About Holiday Inn Express Fairfax-Arlington Boulevard, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Fairfax-Arlington Boulevard, an IHG Hotel is a Virginia hotel that's approximately 13 miles from Washington DC and the Washington Dulles International Airport while being less than three miles from the Vienna-GMU Metro Station.
The non-smoking rooms contain flat-screen TVs, coffee makers and refrigerators. There are also ensuite features such as hairdryers and free toiletries. Each room features a work desk with lamp and free local calls too.
In addition the free parking, the kid friendly Holiday Inn Express Fairfax-Arlington Boulevard, an IHG Hotel hotel also provides a fitness center, free Wi-Fi and 24 hour services that include the front desk and business center.
Along with tea and coffee in the dining area during the day, there's also a free hot and cold breakfast buffet, Express Start, that's served each day.
The contemporary hotel is near George Mason University, National Firearms Museum, Patriot Center and Fair Oaks Mall.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Multiple Nearby Conveniences
Guests mentioned that they enjoy the location of the hotel. It's only a couple miles to the Metro station. Plus, other restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel. For those looking to stay around the Washington DC area, several guests mentioned this hotel suited their purposes perfectly.
positive:
Well Furnished and Cleanly Accommodations
Quite a few visitors mentioned that the hotel is rather clean and tidy. The guestrooms are comfortable, making it a convenient place to crash for the night... or a couple of nights... depending on your needs.
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Staff Does a Bang Up Job
Whether it's the front desk attendants or the breakfast crew, several guests mentioned that they were delighted with the customer service they received during their stay. You can expect smiling faces and competent service based on prior guests’ comments.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Heating and Cooling System Is Noisy
According to some visitors the heating and cooling systems and the rooms can be rather noisy. So just be aware that you may have sound factors to contend with during your stay.
negative:
Missing In-Room Conveniences
Some travelers stated the hotel is missing some conveniences they enjoy at other Holiday Inn Expresses. The biggest of these was the lack of the microwave in the guestrooms. For some travelers, they missed being able to create a meal in their room.
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Room Design Needs Improvement
According to some guests they didn't care for the fact that there's no sink within the bathroom. It's located outside, in the guestroom area. Some others commented that the room is smaller than they expected. So you may or may not have an issue here based on your expectations.