Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

Well run, Marriott affiliated small boutique hotel in old town, in walking distance to the waterfront. Very dog friendly, reasonable fee. Cool little bar/restaurant hidden behind the lobby bookshelf. Cozy spaces to sit in the lobby by a fireplace. Bed was comfortable, and bathroom had nice finishings. Did all the basics well. Would stay again!

The Morrison House is such a great experience --- on this trip I cancelled my early train to stay longer even though the return home would be after midnight. I was able to really enjoy the amazing breakfast in the lobby, and luxuriate in my beautiful room. I have been coming here for 30 years, first as a school teacher to the piano bar, and now as an overnight guest. It was a restful Sunday and Sam D was so helpful to arrange a late check out time for me so that I could go for a walk to the water and return for a much needed nap after a festive Indian wedding the night before. The location is a pedestrian's dream come true. I dined at the Greek Taverna, on the same block. It was so perfect, I returned for dinner the same day! Love the outdoor seating. On a walk to the Potomac, I was able to pop in and out of shops and get in to a flow in a way you cannot replicate in a car: Mint Consignment, Sur la Table, Old Town Books and John Crouch Tobacconist all housed in historic brick buildings with festive windows. Thanks to Sam, I had a great view overlooking the historic Firehouse and the Masonic Temple in the distance. Miguel is the perfect host and all this great service sets this hotel apart from others. I recommend this hotel for solo travel and if I can't stay here, I postpone my trip! It is the only hotel in Old Town for me!

This is the only place we will stay in Alexandria/DC area. The rooms are clean and spacious, the common areas are fun with a good selection of books and the food is INCREDIBLE. Both times we have stayed have been fabulous thanks in huge part to the wonderful staff, from the valet to the bar to the front desk (special shout out to Monique!). The location is extremely walkable in Old Town and it is easy to get anywhere you need without being right ON King Street.

Conveniently located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. This hotel sets the bar high for customer service and personal touch. From start to finish, it exceeded our expectations. The bartender (Sean) delivered high-end speakeasy cocktails, which sparked warm conversations amongst hotel guests seated at the bar. Along with the property manager (Miguel) who took the time to provide an engaging history tour of the property and could be spotted assisting his team around the whole hotel. A true heart for hospitality. Looking forward to future stays at this community property and welcoming team!

My wife and I stayed here for the weekend for our anniversary after seeing great reviews online. Sam who worked the front desk was great and upgraded our room due to it being our anniversary. We were originally supposed to stay on the ground floor but he upgraded us to a room on the 5th floor. The hotel has an old historic look to it. However, there is a difference between having an historic look compared to just being an old hotel that is simply old, falling apart, and hasn’t been updated in years. Our room felt very old, basic, and run down. We had a radiator in our room to provide the heat which is something I haven’t seen in a hotel ever. There were cracks in the walls, the ceiling light looked like it was hanging on by a thread, and my wife did not feel comfortable taking a shower due to the old cracking dirty tiles. We could not walk in our room without the closets shaking and the floor creaking. We were also charged $45 a night for valet and a $25 destination fee every day despite there being no amenities or anything whatsoever. The only positive about this hotel is the location and how close it is to everything and the friendly staff. The hotel itself felt very old, run down, and not taken care of. There was also only one elevator which looked very old and ran as if we may or may not get stuck in it everytime we got on.

My wife and I were invited to a holiday party hosted at the Morrison House Old Town Alexandria. First, parking in/around this place SUCKS! If you can valet, please do so to save your stress level. The hotel itself is stunningly gorgeous! I did not have the luxury of staying at the hotel, only a review of the entire first floor, staff, and the food/services. Staff were professional, courteous, friendly and very polite. There was never a moment that my drink wasn’t overflowing or my plate was empty. The food was fresh, delicious and plenty of it. If you’re looking for the perfect, intimate place to host a party or rest your head, please consider Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, you will not regret it. Enjoy!

I really wanted to like this place — the location was perfect for my weekend — but the service left a lot to be desired. First, the “valet” parking, if you can call it that. It was hard to find, marked with a tiny sign, with no attendant and no instructions. I circled the block three times before realizing that this was supposedly the valet. I called the front desk and was told to park anywhere and they’d “take care of it” from there. Not exactly reassuring. Then, the room. The electronic key system simply didn’t work. I stepped out briefly — leaving my phone and everything else inside — and couldn’t get back in. The front desk issued new keys twice, and neither set worked. They eventually had to call “engineering” from their sister hotel, who apparently keep banker’s hours and were unavailable on a Saturday evening — a pretty normal check-in time. When someone finally arrived, they opened the door with some sort of zapper tool, but the lock continued to malfunction throughout my one-night stay, failing two more times. They did comp the valet fee because of the trouble. How generous. Then there was the restaurant. It has rave reviews on several apps, but I didn’t see it. At best, it was a 4-star meal. The “executive chef” seemed to be trying very hard to create unique dishes inspired by his home country, but they came out more odd than innovative — and not properly executed. I ordered a dish plastered with warnings about undercooked beef, yet what I received was basically overcooked steak tips. I expected rare to medium-rare; I got medium to well. And the place wasn’t even that busy. All in all, not a great experience. The location is perfect for Old Town Alexandria, but the hotel itself is little more than a place to crash — and even that felt like a stretch..

Anytime I am in the area I choose the Morrison. I used to stay with a friend a block away but I love the hotel so much, it feels like a second home. Very fine service, such as Sam D, who helped me choose the room with my favorite view and was able to arrange late check out on a Monday since my train departed later in the afternoon at 5. He remembers my name when I return twice a year and makes me feel so at home. It is the best old town location and yet is very quiet. I love the new library and hope to return for the weekend piano bar events!

Everything about the Morrison House is to rave about. Ambiance, food, location and staff all 10's across the board. I have no other way to describe, but what I will say is I didn't want to leave at all. If ever I had a desire to reside at a hotel...Morrison House Old Town would be that place! Stunning, peaceful and beautiful.

Great location right downtown walking distance from all the different sites. This hotel has wonderful staff. Very responsive and friendly. The rooms are simple and comfortable. The house itself is quite interesting and historical. Check out the bar on the lobby area and get a drink. It's great. The room may need some renovation. A strange smell was coming from an otherwise very nicely organized and renovated bathroom. Some of the paint was chipping on some of the furniture in my room as well. Would I come back here again? Yeah I would. It's fine. Would I spend the same amount of money I spent? Probably not.

What a beautifully decorated space for a festive Christmas party. Loved how each room featured a different aspect of the party - Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot beverages, dinner buffet, bar, desserts, and more. What a great venue for a special event.

Excellent location! One block away from King Street - you can't really go wrong if you're interested in Old Towne Alexandria. It's in pretty convenient driving distance anywhere else. The room was nice and quiet. I had an upper floor corner room with a queen bed. It was all I needed, so no big deal, but it was a little small. The bar downstairs was great. You've got to try one of the signature cocktails! The staff was friendly and accommodating for the most part. There is no on-site gym, which was a bummer for me. They do offer access to Snap Fitness on King Street - about 4 blocks away.

TLDR: A great hotel by any measure with fine service and comfortable beds but lacking the distinctive flair and attention to detail that usually makes Autograph hotels exceptional. Free grazing breakfast for Platinum and above. Autograph collection hotels are my favorite of the Marriott brands. They are thoughtfully curated to tell a specific story and provide a unique, topical experience reflective of the surrounding area. Morrison house is certainly thoughtfully designed; the property is cozy, intimate, and feels like home. Unlike some of the other Autographs, it lacks the local narrative/branding that makes me love these stays and choose them over the generic Marriott. I want to highlight that when I arrive early (10 am!), I never expect to be let into a hotel. I usually just leave my luggage with the front desk. I know this is easier for them and that the expectation is for you to get your room at check in time so I especially appreciate when hotels go the extra mile to let you in early. The front desk attendant got me into my room right away. A note before my own complaints: I've noticed other reviews questioning the accessibility of this hotel, especially the entrance. While I would not recommend this hotel as an accessibility friendly spot, they do have an external elevator off to the side of the two main stairs leading to the entrance. I think that is used for wheelchairs or could be used for luggage. That said, it is out of the way and you would probably need someone to help you with it. The less than stellar aspects: I booked the room with the Cherry Blossom and Blooms package which was said to come with 2 signature cocktails upon arrival. Of course, I arrived early and they were extremely kind to get me into my room so early, but I would have expected an offer of vouchers for the drinks. Instead I just did not get them. There is a $50 destination fee for all stays. I'm familiar with Marriott's use of these but you usually get a rundown of what perks they come with and I was not told. My last minor complaint was poor soundproofing. I could hear everything out on the street and was woken to what was probably garbage trucks banging the bins around at 7am. I could also hear voices in the hallway extremely clearly. I am finding this to be a common issue at hotels in general because they leave such a large gap between the entry door and floor. The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the metro and there are great food and shopping options around. I would come back for personal travel but maybe not for business given that seats with tables to write on your laptop are few and far between outside of the room itself.

This hotel is wonderful and breathtaking, perfect for the town and close to many restaurants and shops. My only downside was that the coffee machine seemed to be broken, and there wasn't a fitted sheet on my mattress, just two top sheets, which was a bit odd. I figured this might have been because they rushed to clean the room for me, which was very considerate! Check-out is at 12 p.m., which is even better. The breakfast was the best I've ever had at a hotel--so fresh and obviously made with love! Cheers to the chef. I highly recommend staying here during your visit to Alexandria; you will not be disappointed. Miguel was awesome and did the best to accommodate me. If Miguel is on duty, you'll be well taken care of.

Cute vibe Interesting concept in hotel Historical style Parking is challenging Getting into the hotel challenging Carrying suitcase up the stairs challenging Definitely short staff First room had a horrible hole in the wall Second room change furniture was broken No bathroom amenities I really wanted to like this place but it did not meet my expectations

I live here in Northern, VA! Decided to take a weekend staycation in the city. It's funny..I've lived in the area 17 years and have never really visited what's close to me!! Folks fly to this area just for vacation. Decided to tour Alexandria, VA! Took a 2 1/2 hour walking tour with Manumission African American Tour Company. I must say it was overwhelming with lots of information. Will take another one with them in the future. I also decided to stay at one of the boutique Marriott Bonvoy Autograph properties...this will not be the last time I stay at this location. Soo much history..in Alexandria. The hotel was only a few steps to restaurants. Very quiet too!!

Had a reservation booked through the Marriott website. Showed up and were told the reservation wasn't in their system. We then showed them the confirmation email and then they told us no rooms were available. We were offered no apology and moved to another (far less nice) hotel. We were also given no explanation, even after following up with the manager afterwards. They eventually comped our stay at the other hotel, but only after I opened a support ticket directly on the Marriott website. Overall an extremely unpleasant experience. I feel like a functioning reservation system is a pretty basic thing that a hotel should be able to get right. I'd look to stay at the Hotel Indigo down by the water or the Lorien instead of this place.

Can be hard to find if you're not familiar with area but the tucked away feel helps to make it a more relaxing stay. The only thing is the two large stairs leading up to entrance lugging up suitcases and luggage is not what we need after a long plane/road trip. Is the hotel handicap accessible? Minimalist front desk but all the staff were actually really friendly. The elevator can get claustrophobic but it is a super speedy elevator! Once you get to your room you can relax more. I am not sure if the hotel is old but has a musty odor and feels damp. But I had a nice stay here and the room was always turned over once I returned. I would return for future trips.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Morrison House! The staff was amazing, and Yani at the front desk was the best of the best! She greeted everyone with a smile, and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone's needs were met. The meeting room was very comfortable, and the proximity to all of the stores and restaurants in Old Alexandria was SO convenient. I will be sure to stay here any time I am in the area!

Perfect location and the rooms are lovely. But what makes it truly top notch is the staff. Ask for Sam ...and tell him how much you are loving your stay.. he's the manager, and he's terrific.

We have stayed at the Morrison House in Alexandria on many occasions and have always had a wonderful visit. This review is being written on the 2nd day of our 3 day visit. Unfortunately, this has been a disappointing visit. A room that is next to a trash dumpster that is emptied early every morning, non existent wi-fi, a bartender who doesn't seem as though he wants to tend bar, bar furniture that is in need of repair and a valet with an attitude. Any one of these isn't worthy of a negative review, but compounded, it is making me rethink where my next stay in Alexandria will be!

Great location in the middle of everything in Old Town. The room and bath were well appointed and they allow dogs. The staff was exemplary. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. My husband plan on staying there again.

A very cousy hotel. People at the front desk were amazing, very helpful and friendly. Very well located in beautiful Old Town Alexandria.

A very nice boutique hotel about half a block off King Street. The area is nice and quiet, but a fairly long walk to the river. They normally offer only valet parking, but none of the valets knew how to drive a stick so I ended up being allowed to self-parking. Otherwise, the staff was friendly and helpful. The room sizes are categorized with literary references, such as Illustrator, Author, and Editor, but my room had only a low table and no desk so actually doing work would have been challenging. The beds are marvelous. Even though I had a larger, corner room (Editor) the bathroom was tiny. Water pressure in the shower was pretty weak. It's a nice little hotel. I recommend it for staying in Old Alexandria if you don't need a lot of space.

What a great staff this hotel has! Hats off to Monique, Sam and Wilson. Their hospitality really lifts this place. The hotel is well located for an easy walk to anything in historic Old Town Alexandria. Complimentary wine at the evening happy hour is a nice touch. Should I find myself back in the area I'd gladly stay here again.

The front desk staff is phenomenal. We had our wedding there w... 20 rooms blocked and everyone raved about the Front Desk team going above and beyond to accommodate. They deserve a bonus: Hany Sam D Sam H William​ Service staff great too! Manny best bartender ever!

Adorable hotel, I was very pleased with my stay. I will start off by discussing the location...location is absolutely perfect. You can walks to tons of restaurants, bar, workout studios, shopping, etc. etc. I walked all over the area multiple times, it was quite lovely. After staying here, I started rethinking why I live in the NYC area and not outside of D.C., but I digress. Next, the lobby/bar area is really cute and welcoming. The hotel itself is pretty small, but they have a cute lobby area which includes a leather couch and a few leather chairs and tables. Great place to send out a few emails or have a conversation with a coworker or two. The bar across the hallway had about 8 bar seats, very comfortable lounge, leather bound, bar seating. I was quite a fan. The cocktail list is very tasty and cocktails are $14 or so, which seems quite reasonable to me. The hotel staff was very friendly and hospitable overall. The hotel itself does not have a gym, but they allow you to use a pass at a local 24/7 gym if you're interested in working out. (I used my ClassPass while there, lots of gyms close by). Room was comfortable. In the room there was a desk near a window overlooking the room below, a few chairs, a fridge, large, flat screen tv and a decent size bathroom. Blankets were comfortable. I ordered room service the one morning and it arrived pretty quickly and was very tasty. They didn't have the healthy avocado toast, so I opted for the breakfast sandwich (clearly they were trying to channel my inner fat kid). Anyway, large sandwich and a solid side of chopped fresh fruit. They were also happy to bring me a side of ketchup as soon as I called and asked for it. Cozy and quaint hotel. I would highly recommend and definitely stay here again.

Great boutique hotel - would absolutely recommend! Off the beaten path and full of charactet

Good food and good service. Small quaint and very nicely decorated. They prepare the food very well and it looks tantalizing.

Nice hotel; really great character. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a bar, but it closed early so that was my only negative because it was closed by the time we got back from dinner. Bed was comfortable; slept well each night. It's also a really great location. Lots of restaurants and bars within walking distance.

I tried and true place in old town. My favorite is going here for lunch as a nice old town vibe in a solid performance on the plate.

Great room, great service. We (me, my wife, and 2 year old) got locked out of our room because the battery to the lock was dead and required a technician to fix. The front desk was very attentive. One individual in particular need special mention. You see, while we were locked out of our room, my 2 year old needed a diaper change (#2). Monique at the front desk simply said; "I'm going to CVS, tell me what kind of diapers you need." I gave her the relevant info and like a flash she was gone and back with diapers and wipes so I could clean my kid up. I don't know what Monique is paid, but if her supervisor ever reads this, it isn't enough. She was kind and attentive in a way I would never have expected. I'd give her a 10/5 if I could.

Excellent hotel in the heart of Old Town with a very professional and courteous staff from the front desk to the valets to the bartenders to the cleaning personnel. The room decor was clean and stylish and the restaurant, bar and lobby were all very accommodating. The only drawback is that the walls are not very soundproof and you can hear the conversations going on in the adjacent room (so, if possible, get a room on the end of the floor to reduce the likelihood of this occurring). I would easily stay here again!

I sure wish I could review the actual physical hotel, but we never were able to set foot in there, sooo... When we made reservations for Morrison House, we also considered The Alexandrian, but we liked Morrison House better, so that's what we chose for my birthday weekend. A few days before the reservations, I got a phone call from THE ALEXANDRIAN. Morrison House has moved our reservation because they had a buy out. No choice in the matter at all. We then proceeded to have a horrible stay at The Alexandrian (see my review). Think I'm done with BOTH of these hotels

Ahhhh, I wanted to love this place, but it wasn't the most comfortable nor the most luxurious. First of all, very unassuming. I pulled up in my UBER and could not tell if this was my hotel or not. The signage was very small (had to look hard for it). Don't get me wrong, I enjoy boutique-y hotels that have the comforts of home; however, sometimes I don't want to be reminded of home. You feel me? Room was tiny (like a box). The bed took up most of the room's space, there was no desk or table, which would be nice for those that have to travel for work (and need a desk for a work space). Plus WI-FI is NOT FREE. I get it, totally encouraging guests to relax completely and stay off electronics. You might as well take the TV away, LOL. There is no fridge (which is becoming a basic amenity in most hotels nowadays), but the closet was freezing, so I kept my water bottles in there to stay cold. Need ice? You have to bother someone at the front desk to get it for you. Totally inconvenient, IMO. A nice touch is that they have fresh coffee available in the guests lobby/lounge area. If you are interested in breakfast or dinner, they do have it available (for purchase) on-site. It's walking distance to King Street restaurants and businesses, so that was nice. There are a lot of yummy places to eat, drink and dessert at just a stone's throw from this hotel.

TIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHTTTTTT. It's quaint and has a piped in aroma that just intoxicates your senses. Max is a darling, and the bar serves beautiful drinks. Just stay clear of the restaurant MoHo, which I reviewed on their own. They made it so that I don't want to come back. Well situated. Cozy. Because it IS tiny. And if they are hosting a special event, you will be extra cozy. It is a lovely place however, and the staff is very welcoming and friendly. (Except for the restaurant. They try to be accommodating, but if something isn't to your liking, they don't know the difference between negotiating and trying to convince you that you are wrong...) GREAT location!

I haven't actually stayed here yet, but bare with me. Five stars for the response and service delivered by the management of this hotel Bert and Wilson. Without getting into too many of the details that brought me to working with Bert and Wilson on resolving an issue that I had lodged a complaint about during the reservation process, Bert and Wilson went above and beyond to reach out to me, solve my problem, and ultimately deliver a solution that I did not think was an option. As it seems in most cases, I'd attribute my original issue with the reservation systems put in place by Marriott corporate which probably work great 75% of the time but for the other 25% of the time they hinder the personal, hands on service that a boutique hotel can deliver. It's clear to me that the management of the property want their guests to have the best stay possible.

Since my last stay they have done a complete remodel. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The room we have this time is on the very small side, but is a good price for this property. Valet parking is very competitively priced for the area. The only downsides are the following and these are probably just me. I know there used to be coffee downstairs in the morning and an evening wine hour. There may still be, but nobody has said anything about them and it's not printed anywhere so either still happens, I don't know about it. However, the comfortable beds make up for it and I can always order coffee from room service and go down to the bar to have a drink.

This has been a favorite place to stay in DC area for years. Locations just off King Street in Old Town Alexandria is enough to make this a good stay. Add to it the charm of staying in a distinctive place with an interesting history. Previously a Kimpton boutique hotel, they have been purchase by the Marriott Autograph collection and have undergone some changes. Nicer updated bar and full scale dining area with great breakfast, yet they have maintaned the distinctive charm. Rooms have also been updated and there were some indication that the updates are continuing. Best of all, in my opinion, is the customer service. Front desk greats you everytime you come back to hotel and are excellent in handling all questions and issues. Smiles and eagerness to help from waitress to doorman, bartender and room attendants. Kudos to all. Look forward to returning here for my next stay.

We stayed here for our anniversary - to get quiet time away from the kids and in one of our favorite places- Old town Alexandria. Very beautiful and comfortable. The only disappointment, and its's not a huge deal, but they didn't really acknowledge the anniversary much (typically other places we have stayed in the past have provided special accommodations, even as simple as a card in room). However, The decor and feel is beautiful- although the lobby color (green) didn't seem to match the rest of the decor, but that was ok! They have several charming and traditionally-decorated rooms, including a back room with chess/checkers game tables and a library/conference room. There is a bar, which felt loungey and also a restaurant. The staff was also very friendly and helpful as well! We didn't realize how dog- friendly the place was and definitely will keep in mind when traveling with ours. What's nice is we requested an allergen-free room and were informed that the floor we were on (4th) was pet-free. The room was immaculate and had a very cozy, charming feel. I loved that the tv was hanging off to the side and the room did not have a desk. Felt more like an oasis versus most other hotels. The bed was a 5/5 stars for comfort! They also provide a fully stocked mini-fridge with an ala carte menu for each item. They had 2 lush robes and an umbrella (which we definitely made good use of as we forgot ours and had some heavy rain). Bathroom was immaculate and had a spa-like feel to it. The towels were the some of the most lush as well. Overall, loved it and look forward to coming back.

I've stayed here before and my husband is a Marriott rewards member. While the room is cute, it's just so small. I don't remember my previous rooms being this tiny. The bathroom is SO tiny. For almost $400 a night, I expect more

This was my first time staying in Old Town and I highly recommend the quaint Morrison House. Monique, the "Mother of the House", was superb - she had answers for everything, remembered every guest by name, and made sure every aspect of my stay was on point. If you see her, ask to "take the quiz" and remind her how quickly I answered correctly! I was upgraded to a larger room on check-in and Titanium's are granted breakfast in their restaurant (can pick anything from the menu). My favorite was the brisket.

Long story short our 3 nights here had a number of smallish negatives that added up to a less than stellar stay. At checkin we were told that we didn't have the size bed we had booked and that they had moved us to a different room to be near a family member (which none of us asked for) -- we asked to be moved back to the room/bed size we had requested. Then we were given the background on the literary focus at the hotel and told we had a book in our room that we could keep if we chose to but our room never had a book. We asked about the history of the hotel and if it was haunted (we had a weird experience in our room one night and felt like it could have been paranormal activity) but the man at reception said he was new and didn't know much about the place. Our room looked out at ground level (1st floor) and felt like a basement. We had mold and bad odor in our closet which also had a light that we never could get to turn off...kind of annoying when we tried to sleep. Speaking of sleep, the pillows were all ginormous...I like hotels that have pillow choices so I don't get a neck ache from sleeping like I did at the Morrison. A family member who was also staying there had a coffee maker in her room but we did not -- not fair! The complimentary breakfast was not the best if you have a gluten intolerance as I do...just wish they offered atleast one gf option! The hotel did have friendly staff and is in a fun location so super bummed that we didn't have a great experience here. Probably will go back to the Alexandrian next time we're in town.

Location, location, location! Nestled in the heart of old town Alexandria, this boutique hotel has small, yet stylish and comfortable rooms. The breakfast was great and dinners at the restaurant were decent (though a little pricey). Service was great throughout. Only drawbacks was valet only parking and no In room coffee maker.

Stunning, Modern Elegance! The Morrison House is beautiful inside and out. This is the first time my husband and I stayed here and without a doubt we'll be back. The folks who work here were so incredibly friendly, kind, warm and inviting. We can not say enough wonderful things about them. Ricardo and Timothy went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. Side Note: We travel often and wouldn't normally choose such a Luxery hotel, however our daughter chose The Morrison House & gifted us with a weekend away here. It was worth every penny and the bed was the most comfortable hotel bed I've ever slept on.

Amongst Kimpton Hotels, I'd rate the Morrison House as 3 stars (average) but it deserves an extra star for being part of the Kimpton family. There's nothing wrong with Morrison House but when you've stayed at over a dozen Kimpton properties, you can't help but rank them amongst each other. First, few hotels can rival the hospitality, service, and amneities found at Kimpton - the Morrision House is no different. But the Morrison House is too old fashioned for my taste. Its rooms are smaller than nearby Kimptons like Lorein or Monaco. While ideal for vacationers it lacks that executive touch to set up a temporary office (e.g. Palomar). Given a choice between Morrison House or the nearby Hilton, I'd recommend the Morrison House. Given a choice between the Lorein Hotel & Spa and the Morrison House, I'll prefer the former. [Original Visit: October 12, 2011]

Nice place. Clean and well located. Very nice staff; Monique is hilarious and fun. Valet parking isn't cheap but quite convenient.

First stay at an Autograph Collection. Very friendly staff greeted me and I had a very clean and tidy room. My only problem was with the view (back alley). Recommended.

Not even through with my stay and have to rant. The place is pretty but they are doing repairs... with a jackhammer during the day. Room has a small refrigerator THAT DOESN'T WORK. Their solution was to bring what needed refrigerated to the front desk and they'll put it in their refrigerator. Um, no. Free coffee in the lobby but no cups or creamer Saturday morning first thing and there's grounds in the coffee. You have to ask the front desk to get you ice. Others in my group say their outlets don't work. We did a business meeting here and the room was HOT. Asked 3 times to fix. They completely missed one food service for our group. The fitness center and pool clearly listed on the TV list of services is THREE BLOCKS DOWN THE STREET IN ANOTHER HOTEL. Two stars since to room is clean and bed is comfortable but lots of bad things going on here.

My expectations must've been too high before staying here. My boyfriend and I have stayed at the Monaco (which is also owned by Kimpton) and loved that place. The Morrison on the other hand was a bit of a disappointment after having stayed at such a fabulous place like the Monaco. We were staying here as a part of a mini vacation in Old Town Alexandria. It was a bit hard to find but the man on the phone was very helpful in guiding us to the hotel. The staff was very friendly and I did like the valet parking. The outside of the building was beautiful, very majestic looking. My main problem was the room itself. The walls were paper thin and there are huge gaps under the door ensuring that your privacy does not exist. The room was small and crowed, although the bed was soft and the bed linen was nice. The view from the room was the street on the side of the hotel, so when I opened the blinds to let the light in there was a couple right outside getting into their car. We tried to open the window a bit for some fresh air (the place has a very old smell) and then it wouldn't close. We were so concerned that someone would sneak in while we were out the my boyfriend spent 30 minutes trying to get it closed. The temperature in the room was very difficult to control. Now, I wouldn't have minded all of this because this just wasn't the kind of hotel I was trying to stay in. But, the hotel had no room service even though there was a resturant connected to the hotel. They did have one of those terribly expensive mini bars in the room :p I'm not bashing the place. Like I said all the staff were wonderful, very nice, the place was clean and they did offer a wine hour with free drinks. However, the amount of money they are asking for and the area that they are located calls for much more than soft sheets and a guy to park my car. I've stayed in Sheraton's that have nicer rooms and better amenities. We didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant but I hear good things about it. My expectations for this type of hotels are much higher than I was presented with during my stay. I tried it out and would definitely recommend it to someone who is not going to want to spend some time in the room, but for a "getaway" type stay go somewhere else.

Front desk concierge was fabulous..lots of smiling friendly faces! Housekeeping was the best too.

The hotel is beautiful but the details make a difference. My husband tried to plan an amazing surprise while traveling without him. My room was beautiful. He had fruit delivered and flowers at the front desk. The problem was i was given a handicapped room. So the seat ruined my bath prospect. It has been a long day of travel so i did t want to make a fuss. The beds were hard but the pillows were nice. The valet is inconvenient as i left a charger in the car. The coffee was good. But no glass mugs to enjoy it in and breakfast was good. But with my husbands status is usually free. We still paid over $30 for three of us. The staff was exceptionally nice. It was overall a bit stressful and slightly inconvenient feeling experience

Angelisa greeted us with wine after a long drive!!! Great hotel and great welcome!! The location is great and then rooms are sweet!!

We were very pleased with our recent stay. We found your hotel to be one of the best we've ever stayed at. The staff is what really made the difference. It is not to take anything away from the hotel, but the staff is what really truly makes any hotel better. Every evening we were greeted by Sandra. She was honestly concerned that we did have a good time in the city that day. We even were greeted by the cleaning crews as they went about their duties. They were CONSTANTLY cleaning to keep the hotel impeccably clean. Even to the point of dusting the doors and moldings. Wow. I have never seen that before. The restaurant food was outstanding. My compliments to the chef. They were able to provide the B&B experience with all the big hotel amenities. We will definitely stay at your facility on any future travels to the area. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

My wife and I stayed at the Monaco last year, and decided to try the Morrison House this year because I'd heard they just underwent a renovation. Both properties are great. I think between the two I like the Monaco a bit more, but certainly wasn't unhappy with our stay at the Morrison House. The hotel itself is pretty small. There's only one elevator, but since there aren't a ton of guests it isn't particularly slow. The lobby is also small, but there's a bar/restaurant on one side and a lounge on the other, where they have the evening wine hour and the morning coffee. The rooms here are a bit small but not unreasonably so. The TV in our room was mounted on the wall on the side of the bed, so it made for a bit of an odd viewing angle. I did like that they had actual digital cable (not crappy hotel cable) with every channel and free on-demand content. I agree with another reviewer that the alarm clock was blindingly bright. I imagine most people just pull the plug and use their phone for an alarm. So aside from a few small flaws, another great Kimpton hotel.

Only stayed one night but served is purpose. When pull up at night in the rain be aware that the front of the hotel faces the alley so not immediately recognizable. Bed, bathroom ok. Front desk friendly. Little noise suppression, heard neighbor's alarm and people talking in hallway. One elevator, that must be fun when the hotel is full. Pay additional for internet, ridiculous. Was also able to find meter parking on the street so saved that cost.

Morrison House is a charming setting for an afternoon tea, a beautiful Federal style red brick building in Old Town. The cuteness doesn't stop at the exterior either and each room has a lovely historic home look. The staff here were all very nice and helpful, and particularly kind to my little niece. While the atmosphere and service were excellent, the food wasn't anything special. Standard tea for an adult is $38 (if you're looking to add a champagne cocktail, the Royal Tea is $44.) The upside is that the food is essentially "bottomless," as the servers will refill your sandwiches and scones as often as you wish. The downside is that the food was disappointing. The bread was all very dry, probably because the sandwiches had been cut hours earlier and the toppings were so-so. The scones were sad, very small (the size of those little post-it notes) and rather sweet. Sadder still - they served them with whipped cream instead of clotted cream. Even though I was ravenous and planning for the tea to function as lunch, at some point, I just didn't want another mediocre little sandwich or scone. The children's tea ($28) is a great idea, hot chocolate plus a tray of kid-friendly finger sandwiches, like PB&J, ham and cheese, and ants on a log. Also the hot chocolate is amazing - the most delicious thing I tasted here. It is super rich, with a thick consistency similar to a custard sauce, and a lovely intense, but not too sweet chocolate flavor. Yum. The ants on a log were also the tastiest of all of the finger foods too, so clearly the kid's version is the way to go. Dessert was very prettily presented - each person received a fresh gooseberry dipped in white chocolate, a chocolate dipped strawberry, and a cream puff. All tasty and nice to have a dessert selection at tea that wasn't a total sugar overload. Overall, this is a nice tea for groups with kids, but I wouldn't return for a non-family outing.