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A bakery counter with a sign that reads "BAKERY" and a sign that says "CAUTION SURFACES."

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table.

A store with a 'SWEET SHOP' sign, shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and a refrigerated display.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a large window with a view of a park, and a framed picture of a lake.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

7.3 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Lindsey

Rp1.759.075

Rp2.022.935 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, string lights, and a seating area.

A waterfront scene with a large illuminated Ferris wheel reflecting on the water at sunset.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of a body of water with a bridge.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

2. Hyatt Place National Harbor

6.1 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Mary Danielle

Rp2.740.104

Rp3.233.323 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a staircase, seating area, and a large artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports event.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Courtyard' sign, featuring a brick facade, numerous windows, and a central entrance.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, multiple bar stools, a large window with curtains, and a television mounted on the wall.

3. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

4.5 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Morne De

Rp2.551.722

Rp2.915.342 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor lounge area with seating, a fire feature, and modern lighting.

A modern outdoor seating area with sofas, chairs, and tables, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and outdoor planters.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a wooden bookshelf.

4. AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

4.7 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Judy

Rp2.589.579

Rp2.958.592 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel lobby with escalators, seating areas, and a reception desk.

5. Hyatt Regency Crystal City

4.6 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Anastasiia

Rp2.956.428

Rp3.377.719 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

A restaurant interior with geometric patterned walls, wooden tables, and benches.

A brick building with a sign reading 'ARCHER HOTEL' and a covered outdoor seating area.

A bar area with a marble countertop, multiple bar stools, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

6. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

6.1 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Megan

Rp2.905.772

Rp3.378.702 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with sofas and chairs, a dining table, and large screens displaying sports.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a long dining table with chairs.

7. Crystal Gateway Marriott

4.9 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Emil

Rp2.722.077

Rp3.109.972 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, a picture on the wall, and a lamp on the nightstand.

A large hotel building with a sign reading "Harborside" and "axon hill".

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, black leather seating, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a sofa, and a TV.

8. Harborside Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4.3 km from Ballou Recreation Center

LaCole

Rp2.896.038

Rp3.272.523 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern interior with a central island, seating area, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a small table, and a radiator.

A modern hotel entrance with 'Hilton' signage, large pillars, and a well-lit facade.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple liquor bottles, and bar stools.

9. Hilton Arlington National Landing

4.6 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Chantelle

Rp2.522.158

Rp2.881.796 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved facade, large windows, and an American flag.

A modern hotel lobby with a glass staircase, metal railings, and hanging paper lanterns.

A modern bar area with round tables, cushioned seating, and a bar counter.

10. Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

4.4 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Jamie

Rp2.577.861

Rp2.945.206 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, sofas, and umbrellas.

A modern bar area with a unique cloud-shaped light fixture, a bar counter, and multiple stools.

A gym with exercise equipment and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large window, a round glass coffee table, and contemporary furniture.

11. The Satire, Autograph Collection

4.5 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Crystal

Rp3.515.265

Rp4.603.285 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a marble reception desk, decorative wall art, a seating area with a view of the outdoors, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of a building through the window.

A buffet setup with multiple serving stations, including a sign for 'Oatmeal' and a 'Cereal' section.

A modern building with a covered entrance labeled 'Embassy Suites.'

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport

5 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Iyasha

Rp2.867.735

Rp3.276.387 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a checkered floor pattern. There are seating areas with armchairs and a sofa, and a staircase in the background.

A modern hotel room with a living area, dining space, and large windows offering a city view.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a desk, a television, and a large window with a city view.

A Sheraton hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign, and a well-lit facade.

13. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

6.9 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Ernie Erlando

Rp1.906.896

Rp2.178.629 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a modern architectural design.

A grand staircase with a woman in a white dress.

A wedding dress in a room with large windows, a table with floral arrangements, and a patterned carpet.

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

5.6 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Daniel

Rp4.743.445

Rp5.419.388 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern living room with a large TV, a wooden entertainment unit, and a seating area with a view of a Ferris wheel and water.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and large windows offering city views.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, wooden reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the city.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott National Harbor Washington, D.C. Area

6.2 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Latosca

Rp3.226.833

Rp3.807.663 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a sign reading "221 THOMPSON WASHINGTON DC".

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a large bookshelf.

A modern hotel room with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a coffee table.

A corner room with a view of a river, a desk, a chair, and a floor lamp.

16. Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt

Navy Yard, 3.9 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Noreen

Rp2.433.645

Rp3.489.531 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the pool area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small pool area.

A lobby with a modern ceiling design, a reception desk, and two individuals with luggage.

A spacious lobby with a modern reception desk, seating area, and a unique ceiling light installation.

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

Southwest Federal Center, 5.3 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Lindsay

Rp2.941.646

Rp3.410.839 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bar with vibrant green and red chairs, a long counter, and a view of the Capitol building.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a view of the Capitol building, and a modern glass building in the background.

A bar area with a neon sign reading "SUSHI BY BOU", red chairs, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern living room with a fireplace, red sofas, a bookshelf filled with various items, and a large painting above the fireplace.

18. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

Southwest Federal Center, 5.1 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Madison

Rp2.415.618

Rp2.800.909 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a canopy.

A white van parked in front of a building with a sign reading "Marriott Residence Inn 1456."

A modern hotel lobby with leather seating, a flat-screen TV, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, two seating areas with chairs and ottomans, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street by Marriott

6.3 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Jose

Rp2.577.861

Rp3.017.990 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A restaurant with a table set for two, a view of the Washington Monument, and a cityscape in the background.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, elevators, and seating area.

A high-ceilinged dining area with a panoramic city view at night.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent central atrium.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

5.2 km from Ballou Recreation Center

Lauren

Rp2.305.293

Rp2.633.925 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Ballou Recreation Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South	8.8 Excellent 1,932 reviews	View
Hyatt Place National Harbor	9.4 Exceptional 2,484 reviews	View
Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National	9.2 Wonderful 1,826 reviews	View
AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing	9.2 Wonderful 557 reviews	View
Hyatt Regency Crystal City	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Ballou Recreation Center Hotel Reviews

Harborside Hotel, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This is my good to place when I am visiting the harbor. The staff has always been very pleasant and helpful. The hotel itself is well managed and the rooms are nice and cozy. It is in the prime location. It is right next door to Top Golf, Tanger Outlet is right down the street, and if you are a Burlington or Marshall fan it's close by as well. Everything you need including transportation to the outlet and or the Casino is provided."

Washington Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stay here just for one night but we really like it. Also location was great for us"

Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

8/10 Good

"It was o.k. , entrance was a bit tricky, have to use valet unless you want to walk a bit. Breakfast was good. Staff was helpful."

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was great at the front desk. Did not interact with anyone else."

Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

10/10 Excellent

"Great access to Audi field. The room/view was amazing and staff was helpful."

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Good service, staff was very helpful. Amenities were really relaxing. Location was perfect"

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

10/10 Excellent

"T he room I had smelled "old" or "weird" if that makes sense. I don't know how else to describe. But other than that everything was awesome."

Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and helpful staff"

Hyatt Regency Crystal City

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was nice and clean. It was strange that there was a public style toilet without a tank I didnt would to touch flush pump with hands. And I disliked that I could not adjust intensity of the pressure washer shower. I had a chai latte at the cafe. Other than that the hotel was great."

Other attractions near Ballou Recreation Center

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center

Enjoy an outing to Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center during your stay in Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Southeast Tennis & Learning Center

Catch an event at Southeast Tennis & Learning Center during your trip to Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Atlantic Shopping Center

During your visit to Washington, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Atlantic Shopping Center. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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CareFirst Arena

Catch an event at CareFirst Arena during your trip to Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Entertainment and Sports Arena

Catch an event at Entertainment and Sports Arena during your trip to Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Sycamore & Oak

After visiting Sycamore & Oak, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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THEARC

You can study the exhibits at THEARC, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

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THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

After visiting THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Washington. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ballou Recreation Center?

Ballou Recreation Center is located in a historic area of Washington known for its notable monuments and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 29 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ballou Recreation Center?

Landing at Bridge District is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and a 24-hour fitness centre. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ballou Recreation Center. Other good options within a few miles include Washington Plaza Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Ballou Recreation Center?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ballou Recreation Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ballou Recreation Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Ballou Recreation Center.

What can I see and do near Ballou Recreation Center?

Washington Navy Yard, Museum of the Bible and International Spy Museum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by White House, John Carlyle House and Columbus Circle to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Arena Stage, The Theater at MGM National Harbor and The Anthem.

How can I get to Ballou Recreation Center?

You can take advantage of metro transport at Potomac Ave Station, Eastern Market Station and Stadium Armory Station. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Ballou Recreation Center hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South

2. Hyatt Place National Harbor

3. Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

4. AC Hotel by Marriott Arlington National Landing

5. Hyatt Regency Crystal City

6. Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria

7. Crystal Gateway Marriott

8. Harborside Hotel, BW Premier Collection

9. Hilton Arlington National Landing

10. Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

11. The Satire, Autograph Collection

12. Embassy Suites by Hilton Crystal City National Airport

13. Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

14. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City

15. AC Hotel by Marriott National Harbor Washington, D.C. Area

16. Thompson Washington D.C., by Hyatt

17. Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf

18. citizenM Washington DC Capitol

19. Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street by Marriott

20. DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

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Top Ballou Recreation Center Hotel Reviews

Harborside Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Washington Plaza Hotel

Residence Inn Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Hampton Inn & Suites Washington DC-Navy Yard

Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront

Hyatt House Washington DC/The Wharf

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Other attractions near Ballou Recreation Center

Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center

Southeast Tennis & Learning Center

Atlantic Shopping Center

CareFirst Arena

Entertainment and Sports Arena

Sycamore & Oak

THEARC

THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus

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