I got a room on the 10th floor and I could see the Washington Monument and the Capital Dome from my bed!!!

They had the government rate of $201 available and it included breakfast and bonus priority points.

The parking lot was undergoing renovation, and the staff said they are doing top to bottom renovations, all of which will be completed in the spring. At $201, this place was a steal, and I can't wait to come back when they are finished. I just wished my meeting was in the summer so i could use the rooftop pool.

I stayed here on business at a rate of $201. This is not a two hundred dollar a night hotel but it is fine. The views from the top floors (I was on 12) were spectacular. The bed was excellent. The furnishings are comfortable and adequate. The carpet and bath are worn and showing age, but function without problem. The breakfast buffet was not particularly good. The food looked unappetizing so I stayed with the fruit, which was tasteless, and cereal. Service is pleasant.
I had difficulty getting the shuttle and ended up in a cab which cost me $15 from National Airport. The hotel is right on a great bike trail, so bring your bike or rent one...and take a ride. Gorgeous area for walking.

My husband and I stayed at the Crowne Plaza over Labor Day weekend. The hotel is not as bad as some reviews indicated.
The hotel is located in an upscale residential district about 4 blocks away from the main street of Alexandria near a very picturesque park on the Potomac River. The neighborhood is quiet and did not seem unsafe. While the hotel is not new, the public areas, bar and restaurant were pleasant and appear relatively new. We were promptly checked in, but were given a room that had not been cleaned. The front desk then reassigned us to another room that had a view of the river and facing National Airport, so you can see the planes take off and land. The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable with nice linens. The staff was responsive to our needs. Breakfast and a light dinner were fine. This is not a ritzy hotel and appears to be in transition, but it is just fine for a visit to Alexandria and the Washington, DC area. It was a comfortable room to come back to after a day of sightseeing. I got a great rate through Priceline, $60 per night.

I called the Hoilday Inn reservation telephone number to book a room in the Alexandria area and the employee recommended this hotel. The selling point was that this is a brand new hotel and that I would not be disappointed. This is not a brand new hotel, it is an old hotel newly acquired by Crowne Plaza. Very misleading.