The 2 Best Luxury Hotels in Alexandria
Brick houses, old-town lanes and the Potomac on your doorstep: tell us about your trip, and our advisors will search out, in person, the luxury hotel in Alexandria where you will feel at home. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
The best-known hotels in Alexandria
For a first impression, the best hotels in Alexandria appear side by side here, with their Old Town address, suitespot Score and nightly price. Our tip: for quiet, fireplace rooms and a library, stay at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria; for evenings among shops and restaurants, at The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria on King Street.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison House Old Town Alexandria | Old Town | ★ 4.2/5 | 226 € |
| The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria | Old Town | ★ 4.1/5 | 202 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Alexandria
Morrison House Old Town Alexandria · Old TownCouples and book lovers find a parlor, a library and rooms with fireplaces at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, and dogs are welcome there too. If you want to stay in the bustle of King Street, book The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, just minutes from the water. Both hotels earn Marriott Bonvoy points.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Parlor, library and fireplace rooms: inside the luxury hotels in Alexandria
Living like in a town mansion: Morrison House Old Town Alexandria has 45 rooms in a Federal-style house, built in 1985 after the model of the old manor houses of Old Town. Literature is the theme, from the library to the parlor, where an afternoon with a book slips by easily.
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria · Old TownFireplaces and four-legged guests: Select rooms at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria have a decorative fireplace that sets the mood on cool evenings. Pets may move in, too.
Right on King Street: The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria stands at 480 King Street, in the lively lower stretch among shops, cafés and restaurants. The Potomac waterfront is only a few minutes' walk away.
Dining at Alexandria's luxury hotels: live music at The Study, crab by the river
Dinner with a story: On the ground floor of Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, The Study combines restaurant and cocktail bar. The menu is American with Latin American influences, seasonal and sourced from the region, and on some evenings there is live music.
Breakfast for two: At The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria and at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, breakfast for two is included every day when you book through suitespot.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
What people eat here: Alexandria sits close to the Chesapeake Bay, and you can taste it: blue crabs with Old Bay seasoning, crab cakes and Virginia oysters are on the menu in many Old Town spots.
Our tip: cocktails with music
Plan an evening at The Study, where restaurant and bar flow into each other. We are happy to book you a table if you are staying at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria.
Torpedo Factory, waterfront and old-town lanes: out and about from your 5-star hotel in Alexandria
Art by the water: At the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the waterfront, artists work in open studios today. You can watch them paint, throw pottery and print, and buy straight from the source.
On the Potomac: Paths run along the shore past parks and piers, and from the water you see the church spires and brick facades of the old town.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Lanes and galleries: Away from King Street, the quiet side streets with their colorful front doors and small gardens are worth a wander. The Metro from King Street-Old Town takes you to the museums of Washington, D.C. without a car. From the luxury hotels in Alexandria, simply follow King Street uphill to the station.
Where to stay in Alexandria: King Street or a side street – the right address for your 5-star hotel
Old Town is small enough to do everything on foot. With a 5-star hotel in Alexandria, the neighborhood matters less than whether you want bustle or calm outside the door.
King Street: The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria is on the main axis of the old town, with restaurants and shops right outside the entrance. Our advice for guests who like to be out in the evening.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
South Alfred Street: Morrison House Old Town Alexandria stands one block off King Street and is noticeably quieter, about 4 miles from Reagan National Airport. Ideal for couples and bookworms.
Our tip: on foot rather than by car
In Old Town you hardly need a car. Tell us how you are arriving, and we will plan the route from the airport to Morrison House Old Town Alexandria or to King Street with you.
Old Town rates: what a stay at a 5-star hotel in Alexandria costs
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria starts at 201 €, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria at 225 €. Open rooms and prices for exactly your nights appear in the hotel list below.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town, King Street | |||
| The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria | 201 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Old Town, South Alfred Street | |||
| Morrison House Old Town Alexandria | 225 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
Included: At both hotels, breakfast for two, an upgrade at check-in when rooms allow, early arrival or late departure and a welcome gift come with the stay. There is no minimum stay.
Points: At The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria and at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria you earn with Marriott Bonvoy. With suitespot's direct-rate booking, the points and elite nights still count for you.
Alexandria through the seasons: When the gardens behind the brick houses bloom in spring, the old town invites a stroll; summer evenings by the water are long, fall colors the leaves along the Potomac, and in December wreaths decorate the front doors. Your 5-star hotel in Alexandria is worth it in any season.
Earn points & use your status in Alexandria
In Alexandria it is simple: The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria and Morrison House Old Town Alexandria both belong to Marriott Bonvoy. suitespot reserves at the direct rate, which means you receive points, elite nights and your status benefits just as with a booking at the hotel.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Alexandria |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 2 hotels | Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Alexandria
What does a luxury hotel in Alexandria cost per night?
The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria starts at 201 €, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria at 225 €. At both, two guests have breakfast at no extra charge with suitespot.
Which luxury hotels in Alexandria are in Old Town?
Both: The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria on King Street and Morrison House Old Town Alexandria on South Alfred Street, one block away.
What are the best hotels in Alexandria, VA?
For couples and literature lovers we recommend Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, for evenings on King Street The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria.
Which loyalty program do the luxury hotels in Alexandria use?
Both earn Marriott Bonvoy points.
Which hotel in Alexandria has rooms with a fireplace?
Morrison House Old Town Alexandria: select rooms have a decorative fireplace, plus there is a parlor and a library.
Can my dog come along to a hotel in Alexandria?
Pets are welcome at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria. Just let us know when you book.
Is there a hotel in Alexandria with a restaurant and live music?
Yes, The Study at Morrison House Old Town Alexandria: American cooking with Latin American influences, cocktails and live music on some evenings.
Can I book just one night in Alexandria?
Yes. A single night is enough for all the suitespot benefits.
How do I get from Alexandria to Washington, D.C.?
By Metro from King Street-Old Town station. From The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria and Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, follow King Street to the station, on foot or by taxi.
Is Alexandria, Virginia, the same as Alexandria in Egypt?
No. This page is about Alexandria in the US state of Virginia, on the banks of the Potomac.
Which season suits a 5-star hotel in Alexandria?
Every season has its charm: gardens in spring, long summer evenings by the water, fall leaves along the Potomac and decorated doors in December. For weekends, an early request pays off.
