Lorien Hotel and Spa, a Kimpton Hotel

We had a wonderful experience at the Lorien hotel. We got a great deal through SniqueAway, and were still able to take advantage of some of the Kimpton InTouch services like free wireless internet - which was very, very fast! The king size bed was wonderful, the linens were amazing, and the bathroom - I can't even begin to talk about that huge, amazing […] bathroom. Enormous tub, open shower... whee! We had a wonderful experience at Brabo, and highly recommend the tarts at Brabo tasting room. and would also highly recommend Vermillion down the street. We also appreciated that the hotel was bit out of the way from the busier areas of Alexandria. Staff was also amazing, accomodating, and receptive. Loved it! Read more

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The room was extremely small for the price, and the furniture was a little worn. Room service didn't offer any vegetarian food, and although they did make a special order veggie plate for me that was delicious, they charged an entree price for it, and I thought that was a bit cheesy for a "wellness" hotel and spa. Then the fire alarm went off and we […] had to vacate, but there wasn't any clear direction from staff on what to do. I love the town, but I would go for a less expensive chain hotel next time - this really wasn't worth the money. Read more

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For the price of our room it was not that great of an experience. The bed was okay but we stayed in a super 8 on the way in the night before and that bed was much much more comfortable. Also for the price I would expect to have free internet service. The DUNCAN DOUGHNUTS a few stores down had free internet and all you have to buy is a coffee. I was […] afraid to use anything in the room because you did not know what was going to be charged and what wasnt. The vallet parking was a hidden charge as well. if you read what the hotel offers you will see a list of things that you think are included in price, turned out some are and some arent. We wanted a nice place to stay for our honeymoon, we figured out what we could afford to spend and found this hotel based on the price given including taxes. We winded up with over $60 more charges than anticipated. Also we used my husband debit/credit card and because it was that kind of card they put a $200 hold on the card that wasnt returned for five days. so over $260 was cut from our vacation money. The hotel was clean and the people were nice enough there but for the money I expected a lot more. Read more

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Overall outstanding blend of modern without conflicting with Old Town charm. If only I could keep the shower from dripping on to the bathroom floor . . .

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This is a wonderful hotel, and the staff is excellent - attentive, helpful, extremely cordial. We were there for an anniversary celebration which was also held at the hotel, The food was absolutely delicious, and the banquet room elegant and comfortable. The hotel is centrally located in Old Town, VA, which is a lovely area with numerous shops, bistros, […] cafes, and restaurants. Easy access to downtown DC via train. Read more

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This was a beautiful hotel, but as a business traveler some of the amenities I am used to were not here. No coffee/tea maker or microwave in the room. You had to order ice from room service since there wasn't any machines. The mini bar took up too much space in the refrigerator. I'm hoping that since I moved things to put my beverages in that I'm not […] charged. Read more

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What makes this Kimpton really special is the Brabo restaurant on the ground floor. Great dinners and classy wine list. Makes for a very easy and pleasant stay. Our only recommendation to the management would be to have some fruit and danish in addition to coffee in the AM

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Our stays at Lorien just keep getting better. This time around, we booked a room for the standard king rate, but they upgraded us to a suite because...well, because they're really nice? I really am not sure I've ever stayed at a better hotel in my life. The bed is soooo amazingly comfortable, and the shower/bath were to die for. Do we plan to return? […] As soon as possible! Would we recommend? Absolutely. Read more

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I stayed here for 3 nights while traveling for business. It's close proximity to old-town Alexandria was very nice. It was also within walking distance to the DC Metro (King Street Station). Being right on King St made it easy to catch a cab. The room was comfortable and modern, although the ultra-modern sliding glass bathroom door didn't provide much […] "privacy". The staff was very friendly. The attached Brabo restaurant was excellent. The fitness center was also better than I expected with several options including treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, dumbbells, and weight machine. Read more

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This is my second time staying at a Kimpton Hotel, and now I'm a fan. The Kimpton Hotels are not outrageously priced, and yet they seem to give you a high-end experience. They pay attention to the little details that can make your stay so much more comfortable.

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Enjoyed the the wine hour as well!

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This is a new Kimpton property conveniently located on King Street within walking distance of the Metro. Everything about it is first-class, including complimentary coffee service in the "drawing room" in the morning and wine tastings in the evening. Everything you need to conduct business, including free wireless, is provided, yet the rooms are very […] cozy and immaculate. If you are traveling on a budget, the on-property restaurants are pricey, but there are dozens of choices on King Street. The ability to stay at a hotel of this calibre at hotel.com prices is a real treat! Read more

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Absolutely exceptional hotel! Room was incredibly clean and valet service was quite speedy. Will definitely return!

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My husband and I were in town to tour DC and the area. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the service was impeccable and the location was amazing. The only blip on the radar was when we arrived back at our hotel and the carpeting in our room was wet. When I asked about it, I was told that the carpeting had been shampooed. Why didn't they wait until we […] left? The carpet was still damp two days later... Read more

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This hotel was amazing from start to finish. The staff was kind, the spa was incredible, room was hip and clean, but the location was spectacular. You are a block from the metro right into DC, but King Street is worth the visit alone. If you choose this hotel you will be so happy you did!!!!!

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area had many small shops, very local neighborhood, something for everyone.

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Hotel was spot "on" with check in service,quick to aid any particular questions asap. Always looked you in the eye and treated you with "true"concern . Rooms were very clean- a little pricey on the "in house items" but nice convenience. Right by the Metro so great drop off point.

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Excellent. Only reservation is that the overnight parking was only valet at $27 extra.

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Hotel is on King Street next to nothing that is open past 9pm beside the overpriced restaurant that connects to the hotel. So if you need anything or want anything other than high priced food you have to continue to get the car in and out of valet. The room itself was clean and nice with a pleasant staff. However, I did have one bad experience when […] asking how to get to the local pharmacy. They gave me directions to a CVS on Washington Ave that they said was 24/7 yet when I got there it was closed. This caused me at least 30 minutes in delay...frustrating. The spa is nice, however, with limited staff (1 person to do massage) we were unable to get a couples massage or any decent time as the prime times (early morning and late evening) booked up fast. You would think a hotel that has a spa on site would have the ability to accommodate more people at a time. I think there are many people like us that wanted to use it, but didn't because of the limited availability. Overall, I would say the room was clean and comfortable yet very small. The limited spa times are terrible for anyone who wants to enjoy DC and not wait around for a midday massage. The price you pay isn't worth it, not to mention valet is 20+ dollars a day. If we go back to the Old Town area again we will certainly look elsewhere. There is a hotel down the street that is closer to the metro and has a parking garage. I would give them a look. I think it's the Hilton. Read more

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Lovely hotel, very helpful and friendfly staff. Beds are very comfortable and rooms are quiet and very nicely decorated. Really enjoy staying at Kimpton Hotels in general and this was no exception. Hotel nicely located on the main street of Alexandria. Definitely recommend it.

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What a great hotel! The room was so comfortable, and the staff could not have been nicer. And you can't beat the free wine/beer happy hour. My dogs also enjoyed it, as they are always treated like superstars at Kimptom Hotels. If you have reason to come to Alexandria, this is an experience you won't regret. HIghly recommended!

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In town for visit to Patent Office, metro from Reagan National, walked from metro stop, walked to restaurants, walked to Patent Office; very convenient! Friendly, helpful staff, clean room, extremely comfortable. I would definitely stay again.

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I love this place. Wonderful amenities and services.

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This was our first experience traveling with our pet...Saki. He's a small dog but felt like a king throughout his stay. The staff was beyond accommodating! When they heard him crying while we were at dinner they took him and walked him, entertained him and kept him company. Service from everyone was impeccable! Very cute boutique hotel in decor!

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Very positive experience until the very end. The bellman smiled, opened the door to the car, handed me the keys and said have a safe trip. The only problem was that he did not get our luggage in the car. The hotel has not done a good job of following up to see that we got our luggage. In fact we have received only part of our bags and are holding our […] breath to see if Fedex actually delivers the rest of them today. Read more

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This gem of a hotel sits in the perfect location on King St in Alexandria. The staff are courteous and professional, the tasteful decor makes you feel like you are in a spa and I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a convenient, and comfortable stay.

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We stayed here for 3 nights in March, and were greatly impressed with all aspects of this Kimpton Hotel. The staff were exceedingly friendly and helpful and the room was excellent. This hotel is close to the metro and is on King Street so is in the heart of Old Town. We hope to come back soon.

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Staff was extremely helpful, upgraded us to king deluxe room, bed was very comfortable, liked the pillow menu. wine reception was enjoyable, great location

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The hotel is very modern with terrific location, spa and restaurants in and near by. Wine reception was a treat. Hotel staff was very accommodating and cheerful. Easy walk to the water. Had a wonderful time. Bed could be more comfortable.

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Excellent hotel - I highly recommend it.

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The Kimpton Lorien in Alexandria is one of the new "hip" hotels. When I arrived my first evening, the car valet did not offer to help with my bags. I could handle them myself, but it would have been nice to have some help. Upon entering my room I looked around for the window. There was one mini window hidden in a corner with a view of the courtyard. […] The room was dark. You could not turn up the lights enough to light it up. There were no power outlets for my computer. I had to unplug a light to make room. The place was clean and the bed was fine. It was quiet and the desk people were courteous. But who needs a dark room? Read more

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My best friend had her wedding here and it was lovely. A very nice boutique hotel. The decor was beautiful, the service was impeccable and the beds were really comfortable. The shower was really nice as well with a Kohler shower head. They even have a desktop computer available in each room with free internet access, in addition to free wireless internet […] for guests. If you don't want to eat in the hotel (although the hotel food was very tasty!), there is a Subway sandwich shop next door! The valet parking was very nice; they even stored our luggage in our car for us while we were attending the wedding reception. All in all, a fantastic experience. Read more

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The hotel is nice and modern. Room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Conveniently located on King Street with shops and restaurants within walking distance. Personal computer in your room which is free to use. The staff was even friendly enough to give me quarters to use in the meters for street parking.

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I've stayed at the Lorien a total of 5 to 6 times now, so I suppose I'm finally qualified to review it. This is a *great* place, and my girlfriend and I practically insist on staying here every time we come to DC. Allow me to enumerate the (many) positives first. For one, the location (Old Town Alexandria) is fantastic - it's a quick walk to several […] stores and restaurants, as well as the King Street Metro. There's also a Whole Foods and a coffee shop close by. We LOVE the modern, somewhat minimalist decor. There's a subtle, though very pleasant, scent that permeates the entire hotel. It reminds me of the old Tommy Hilfiger men's cologne, if you're familiar with that. As you know, there is a spa downstairs, and guests are allowed complimentary access to the steam and locker rooms, which is great. What's more, in every room, there's a book full of complimentary spa amenities that can be brought to your room at (more or less) the push of a button. Speaking of the guest rooms, let me just say that they're fantastic - spacious and spotlessly clean. Housekeeping has always done a great job of having them fresh and ready when we return from a day of shopping or a night on the town. The bed is also incredibly comfortable - perhaps the best I've ever slept in. I've unfailingly fallen asleep within (it seems) seconds of closing my eyes. There is no bathtub in the standard room, but the stand-up glass-sliding-door showers are positively luxurious. I've found myself taking as many showers as possible during my stays here :) There are dimmers on almost all the lights, which is a huge plus. There is a computer in every room that provides free Internet access to all guests, though the software on these machines is a bit slow and cumbersome. I've taken to joining the Kimpton InTouch program, which allows me to get free, unlimited wireless access on my laptop, but the computer is (obviously) a big plus if you don't have a laptop. There are really nice flat-screen TVs mounted on t Read more

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the lorien is an upscale boutique hotel - small, with excellent service. the staff is excellent, the rooms are very very comfortable (great beds, pillows and linens) - nice size, free wifi - quiet luxury.

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Service was great, room was very nice and clean. I am allergic to down/feathers. They were removed as requested. I would definately stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.

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It was delightful after driv1ng 5 hours to be welcomed the way were. A nice touch of ending a vacation.

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My room had no bathtub and was right next to the elevator, so I heard people getting in and out of the elevator all night long. The air conditioner was loud and clicked incessantly, waking me up repeatedly throughout the night. The service was poor and pretentious. When I checked out, the receptionist asked me how my stay was, and I said it was not […] good, the receptionist replied, "Oh, good." The room service for an entree and a glass of wine was almost as expensive as my room and not worth the price. I will not return to this hotel. Read more

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The staff was great. More than accommodating. The location is ok. Well, I should clarify: the location is probably perfect if you want to go into DC because it is very close to the King Street metro stop. It's a bit removed from the main part of Old Town Alexandria. The bed was very comfortable. We had a suite, and the living area was small and awkwardly […] shaped. Very small balcony that was nice to get fresh air into the room, but not usable otherwise. The bathroom was very nice, nice big tub. Read more

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The front desk staff was capable, helpful, make getting in and out of the hotel a breeze. The wine event in the evening was memorable for different reasons. The quality of the red wine being served was minimal but better than the quality of the service. After serving one of our party the person began chatting wtih what appeared to be another hospitality […] staff, then promptly served her a glass of wine before turnign back to complete serving our second person in an indifferent manner. Thought it would be a nice break before dressing for dinner- but imy recommendation is f you stay here skip the lobby event!!! Read more

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