The fun-spirited Alexandrian combines an upscale bohemian vibe with a great location in charming Old Town Alexandria. Property highlights include an indoor pool, modern fitness center, and a stylish Southern restaurant. For a similarly priced hotel that’s closer to the subway, try Lorien Hotel and Spa, 10 blocks west; unlike The Alexandrian, it has a full-service spa, but it lacks a pool.
The fun-spirited Alexandrian combines an upscale bohemian vibe with a great location in charming Old Town Alexandria. Property highlights include an indoor pool, modern fitness center, and a stylish Southern restaurant. For a similarly priced hotel that’s closer to the subway, try Lorien Hotel and Spa, 10 blocks west; unlike The Alexandrian, it has a full-service spa, but it lacks a pool.
The 252-room Hilton Alexandria Old Town is an upscale chain property with above-average style, an impressive restaurant, and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. The rates are competitive for the area (and significantly less than in D.C.), but daily parking and Wi-Fi fees can add up fast. Rooms are spacious and modern with plush reading chairs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Convenient on-site amenities include a fitness center, business center, and a full-service Starbucks. But the Lorien Hotel & Spa, right up the street, could offer a better value as it has lots of free perks and more in-room amenities.
The 252-room Hilton Alexandria Old Town is an upscale chain property with above-average style, an impressive restaurant, and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. The rates are competitive for the area (and significantly less than in D.C.), but daily parking and Wi-Fi fees can add up fast. Rooms are spacious and modern with plush reading chairs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Convenient on-site amenities include a fitness center, business center, and a full-service Starbucks. But the Lorien Hotel & Spa, right up the street, could offer a better value as it has lots of free perks and more in-room amenities.
This large, 288-suite hotel offers a solid range of amenities and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. Highlights include an indoor pool, restaurant, business center, free local shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Competitive rates and a free breakfast buffet make Embassy Suites an especially good upper-middle-range value for families and groups (select suites can sleep up to six). Those who want to avoid parking fees should consider the Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, located in a drab neighborhood two miles away.
This large, 288-suite hotel offers a solid range of amenities and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. Highlights include an indoor pool, restaurant, business center, free local shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Competitive rates and a free breakfast buffet make Embassy Suites an especially good upper-middle-range value for families and groups (select suites can sleep up to six). Those who want to avoid parking fees should consider the Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, located in a drab neighborhood two miles away.
Located in charming Old Town Alexandria, this upscale hotel features its own spa and two nice restaurants. Perks include a free daily wine hour, loaner bicycles, pet-friendly amenities, and free Wi-Fi (after enrolling in Kimpton’s rewards program). Stylish rooms have fresh decor in white and blues, though some are on the small side. The Lorien delivers fair rates for this caliber and more boutique style than most of the competition; if a pool is a priority, consider the Monaco Alexandria, but lose the spa.
Located in charming Old Town Alexandria, this upscale hotel features its own spa and two nice restaurants. Perks include a free daily wine hour, loaner bicycles, pet-friendly amenities, and free Wi-Fi (after enrolling in Kimpton’s rewards program). Stylish rooms have fresh decor in white and blues, though some are on the small side. The Lorien delivers fair rates for this caliber and more boutique style than most of the competition; if a pool is a priority, consider the Monaco Alexandria, but lose the spa.
This 213-room Hampton Inn & Suites doesn’t have much personality, but it’s a solid mid-range choice with plenty of free perks. Highlights include an outdoor pool, free breakfast buffet, and a 24-hour shuttle to Old Town Alexandria and the D.C. subway system. The hotel’s biggest downfall is its surrounding neighborhood, which is uninspiring and not pedestrian-friendly (and definitely not in the Old Town -- despite what its name implies). For a better neighborhood, consider the similarly priced Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town.
This 213-room Hampton Inn & Suites doesn’t have much personality, but it’s a solid mid-range choice with plenty of free perks. Highlights include an outdoor pool, free breakfast buffet, and a 24-hour shuttle to Old Town Alexandria and the D.C. subway system. The hotel’s biggest downfall is its surrounding neighborhood, which is uninspiring and not pedestrian-friendly (and definitely not in the Old Town -- despite what its name implies). For a better neighborhood, consider the similarly priced Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town.
