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Reviews of Hotel AKA Alexandria

4 out of 5
Hotel AKA Alexandria
625 First St, Alexandria, VA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 157 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 157 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taneia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Charlotte

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Great neighborhood boutique hotel. It’s very high end and great walking neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Nigel on May 8, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We hope to see you again when you back in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Arrikka, Severn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"Staying at the AKA hotel for my birthday was an absolute delight from start to finish. Upon arrival, the valet team greeted me with warmth, and the check-in process was seamless, with no lines and even a seat offered while I waited. Nigel, one of the staff members, went above and beyond by surprising me with two complimentary drink vouchers upon learning it was my birthday, a thoughtful touch that made me feel truly valued. The deluxe room I stayed in exceeded my expectations - it was impeccably clean, modern, and boasted a spacious, stunning balcony where I could enjoy the city views. What truly impressed me was the exceptional soundproofing - despite the central location, I enjoyed a peaceful and quiet stay, with no disturbances from neighboring guests or hallway noise. Overall, my experience at AKA hotel was nothing short of exceptional, and I can't wait to return."
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Front desk team on May 8, 2024
Thank you for providing us with your excellent review on our property and staff! We appreciate your thoughts and hope that we see you again when you are in Old town Alexandria.

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d come back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Front desk team on May 2, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We are delighted to hear that your stay with us was a pleasant one. We are looking forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

تت
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 23, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Front desk team on May 8, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay! We hope to see you again when you are back in the area!

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A., San Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is impeccably clean and quiet with exceptional service. There are some small stores and nice coffee shops within a short walking distance. In the hotel there is a fantastic place to have a drink during happy hour, providing a relaxing atmosphere to unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 18, 2024
We are delighted to hear that your stay was pleasant! We looking forward to seeing you again!

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
facility under construction. Gym closed bar charges for a drink ridiculous high - $85 for one drink. The bottle cost is $150... Breakfast options - poor
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 18, 2024
I am sorry to hear that your stay with us was not exceptional. We hope you give us another chance when you're back in the area.

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived I had to wait for room over 20 mins. When I checked into room all the electric shut off for hours until room was changed. Parking was horrible one of the valet guys/women stole my personal belongings out of my car while parking it. Please rethink this stay before staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 18, 2024
We are sorry to hear that your stay with us was less than exceptional. We hope that make your next stay with us is more personal and enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Ronyell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drinks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 9, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We overally enjoyed it! Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
We are delighted to hear that your stay went well! We hope to see you again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Jonathan, Hoboken

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 23, 2024
Thank you for choosing us for your stay. We hope that we can make your next stay a pleasant one.

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was average for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
We hope you give us another chance to make your next stay exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe. Conveniently located to shopping and dining. The staff was very accommodating. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! we hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Toshe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time, great staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Great design.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

janice

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent. The whole design concept was relaxing and spa like with clean lines and natural materials throughout the hotel. A sweet surprise was the movie theater. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice part of Alexandria, very walkable and within minutes of all the shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 21, 2024
We appreciate your feedback! Our team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was wonderful as usual
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 18, 2024
We are thrilled to hear that your stay was exceptional as usual! We are looking forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel and was thoroughly impressed by its chic, Milan-inspired design. From the lobby to the bar, rooms, and dining areas, the attention to detail and stylish ambiance were exceptional. The cleanliness of the hotel was top-notch, and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. This hotel has quickly become my new favorite when going to DC. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 14, 2024
Good evening Shannon!We are delighted to hear that your stay was exceptional overall by our staff welcoming approach! We hope to see you again when you are back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

sukhpreet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! Cafe has delicious and reasonable food. Only 20 min walk from King St. TJ Stone’s is right around the corner and they have amazing food and drinks. Definitely coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for your 5/5 review! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Shonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Hotel was beautiful and cleaning was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 14, 2024
Thank you for your 5/5 review! We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Keven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly. However, checking-in was about 30 mins delayed due to the room needing to be inspected. A complimentary drink would've been nice while I waited. The walls are also thin.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 15, 2024
It sounds like you had a mixed experience during your check-in. While it's great that the staff were friendly, the delay and thin walls were less than ideal. We hope we can make your next stay a pleasant one!

6/10 Okay

Jincy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room didn’t have coffee or a clock. No vents in the bathroom either. But beautiful hotel and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 15, 2024
It sounds like you had a mixed experience at the hotel. While the hotel itself was beautiful and in a nice location, it seems there were some amenities missing that you would have expected, such as a coffee maker, a clock, and vents in the bathroom for ventilation. We hope to make your next stay pleasant.

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

6/10 Okay

Jincy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Nigel on Apr 6, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is brand new and gorgeous! The staff is amazing and extremely accommodating. It’s giving NYC SOHO vibes. The bed was comfy and super soft bathrobes are provided. The food is tasty and the mixologist JJ is creative and makes a darn good cocktail! If bringing the kids, there is NO POOL. This may be the only hotel I stay at in the area going forward.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 1, 2024
It sounds like you had an incredible experience at the hotel! The combination of excellent staff, comfortable amenities, delicious food, and creative cocktails from mixologist JJ certainly makes for a memorable stay. It's great to hear that the hotel provides a comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of NYC SOHO vibes.However, it's important to note that there's no pool for kids, which might be a consideration for some families. Despite that, it seems like this hotel has won you over, becoming your preferred choice in the area. Enjoy your future stays!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Mar 21, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Juana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luv it!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean Staff was great I couldn't have had a better experience!!!!!!! I will return just for a nice relaxing getaway!!!!!! Thanks for the wonderful stay!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hip
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

LaTeesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCEPTIONAL hotel and service from the moment you arrive! Jaw dropping architecture and design. Staff par non! Limited “pre-ordered” menu items but nonetheless an exceptional experience. Staff was super accommodating! Thanks JJ and Jessica! I will be back soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 21, 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will be back in a month or so. Going forward this will be my hotel of choice as I’m in the area several times a year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are thrilled to hear that you have enjoyed your stay with us! I'm sure your next stay will be exceptional as well! See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding!! Very courteous and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are excited to hear that our staff was able to make your stay exceptional! We hope to see you again when you are back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Rachell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Rachell

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

6/10 Okay

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean modern property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive!
Facilities and staff are first class whether it's the doorman/valet, front desk, coffee shop employees or housekeeping. Decor styling is very modern and sets itself apart from most other hotels. Everything was spotless including the suites, lobby, lounge area et al. I have stayed in several other Alexandria hotels in the past but this is my new go to hotel when visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We truly appreciate your comprehensive feedback on our team and the property! We are looking forward to your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a amazing time at hotel AKA! Everything was in walking distance. Room was clean and nicely designed. I would recommend this hotel to everyone. There bar lounge was outstanding, staff was very friendly and they answered all the questions I had. I definitely will be returning to Hotel AKA in the summer time!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 23, 2024
We are thrilled that your stay was exceptional with us! Our team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
love this place would come back for another stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Prachatouch, Las Vegas

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Take time to check in
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again!

6/10 Okay

Sheriden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staycation
This hotel is absolutely beautiful and chic, however, AKA is slightly new and there were a few hiccups. My first room had no electricity. Completely pitch black. Once the power was turned back on, in 20 mins it went out again. The hotel was able to move me to another room, but it was smaller. I received a few minor incentives to smooth over the switch. In addition, the movie theater sound went out, there were only small plates in the lounge and it was cold and hot throughout some parts of the hotel. AKA is simply beautiful and a comfortable stay, however they just need to make the necessary adjustments to give them an almost perfect review
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
We are truly sorry to hear that your stay was not quite the experience you expected. We hope you give us another opportunity to make it right for you when you are back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and modern hotel. The property is extremely clean and well maintained. Great amenities and the hotel staff (especially in the dining area) are friendly and helpful. My only feedback would be to put coffee machines in the rooms or offer room service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
We truly appreciate your feedback on our property and staff! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Lumekka

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place very decorative and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 29, 2024
Thank you for staying with us!

10/10 Excellent

Latricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Nigel on Feb 22, 2024
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We are looking forward to seeing you again.