Hotel Aka Alexandria, Alexandria ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

625 First Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, 22314

Hotel Aka Alexandria, a 4-star establishment in Old Town, features modern design elements and luxurious amenities tailored for today's traveler. With an on-site dining option at lounge+bar, a wellness center, and flexible event spaces, it accommodates both leisure and business needs.

Rooms & Amenities

The accommodations at Hotel Aka Alexandria offer residential-style comfort with premium decor and thoughtful design. Guests can choose from well-appointed rooms and expansive suites, equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, espresso machines, and some include balconies with views of Old Town.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining at Hotel Aka Alexandria includes the lounge+bar, which serves a range of seafood and American dishes as well as a diverse drink menu. The streamlined cafe offers breakfast and lunch choices with outdoor seating options for guests wishing to dine al fresco.

Leisure & Business

Guests can utilize the Technogym fitness center for workouts or participate in fitness classes offered on the terrace. Hotel Aka Alexandria also features over 14000 square feet of customizable event space suitable for corporate functions, social gatherings, and weddings.

Services & Local Area

The hotel provides 24/7 Guest Services that offer assistance with local recommendations, transportation needs, and special requests. Located within a storied district, Hotel Aka Alexandria allows easy access to nearby attractions such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center and Gadsby's Tavern Museum.

“The location of AKA is perfect for enjoying quiet walks while still being just a stroll away from all the tourist attractions of Alexandria.”view full review

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“Charming boutique hotel with exceptionally friendly service” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.3)

Check-in/Check-out

from 15:00-23:59

from 07:00-11:00

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site at USD 40 per day.

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Other information

Pets allowed on request at the price of USD 175 per room per stay.

English, German, French, Spanish

Year renovated:2023

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:156

Former name

holiday inn & suites hotel alexandria - old town, an ihg hotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

Max:

3 persons

51 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Superior King Room

Max:

5 persons

33 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

33 m²

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1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Alexandria4000 ft

Airports

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) 4.2 mi

Washington Dulles International (IAD) 31.2 mi

Train

Alexandria Union Station 1.2 mi

Train400 ft

Metro stations

Braddock Road Station3000 ft

King Street Station 1.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Beautiful Rooms!

“The room was absolutely stunning, impeccably clean, and created a serene atmosphere that enhanced my stay.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast!

“The fresh-baked croissants at breakfast were heavenly, a good start to each day during my stay.” view full review

Charming Aesthetics!

“The thoughtful decor of the room was enchanting, making it a perfect setting for a special celebration like our anniversary.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Paid parking
24-hour reception
Service dogs allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Paid valet parking
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture

Location

625 First Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, 22314

Map view

625 First Street, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, 22314

City landmarks

Art Center

Torpedo Factory Art Center

1.1 mi

Alexandria

Old Town

4900 ft

121 N Fairfax St

Carlyle House

4400 ft

Museums

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

1.3 mi

Museums

The Lyceum

4800 ft

Museums

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

4100 ft

Public Building

Alexandria City Hall

4500 ft

Museums

Alexandria Black History Museum

2500 ft

Alexandria

Old Town Waterfront

1.1 mi

118 N Washington St

Alexandria's Christ Church

4100 ft

Museums

Lee-Fendall House

2200 ft

Parks

Founders Park

4000 ft

101 Callahan Dr at King St

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

1.3 mi

Church

Alfred Street Baptist Church

1.1 mi

Museums

National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum

1.4 mi

Broadway Theatre

Old Town Theater

3900 ft

607 Oronoco St

Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee

2100 ft

Museums

Freedom House Museum

5200 ft

Appomattox Statue

4000 ft

Church

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

1.1 mi

Museums

Alexandria Archaeology Museum

4000 ft

Gallery

Principle Gallery

4100 ft

Museums

Friendship Firehouse Museum

4200 ft

Gallery

AthenaeumNVFAA

4300 ft

Church

Basilica of Saint Mary

1.1 mi

Parks

Waterfront Park

1.1 mi

Cemetery

Alexandria National Cemetery

1.6 mi

Nearby

Potomac River

500 ft

Store

Trader Joe's

1900 ft

Old Town North

1700 ft

Restaurants

T.J. Stone's

800 ft

608 Montgomery Street

Hank and Mitzi's

600 ft

600 Montgomery St

Thanida Thai Restaurant

1100 ft

835 N Royal St

Fin & Hoof Bar & Grill

900 ft

801 N Saint Asaph St

Royal Restaurant

1100 ft

734 N Saint Asaph St

a la Lucia

1400 ft

315 Madison Street

Railstop Gastropub

2200 ft

901 N Fairfax St

Zento Japanese Restaurant

1900 ft

693 North Washington Street

Sunday in Saigon

1800 ft

682 N Saint Asaph St

Cafe 44

2300 ft

44 Canal Center Plaza Suite 401

Vaso's Kitchen

2100 ft

1225 Powhatan St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.3

Service

6.7

Dining

5.7

4/5 based on 125 reviews

#32 of 52 hotels in Alexandria based on Tripadvisor

Brandon

United States of America, November 2023

7.2/10

Dragging suitcases through outdated hallways to reach our room was a bit of a hassle, but once inside, it was clean and pleasant. The wait for our room was a downside, but overall, it provided a decent stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was clean and pleasant after the initial inconvenience of the outdated hallways. It met our expectations in terms of cleanliness and comfort.

Service

9.0

The service at the Holiday Inn Old Town Alexandria was kind, welcoming, and extremely helpful. Their friendliness added to the overall positive experience during our stay.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient for exploring downtown and accessing the metro easily. The proximity to various amenities made our stay convenient and enjoyable.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience, particularly breakfast, was overpriced and not as satisfying as expected, with limited options provided. Despite this, the assortment of fresh fruits was a nice touch.

Facilities

The facilities were functional and served their purpose adequately. While not luxurious, they were sufficient for our needs during the stay.

United States of America, June 2023

6.6/10

The hotel had a commercial air blower in the suite, but overall the rooms were clean and looked just like the pictures. The service needed improvement but had friendly moments. Despite some issues, the location was convenient and within walking distance of amenities. The dining experience was hit or miss, with paid breakfast lacking in comparison to other hotel offerings.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms looked just like the pictures, but some had issues that required extra cleaning time.

Service

6.0

While there were friendly and helpful staff, the service overall could be enhanced with better customer care.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient to downtown DC and walking distance to various amenities, though there were minor problems.

Dining

5.0

The paid breakfast did not meet expectations and fell short compared to similar hotel offerings.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were satisfactory, with some room for improvement.

Dana

United States of America, May 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the DC area, offering clean and modern rooms but with some noise from mechanical sources. The service was not as attentive or personable as expected. The location is superb, with friendly reception and easy access to fun attractions in North Old Town. The dining experience provided quick and tasty meals, although breakfast options could be improved. Additional Details: Great location, cleanliness; Service could be more attentive; Noise from mechanical sources; Issues with room readiness.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very up to date and clean, but there was some noise from mechanical sources.

Service

5.0

The service lacked attentiveness and personal touch, with staff seeming distracted. Issues with room readiness.

Location

9.0

The location in North Old Town is superb, with a friendly atmosphere and fun surroundings to explore.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered quick and tasty meals, but there were limitations with breakfast options.