Holiday Inn WASHINGTON-DULLES INTL AIRPORT by IHG, an IHG Hotel

Stayed one night at this Holiday Inn after visiting a friend because my flight home was at 7 a.m. and I didn’t want to ask her to drive me to Dulles so early. Staff was welcoming and helpful, room was very clean and comfortable. There was a problem with the TV, which wouldn’t come on. It took a little time for the front desk to get someone to check it out, but they figured it out quickly once in my room. Turns out it was unplugged. My one issue was the heating / cooling unit, which went on and off all night. I tried to turn it completely off, but no luck, so it woke me up repeatedly. This is a personal thing for me as, unlike many, I hate white noise when I’m trying to sleep. I didn’t spend any time exploring the various amenities like the pool, since I was in late and out very early. Shuttle service was great. It runs at all hours and only a short ride to the airport. Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay at this property again.

Pros: As a woman traveling alone at night, I really appreciated how brightly lit the parking area was. It felt much safer than most hotel parking lots. My hotel room was very clean, and check in was quick. Possible Cons: there are only two floors, so if you prefer a high floor, that isn't a possibility here. And there is no small makeup mirror, if that's something you need. The area isn't particularly walkable and there isn't anything nearby you can get to on foot. Overall: This is a great pick for a short term stay close to Dulles Airport.

Another great stay here. O’Malley’s fed and wined us with a very good steak at 10 p.m. Slept in comfy bed, good shower, nice staff. Shuttle on time stated and very friendly. Yep, our go-to when flying through Dulles!