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Hotel Monaco Alexandria VA - An Excellent Centrally Located Hotel

Alexandria VA Lodging - From Luxury to Moderate

The Alexandria VA Lodging I am going to recommend to you, is based upon several criteria:

Good value for the money, location, parking, amenities and service.

You may be surprised to know that there are no 5-star hotels in Alexandria VA...so you need not worry about that.

If you insist upon 5 star lodging, I'm sorry to say, but you're going to have to go across the Potomac River to Washington DC.

You see, we Alexandrians are a little bit frugal...we like nice things, that's for sure, but not too fancy.

But you'll be delighted with our 3 and 4 star accomodations, I promise you.

Without any hesitation --- I strongly recommend the Kimpton Hotel Chain to you. They have 3 hotels in Old Town Alexandria, and they are among our best....

Check with the Hotel booking companies for a good rate: Travelocity, Expedia, Hotels.com., etc...

Hotel Monaco offers the closest-to-the-rive location. A recently renovated hotel with excellent dining...famous for its "doggie happy hour" in Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5 - 8 PM

The Morrison House - Midway between the Potomac River and the King Street Metro Station is this small gem of a hotel. 1/2 block off King Street.

Lorien Hotel and Spa - Brand New and Sophisticated...Only 2 blocks to King Street Metro Station (Which means a long walk to the waterfront - but don't worry, there's a FREE trolley)

Alexandria VA Lodging - Less Expensive and a Good Value For Families

The Hampton Inn Old Town Alexandria is conveniently located on King Street just several blocks from the King Street Metro Stations. Great for families! - Sorry no pets.

Insider's tip: Please be careful when booking a hotel for your stay in Alexandria VA. - Many hotels "claim" to be in Alexandria, when, in fact, they are no where near the "tourist" area. Only if you are on an extreme budget - would I recommend you book a hotel on Route 1, near Route 395 or Route 495.

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