Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Lobby
Restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, George Washington Masonic National Memorial
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

King Guestroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two Queen Guestroom

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Two Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Heron King

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King ADA

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Two Queen ADA

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Corner King

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Alexandria

With a stay at Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria (Old Town Alexandria), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of MGM National Harbor Casino and National Mall. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Smithsonian Institution and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from United States Capitol.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Torpedo Factory Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

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
  • ‪Lily’s Chocolate & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria

Hotel in Alexandria with bars and a 24-hour fitness center
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria offers 134 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Alexandria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot

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 lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Reviews

Hotel Heron Old Town Alexandria Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 537 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Heron is situated in a walkable part of Old Town Alexandria. The room and bathroom were nice and comfortable. The housekeepers were lovely people who did a nice job. But….the rooftop bar was OFF. The cocktails were incorrect, the “fancy grilled cheese” was soft mini buns with pickles and cheese ( NOT grilled). Weird. The woman at check in insisted that the amenities fee was $137 PER DAY. I was tired from traveling and said I have written confirmation to the contrary but she was adamant. At the very least, she was a TERRIBLE communicator. At check out (different lady), the invoice was correct just like the written confirmation. Was an aggravating check in experience. The in room movie rental (my 8 year old wanted to watch something) was $22, yikes. He watched it for about 20 minutes. We learned the “amenities” were very expensive. The Lobby area was comfortable, the morning coffee set up was fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything especially the room, nice staff and the rooftop!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Mireille

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service
Fridge was full of items you had to purchase, so difficult to add your items. No ice bucket and when you requested ice it took 45 to receive the ice. The rooftop was not available. The restaurant closed early.
Stayed 2 nights 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

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay and location. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian, Groveland

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

carol

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms. Booked two rooms and was expecting to have them connecting or at least close but were at opposite ends of the floor. Loved the speakeasy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last night was very loud until 1-2 am. It sounded like neighbors to the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Hotel Heron. The staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were large, including the bathroom. We especially loved the Speakeasy and the rooftop bar and view! One of my coworkers recommended we stay here and she was spot on. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to others. My friend called the desk to ask where the ice machine was located and was told they would bring us some ice and they did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great area and easy walk to shops in Old Town. Staff generally polite and attentive. Lovely hotel furnishings and decor. On arrival, we specifically planned to arrive after check-in time to ensure the room would be ready, but unfortunately it wasn’t and we had to wait in the lobby lounge .. then the room we were allocated is in the adjacent building with a view out the window to a big brick wall and into other people’s windows so we kept the curtains closed. For 3 people with two double beds, the room was very small to move around. Overall lovely hotel but unfortunately room wasn’t quite up to expectation for the price paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful the rooms were spacious and clean. The hotel staff was very helpful. I think the only draw back was we were in 203W and our breakfast order was not picked up and we had to take it to the front desk in the morning. Also, we've always had our breakfast dishes picked up and that was not done either. Other than that A+
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Realtor Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem in Old Town Alexandria! From the moment we stepped into Hotel Heron, I truly felt like I was coming home. This beautifully restored landmark combines Old Town Alexandria’s rich history with a modern, vibrant energy that makes every moment feel special. The gym was absolutely fabulous—bright, well-equipped, and perfect for keeping up with my fitness goals during my stay. But the real showstopper? The rooftop bar and being able to catch the view of the sunset, just made it so much magical.... With its sweeping views and the incredible dining experience ( our waiter, Michael who gave us lots of pointers where to go and visit) it was a highlight I won’t soon forget. Every bite, every detail—just wow. Whether you’re staying for business or a weekend getaway, Hotel Heron is a standout destination. Just blocks from the Potomac, it’s perfectly located and radiates charm, sophistication, and comfort, quaint town.. safe to walk around at night. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexa

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025