Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - DCA, Washington, D.C.

Old Town/riverfront area was fantastic. Never even knew it existed before this. Great bars, restaurants, nice waterfront park, lots of happy pleasant people out & about. Ate at Barca twice, excellent Catalonian themed menu. The garlic scallops are to die for. Went with a buddy who had a medical appointment & made a weekend of it. We want to go back soon.

The front desk staff and the manager were absolutely wonderful and extremely helpful in trying to make sure I was comfortable. I needed a handicap room which wasn't on my reservation, and they made sure that I got one. They make fresh baked cookies that you can smell while they are baking in the evening which was an absolute wonderful touch. The room was clean and comfortable with a refrigerator and microwave. I must say it was a really comfortable room and I wish I could have enjoyed it for another couple days, but I will look forward to returning.

We stayed here because we drove and they offered free parking on site. Since Sept. 1, parking is $10 per night, still not bad compared to most hotels offering no parking at all. The Metro is about 3 blocks down Eisenhower Blvd and efficiently gets one to DC primary locations. We ate at a Bison Grill in a center across from the Metro station...pricey but good. Hotel food is minimal. We didn't explore Alexandria itself. Location was more reasonable for access to DC highlights. Would use it again..

Overall the stay was good. Parking may be a bit difficult during heavy traffic however aside from my time of arrival I did not park until after midnight each day and was able to easily get a spot just a few steps away. The backyard seemed nice but since it was winter and snowed during my stay I didn't not utilize the yard. The house was clean and everything functioned as expected. When staying at a private property there's typically a welcome note that points out some key things, this property did not have that. My communication with the property management was easy and my questions were answered quickly. Since my trip was to attend an event at the National Harbor I do not have anything to add about Alexandria as a destination.

Alexandria is one of my favorite places to visit! It's set up to be friendly to tourists, but it doesn't feel kitschy or fake. There are a lot of independent local shops and wonderful restaurants. I didn't have a single bad meal the entire time I was there, and most of the restaurants have outdoor seating, including with heat and covering in poor weather. The Torpedo Factory art center is incredible! Alexandria is also very walkable, though the brick pavement is a little uneven, and public transit is free. I've visited three or four times now and plan to go back often!

Alexandria appeared to be a small and safe city with a relaxing vibe right outside of Washington, D.C. We spent most of our time touring D.C. Staying in Alexandria allowed us to stay in a relaxing place after spending tourist time in the hustle and bustle of a metropolitan city.