veyr very nice - but take some heed - Review of Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel, Alexandria, VA

Also Known As:: Lorien Hotel Kimpton

Address: 1600 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

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Region: United States > Virginia > Alexandria > Old Town

Amenities:

Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

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Price Range: $$

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Centrally located in Old Town Alexandria, our luxury boutique hotel is a collaborative dream. Renowned interior designer Vicente Wolf created a space that is reflective of the past and grounded in modern sensibilities. Combined with the stylish calm of our spa, our destination restaurant, BRABO by Robert Wiedmaier, a striking environment and the amenities expected of a Kimpton Hotel, Lorien Hotel & Spa unites the elegance of yesteryear with the comforts of modern-day living. ... more less

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joisey-joe

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“veyr very nice - but take some heed”

Reviewed January 28, 2013

we had a wonderful time here - whatever time we spent in the room - DC's too much fun (especially inaugaration weekend) to stay indoors ----- this was a very nice, quiet, clean, pretty hotel - the staff was very nice - no problems at all - the room was perfect for us .... however reading others' reviews i could see complaints about the room size - it was small - the bathroom was big however - no problems, there --- but if you need room to stretch out, do work, do more than lay in bed and watch TV - then either go for a bigger room or look for a "suite" hotel ... like i said for what we needed it was perfect ..... my only other complaint might be a lack of a vending machine to buy non-mini-bar-priced soda's and couldn't locate an ice machine ... on the plus side -- the room for inaugaration weekend was priced better than most hotels that were gouging people and their "add-a-buck for parking special" was appreciated since we drove there .... all in all a very nice place and if you can get a deal on the price, even better ... also walking distance to the metro which is a big plus

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January 29, 2013

Hello joisey-joe,

I think it is fabulous that you were able to come down and enjoy all the excitement and historical aspects of attending Inauguration. I am sure you quickly discovered how easy it is to get up to DC on the Metro system, which has a stop just 2 blocks from the hotel. As you indicated we do offer varying sized room types, at different price points. We do not offer vending machines, but for your convenience of not having to leave your room, we deliver ice upon request.

Hopefully we will see you before the next Inauguration,

Thomas

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Enjoyedtheday

Baltimore, MD

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“If you love botique hotels, you'll love this one!”

Reviewed January 24, 2013

I couldn't imagine driving back to Baltimore after an even that was scheduled to start at 10 pm and end at 2 am, so I looked for a room in Old Town Alexandria and found a gem. I love the Kimpton Hotels so I was confident this one would be great. I wasn't disappointed. The room was sweet, the service was fantastic, and the price was right. I couldn't take advantage of the spa this time but will definitely schedule a get-away to do so sometime in the future. Walking thru the streets of Old Town Alexandria on a sunny Sunday morning made it even more special!

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Ask Enjoyedtheday about Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

January 25, 2013

Hi Enjoyedtheday,

Thank you for choosing us for your late night crash pad. Something ending at 2am has to be difficult to recover from, but you chose the right place. I am glad you enjoyed your Sunday morning stroll along King Street. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, and be sure to squeeze in a wonderful treatment at our Spa.

Cordially,

Thomas

Richinitaly

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Awesome Hotel”

Reviewed January 23, 2013

Great location in old town alexandria. walking distance t the Metro, shops and restaurants. Adjacent Brabo Restaurant is very good. Kimpton hotels provides great service and the property is in great condition. Late afternoon wine is a plus.

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Ask Richinitaly about Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

Hello Richinitaly,

I am glad you enjoyed our location in Old Town near the Metro, as well as our BRABO restaurant. I was pleased you received excellent service and of course a glass of wine or two.

See you next time,

Thomas

Glebegirl

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Reviews in 16 cities

6 helpful votes

“Sleek and comfortable Old town hotel.”

Reviewed January 17, 2013 via mobile

This was our second stay at the Lorien on King st. We love the location in Old Town Alexandria . The area is charming , lots of independent boutiques , book stores and restaurants.
All are within walking distance . We stopped here because the Lorien allows dogs .( Ours appreciated the warm welcome and treat upon arrival.)
Overall it is VERY clean and comfortable.
We also enjoyed the complimentary wine hour in the living room area . The valet parking is expensive but convenient . Also , the metro station was less about a four block walk.
We found the location to be easy on /off route 95.

Ask Glebegirl about Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

January 22, 2013

Dear Glebegirl,

Thank you for returning to the Lorien Hotel & Spa so you and your dog could enjoy all that Old Town Alexandria has to offer. I am glad you found our location convenient to the interstate, as well as to the Metro station for heading up to DC.

We look forward to your next visit,

Thomas

Laura H

Falls Church, Virginia

1 review

“A Little Gem in the Heart of Old Town”

Reviewed January 10, 2013

My husband and I decided that we desperately needed a respite from all the stress and hustle and bustle of the holidays going into the new year, but did not want to spend time in the car travelling for hours for our getaway so we decided to look for a DC Metro area that had a spa. What a delight when we discovered the Lorien Hotel and Spa. Beautifully appointed. Amazingly friendly and accommodating staff who upgraded our room when we found that our original room did not have a tub, but only a shower. We were greeted with a welcome wine hour shortly after we checked in and then had a wonderful night exploring Old Town on foot. Our room was inviting and comfortable and the next day we treated ourselves to a massage at the Spa. Everything was perfect from start to finish and we had the clear impression that the staff was there to make sure that this was so. Superb. We'll definitely come back and recommend it to friends.

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Ask Laura H about Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

January 11, 2013

Hello Laura H,

I am thrilled you and your husband discovered us and our convenient location on King Street, two blocks from the Metro and within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants Alexandria has to offer. I am glad you enjoyed our evening wine reception and had the opportunity to indulge in our spa.

When you need to get away again, we’ll be here for you.

Cordially,

Thomas

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