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Hotel AKA Alexandria

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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625 First Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
  • Place, Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Torpedo Factory Art Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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$118 nightly
The price is $138
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

Located in Alexandria (Old Town North), Hotel AKA Alexandria is within a 15-minute walk of Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee and Gadsby's Tavern Museum. .This casino hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Market Square and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Torpedo Factory Art Center.

What's nearby

  • Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Market Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Gadsby's Tavern Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 4 min drive
  • Braddock Rd Station - 13 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Royal Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Continues Arcade - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buzz Bakeshop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jula’s - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 178 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Head straight for the casino, or wait for that lucky feeling while you enjoy one of the other recreational opportunities, such as a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 1.00 mi.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Alexandria? This hotel has 10495 square feet (975 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.
Hotel AKA Alexandria has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Casino
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,495 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from February 1 2023 to January 30 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175.0 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 175.0 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Alexandria-Historic District
Holiday Inn Hotel Alexandria-Historic District
Holiday Inn Hotel Alexandria Old Town
Holiday Inn Hotel Old Town
Holiday Inn Alexandria Old Town
Holiday Inn Old Town
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Alexandria Old Town
Holiday Inn Hotel Suites Alexandria Old Town

Hotel AKA Alexandria Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 368 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area feels safe and there are restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trond-Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Stay in a nice big room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and staff were amazing. Everyone was kind and helpful. All facilities were clean and enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibes good food. Awesome aesthetics
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great balcony
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We felt very welcome upon our arrival. The front desk person was very friendly and professional. The room was clean and well appointed. We had breakfast 2 days in a row and really felt like it was a fine dining experience. If we find ourselves back in Alexandria again we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tone

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I didn’t like it had to switch rooms and staff seemed annoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I put up many guests who come to town here, as it’s about a 5-10 minute walk to my place. Everyone always enjoys their stay, and the location surroundings are becoming great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The architect
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room had a balcony which was a cool feature. Bathroom a little dated but it was clean and had a nice jacuzzi tub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Bathrooms are small and outdated. Need new toilets and showers
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was very good but the hotel need microwave in everyone room I had to clean the microwave out before could use it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and cozy neighborhood

My stay was great, I would suggest they look at maintenance issues before allowing guest to stay. My sink in my suite was not draining properly. Also, they should remind housekeeping to communicate with front desk before checking on room for guests that are leaving instead of just coming directly to room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay!

Nice area of Old Town. Quiet and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La cama bien cómoda y confortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice

Room was very clean. Bed comfy. Room was cold. This past weekend was a very cold spell. Could not get heat to come on. Called front desk and maintenance was to come...... never came. Second night or was still cold!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there one night but all the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was serviceable but pricey for no amenities. Pool closed, restaurant closed. Good proximity to waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The Ying and Yang of hotel stays

I did not see very many other people during my stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The only downer was seemingly unattended children who decided to run the halls, scream and yell in their room which was a couple rooms away. This happened after midnight wakening me. Then I was privy to sounds of lovemaking from next door. UGH. Thin walls.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful personnel!

Kind, professional service. Thank you Mustafa, Diamond
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent hotel

Hotel was nice, good location. Seemed fairly clean but there was a constant smell of marijuana in the hallway. One downside was the doors to enter/exit were always unlocked. Staff was very friendly. Hotel is very close to the airport so at times, the airplanes taking off and landing were pretty loud, but not constant.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Comfy bed and clean bathroom. The only problem was that the air conditioning unit made more noise than hubby’s snores. Would stay again, when visiting, unless son buys a bigger townhouse
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021