The Historic Powhatan is a sprawling resort on 256 acres, located five miles from Colonial Williamsburg. This gated community is a maze of two-story apartment buildings, with 444 spacious time-share suites and a host of resort-style amenities. Highlights include a restored manor house built in 1735, an impressive outdoor pool with bar service, and lovely landscaped grounds. Assertive salespeople pushing specials and time-shares are a distinct possibility. Visitors seeking a more upscale experience should consider the Kingsmill Resort, eight miles away.
The Historic Powhatan is a sprawling resort on 256 acres, located five miles from Colonial Williamsburg. This gated community is a maze of two-story apartment buildings, with 444 spacious time-share suites and a host of resort-style amenities. Highlights include a restored manor house built in 1735, an impressive outdoor pool with bar service, and lovely landscaped grounds. Assertive salespeople pushing specials and time-shares are a distinct possibility. Visitors seeking a more upscale experience should consider the Kingsmill Resort, eight miles away.
The fun-spirited Alexandrian combines an upscale bohemian vibe with a great location in charming Old Town Alexandria. Property highlights include an indoor pool, modern fitness center, and a stylish Southern restaurant. For a similarly priced hotel that’s closer to the subway, try Lorien Hotel and Spa, 10 blocks west; unlike The Alexandrian, it has a full-service spa, but it lacks a pool.
The fun-spirited Alexandrian combines an upscale bohemian vibe with a great location in charming Old Town Alexandria. Property highlights include an indoor pool, modern fitness center, and a stylish Southern restaurant. For a similarly priced hotel that’s closer to the subway, try Lorien Hotel and Spa, 10 blocks west; unlike The Alexandrian, it has a full-service spa, but it lacks a pool.
The mid-range Barclay Towers Resort Hotel is a family-friendly beach destination occupying a convenient Virginia Beach location that's close to plenty of dining options. Its 138 suites are spacious, though lackluster in terms of decor, and have living rooms with sleeper sofas as well as dining areas and kitchens. All of the suites have oceanfront balconies, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. A handful of extras add value and convenience to a stay here, including an indoor pool and hot tub, a small fitness room, and free continental breakfast. For something with more features, compare rates with the BEST WESTERN PLUS Oceanfront Virginia Beach, which has a restaurant, bar, ice cream shop, and bigger fitness center -- but rooms here are a bit small.
The mid-range Barclay Towers Resort Hotel is a family-friendly beach destination occupying a convenient Virginia Beach location that's close to plenty of dining options. Its 138 suites are spacious, though lackluster in terms of decor, and have living rooms with sleeper sofas as well as dining areas and kitchens. All of the suites have oceanfront balconies, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. A handful of extras add value and convenience to a stay here, including an indoor pool and hot tub, a small fitness room, and free continental breakfast. For something with more features, compare rates with the BEST WESTERN PLUS Oceanfront Virginia Beach, which has a restaurant, bar, ice cream shop, and bigger fitness center -- but rooms here are a bit small.
This 141-room Hampton Inn sits in a group of other hotels right on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The budget-friendly property offers what appears to be the standard in this part of town, including rooms with balconies that face the ocean, a free buffet breakfast, and an indoor pool. The hotel is a bit worn with bland, chain-like decor and rooms can get noise from the beach, but the on-site 11th St Taphouse Bar & Grille serves good food and has an outdoor patio on the boardwalk. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Comfort Inn & Suites Oceanfront, which has similar amenities including a sunny pool area, and often lower rates, though no restaurant.
This 141-room Hampton Inn sits in a group of other hotels right on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The budget-friendly property offers what appears to be the standard in this part of town, including rooms with balconies that face the ocean, a free buffet breakfast, and an indoor pool. The hotel is a bit worn with bland, chain-like decor and rooms can get noise from the beach, but the on-site 11th St Taphouse Bar & Grille serves good food and has an outdoor patio on the boardwalk. Travelers might also want to check out the nearby Comfort Inn & Suites Oceanfront, which has similar amenities including a sunny pool area, and often lower rates, though no restaurant.
The two-pearl Schooner Inn is conveniently located for those who want to be based on the southern part of Virginia Beach's beach strip. Its location is slightly quieter than hotels built further north, while still being within an easy distance from most of Virginia Beach's attractions. The 89 guest rooms are a bit old-fashioned, though they include lovely views overlooking the boardwalk and beach. While there are no on-site dining facilities, rooms are mostly self-catering and there are several nearby restaurants and bars. Features are quite limited, but include an outdoor swimming pool, and beach umbrella, chair, and bicycle rentals. Freebies include on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout the property. It's worth comparing rates at Barclay Towers Resort Hotel, for a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and breakfast facilities.
The two-pearl Schooner Inn is conveniently located for those who want to be based on the southern part of Virginia Beach's beach strip. Its location is slightly quieter than hotels built further north, while still being within an easy distance from most of Virginia Beach's attractions. The 89 guest rooms are a bit old-fashioned, though they include lovely views overlooking the boardwalk and beach. While there are no on-site dining facilities, rooms are mostly self-catering and there are several nearby restaurants and bars. Features are quite limited, but include an outdoor swimming pool, and beach umbrella, chair, and bicycle rentals. Freebies include on-site parking and Wi-Fi throughout the property. It's worth comparing rates at Barclay Towers Resort Hotel, for a fitness center, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and breakfast facilities.
Situated next to the Regent University campus, the 240-room Founders Inn and Spa is an upper-middle-range property that blends colonial heritage with resort-style features. The perfectly manicured grounds are a highlight here, complete with a fenced in dog park, an outdoor pool, and spa. Rooms are traditionally elegant, with floral patterns, four-poster beds, antique furnishings, and modern appliances. The property is equipped with meeting and banquet space, plus an indoor pool and fitness center. This dog-friendly hotel is a good pick for events, business, or leisure travel, though the nearby Crowne Plaza Town Center has more lavish and modern rooms.
Situated next to the Regent University campus, the 240-room Founders Inn and Spa is an upper-middle-range property that blends colonial heritage with resort-style features. The perfectly manicured grounds are a highlight here, complete with a fenced in dog park, an outdoor pool, and spa. Rooms are traditionally elegant, with floral patterns, four-poster beds, antique furnishings, and modern appliances. The property is equipped with meeting and banquet space, plus an indoor pool and fitness center. This dog-friendly hotel is a good pick for events, business, or leisure travel, though the nearby Crowne Plaza Town Center has more lavish and modern rooms.
The 252-room Hilton Alexandria Old Town is an upscale chain property with above-average style, an impressive restaurant, and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. The rates are competitive for the area (and significantly less than in D.C.), but daily parking and Wi-Fi fees can add up fast. Rooms are spacious and modern with plush reading chairs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Convenient on-site amenities include a fitness center, business center, and a full-service Starbucks. But the Lorien Hotel & Spa, right up the street, could offer a better value as it has lots of free perks and more in-room amenities.
The 252-room Hilton Alexandria Old Town is an upscale chain property with above-average style, an impressive restaurant, and a great location in the heart of charming Old Town Alexandria. The rates are competitive for the area (and significantly less than in D.C.), but daily parking and Wi-Fi fees can add up fast. Rooms are spacious and modern with plush reading chairs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Convenient on-site amenities include a fitness center, business center, and a full-service Starbucks. But the Lorien Hotel & Spa, right up the street, could offer a better value as it has lots of free perks and more in-room amenities.
This 161-room Hampton Inn & Suites doesn’t have much personality, but it’s a solid mid-range choice in a convenient location -- right beside Reagan Airport and less than 10 minutes outside Washington, D.C. Highlights include a fitness center, free buffet breakfasts, spacious rooms and suites, and a free shuttle to the airport and Crystal City Metro station. Guests should also consider the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, next door, which has a rooftop pool, on-site restaurant, and room service.
This 161-room Hampton Inn & Suites doesn’t have much personality, but it’s a solid mid-range choice in a convenient location -- right beside Reagan Airport and less than 10 minutes outside Washington, D.C. Highlights include a fitness center, free buffet breakfasts, spacious rooms and suites, and a free shuttle to the airport and Crystal City Metro station. Guests should also consider the Radisson Hotel Reagan National Airport, next door, which has a rooftop pool, on-site restaurant, and room service.
The three-pearl Holiday Inn Arlington is an attractive option for a wide range of travelers. It's just a short drive (or free shuttle ride) to professional sports complexes and amusement parks, and one of the nicer properties in the Holiday Inn chain. Highlights include an attractive lobby, restaurant, pool, 24-hour fitness and business centers, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Its 147 guest spacious rooms are clean and contemporary, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Travelers seeking a stay that includes a hot breakfast can check out the nearby Comfort Suites Arlington, but it doesn't have a full-service restaurant.
The three-pearl Holiday Inn Arlington is an attractive option for a wide range of travelers. It's just a short drive (or free shuttle ride) to professional sports complexes and amusement parks, and one of the nicer properties in the Holiday Inn chain. Highlights include an attractive lobby, restaurant, pool, 24-hour fitness and business centers, and free parking and Wi-Fi. Its 147 guest spacious rooms are clean and contemporary, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. Travelers seeking a stay that includes a hot breakfast can check out the nearby Comfort Suites Arlington, but it doesn't have a full-service restaurant.
The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg is a comfortable hotel that's convenient for tourists visiting areas attractions, but it isn't within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg. The lobby has some charming accents, and its 119 pleasant guest rooms are nicely equipped, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free basic Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a hot breakfast buffet for modest fee and a bar, plus evening room service is available from a local restaurant. Other highlights include an indoor pool and a fitness center, but both are on the small side. Travelers seeking a stay for a similar rate that comes with breakfast can consider Comfort Suites Bypass.
The three-pearl Hilton Garden Inn Williamsburg is a comfortable hotel that's convenient for tourists visiting areas attractions, but it isn't within walking distance of Colonial Williamsburg. The lobby has some charming accents, and its 119 pleasant guest rooms are nicely equipped, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free basic Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a hot breakfast buffet for modest fee and a bar, plus evening room service is available from a local restaurant. Other highlights include an indoor pool and a fitness center, but both are on the small side. Travelers seeking a stay for a similar rate that comes with breakfast can consider Comfort Suites Bypass.