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Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria

4.0 star property
Hotel in Alexandria with bars and a 24-hour fitness center

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In the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Hotel Heron offers an upscale retreat with a 24-hour gym and outdoor entertainment area. Relax in one of two bars, savor a meal at the on-site restaurant or get connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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King Guestroom | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

King Guestroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Two Queen Guestroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Two Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Heron King | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Heron King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Terrace King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King ADA | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe King ADA

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Two Queen ADA

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Corner King | 1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar

Deluxe Corner King

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • King Street Station - 15 min walk
  • Alexandria Station - 18 min walk
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪la Madeleine French Bakery & Café Alexandria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria

Upscale hotel near MGM National Harbor Casino
At Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria, you can look forward to an outdoor entertainment area, 2 bars, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
  • A reception hall, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All 134 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 65-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 5 percent destination fee will be charged
  • Resort fee: USD 30.13 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 20 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 150
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Heron
Hotel Heron Alexandria
Heron Old Town Alexandria
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria Hotel
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria Alexandria
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria Hotel Alexandria

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria?

Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria located?

Located in Old Town Alexandria, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Market Square and Torpedo Factory Art Center. Potomac River and George Washington Masonic National Memorial are also within 1 mi (2 km). King Street Station is 15 minutes by foot and Braddock Rd Station is 21 minutes.

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Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 424 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 526 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The location is amazing! The room was very nice!!! We definitely recommend!!❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is great! The location is perhaps the best in the city. However, we found the staff to be uninformed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and well appointed. Restaurant within property is available and rooftop bar. Overall great location to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern centrally located, and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lizardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and neat with beautiful decor, rooms were very spacious and quiet and WiFi fast and reliable. Staff was very nice and cordial.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANITRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decor and room esthetics were beautiful. Hotel staff were accommodating & pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent front desk service by Elena and Tristan. Service at the bar at Happy Hour was great. The hotel was just lovely. The rooms were beautiful and all the public areas were decorated beautifully and visually appealing. It will be our only hotel to stay at from now on!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sesil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel from check in experience to check out! Staff was very nice and the room was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Amenities
Very chic, friendly and beautiful property. Close to all the shops and restaurants! Breakfast was amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint atmosphere and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby with comfortable seating and amenities. Enjoyed breakfast options in elegant restaurant and walkability to historic town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good location. The only thing I didn’t like about this hotel was the $25 service fee for every day. That’s a little excessive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel in the heart of Alexandria

We stay at Hotel Heron for one night while visiting Alexandria. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was spacious and clean, and the beds were really comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel nuzzled in the heart of old town Alexandria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast food options were delicious and healthy. Service in the restaurant,was a little slow, but nothing that distracted from the experience. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and nice. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in excellent condition, staff was extremely nice and helpful. Location was perfect. Would definitely highly recommended the Heron to anyone staying in the area. Also, we will definitely stay here again if we come back to the area. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and comfortable. Great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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