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8125 Gatehouse Road, Merrifield, VA 22042, United States
#2 of 4 hotels in Merrifield
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 85 hotel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.2
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Value for money
8.5
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Reviewed: March 24, 2025
Kaloyan
United States44 Reviews11 helpful votes9.0“A nice and cozy place for a stay if you visit DC”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
The only disadvantage is that the parking is $15 extra per night - you need to pay electronicaly to a third party company through your phone for it. Therefore it receives 9 instead of 10 score.
Only 20 minutes away by car from the Washington DC National mall. Very quiet place, clean and cozy. We stayed for one night and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. There is nice complimentary breakfast in the morning. There is Aldi, Thai and Mexican restaurants 2 minutes away by walk. Totally recommend it!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: February 14, 2025
Pamela
United States11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Clean, well appointed rooms, friendly staff, and the availability of a very nutritious breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
The cost, but my stay was necessary because of a family member hospital stay near by.
Very comfortable room, clean and well supplied. Breakfast offered a variety of protein rich foods daily along with muffins, waffles, various cereals, condiments, yogurt and etc. There were plenty of choices for breakfast.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: November 6, 2024
Hector
United States54 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable, good beds, accessible location, excellent breakfast, secure parking in the basement
We always stay in this place when going to the DC area
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 29, 2024
Jennifer
United States6 Reviews10“Really enjoyed staying here. Very satisfied with the room, excellent staff and great breakfast.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Distance from lobby to elevator up to room.
Comfortable spacious rooms with a good layout.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Carol
Switzerland53 Reviews5 helpful votes9.0“pleasant & relaxing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing - everything was great!
very nice staff !! nice apartment layout with everything one needs for a comfortable stay
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 26, 2024
Coyne
United States1 review8.0“expensive”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
pay for parking
rooms
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: July 27, 2024
Daya
United States23 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Quiet suburban feel with lots of trees!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Free parking would be nice, but $10 is ok! I’ve certainly had to pay a lot more other places!
Great location! I had two meetings in Tysons Corner and I prefer to stay somewhere with a kitchen and a pool so this was perfect. The inner courtyard with pool and basketball court gives it a nice resort feel!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 23, 2024
Andrejs
Latvia8 Reviews1 helpful vote10“The hotel clearly exceeded our expectations.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
We were a budget-oriented group of 18 people from Europe. The price and the nearby metro (we used Park and Ride) were crucial for the booking. Cleanliness, comfort, and Wi-Fi exceeded our expectations, and this is even more true for the really great breakfast offer. We arrived late and left early, so we didn’t really use the facilities and extras. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The value for the price is excellent.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Cheryl
United States1 review8.0Very Good- • Group
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The pull out bed mattress had stains on it. I wound up putting sheets over the couch and sleeping on that. Not very comfortable to say the least
The location. It was convientant to all stores, food, shopping and softball fields
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Willard
United States2 Reviews8.0“Served it's need!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Studio with Sofa Bed and Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A tad cleaner room!
What really effected your scoring was the room had ants, glad no bed bugs! The curtains control buttons didn't work. Other then that it served it's purpose of being close to the hospital. Breakfast was great.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 23, 2024
Satiadeosing
Mauritius3 Reviews8.0“Overall, l enjoyed stay. This was my third stay at this hotel and I would love to stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel should have a WhatsApp number. As I don’t have a US Sim Card, I was unable to contact the hotel to pick me up from the metro station and consequently I had to walk all the way from Dunn Loring Station to the hotel together with my luggage. A WhatsApp number would help foreign visitors who don’t have a US phone number.
I liked the professionalism of the staff at the reception. I liked the shuttle service, I liked the cleanliness of the facility etc..
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 18, 2024
John
United States20 Reviews10“Very nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything exceeded my expectations, with the exception of elevator 2 being in operative! Overall, nice job. I will come back, John.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Brian
United States6 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Nice place to stay. Walking distance to several eating establishments. Easy access to the metro with only a short commut”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Quiet laidback atmosphere. Convenient to the Metro, with free shuttle service to and from.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Binh
United States14 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food service staff were very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Chol
United States3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was good but a bit crowded at certain times. No places to sit, lines took long to get food and a bit tight in the food line. Television channels were really slow and difficult to connect to streaming channels.
I was kindly upgraded to a pure room which was very clean and had an air purifier. Love it...especially beginning of allergy season!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Sorinestparti
Canada4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathrooms' doors couldn't close because of too much paint on the side - room 330, carpet on the floor, mattress too soft, and too much furniture, which makes the room look crowded
Big room, breakfast, kitchen
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 9, 2024
Sandra
United States3 Reviews10“I will stay there again. Amazing place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing for now
The variety of the breakfast and the staff was really friendly. The room was spacious and really clean. There is a shopping mall/center next door, just a walk to the center. Amazing time!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Cresencio
United States12 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Vacation get away”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The $150 dog fee felt excessive. It really put a damper on the value of the stay.
It was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had all the amenities of home down to free washing up liquid.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: January 25, 2024
Robin
United States5 Reviews10“Great stay and worth the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I had to just go a short distance outside to another building for breakfast but it wasn't too bad.
I loved the room. I was very comfortable and wished I had booked another night. Also the breakfast was decent.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 5, 2023
Andrew
United States1 review8.0“Stay was great, facility needs updating and garage area needs to be cleaned.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
Need better instructions about getting to rooms check in and parking in garage.
I have been in the property management business for 33 years. This location could use some updating for the monies charged. Staff very accommodating.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Donald
United States4 Reviews10“good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Studio
- • Stayed 1 night
cost of pet to high
very good
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: September 19, 2023
Sulaiman
Saudi Arabia40 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 9 nights
very good and have different choose
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 20, 2023
Ahmed
United States9 Reviews1 helpful vote10“It was a beautiful stay...”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • One-Bedroom Suite
- • Stayed 16 nights
None.
I liked the area where the hotel is located next to a shopping plaza.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: July 2, 2023
Pho
United States3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Studio with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet paper was very thin and rough.
Breakfast service was excellent. The lady at receptionist in the morning shift is very helpful and friendly and nice. The room was nice
Stayed in June 2023
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