Washington Dulles International Airport is in Dulles, Virginia, roughly 26 miles west of downtown Washington DC, and the hotels closest to it serve a wide range of travelers: international arrivals needing a same-night room, airline crews on layovers, business passengers with early-morning departures, and domestic travelers who want to avoid the pre-dawn drive from the city.
We ranked the five hotels here by straight-line distance to the main terminal, with notes on airport shuttles and the WMATA Silver Line, which connects IAD directly to downtown DC. They range from extended-stay suites to full-service hotels.
How we ranked these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport
Straight-line distance to the main terminal drove the order. The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation Drive is about half a mile away. The four Herndon hotels, on Wasser Terrace, Sunrise Valley Drive, Dulles Corner Boulevard and Park Center Road, are 1.15 to 1.80 miles out.
Shuttle service was the second thing we looked at: a free, frequent shuttle changes the math for travelers without a car. Silver Line access matters for anyone connecting onward to DC or arriving from the city. The Washington Dulles International Airport station opened in November 2022 and puts the airport on the same line as Tysons, Reston, and Metro Center.
Hotels near Washington Dulles Airport at a glance
| Hotel | Star rating | Distance to terminal | Shuttle service | Nearest Silver Line station | Guest score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles Airport Marriott | 3 | 0.49 mi | Yes, about every 15 min | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) | 8.0 |
| The Westin Washington Dulles Airport | 4 | 1.15 mi | Yes, complimentary | Innovation Center | 8.2 |
| Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon by IHG | 2 | 1.26 mi | Not offered | Innovation Center | 9.2 |
| Hyatt Regency Dulles International Airport | 3 | 1.46 mi | Yes, every 30 min 6am-11pm | Innovation Center | 9.2 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport | 4 | 1.80 mi | Yes, 4am-12:30am | None within walking distance | 8.0 |
Getting to and from IAD without a car
- The Washington Dulles International Airport Silver Line station connects to the main terminal by an indoor pedestrian tunnel with moving walkways. Ride east toward Metro Center for downtown DC.
- The Marriott's free shuttle runs about every 15 minutes from Ground Transportation areas 2B and 2G, outside baggage carousels 3 and 10. The DoubleTree's free shuttle runs from 4am to 12:30am.
- The Westin and the Hyatt Regency both run free airport shuttles. The Hyatt's leaves every 30 minutes from 6am to 11pm and runs on request outside those hours. The Candlewood Suites has no airport shuttle.
- From the Westin, the Candlewood Suites or the Hyatt Regency, the nearest Metro stop is Innovation Center, a 13- to 23-minute walk. It's one stop east of the airport station, and trains continue east through Herndon, Reston and Tysons to Metro Center.
Which hotel fits your trip to IAD
Travelers with a very early departure or a late international arrival get the most from the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation Drive, the only hotel here within a mile of the terminal, with a free shuttle about every 15 minutes. The DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport on Park Center Road has a spa and a free shuttle from 4am to 12:30am.
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport on Wasser Terrace suits business travelers who want a full-service 4-star hotel with three restaurants. The Hyatt Regency Dulles International Airport on Dulles Corner Boulevard shares the top guest score on this list and has a 29,000-square-foot conference center.
The Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon by IHG on Sunrise Valley Drive is the budget-friendly extended-stay pick, with a full kitchen in every suite and a guest score that matches the Hyatt Regency. It has no airport shuttle, so it works best with a car.
The hotels
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
45020 Aviation Dr
8.01,144 reviews
A free airport shuttle about every 15 minutes, about 0.49 miles from the main terminal on Aviation Drive, plus indoor and seasonal outdoor pools.
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
2520 Wasser Terrace
8.21,092 reviews
21 min walk to Innovation Center (Silver)A 4-star hotel about 1.15 miles from the terminal on Wasser Terrace, with three restaurants, a free airport shuttle and dogs welcome up to 50 lbs.
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Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon by IHG
13845 Sunrise Valley Dr
9.2446 reviews
23 min walk to Innovation Center (Silver)A 9.2 guest score and a full kitchen in every suite make this the pick for long stays. There's no airport shuttle, so plan on a taxi or a car.
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Hyatt Regency Dulles International Airport
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd
9.21,315 reviews
13 min walk to Innovation Center (Silver)Its 9.2 guest score ties for the best on this list, and its 29,000-square-foot conference center suits groups and multi-day business stays.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Rd
8.01,129 reviews
A 4-star hotel on Park Center Road, about 1.80 miles from the terminal, with a spa and a free airport shuttle from 4am to 12:30am.
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Frequently asked questions
Which hotel is closest to the Washington Dulles International Airport terminal?＋
The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott on Aviation Drive is the closest hotel on this list, about half a mile from the main terminal in a straight line. Its free shuttle runs about every 15 minutes.
Can I take the Metro from Washington Dulles Airport to downtown DC?＋
Yes. The Washington Dulles International Airport station on the WMATA Silver Line opened on November 15, 2022. You reach it through the indoor pedestrian tunnel with moving walkways from the main terminal. Trains run east through Innovation Center, Herndon, Reston Town Center and Tysons to Metro Center in downtown DC, which WMATA puts at about 53 minutes.
Which hotels near IAD offer free airport shuttles?＋
The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, the DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Dulles Airport, the Westin Washington Dulles Airport, and the Hyatt Regency Dulles International Airport all offer complimentary shuttles to the terminal. The Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle.
What is the best hotel near IAD for business travelers with meetings?＋
The Hyatt Regency Dulles International Airport on Dulles Corner Boulevard has a 29,000-square-foot conference center and a guest score of 9.2. The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott lists more than 27,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space and is the closest hotel to the terminal.
Is there a budget-friendly extended-stay option near Washington Dulles Airport?＋
The Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon by IHG on Sunrise Valley Drive has a full kitchen in every suite and a guest score of 9.2. It is about 1.3 miles from the main terminal and has no airport shuttle, so it suits a stay of several nights with a car.
How far are the Herndon-area hotels from the IAD terminal?＋
The Westin on Wasser Terrace, the Candlewood Suites on Sunrise Valley Drive and the Hyatt Regency on Dulles Corner Boulevard are 1.15 to 1.46 miles from the main terminal in a straight line. The DoubleTree on Park Center Road is about 1.8 miles out. All but the Candlewood run free airport shuttles.
