Hotel AKA Alexandria

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
625 First St, Alexandria, VA, 22314
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (ADA)

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Platinum Juliet)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom (ADA)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA)

  • 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 Museum of African American History and Culture and National Mall. .This hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from MGM National Harbor Casino and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Smithsonian Institution.

What's nearby

  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Arlington National Cemetery - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 15 min drive - 16.1 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 front desk
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 dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
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

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

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

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

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

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Hotel AKA Alexandria Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 348 out of 424 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 424 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 424 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 424 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 424 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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Loved the bed, the shower and the staff The lights gave us trouble
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Nei

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karethy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an outstanding hotel and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marvin at front desk was a delight.The hotel is chic and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamika

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

5 star service

The service was impeccable. The manager, Nigel, and Marvin in guest services made my daughter’s birthday special. They went the extra mile with service I will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rehan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

BEST DESIGNED HOTEL EVER

Well designed , clean, and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

6/10 Okay

Redwan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and clean. The staff was very friendly specially except evening shift supervisor Marcos , he was extremely rude and handled a small issue in an unprofessional manner. Everything else deserves 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints…definitely would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love love this hotel. Everything was perfect. Staff was very accommodating and friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the property!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024