Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street

This hotel is a fine establishment. The staff here are courteous and willing to help out if you have any issues. The accommodation are comfortable and the rooms are fairly quiet. An economical choice for the area.

We had a great stay here. The staff were absolutely wonderful, so helpful and really took care of us, including suggesting some great running trails nearby. We would happily stay here again next time we’re in town.

If u gotta go to the USPTO this is the place since it is very close to the Metro station– just cross the street and slip between the two buildings. Then head left towards the Whole Foods across the way — two small blocks and the quiet, friendly and homey RI awaits. If hungry, the Whole Foods has an amazing food bar — a bit pricey at $ 8.99/lb but fresh, healthy, tasty and easy to grab to go meal on way to RI. Good breakfast at RI if ur there btwn 7−10am. Nice shuttle if too cold or lazy to walk to USPTO. Had a 1 bed suite — yay free upgrade. Dinged a star for 3 reasons– queen rather than king bed even though room was plenty big enough, internet speed was 2 mB up/​down, and only one of soap etc.

I love their very roomy suites. Plus kitchen and sink and dishwasher and microwave. But the best part is the free breakfast! And it’s a huge one. Yasss! Location is perfect, a short walk to the King street Metro. And close to everything in old Alexandria. Also a Whole Foods is like next door. Winner.

One of the best hotel stays i’ve had, in spite of having an infant in tow in a studio room.
They actually serve decent food, including complementary dinners some nights. The staff were very friendly. The rooms very comfortable. A huge step up for family travel.

First time for me at this location.
Minus one star because they have Dish Network and the connection continues to freeze; it was horrible Sunday and Monday night for football.
In reference to the other reviews on here, I would concur with all. I failed at securing reservations at the Residence Inn @ National Harbor at which I have stayed before and this was the next best location. If you have to travel anywhere in the vicinity of I95 or go to Bolling AFB, this is a perfect location for you.
Parking is $ 22/​day which is ridiculous but it’s the same deal over at National Harbor and pretty much anywhere in Northern VA/​Wash DC.
Breakfast is mixed up every other day or so, scrambled eggs, sausage, Canadian bacon, breakfast burritos, potatoes, potato pancakes, cereals, oatmeal, juices, coffee, fruit, yogurt, etc. They have it pretty well covered, you are not going to go hungry for breakfast.
Dinner. I may re-​term «dinner» downstairs to snack time depending on how you look at it. One night they may have cheeseburgers and chips, tonight they had chicken and mashed potatoes and salad, rolls, that sort of thing. Each guest can score their 2 x drinks too, beer and wine, pretty big selection of wine, Bud or Bud Light! Fair enough.
Clean room. I haven’t used the stove but have used the microwave quite a bit. There is a Whole Foods about 5 x minutes away which is good, so have nuked some pizza and some leftover pasta from Laporta’s Restaurant. Lots of silverware, spoons, serving utensils, knifes, and a dishwasher! To echo another reviewer, they’re a bit skimpy on the shampoo and soap so you may have to let them know you need more and not expect a total refresh each day if you use a lot of soap or you’re really dirty or something.
Shower. Speaking of dirty, you’ll enjoy the high-​pressure extremely hot 2000 degree shower, it’s nice, hey, use all the hot H2O you want, I do.
Wi-​Fi. They have Wi-​Fi which works well, you’re not playing any video games on it though. You can plug in too if need be.
Icemaker is in the freezer in the room, how cool is that?
Gym. Some elypticals and treadmills and a stationary bike or two, some exercise balls, dumbells, if you’re coming here to be like Hans and Franz, you’re in the wrong place, just enough to get your sweat on.
So, you can’t go wrong with this place, has everything you need, you’re going to pay for it of course, but hey, it’s the Beltway, have at it.
Stuff near by. We only really sampled the Hawwi Ethiopian Café and Restaurant which was really good and within about 15 x minute walk and the Table Talk Restaurant for breakfast on the weekend. I’m sure there are other good spots on Kind Street, just didn’t make it that far!
Would I stay here again: yes. Only if I can’t get a room at National Harbor.

I’ve stayed here a lot the past two years. Nice hotel, great location. Staff is helpful, particularly Nejat Beshir. She’s the day supervisor. I had to extend my stay and they had no rooms, but she kept up to date on cancellations and was able to accommodate my extension. that helped me out quite a bit, and I’m grateful for that.

One of the best location to stay. Not far away from old town, I95 and Wholefood is walking distance. It is so far the best one that good for family and business trips. They also have happy hour daily :)

The location of the hotel couldn’t be better! Walking distance to Wholefoods and the hubbub of King st. Staff had maps available for out-​of-​towners. The kitchenette in the room was an unexpected bonus and we took advantage of the cooking utensils and made ourselves a great meal one evening.
We were very unimpressed with the coffee available in the rooms. I recommend drinking what’s available downstairs during the continental breakfast. That said, breakfast was a good selection. Nothing over the top, but all the essentials.
For three people staying in a hotel it would have been nice to have more than one little bottle of shampoo and conditioner each day. Also, they give one bar of soap instead of two (tub and sink)… that was ill planned.
There are no movie stations on the TV. It’s all basic cable and no options to purchase movies in house. No close Red Boxes either.
The view from the room was great. The fact we had to pay for parking ($ 22/​night) was outrageous given the hotel prices.
Personally, the toilet paper and paper towels were all bottom of the line. Scratchy… you know what I mean.

Very nice hotel, definitely a fan. Clean and fancy, great service, awesome rooms, good location. Their double suites have ovens and stoves and everything, three TVs, and the front desk will even go shopping for you.
Parking isn’t the best, but there’s the King Street Metro Station just a few blocks away, plus some bus lines.
Laporta’s is a fancy restaurant right next door, and there’s a lot of good places within walking distance.

Me and my husband came to the D.C. area to celebrate our 2^nd wedding anniversary and stayed at this hotel. The hotel was clean and up to date. The cons about our trip were, the pet fee which was $ 150! We stayed two nights. We normally pay $ 50 at any other hotel, including upscale hotels. I think the fee is ridiculous especially after we seen a stain on the carpet in our room.
My husband wanted to surprise me by having flowers already in the room when we checked in. I do appreciate the staff at the hotel for assisting him, but the flowers they put in the room were not fresh at all. I felt so bad and my husband was upset because he paid for dead roses. When we told the front desk about the flowers, the excuse was they were brown from being plucked… Uhhhh so every single rose was plucked out of 2 dozen roses??? I think not. The situation was handled poorly, like they didn’t care it was a special time for us. I would never stay at this hotel again but I do like the hotel chain. I hope other residence inns have better customer service.

Got a good deal online for the Thanksgiving Day weekend. Residence Inns are not luxury hotels, so set your expectations correctly and it’s fine. Short walk to King street and the King Street metro. They also had a shuttle that will take you within a mile a so and they were accommodating with it. Breakfast buffet was just OK. I’d stay again for the right price.

I stayed for just one night, and the hotel was simply okay.
PROS:
–The rooms were spacious with a living room and kitchen in addition to the bedroom.
–The staff was pretty friendly and gave us directions.
–I was there the week of Thanksgiving so there was a free Thanksgiving dinner (which I did not attend) and the receptionist gave us a free snack bag.
–The location is in walking distance of shops & cafes — but then again, so is everything else in Alexandria.
CONS:
–No DVD Player
–The rooms and hallway smelled like dog
–We got a deal on our room, but otherwise the prices were not reasonable for what you got.
–Internet was slow and it took awhile to actually get connected
The hotel is okay if you’re just staying one night.

In a nutshell: clean, good service, decent breakfast and dinner
I have stayed at this hotel many times. The rooms have full kitchens which is great if you’re trying to eat clean.
There is a Whole Foods grocery store down the block within walking distance.
Staff is friendly.
Breakfast is pretty good as well as dinner. If you need a place to stay for an extended amount of time, stay here.

Awesome, awesome hotel! The staff really makes it, here. They’re extremely accommodating, very helpful, and very attentive. We stayed for 15 nights this month, with an 11 month old son. You get a decent breakfast spread every morning, a light dinner, and two beers or glasses of wine per person at night. Who can argue with that?
The rooms were decent, though in need of a little renovation. The furniture was good, though the bed was uncomfortably soft. The kitchen was great to have, even if the cabinets had seen better days. The wifi is a bit hit or miss… some days, it worked great, some days, it was slow and buggy.
The common areas in the hotel are spotless, and well maintained. The gym is fairly well stocked, though it can get busy, so going during off-​hours is a good idea.
Really, though, this place is all about the staff. I can’t say enough times, how awesome they were. If I have to travel back to Fort Belvoir for a business trip, I’ll definitely stay here again!

We stayed here for 9 days and loved it! I would recommend this hotel for many reasons.
The staff are excellent and treat you like royalty. They are accommodating and respectful of you as a guest of the hotel. The housekeeping staff are amazing and consistent. Each day the room was cleaned to perfection just like the first day I checked in.
The gym is spacious with plenty if equipment. The laundry facility is well maintained with tables and chairs to sit and wait for your clothes to wash etc. you can watch television while you wait. The indoor pool was always clean and well maintained.
When I extended my stay and wanted to use my Marriott points they handled it with ease.
The rooms are so comfortable and gave us a sense of well being.
The location is perfect for everything! It is two blocks from whole foods if you want to cook. It is also walking distance from many adorable places to dine and shop on king street. If you would prefer to try food in DC you can walk a few blocks to the metro and your in DC in15 to 20 minutes.
We already have new reservations again here for business travel/​pleasure :)

Location.
You can walk anywhere. Nice restaurants, King St Metro Station, Trolley, Tourist highlights…
The suite that we had was spacious and comfortable.
I love the different events (like soup/​salad supper) that the hotel hosts for its guests in the dining area in the evening. Of course they have the standard do it yourself breakfast that most hotels have now a days.
One draw back — the indoor pool was WAY over chlorinated. Actually made the children sick.

This location is just a couple blocks off the Metro stop, which is great if you’re here with lots of luggage. Cheap, easy transport to and from the airport can’t be beat!
The location is a bit off of all the activities down in Old Town, but it’s a pretty walk to get there. The rooms are large and clean, and the staff is friendly.

I don’t usually review hotels on Unilocal since most people will go to Tripadvisor for hotel reviews but will add one here because the guest service here is just amazing.
LOCATION
This hotel is located in Old Town Alexandria a couple of blocks away (5 – 10 minute walk) from the King Street metro station, which is just a couple stops from DCA and a short ride from Washington DC itself. There is a Whole Foods nearby and it is a short walk to Old Town itself. The hotel also offers a shuttle to any place within a mile of the hotel so they will pick you up or drop you off at the harbor, metro, etc. There is also a free trolley that runs down King Street from the metro station to the harbor. There is also a lot of street parking available in nearby streets if you don’t park at the hotel. The visitor center also offers a free 24 hour parking pass for out-​of-​town visitors. You just have to go there and give them your license plate number.
FOOD
The breakfast here is pretty good. They have a hot buffet, pastries, fresh fruit (cut melons, pineapples, etc.), yogurt, cereals, oatmeal, waffles, etc. They also have a light dinner on Monday-​Thursday evenings from 5 – 7. There was a salad bar, pizza, cookies, and drinks (unlimited soda and juices and 2 wine/​beers per room) on the night that we went.
ROOMS
The rooms are nice. We were upgraded to a one bedroom queen suite. It was very spacious and appears to have been renovated within the past 4 years or so. There is a full kitchen and utensils and pots, pans, etc. provided so you can cook meals if you’d like. They also provide Paul Mitchell shampoo, conditioner, and lotion in the bathroom. The sink area is separate from the tub/​toilet but you have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. There is also a pull out couch in the living room.
SERVICE
I have always wondered if anyone even reads the «comments» section on hotel reservation pages. The staff at this hotel clearly do take the time to read through comments AND will help make you feel as welcome as possible upon arrival. The girl at the front desk greeted us when we arrived and moved us to a different room (she upgraded our room too) so that that we can check in early. She then brought out presents, a chocolate cake, and card that they specifically bought for us and our baby. Later in the evening, they checked in with us to see if a crib had been brought to our room and made sure that it was there before we got back. They even let us have a late check out since we had an evening flight. This was definitely one of the most welcoming stays that we’ve ever had!

Perfect for our family reunion of 26 people, including babies. The first level dining room is the ideal meeting place for take out pizzas or just family board game get togethers. Seating arrangements are a variety of booths, soft bleachers to individual padded chairs.
Breakfast is unbelievable. Everything you could think of, they have, healthy choices too. Hot buffet, cold fresh fruit. They even walked around and gave the kids stickers and activity sheets.
There is plenty of places to plug in your laptop, a full bar with swivel stools to work or eat on, along with lots of plugs for your cell phones.
The staff is so friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us whether it be an emergency (one of the little ones fell and ended up with stitches on his head), or finding a small screwdriver to open a toy battery. Nothing was too small for them to handle with a smile.
TIP: Parking is cheaper and free after hours in the streets, especially behind the building. Or you can park at the hotel for a daily hefty price.
BONUS: Free shuttle within a mile (to old town), easy walk to Starbucks and Whole Foods.
WHY NOT 5 stars? They do not have any rooms with two beds, only single beds with pull out sofas. Also, the indoor pool is yucky.