11 Best Hotels in Northern Virginia, Virginia

With more thanr 400 acres of hills and tall trees bordered by the Potomac River, Lansdowne specializes in outdoor activities and has miles of hiking and jogging trails. Guest rooms evoke wine country, with wine cask nightstands and mini bar carts adorning the contemporary furnishings. Dining comes with a view at many of the resorts' four restaurants, which range from casual fireside meals to fresh locavore cuisine. The Riverside Hearth, an upscale café overlooking an 18-hole golf course and driving range, is best known for its decadent Sunday brunch buffet. The expansive spa offers wine-inspired treatments, like the signature Chardonnay massage or facial.

You can't get much closer to the Manassas Battlefield than this—it's down the block from the main entrance. Business travelers appreciate the hotel's location near the Dulles Tech Corridor, with plenty of dining and shopping nearby. This beautifully landscaped, three-story hotel has comfy guest rooms that feature luxurious linens, down comforters, thick mattresses, and fluffy pillows.

A location across from the Metro station makes this all-suites hotel a convenient base for city exploration. You can walk to Alexandria's shops and restaurants, or take the city's free trolley down King Street to the waterfront. The suites all have a separate bedroom and living room, and Premium Suites have extra perks like free Wi-Fi, a snack station, and Bluetooth docking station. The hotel also offers a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and an evening reception with drinks.

Traveling to Arlington Cemetery, Washington, and Alexandria sights is easy from this high-rise hotel, just above the Ballston Metrorail stop. Rooms are newly updated, with work stations and neutral color schemes.

This modern gem, just over the bridge from Georgetown and steps from the Metro, offers stylish and comfortable rooms, many with great views of the Potomac River. It's also within walking distance to Rosslyn's many restaurants. Modern art is displayed throughout the hotel. and the lobby provides guests with comfortable spots for morning coffee or end-of-day refreshments. The outdoor terrace and Amuse restaurant offer glorious skyline views of D.C.

This elegant, modern Marriott caters to the business traveler and those who want to be pampered. Its two towers rise 17 stories above the highway; inside is mahogany, marble, and lots of greenery. Rooms have contemporary styling with fabrics in hues of gold and red blended with cherry furniture. There's a fee to use Wi-Fi, but guests can join Marriott's free loyalty program to waive Internet fees. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Ronald Reagan National Airport, and there's a free shuttle.

Originally built in 1985 in the style of a Federalist mansion for Morrison’s wife, Morrison House was later turned into a bed-and-breakfast-style boutique hotel. It has old-town charm with modern amenities; the Study at Morrison offers small plates, craft cocktails, and a local beer and wine selection.

Built in 1728 of local fieldstone, Mr. Chinn's Ordinary (tavern) was sited on the vast estate of Thomas, sixth Lord Fairfax. George Washington visited the popular tavern in 1748. During the Civil War the inn served as a headquarters and hospital for Confederates. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Guest rooms are spread across four buildings, the Red Fox (where the tavern and restaurant are also located), the Stray Fox, the 12 East Building, and the Middleburg House. Bedside cookies, bathrobes, and romantic four-poster beds are extras that make for a special stay. The restaurant is one of the most popular places to dine in Middleburg.

High tea, an elegant spa, the new Metro—these are some of the features that bring guests to this hotel. The hotel is steps from the largest shopping mall in the D.C. area, and literally connected to the most upscale mall here. The rooms are small, in gold and tangerine tones, and inspired by Virginia's colonial past but with modern conveniences. The Executive and Junior suites are spacious, with seating areas, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A full service spa and fitness center, with indoor pool and steam rooms are hard to resist, as are the wine bar and trendy American Eats Tavern by chef José Andrés. Children love the Peter Rabbit Tea Sunday through Thursday, and the hotel is a few blocks from the American Girl store.