falcon

I lived in Fairfax County years ago so am somewhat familiar with the area, but I'm completely out of date regarding new hotels, etc. We are planning a family vacation to the area the 2nd week in April and I need suggestions regarding a hotel with very easy metro access. We are visiting all the traditional tourist sites, including some in VA. We would like not to have to worry about a car and would rather not be walking more than a block to the metro. Suggestions, please for family friendly hotels that meet our criteria?

wtm003

My family stayed at the Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town a couple of years ago. The metro station is across the street.

Dukey1

There's a Hilton in Arlington which is situated directly over the Ballston Metro stop; the Garden Inn near the Arlington County Courthouse is within sight of the Courthouse Metro entrance; there's a Holiday Inn as well as a Westin (I believe) within three blocks of the Ballston stop; those various hotels in Rosslyn including the Hyatt and the Marriott Key Bridge are within easy walking distance of the Rosslyn stop; there are a BUNCH of hotels within walking distance of the Crystal City stop including a Hampton Inn, two Marriotts, etc.

The Ritz Carlton sits atop more or less the Pentagon City stop.

cmcfong

I stayed at both the Lorien and the Hotel Monaco in Alexandria on recent trips. They are part of the Kimpton chain and very nice. The Lorien is within a very short walking distance of the King St. Metro stop and a free trolley serves the Monaco. I loved staying there because it was quieter than DC, but gave me very easy access. Lots of restaurants and shops, plus the lovely waterfront in walking distance of either property.

Have fun!

Ackislander

The Loew's L'Enfant Plaza is on top of the Metro station of the same name, but that is about all that I can say good about it, though I have enjoyed other Loews.

Luv2travel15

Check out www.LastMinuteTravel.com website. I have booked hotels thru them and had a friend get a room in Arlington, VA this past Oct. When you access the Washington DC area listings, the first hotel in the list is the Sheraton Pentagon City (formerly Sheraton National Hotel). It is listed for $127. for April 8th date. You will find the hotel much higher priced on other websites. We loved our stay there, we had a very spacious room w/ 2 queen beds which were on 14th floor overlooking the city and Arlington Cemetery. They have a free shuttle that would take you to the metro station daily and also dropped us off at the nearby mall. Very convenient location. Think you would enjoy your stay there. The restaurant was not cheap so you would have to plan accordingly to feed your family. If you are driving, there is an underground garage but they do charge for parking.

http://www.roomstays.com/hotel/583754

Rich

We usually stay at the Embassy Suites in Alexandria . . nice rooms, right across the street from the King Street Metro Station. Easy walking distance from Old Town Alexandria

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/...TES/index.html

vjpblovesitaly

I used LastMinuteTravel once also and the hotel I got was the one I determined it was before submitting based on the photos. I have seen it recommended a lot on TripAdvisor

JanetKMR

Another recommendation for The Lorien in Alexandria. Absolutely lovely.

falcon

Thank you SO much for your helpful replies! I'm going to start looking at the recommendations--I'm sure I'll find one that is a winner! I'll post when we return to let you know about our experience.

joethebear

Topping to make sure no new suggestions.

Planning possible trip in February.

I thought it would be fun to stay on King street?

vjpblovesitaly

This isn't even your thread.

obxgirl

This isn't even your thread.

So?

In addition to the Embassy Suites and Hotel Lorien, there is a Hampton Inn and Hilton both on King within spitting distance of the King Street Metro. Also a Residence Inn on Duke Street.

joethebear

Yes, I knew that.

I thought it was the same subject.

maxima

The George. a Kimpton hotel is a very short walk to Union Station.

NewbE

I believe it's the Embassy Suites in Penn Quarter that is right on top of Metro Center station.

Old Town Alexandria IS fun--but the ride from King Street station into DC for the typical tourist things is that much longer than if you stayed in DC. Just depends on what you're after.

gardendiva

Kings Street does look fun but it is a ways out. Woodley Park Guest House is very nice. It is in a neighborhood so things are open after 5pm. The Metro is 500ft from the door.

kja

And right near the Woodley Park Guest House, the Kalorama Guest House might be worth considering. Or in the Dupont Circle area, the Tabard Inn is an option.

NewbE

The Tabard Inn is more than a block from the Metro. Does joethebear want that, too, or was that just the OP's condition?

Seamus

Penn Quarter has a lot of options and is terrifically located. Might be more than one block to Metro but not much more.