Arlington is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is situated across the Potomac River to the southwest of Washington D.C. It is the famous home of the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and historic war memorials. Protected parks, significant museums, art galleries, biking trails, numerous playgrounds, performing arts venues and Arlington hotels flock the area.

The county is served also served by the Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport. Public transportation is provided by Washington Metro, Virginia Railway Express, Metrobus, Fairfax Connector, Protomac and Rappahannock Commission and Arlington Transit. The Rosslyn Station of the Metro houses the 3rd longest escalator in the world. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is Metro accessible.

Cheap Accommodations in Arlington
Americana Hotel- This family owned and managed hotel is located at 1400 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, Virginia. It is ideally situated only a mile away from Washington D.C. and nearby shopping and dining destinations. Historical monuments, attractions, universities and major airports are close to the hotel. Complimentary services by the hotel are wireless Internet, parking, shuttle service around Crystal City and continental breakfast. Cable TV, mini-refrigerator, iron and board, hair dryer, telephone and work desk are the room amenities. This cheap Arlington hotel has rates ranging from $94.00 to $124.00. Its contact number is 702-979-3772.

Best Western Pentagon Hotel- Reagan Airport- This 205 room hotel is located at 2480 S. Glebe Road. It is only minutes away from the Pentagon, Iwo Jima Memorial, Washington Reagan National Museum, Holocaust Museum and Washington D.C. attractions. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, meeting facilities, business center, onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge. Breakfast and airport and Metro shuttle are complimentary. Room amenities include cable TV, Nintendo(r), high speed Internet access, complimentary local calls, telephone with voicemail, refrigerator, microwave, iron and board, coffee/tea maker, safe and work desk. Special rate packages it offers are Washington D.C. Family Fun, Golf Vacation and Romantic Weekend Getaway Packages. This budget Arlington hotel also has accommodations combined with tour packages. These include Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C., Mouth Vernon Tours and Pentagon City Shopping Packages. Regular nightly rate is at $149.00. Its contact number is 866-702-4947.

Sheraton National Hotel- This downtown Washington D.C. proximal hotel is at 900 Orme St. Arlington. The hotel is proud of its heated rooftop swimming pool, Sheraton Club Lounge, rooftop sundeck, state of the art fitness center and onsite gift shop. The other hotel services include free airport transportation, business center, 24-hour security, room service, vending machine, dry cleaning service, laundry service, concierge service, wake up service and covered parking area. Cats and dogs not exceeding 80 lbs are allowed to stay. Cable TV, in-room video games, iron and board, hair dryer, microwave oven, data port and dual line telephone are some of the room amenities. Wireless Internet access and refrigerator are available with extra charge. This discount Arlington offers a variety of packages which allows guests to earn Starpoints redeemable for free hotel stays. It also has a Free Night offer when guest stays longer. Bed and Breakfast package for 2 provides guests with a special rate starting at $189 with daily complimentary full breakfast. 14 days advance booking gives the guest a 10% discount savings. Best rates are at $249.00 to $339.00. Its contact number is 703-521-1900.

Arlington Attractions
Some of the historic and recreational attractions in Arlington are the Arlington Historical Museum, Arlington House- The Robert E. Lee Memorial, John F. Kennedy Gravesite, Ellips Art Center, Pentagon Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial and Theodore Roosevelt Island Park. Arlington is also flanked with hiking and biking trails. A 4-day walking tour of the Historic Memorials, Arlington Cemetery, White House, Smithsonian Institution, National Art Gallery and The Mall is also offered to visitors. Evening Tours, classical music concerts and theater events are also some ways to enjoy an Arlington visit.