Amazon Corporate Rate at Crystal Gateway Marriott (0.2 mi from Amazon HQ2)

Crystal Gateway Marriott sits just 0.2 miles from Amazon HQ2, making it the closest full-service hotel option for Amazon employees heading into the Arlington office. The property holds a solid 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is impressive for a hotel this close to a major corporate campus. You can find it at 1700 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, and the walk from hotel to desk takes roughly four minutes on foot. That 0.2-mile distance also means you can skip the rideshare entirely, saving the typical $8 to $12 fare you'd otherwise spend commuting from a farther property. When booking at Crystal Gateway Marriott, Amazon does not publish a dedicated employee rate through most third-party platforms, so use the Siemens corporate code SIE as your universal fallback to unlock discounts ranging from 10 to 22 percent off the standard rate. The Siemens SIE code is widely accepted at Marriott properties and rarely requires ID verification at check-in. Every night you stay at Crystal Gateway Marriott counts toward your Marriott Bonvoy elite status, so frequent travelers can realistically hit Silver or Gold status within a single quarterly project assignment. The 4.4-star rating also reflects solid breakfast service and reliable wifi, both critical when you are prepping for an early HQ2 standup meeting. Crystal Gateway Marriott connects directly to the underground Crystal City shops, giving you access to a Starbucks and multiple dining options without stepping outside, which is a genuine commute-week game changer.