Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington, AlexandriaHilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington in Alexandria, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 18 of 41 hotels we score in Alexandria. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $334 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Shirlington sits in the Shirlington Village neighbourhood of southern Arlington County, Virginia, just off Interstate 395. It is roughly five miles from the White House and a short drive from the Pentagon, central Washington and Reagan National Airport, with a free area shuttle adding convenience. Rooms are described as spacious and comfortable, and the hotel offers a fitness centre, on-site restaurant, bar, business centre, meeting rooms and secure parking. Pets and children are welcome, and the property has been recently renovated. Its village setting puts shops and restaurants within walking distance, which suits both business travellers and families. One caveat: some guests report occasional amenities not working properly.What stands out

Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds

Free shuttle to the airport

Walkable village location with restaurants nearby

Attentive staff and quick check-in

Watch out for

Some amenities not working properly

Minimum nightly rate is fairly high

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