3 Best Hotels in Northern Virginia, Virginia

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.

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.

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.