-minute walk from Crystal City Metro. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City has more than 17,000 square feet, and the Courtyard has two floors of meeting space.
