Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel with a casino, a quick walk to Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Laundry

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625 First Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Alexandria

At Hotel AKA Alexandria you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee and Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a casino, a restaurant and a free airport shuttle. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Old Town North hotel include Market Square and Torpedo Factory Art Center.

What's nearby

  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Market Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • National Mall - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 12 min drive
  • Braddock Rd Station - 13 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thanida Thai Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lost Dog Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jula’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel with a casino, a quick walk to Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 10495 square feet (975 square metres) and includes conference space. An area shuttle within 1.00 mi and A roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times are free. A casino, a fitness centre, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel AKA Alexandria.

This Alexandria hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 178 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 10495 sq ft of conference space
  • 975 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Casino
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel AKA Alexandria offers 178 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 5 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 mi
  • Limited on-site 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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 films

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 175.0 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • This hotel caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Hotel AKA Alexandria?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is Hotel AKA Alexandria family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a free airport shuttle, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel AKA Alexandria is a hit with families.

Does Hotel AKA Alexandria serve breakfast?

Yep, brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel AKA Alexandria?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 5 AM - 10:30 PM at scheduled times.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel AKA Alexandria?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel AKA Alexandria's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel AKA Alexandria?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.