Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town/Duke Street

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Residence Inn
9 (472 reviews)
1456 Duke Street , Alexandria , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, specifically dirty items found in the room.
Service
9.86
Many reviews highlighted the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.9
Location is frequently praised, being close to metro and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.85
Room quality received mixed feedback, particularly regarding comfort and outdated conditions.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities generally viewed positively, although parking fees were criticized.
Value for Money
8.34
Value for money is questioned, especially in relation to room comfort and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfast received positive mentions for its quality.
Overall Experience
9.36
The overall sentiment is positive, despite some significant issues pointed out.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:34

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 0.3 miles from the DC metro rail station and 1.4 miles from the Alexandria Waterfront, the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town offers easy access to key attractions.

Well-Equipped Rooms
The rooms at the hotel feature a fully-equipped kitchen, a 27-inch satellite TV, and a comfortable sofa bed, providing guests with all the amenities for a relaxing stay.

Amenities Galore
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a gym with cardio equipment, a gift shop, grocery shopping service, and room service, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free experience at the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town.

Book your stay now at the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town for a memorable and convenient experience!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DCA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 40 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 472 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Karie • couple • us
9
Great place to stay while visiting the Old Town section of Alexandria!
Pros:

Location, free breakfast, staff.

Cons:

The queen bed seemed smaller than a regular queen. Single bed rooms should really have a King in this day and age.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
• couple • my
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • de
5
Ist okay aber hält nicht, was es verspricht
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels für Stadtbesichtigung und Anbindung an die Metro nach DC ist gut.
Es gibt einen kostenlosen Shuttleservice.

Cons:

Personal am Empfang zum Teil unprofessionell und wenig motiviert. Zimmer durch Klimaanlage und Kühlschrank sehr laut. Suite für 4 Personen hat keine 4 Schlafplätze, auf dem Schlafsofa kann nur eine Person übernachten. Dusche ohne Handbrause. Zusatzprodukte extrem teuer (Flasche Wasser 7€…)
Frühstück nur bis 9 Uhr. Keine frischen Produkte beim Frühstück, kein Gemüse, kein Käse, kaum Obst.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Annette • family_with_children • de
9
Können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen!
Pros:

Größe und Ausstattung des Studios haben uns gefallen.
Das Frühstück war für amerikanische Verhältnisse sehr gut.
Es wurde ein kostenloser Shuttlebus in die Altstadt angeboten. Es fährt aber auch ein kostenloser Stadtbus in der Kingstreet. Man kann aber auch laufen.
Das Personal beim Frühstück und beim Zimmerservice war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Die teuren Wasserflaschen auf dem Zimmer!

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • us
8
Good location and services
Pros:

Staff is professional and helpful, rooms and common areas very clean. Bed comfortable. Lots of space in the room. Breakfast staff keeps things running well. Hotel seems very well managed. Easy walk from King st Metro.

Cons:

The last night we were there heater became noisy enough that had to lower temp so it wouldn’t come on.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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George • couple • us
10
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • us
10
Overall experience great. Parking fee is high
Pros:

Breakfast was really good. While I did not get her name, one of the employees in the dining area on Sat. March 28 was so kind (not that anyone else was not ) but she was beyond. Location in Old Town excellent

Cons:

Cost of parking was high

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Maria Cristina • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay!
Pros:

The hotel is conveniently close to the metro and to other attractions around town. Breakfast was delicious with different options. Comfortable bed and clean rooms.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
9
Nice, but because of location I won't stay again.
Pros:

Breakfast changed daily, you weren't going to be with a empty stomach.

Cons:

Not close king St.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Cory • couple • us
9
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • us
7
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jeanne • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Just love at this location....Period!

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary-Margaret • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • solo_traveller • us
9
nice room, nice friends were on the same floor.
Pros:

I liked the vegan sausage

Cons:

$50 parking;

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Antuane • couple • us
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Edward Mc • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Hightower • family_with_children • us
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family_with_children • de
6
Not nearly nice or comfortable enough for the price
Pros:

The location is really good, the staff were friendly. The proximity to the train station and whole foods, along with a nice little diner and other food is great. The kitchen was clean and useful (if bare bones), and the hotel outside our room felt clean and functional.

Cons:

Both beds were really unfortunate - lumpy bad pillows and pretty awful mattresses, not nice or comfortable. Especially the sofa bed, which was a total no-go. Strongly recommend against using the sofa beds. It was like staying at a great-aunt's house where all the furniture is from the 60s, sagging springs and thinnest mattress I've seen in a long while.

A couple of pretty basic cleanliness issues - a very dirty sock from a previous customer was next to the bed and some, well, looked like pubic hair was still around the bath and even faucet:-/

The $7 bottled water in the room kind of says it all: "This isn't anything special here. But you have to pay premium for the absolute basics." I guess we paid that high price for the location but next time I'll make sure if I pay that much we get something clean and comfortable, even if it's far out of town.

The walls and door also didn't seem well-insulated because we heard everyone who walked by, every snippet of conversation, and then - very loudly, as if they were in our room - the people entering and leaving neighboring rooms.

It was a bummer overall, we slept really badly.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee