Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection

Wonderful stay at a quaint boutique hotel. First off I must give kudos to Miguel at the front desk. My check in very smooth as I came in early from out of town. Miguel greeted me with recommendations for dinner as well as an invitation to the onsite restaurant The Study. Upon entering my room the front desk staff called up to ensure that I was satisfied with my cozy room. Dinner at The Study was excellent the bartenders were engaging and the craft drinks were on point! The pianist was a nice touch with holiday music. And the icing on the cake was Miguel calling me today to let me know I left my EarPod in my room. When I come back to Olde Towne I will definitely be back to the cute little gem.

My husband and I had a great time staying at the Morrison! What truly made our stay memorable was the service we received from Douglas!! When I first called to get directions to the hotel because we missed our turn, he helped reroute us and even stood outside to make sure we didn’t miss our turn again. He has helped us throughout our entire stay and we really appreciate the kindness and assistance! We also received assistance from Sam and would like to thank him as well for his assistance! The breakfast was yummy, the rooms were clean with comfy beds, and the bar had amazing drinks! We can’t wait to stay here again at this beautiful bed and breakfast!

We loved our first stay here. Every single element was pleasing and rewarding for our stay in downtown Alexandria. |The service level of EVERY employee was off the charts. The valet, the front desk, the bar and cleaning. |The rooms are so well-appointed and clean beyond. The beds are very comfortable and our room view was amazing.|We will be back again and again. |Thank you Morrison staff!!

Great service on a tough day. I stayed at Morrison house Thanksgiving night after spending a week in hospice with my mom. It was evening checkin and I didn't know there would be no food or service that night - people were off for the holiday. It could have been a horrible experience, but Saphiare Monique Mills was amazingly supportive gracious and welcoming and very helpful. Explained the situation, helped me find food and made everything a little easier.||Staff like this are few and far between. I will never forget that night and she made all the difference in the world.

This hotel was the cutest building in the heart of Alexandria. I was staying for business and I'm used to Courtyards/Residence Inns - this was such an unexpected treat. I didn't get to experience many of the amenities as it was the last night of a week long trip but Doug who helped me with Valet was great - quick and kind. I'd love to go back to explore during personal travel.

Wonderful boutique hotel in prime location. The service was excellent. Timely and delivered with kindness and grace. Everyone was accommodating. Sam, Casimir, and Lydia were wonderful. The rooms were clean and nicely appointed. Really enjoyed the sheets. The FOOD WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I had the best piece of halibut easily in the last 10 years. The bread includes Masa. OMG I thought I didn’t like masa but I was so good. And the Tres Leches cake …..beautiful rendition. Or perhaps it’s the original since it was his grandmother’s recipe. I was so comfortable, I stayed an extra night.

This staff was incredible! This was a hard week for us in business and during our stay we felt so cared for! ||Monique- thank you for caring for me when I was sobbing following our corporate good bye call ( I am leaving my co this week)||Douglas - thank you for your beautiful story and sharing with me! Breakfast was wonderful. Appreciate you getting ready early morning ||Sam- thank you for your hospitality and smiling face. ||Miguel- this team is with it’s weight in gold and it’s clear that your leadership is shining through them||As I had mentioned- your cleaning staff and front desk team are doing an amazing job. Thank you for your hospitality and care ||Summer Anderson

On a positive note, the staff was very friendly, helpful and tried to be accommodating. On a negative note: -we had to change our room three times. The first two rooms were sublevel and in the basement. They were disgusting and I felt like we were in a dungeon. The third room was on the third floor, but it wasn’t such a great shake either, and it was a very tired room, not well, kept up. -they told us upon arrival that we could not have drinks or dinner there because there was a holiday party taking over the whole hotel. We were counting on being able to sit in the bar and have a drink. Because it’s a small hotel there are lots of little rooms in which you can sit. They could’ve given us one room and cordoned it off just for hotel guests, but they didn’t. -The party was below us and it was very noisy. However, it did stop at 9:15. -they knew what was going on and they took $100 off our room and gave us some wine. -breakfast was very minimal and not great. -I cannot recommend this hotel. They have no business having rooms in the basement because they were not carpeted and they were beyond disgusting. The third floor room was carpeted.

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.