480 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States | (928) 327-0172
Convenient location in the heart of Old Town Alexandria
Free trolley to the King Street Metro Station (Blue and Yellow lines)
Stylish Southern bar and restaurant
Rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod radios and minibars
24-hour fitness center with personal TVs
Indoor heated pool with “dive-in movies” on Fridays and Saturdays
Free coffee and tea service every morning
Free shuttle service to Reagan National Airport
24-hour business center
Pet-friendly at extra charge (USD 25 non-refundable fee per night, max 2 pets 80 lbs or less per room)
20-minute drive (or 30-minute subway ride) from most D.C. attractions
Over a mile from the nearest subway station (King Street)
Daily fee for valet-only parking (common in Old Town Alexandria)
No microwaves or coffeemakers in rooms
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.
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Scene
Fun, pet-friendly hotel with a mash-up of decor
Renovated in 2017, the 241-room The Alexandrian features stylish, funky decor that gives almost no indication of the historic Alexandria neighborhood outside. The lobby features bold turquoise walls, a swirly orange and gray patterned carpet, and a dozen chairs and sofas of various colors and styles. It’s a bit of sensory overload, but the atmosphere is fun and inviting.During the Civil War, another inn stood on the site of the The Alexandrian. According to hotel staff, a man tried to hang a Confederate flag outside the old inn and was shot in a scuffle. A few nods to the neighborhood’s rich history can be seen on the upper floors of the hotel, where the guest room wallpaper is decorated with pictures of gas streetlights, and the hallway wallpaper incorporates a dress pattern worn by Eleanor Custis (the granddaughter of George and Martha Washington).
Location
A 20-minute drive from D.C. in charming Old Town Alexandria
The Alexandrian Hotel is located right on King Street in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This Virginia town is technically a suburb of D.C., but it’s also a destination unto itself. Visitors only need to walk up and down King Street to find dozens of great shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries, and charming historic buildings. The nearest metro station is nearly a 20-minute walk away, but a free city trolley will transport guests.- Five-minute walk to Alexandria Waterfront
Rooms
Modern-meets-colonial rooms with flat-screen TVs, iPod radios, and minibars
The rooms at The Alexandrian blend the contemporary with the colonial; carpets and pillows feature funky geometric designs, while the wallpaper depicts gas streetlamps that the interior designer custom-made by photographing the lights in the neighborhood. Every unit comes with a well-stocked minibar, yoga mat, umbrella, iPod stereo, flat-screen TV, and bathrobes. Select rooms and suites also include jetted tubs, balconies, and separate bedrooms. One of the many unique suites at The Alexandrian is the Bridal Suite, which was designed for bridal parties to get ready in; it comes with salon chairs, full-body mirrors, and a wet bar. Rooms range from 300 square feet to 1,600 square feet.
Features
Southern restaurant, weekly activities, and lots of free perks
The Alexandrian has an above-average restaurant and bar, Jackson 20, which specializes in Southern food and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other hotel highlights include a 24-hour fitness center with personal TVs, a 40-foot indoor heated pool, 24-hour business center, and an outdoor courtyard. There are also plenty of free perks, such as pet amenities (bowls, pet beds, and leashes), Wi-Fi, airport shuttle service. Guests can also pay extra for room service, dry-cleaning, and valet parking. There's no spa, unlike at the Lorien Hotel.
