Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle

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Residence Inn
8.8 (148 reviews)
2345 Mill Rd, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314 , Alexandria , US
1-703-549-1155

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Fireplace in lobby
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
AC issues in some rooms
Undisclosed charges
Some amenities could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Rooms were noted as clean, but some reviews mentioned issues like air conditioning failures.
Service
9.35
Staff was described as very friendly and accommodating, with excellent check-in experiences.
Location
9.39
Conveniently located near supermarkets, metro stations, and dining options.
Room Quality
8.84
Rooms were generally described as neat and comfortable, though some noted they were a tad dated.
Amenities
8.87
Amenities like parking, breakfast, and cooking facilities were appreciated but could improve.
Value for Money
8.33
Overall decent value, but some complaints about undisclosed charges after check-out.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Continental breakfast was considered okay but could have more variety.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall experience was generally positive, with some minor complaints that didn't overshadow positives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:20

Property Description

Welcome to the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle, your perfectly situated haven for both leisure and business travelers!

Recreational Amenities
Stay energized with our 24-hour fitness center and unwind by the fireplace in our inviting lobby. For your entertainment, enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast daily and relax at our cozy bar/lounge with a refreshing drink.

Comfortable Accommodations
Our hotel offers 181 spacious guestrooms featuring fully-equipped kitchens, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and flat-screen TVs with cable programming, ensuring a homely experience during your stay.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located near major attractions such as MGM National Harbor Casino and Arlington National Cemetery, our hotel positions you perfectly for sightseeing. Plus, self-parking options are available for your convenience.

Discover your perfect stay and book today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 148 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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RonR696 • Business • Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland
10
First time here — favorably impressed!
Pros:

I wanted a hotel close to the Reagan-National Airport and this fit this bill. My room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. There is a small lobby bar — small bites only for food — with a fun and personable bartender!! It was a nice experience for business travel.

2026-05-14 • via Tripadvisor
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frequent_flyer617 • Couples • Massachusetts
10
Will return to this hotel!
Pros:

While the room is a bit smaller than other Residence Inns I've been to, the bed was extremely comfortable, the seating area for breakfast was spacious and comfortable, and the location was great - walkable to restaurants but yet in a quiet location. Shout out to Jocelyn for making our stay just a little bit more fun!

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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ishei34 • Business • Fremont, California
4
Try another Residence Inn if you're visiting Old Town
Pros:

I stayed 5 nights at the Residence Inn at Carlyle and it was quite disappointing. This hotel doesn't match other Residence Inn hotels I've stayed in and is more expensive because of its location near Old Town. The room was dirty, we saw some toe nail clippings on the carpet near the sofa, indicating they don't vacuum the carpets. This was confirmed during our stay when housekeeping 'cleaned ' our room midway through our stay and they didn't vacuum the carpet. The room was also poorly maintained and repaired. The carpet has some tears with loose thread hanging out, with many stains and what appeared to be bubble gum dried in. One of the cabinets was missing a handle and you had to open the drawer below it to reach up to open the cabinet. The kitchen didn't have necessary supplies to cook with, only some plates, cups, bowls, and eating utensils. There wasn't a kitchen knife, cutting board, or anything to prepare and cook food with. We ended up using only the microwave to heat up frozen food since the kitchen was useless for cooking. The wi-fi was very slow, even though I selected the enhanced high speed connection as a Marriott gold member. Then there was parking charges. I was able to avoid paying for parking since my room rate including parking, but they charge $40 per night to park a car in the underground property. I would give this Residence Inn a miss if you were coming to the area and were expecting a room that you can actually cook in or is clea

2026-02-16 • via Tripadvisor
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brandip631 • Family
2
Hidden $150 fee
Pros:

We were charged $150 for a bottled water. This also happened to our friend! Avoid this hotel! We had an amazing stay. One our our friends said,” Did you hear them say they charged $150 for anything used out of the room?” We thought she was crazy because we didn’t hear that. She was right! We drank a bottled water and was charged $150 to our credit card!

2025-12-16 • via Tripadvisor
• solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

safe, friendly and helpful staff. convenient location

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Comfortable and quiet room. Good location. Nice neighbourhood.

Cons:

Breakfast could be better. No vegetables were served.

2025-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Stryker • solo_traveller • us
10
2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
9
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • solo_traveller • us
1
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • us
10
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Dennis
10
Easy access to DC
Pros:

The room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was very good with a little variety from day to day. Staff were friendly and helpful. Easy walk to Metro for trips into DC.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • family_with_children
10
Pros:

The room was excellent, just what i needed for my 3 grandchildren and me.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Will • solo_traveller • za
9
2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Isabella • partner
10
Pros:

This was a nice and clean room

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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JOHN • partner
10
Pros:

👍

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Well Kept and clean.

Cons:

The process for checking in with a reservation from Booking.com. Booking.com had my money but Marriott was not provided a card number. I had to stand and wait for Booking.com and Marriott to communicate.

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Oscar
10
Pros:

Great

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

Good

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Ariele
10
Pros:

Clean room staff was very friendly

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Judith
10
Pros:

hotel was great, breakfast was excellent, location 12-15 walk to the metro

2025-09-14 • via Nuitee