Our family (eight people) visited the D.C. area and stayed at Washington Suites in Alexandria in January 2012. It was one of the best experiences we have ever had at any hotel. First, the people were all very helpful. We got to known Gina after she began greeting us at breakfast every morning. She gave us helpful advice and the kids really enjoyed talking to her each morning. The ladies that took care of the breakfast room were great too. They were very friendly and helped the younger kids with their food. BTW - the breakfast spread was extensive for a continental breakfast and the quality was excellent. The shuttle drivers were all very nice as well (esp. George in the mornings!).
The two bedroom suite we had was perfect for our large family. With the full kitchen (yes, even an oven and dishwasher) we saved money by making our dinner meals at the hotel. The beds were VERY comfortable and there was a TON of room in the suite. There were TV's in three different rooms (great for letting the kids entertain themselves). Both of the two bathrooms were put to good use too! Everything was very clean and well kept. Housekeeping kept everything fully stocked for us.
The only drawbacks were that we had to pay $24.95 for a week of higher speed internet that was kind of slow. The guest laundry (the machines use tokens which are available in the same room) was kind of pricey. Finally, the kitchen was missing some of the pans, spatulas, plates, and bowls. We just picked up a cheap set of cookie sheets at the local Walmart and we were good-to-go.
This was definitely one of our best experiences - we have had our share of bad ones elsewhere. We recommend Washington Suites to any family looking for a comfortable place to stay and relax after long hard days of walking around Washington D.C. I should also mention that the free shuttle service to and from the nearby Metro stop (about five minutes away) was also very helpful. We were able to park our vehicle for the entire week (for free) and ride the Metro into and out of the city.
- Washington Hotel Alexandria
- Washington Alexandria
