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About:Welcome to our New Old Town Alexandria Hotel You'll enjoy a convenient location and top-quality amenities when you stay at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza of Old Town Alexandria. Our hotel is only two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Located near Washington DC, our Alexandria more...Welcome to our New Old Town Alexandria Hotel You'll enjoy a convenient location and top-quality amenities when you stay at the newly renovated Crowne Plaza of Old Town Alexandria. Our hotel is only two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Located near Washington DC, our Alexandria, VA hotel is in close proximity to many attractions. We're only eight blocks from the shops and historic homes on Old Alexandria's revitalized waterfront. Walking tours of the city of Old Town and Potomac River Cruises of the nation's capital's monuments begin just a few miles from our Alexandria hotel. Our hotel near Washington, DC is also ideal for business travelers because we're a short drive from many corporate offices, like Robbins Gioia, International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Pentagon and the many museums, bureaus and government offices of Washington, DC. We also offer the convenience of eight meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center and free wireless high speed Internet access. While lodging in Alexandria, Virginia, hotel guests can enjoy a relaxing setting with our fitness center, Sleep Advantage program with new, comfortable beds and spectacular views of the Potomac and city from many rooms. From our hotel restaurant, Chequers, to our complimentary shuttles to the airport, Metro/Subway and King's Street, a convenient stay awaits you at the Old Town Alexandria Crowne Plaza.
Brands:Candlewood Suites, Business Travellers, 24-Hour Business Service
Property Amenities:Air Conditioned Building, Business Center, Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs, more...Air Conditioned Building, Business Center, Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs, Complementary Breakfast, Complementary Coffee, Computer Use Available, Concierge Services, Currency Exchange, Deadbolts and Locks in Rooms, Deposit Box, Dining, Dry Cleaning, Electronic Key, Elevators, Express Check-Out, Facilities for Hearing Impaired, Fax (For Guests), Fitness Facility, Front Desk (24 Hour), Internet Access (Kiosk), Laundry Room, Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service, Meals, Meeting Facilities, Meeting Rooms, Newsstand, Parking, Parking Area Well Lit, Photocopy Service, Restaurant, Room Service (Limited), Smoke Alarm in Rooms, Sprinkler in Rooms, Swimming Pool
Room Amenities:Air Conditioning (In Room), Bathtub, Coffee Maker, DataPort, Desk, Fax, Hair Dryer, more...Air Conditioning (In Room), Bathtub, Coffee Maker, DataPort, Desk, Fax, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (In Room), Iron, Ironing Board, Non-Smoking Rooms, Printer, Private Bath, Radio/Alarm Clock, Shower, Telephone, Telephone (With Dataport), Television, Television (Cable/Satellite), Television (Movies/Free), Television (Movies/Pay), Wake-up Service, Whirlpool (In Room)
Other Contact Info:TOLLFREE: (800) 948-0424, Email: help@ihg.com
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The afternoon - Early evening staff and sometimes morning staff seem like they have a bug up their butt. They never seem friendly in person or on the phone and God forbid you need something they take their time getting to you and act like they have an issue helping you. It rained heavily one night and our room flooded, yes, an expensive hotel with a nice view overlooking the river and DC that doesn't have good enough sealant on the window to prevent rain from getting in. The rates are outrageous considering nothing is inclusive AND you have to pay $20 a night for parking (are you crazy?) You are better off getting a room here online somewhere as going to the front desk is probably 2x more expensive but if you don't have to stay here, don't.
The only good thing I can say about this place is the view if you get a room overlooking the Potomac and the late night staff. This one woman was ALWAYS smiling and joking with us and she was very eager to help us and chit chat with us. I would walk into the lobby hoping I'd get to see her at the desk and was always disappointed when I didn't.
My last note will be this, We had to go to the front desk about a dozen times because our key cards chose when they wanted to work. It would work once then you'd go out, come back in and you'd have to go get new cards because they didn't work anymore. You'd think a place like this would do MUCH better on the upkeep of the hotel.
I originally stayed at the Crowne Plaza Alexandria last year for five nights and thoroughly enjoyed everything about my stay. The staff was extremely friendly, the food great, the availability of having a shuttle to take you to the Metro and to Old Town saved a lot of wear and tear - and the rooms? Clean, with wonderful views of the Capitol building across the Potomac.
I raved about the place to my girlfriend who is a well-seasoned world traveller and seemed skeptical - UNTIL we stayed there for six nights this year - AND EVERYTHING WAS EVEN BETTER THAN LAST YEAR! They have the best staff around - Florina and Obed were always helpful and at times would go out of their way for us. The restaurant staff was always courteous and friendly, the kitchen has changed - and the food was even better this year than last, with some awesome sandwiches and salads as well as the best breakfast value in Old Town. And the shuttle - always there, always courteous. Just a total pleasant experience - we're already talking about going back and staying there again this year!
It's a great hotel but if any of you are looking to save some $$ then book it at http://referer.us/8/GoodHotelDeals They usually have some pretty good deals on there!
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