Usually, because we have the luxury of traveling anytime we want, we choose the off-peak season to travel around the world and spend the summer around the DMV area doing road trips and staycations. One of the things on my checklist this summer was to spend a weekend in Old Town Alexandria.
We decided to stay at the The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection. The Alexandrian is a wonderful boutique hotel away from the hustle and bustle of the city. It is right on King Street, which makes it an ideal location. There is plenty of street parking available or you can park at the garage for $32/day.
We were blown away by the decor and vibe of the hotel and it's rooms. It is definitely not your cookie-cutter hotel room decor. We stayed in the deluxe room which was spacious and the beds were comfortable. I loved the toiletries and the amenities available. There is 24/7 coffee, tea, and water service in the hotel lobby which was quite nice.
On Saturday where is a farmer's market right around the corner from the hotel. We walked all around the old town, enjoying the brick roads and the colored doors. There is a free-trolley which runs up and down the King's Street from 10AM - 10PM but we much preferred to walk.
The staff at the hotel was exceptionally friendly and efficient. One of the evenings we were at the National Harbor and needed someone to feed the parking meter for us, as the App wasn't working for some reason. I called the hotel and they were kind enough to help me out as a favor.
We had the most wonderful weekend in the Old Town and the highlight was our stay at the Alexandrian. I cannot recommend this property enough. If you want great accommodations right in the middle of Old Town, this is the hotel for you.
