Franconia Hotels - United States, US

Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria Old
 

Located in Old Town Alexandria, Va., the Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria provides spacious suites to guests visiting the Washington, D.C., area. The hotel is located across the street from the Amtrak and King Street Metro stations, which provide transportation throughout the nation's capital. Created in 1946, Old Town Alexandria is a popular tourist destination where visitors can explore restaurants, shops and historic homes on foot, or use the complimentary weekend "Dash About" shuttle service. An air of quiet elegance pervades Embassy Suites Hotel Alexandria, from its curved brick façade to the tiered lobby fountain and classical murals in the restaurant. The hotel offers 268 two-room suites, each beautifully decorated with a private bedroom and spacious living room. Suites are fully equipped with two televisions, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffeemakers, two telephones, high- speed Internet access and well-lit dining/work tables. Bathrooms are brightly lit, with gilt-framed mirrors and bath products. The hotel's restaurant, Duke's Bar and Grill, features a diverse and extensive menu from fried calamari to burgers to prime rib. The restaurant offers nightly drink specials and daily happy hours. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfasts are served each morning, and a manager's cocktail reception is hosted each evening. Fitness facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and aromatherapy room for relaxation. An enclosed indoor play area for toddlers is conveniently situated near the in-house laundry facilities.

Residence Inn By Marriott
 

At the Residence Inn Alexandria, they have perfected the extended-stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with a passion for making every guest feel welcome. Their suites offer separate living/sleeping areas, plenty of space for relaxing, entertaining or meetings, a fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Other amenities include two telephones with voicemail and dataports/high speed internet access, and a large, well- lit desk. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast in the gatehouse, and join in at their weekly barbeques and evening hospitality hour. Take advantage of the indoor pool and fitness center. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, their friendly and proficient staff takes pride in anticipating and satisfying your needs. At Residence Inn Alexandria there is room to relax, room to work, room to breathe.

Alexandria Hotel Pentagon South
 

The 11-story Alexandria Hotel Pentagon South stands five miles south of Washington, D.C., and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Popular with corporate and government travelers, this hotel is located in the business district, less than 10 miles from the White House, Jefferson Memorial, Georgetown and the U.S. Capitol. Leisure guests can visit the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Arlington National Cemetery and Old Towne Alexandria. Guests of the Alexandria Hotel Pentagon South are often greeted by name as they enter the bright, marble-floored lobby. The Columbia Bar and Grill is located just off the lobby and serves traditional American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can relax in the indoor pool and spa tub, surrounded by lush plants and lounge chairs. The hotel houses a small fitness center and also provides complimentary passes to a nearby health club. The executive business center offers a computer, fax machine and photocopier. Meeting and event facilities are plentiful, with 6,200 square feet of space including a ballroom. Audiovisual equipment, event catering, high-speed Internet access (charge) is also offered. Guests can also use the complimentary hotel shuttle to Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and the Reagan Washington National Airport. The Alexandria Hotel Pentagon South offers 191 guestrooms with dark wood furnishings, easy chairs, ottomans and antique reproduction desks and chairs. All accommodations include premium television channels, in-room safes, high-speed or wireless Internet access and complimentary weekday newspapers. Bathrooms are tiled and include marble vanities and shower massagers. Refrigerators and microwave ovens are available upon request. Renovation Notice: This hotel is currently renovating its public areas and guestrooms. During this time, the restaurant has been relocated to a section of the ballroom. Complimentary access and shuttle service is provided to Skyline Health Club on King Street. Ice and vending machines have been removed, although the front desk can deliver ice to guestrooms. Cold drinks, snacks, toiletry items and souvenirs also are available for purchase at the front desk. The hotel assures that every effort will be made to minimize construction noise and related disturbance. The renovation is scheduled for completion on July 15, 2006.

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
 

Located in the West End of Historic Alexandria, the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center is within sight of the nation's capital, near Washington's central business district and close to Old Town Alexandria's quaint waterfront galleries and shops. Although staying in the 'burbs, guests shouldn't fret about getting around Washington. They can hop the hotel's complimentary shuttles bound for a Metro subway line close to the Hilton and Reagan National Airport five miles away. This Hilton's unique lakeside setting - adjacent to a 44-acre botanical preserve - provides a tranquil oasis for travelers to Washington. Surrounded by ponds, Canadian geese and walking and jogging trails, the suburban Washington hotel also welcomes guests with an Italian marble lobby and soaring atrium. Guests famished after a day of sightseeing or doing business can relax in the hotel's Finn Porter restaurant, which specializes in steak, seafood, sushi and a children's menu. The recreationally inclined can use not only the jogging and walking trails, but the hotel's pool, tennis court and fitness center. Business travelers can catch up in the state-of-the-art business center. bR> The Hilton's 496 guestrooms offer scenic views, large desks, ergonomic chairs, refrigerators, dial-up and wireless Internet access, video-game consoles and daily newspapers. In addition to Reagan National, Dulles International Airport on the other side of town requires a 30-mile trip. Folks flying into Baltimore- Washington International Airport are 45 minutes from this Hilton. Families, couples, groups and other leisure travelers, as well as corporate types, will find the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center a good headquarters for exploring the nation's capital and staying close to major transportation and all the sights. After a day of dealing with the hubbub of downtown, they can return to this garden oasis for a night of relaxing.

Comfort Inn Gunston Corner
 

The Comfort Inn Gunston Corner is located 18 miles from the National Ronald Reagan Airport and 17 miles from downtown Washington DC. The hotel offers clean, comfortable and spacious rooms at affordable prices that will allow you to enjoy the rest of your trip. This two-time Gold Award hotel offers guests rooms that are equipped with everything from the executive work desk to the home entertainment center. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure this hotel is the place to stay because it provides upgraded amenities and accommodations that are sure to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.In addition to the comfortable accommodations, there is a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast served fresh each morning in the lobby to help start the day. To assist guests, there is a Visitor Center and information desk in the lobby to provide extensive sightseeing/ tour information. The hotel does welcome pets (25lbs or less) for a non-refundable fee of $25 per stay. At the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner you'll have everything you need to enjoy a perfect vacation.

Hilton Alexandria Old Town
 

Location. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town in Washington, D.C., is four blocks from Alexandria's neoclassical George Washington Masonic National Memorial, which features numerous artifacts relating to Washington and Freemasonry. The Potomac Waterfront is 16 blocks from the hotel. The hotel is five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Hotel Features. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town's upscale but casual Seagar's Restaurant and Piano Bar features steak and Maine lobster, a glass-enclosed humidor room filled with fine cigars, and more than 200 types of martinis. The hotel features a 24-hour fitness room, indoor pool and sauna. A 24-hour business center offers high-speed Internet access. Guestrooms. The Hilton Alexandria Old Town's 241 guestrooms include sleek black furnishings and feature cable television, video-game consoles and dial-up Internet access. Minibars and coffeemakers are included.Expert Tip. The view from the enormous stone tower at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is worth the walk up the hill.