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Room quality received mixed feedback, particularly regarding comfort and outdated conditions.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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Joseph • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne Marie • extended_group • us
9
2026-01-19 • 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
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Serenity • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-13 • via Nuitee
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Ramanadan sri siva prakash • extended_group • ae
10
Cons:

Parking charge of 50 dollars is absurd

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Ginos • family_with_children • us
10
Definitely will visit again
Pros:

Cleanliness and friendly environment

Cons:

The weather

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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alessia • extended_group • it
8
Pros:

Posizione ottima, vicina sia alla metropolitana che al centro.
Camera molto spaziosa e pulita
Buona la colazione

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
10
Excellent facilities excellent staff
Pros:

Rooms great

Cons:

Na

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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robert • family_with_children • us
6
Nice staff, good location, expensive parking
Pros:

Staff was great as was location

Cons:

$50 for parking I didn't see coming

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Atis • couple • lv
8
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • solo_traveller • us
8
2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
7
Actually, was not the motel I thought I booked. Thought I booked the Residence on Eisenhower.
Pros:

Couldn't control heat in my room #524. Extremely cold and thermostat would not go above 72 degrees. Breakfast was mediocre, only ate at location one day, the other days I ate at a diner in the neighborhood.

Cons:

Non control of heat and adjacent parking garage (having to leave the building) for access.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Lakeesha • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Parking fee is a little high

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • couple • us
10
2025-12-01 • via Nuitee
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Dmytro • solo_traveller • ch
9
2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • family_with_children • us
7
Great hotel, costly parking
Pros:

Comfortable and ease to check in

Cons:

The cost to park was outrageous

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Judy • extended_group • us
10
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Gayda • family_with_children • us
8
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee