The Westin Alexandria Old Town

In Old Town Alexandria, amid cobblestone streets, red-brick sidewalks and the Potomac waterfront. This 4-star hotel is minutes from the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, the Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Market Square, with easy access to Washington, D.C. and National Harbor.

Contemporary, boutique-leaning rooms (319 total) with refrigerators, flat-panel TVs, ergonomic workstations and pillowtop beds topped with down comforters. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries and bathrobes for a simple, refreshed stay.

Indoor pool, spa tub and a 24-hour fitness studio to keep your routine intact. Complimentary area shuttle (within 2 miles), concierge service, gift shop/newsstand, on-site parking and pet-friendly policies make arrivals easy and flexible.

About 20,000 sq ft of versatile event space and meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center and high-speed wired internet access (surcharge). Train-station pick-up service helps streamline group travel.

On-site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with innovative American dishes, plus a coffee shop/café for snacks and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Room service is available for late-night convenience.