Hotel AKA Alexandria

4.0 star property

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Relax by the fire pit surrounded by comfortable seating and lush greenery.
Relax in style with a spacious seating area featuring a curved sofa and glass coffee table.
Relax with a drink at the hotel's bar, where a curved countertop and comfortable stools invite you to unwind.
Garden
Relax by the fireplace in our inviting lobby, surrounded by contemporary seating and beautiful artwork.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
625 First St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
  • Market Square
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (ADA)

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Zen)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Double Room, Balcony (Platinum Juliet)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (with Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Platinum Juliet)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Balcony

  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Alexandria

With a stay at Hotel AKA Alexandria in Alexandria (Old Town North), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of National Mall and Smithsonian Institution. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from MGM National Harbor Casino and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Arlington National Cemetery.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Alexandria Station - 12 min drive
  • Braddock Rd Station - 13 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mason Social - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lost Dog Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Elmo's Coffee Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Alexandria

Hotel in Alexandria with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Hotel AKA Alexandria offers 180 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, a.cafe, for lunch, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and noon.
A.cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast and lunch.
A.lounge - This bar serves dinner only. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 25 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.cafe
  • a.lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.88 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 50 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel AKA Alexandria Hotel
Hotel AKA Alexandria Alexandria
Hotel AKA Alexandria Hotel Alexandria

Hotel AKA Alexandria Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 518 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleftherios

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility, comfortable rooms, and top-notch staff. It’s the only hotel I book when I’m in the area. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away and
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Eloquent and great customer service!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avangela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim, new york

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is designed by Piero Lissoni and very minimal and nicely designed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Unique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugues

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

Nice place for staying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel

Very nice hotel and atmosphere, great place for business trip and family trip
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinghao

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool art work . The hotel had an interesting Japanese/Scandinavian feel= clean lines, good design. The bed was wonderful. We liked the extra space. Perfect location right off the GW Pkwy. Walkable to good restaurants and wonderful old area nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great especially Isaiah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great hotel!

very nice stay with family. rooms are very clean, great bathroom, quiet, modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was good. We had a room with the balcony view of the courtyard, which was very nice. The equipment in the gym was excellent and we also used the E bikes that they make available to guests, fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wan Ting

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern hotel not too far from DC. It’s in a quiet neighborhood with good food options near by. Staff was quick with requests for towels and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayrton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Modern Alexandria Hotel

Amazing modern place to stay in Alexandria off the beaten path. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025