Hilton Alexandria Old Town

Since we were staying seven nights, we upgraded (at a cost) to a corner room (Room 544). It was spacious, quiet, and had a nice view. But not once did we have a hot shower. We reported it three times and were told "engineering would have a look at it." It never got better nor did anyone report back to us. The desk said changing to a similar room would be difficult as "we are very busy this week." So we sucked it up. I took very quick showers in a mix of tepid and cold water, and my wife just splashed tepid water on herself. (By the way, we talked to another guest on the 5th floor who had the same issue.) Also, housekeeping missed servicing our room twice and the room clock was never changed to the correct time (which, for whatever reason, can only be done by the hotel). It's sad, because

As a frequent traveler and Diamond member/HGV Club owner with Hilton, this is my top pick for a fun Alexandria stay. We stay here frequently- we ride the Amtrak up north, walk across the street, enjoy the evening, then metro to the airport. This hotel is cozy, at the top of King street (close to Amtrak, metro, and a big bus hub), which brings you less than a mile to the water front- a walk that is only made even better as you walk through historic Old Town. We were greeted by the restaurant manager who was kind and friendly, communicated any specials and items on the menu that have changed slightly. Rooms were dark and quiet, surprising given the proximity to the metro! Beds were warm and cozy. TV worked just fine (we watched the Lions lose). We will return next time we want to stay in

Positive: Commute into government office I had to visit. Which is nothing at all about the hotel outside of location. Drive from airport to Dulles at 2pm was nice. Negative: The prices of everything in DC are stupidly inflated. $23 for a $3 burger. $12 for a $2 beer? Those wicked pigs have gotten fat at the trough of taxpayer money, people's lives, and their sweat of their work. No wonder there is so much crime in DC.

I stayed here one night before departing from National airport. Though there are closer hotels in Crystal City, I think this place makes more sense in certain circumstances. It is literally a block from the Alexandria Amtrak station and the adjacent Metro station. It is a quick 10-ish min Metro ride to Regan National. So if you are coming in on Amtrak this makes more sense since it saves you a longer walk from Crystal City and/or a second metro ride from there. The front staff were excellent on both check in and check out. And they were able to handle my paying with multiple Amex cards to use up my Hilton credits. There are a few dining places near by and all in all for the price was a great stay. As a Diamond I was upgrade to a high level floor. I didn't take breakfast so no comm

This hotel is very conveniently located across the street from the Metro and Amtrak stations. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. They have a nice breakfast buffet, improved since my stay here last year.||I have two complaints. I was not recognized as a Hilton Honors silver member and had to ask for my two bottles of water. I requested a replacement Smartrip card be sent to me in care of the hotel. It was mailed by Metro five days before my arrival, yet I never received it.