Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington

We stayed here because we were travelling to see a show at Signature Theatre. Location can't be beat - it was in easy walking distance to the theater and dining options. We also easily took Uber to the Smithsonian to do a bit of sightseeing. We had a 2-queen room and it was spacious and clean. Generally the hotel was clean and well taken care of. We opted to upgrade to the Hilton Honors breakfast and I would NOT recommend. It wasn't a buffet, so we had to wait for a server which took - no lie almost 20 minutes to show up at our table to take our order. Then what we were served was basic Hampton Inn style breakfast food which could have just as easily been on the buffet. Just let me make my own waffle - no big deal! I ordered a tea and the server brought me hot water and no tea bag. Next time I would plan ahead and have breakfast at one of the super cute places in the area next door. Also note that you need a parking pass if you park in the garage which you need to get from the front desk - so while I did online check-in I still had to go to the desk and there were too many cars in the front so we had to circle the block twice before we could park to get out of the car to get the parking pass. Not a huge deal, but kind of a pain.

Absolutely exceptional in every way! I cannot say enough about this hotel that is beautiful inside and out, and in a perfect location. Very walkable quaint area with great restaurants and an upscale grocery store just across the street. Lobby is beautiful and welcoming, as if it were brand new. Same with the rooms, they are very nicely appointed, spacious and modern. The staff are top notch service professionals. Every one of the shuttle drivers are so helpful and friendly. I believe I met them all as I took advantage of the complimentary shuttle to the Metro station every day for 5 days! Great team! Robert at the front desk was unbelievable, and I truly appreciate his great service. The General Manager, who checked me in, was also a great hospitality professional who leads a great team of staff. I cannot thank everyone at this beautiful hotel enough for a perfect stay and highly recommend the hotel to everyone!

Some hotels you return to out of habit. This one earns it! Back at the Hilton Garden Inn Shirlington on Campbell Avenue in Arlington for a business trip, and the place has only gotten sharper. The room was quiet, clean, and actually comfortable (not just technically adequate). Public spaces felt maintained with real care, not the kind that fades after the morning rush. The communal coffee station in the lobby in the morning - it was a godsend. My traveling partner was staying in Shirlington for the first time. I'd been before to this hotel several times before (even lived in Shirlington at one time). Watching someone else notice what you already know about a place is its own kind of confirmation. Then there's Pearl. She checked us in. Friendly without performing it, funny without trying, full of useful suggestions that felt like they came from someone who actually knows the neighborhood. The kind of person who makes a place feel like it was expecting you. I'd take her with me to every hotel if I could figure out the logistics. Good stays are easy to forget. This one will stick! Thanks Pearl!