We enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was great! Amid all the Covid restrictions they really did their best to be as accommodating as possible. We would definitely stay here again. The location is perfect fo exploring Alexandria as well.

It was very nice. No mini fridge in the room, though, which seems like that's a standard thing for rooms to have. Parking was a night mare

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend at the Lorien Hotel. The room was nice and quiet. The bed was very comfortable. The hotel staff was really accommodating both Wendell and Syneese were great. We also took advantage of the spa, and the tasting room. We love the mussels. Another great stay at the Lorien.

Only stayed for one night and it was super cute. We had a view of the street and its cute shops. Modern look and the beds were firm, which I personally prefer. The only complaint I have is we could hear our neighbors ENTIRE conversation and they weren't necessarily being loud. Just super thin walls. Luckily we were super tired from walking DC all day and fell asleep easily.

The hotel was clean and beautiful. The staff members were friendly and very helpful. The room was comfortable and the products that were provided exceeded our expectations. The location is great for walking down King Street (near many shops and restaurants). We would definitely stay here again.

I was there for a conference. My breakfast at the restaurant was pretty good. Very comfortable. Their courtyard is a nice place to enjoy weather and it has WiFi so I would work there and get some sun. Not much of a lobby though, so when it started raining it was hard to find a spot to work.

Beautiful hotel. Even better spa! My room, though incredibly stylish, was rather small, which surprised me as it was a king bed accommodating room. The bed wasn't as comfortable as I'd hoped, and the pillows werent great. But there was a well stocked mini-bar stocked. Very polite staff. I mainly stayed so I could spend time at the spa, which I should say again, is wonderful.

The Kimpton Lorien is a very modern and well decorated hotel. There is a nice courtyard entrance and this hotel is pet friendly. I heard great things about the restaurant, spa, and complimentary wine hour but didn't have a chance to partake as I was only there for one night. The king room (612) had the adjoining doors on either side (2 of them) which I am not a fan of when you are staying as a single room. The shower was large, clean and had the rain shower head. Overall a nice location and hotel. Ashley at the front desk is amazing and the valet parking is convenient and quick. The only downside to our stay was the noise of other guests. There was either a wedding party or girls night or something that was loud past midnight.

There was no indication that the room was suite style with the doors being shared between rooms. Sound carries easily and we easily heard our neighbors. They weren't loud, thankfully. Other than that, the hotel was very clean and in a great location.

Location couldn't have been better. The rooms are spacious and clean. Worked out at the gym and it has everything you would need for a standard workout. Recommended.

Part of a family throwing a birthday party there. Staff were very accommodating and helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we had things we needed. However, the food we were served was VERY bad. Most was cold and inadequately seasoned, with one dish being so unpalatable more than one guest referenced food more fit for pets. I've heard that the restaurant food is good, and if I return I'd have to try it.

Alexandria is just beautiful and this hotel fits in perfectly. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are well appointed and the hotel itself is beautifully decorated. Fair warning...the beds a very comfortable and hard to leave. The hotel is very well situated with easy access to metro, major thoroughfares are close by and old town is an easy stroll down King St.

We came off of recommendations of others who have stayed, for the modern feeling rooms, and as a close inexpensive option as opposed to staying physically in DC to explore. Both of us, by the middle of our week long stay were in so much pain from the bed it wasn't funny. I can't tell you how rare that is. The only other negatives were the price of food from their restaurant and the horrid ability to get an order right via room service. I know you would say room service prices are just that way.. I checked. The food prices were the same eating downstairs except for the room service fee. I've eaten at some of the finest steak houses in NYC and paid those prices. This was not that in comparison imo. Other than that, the staff were extremely friendly. A great gem of hospitality. We also enjoyed their toiletries.. I don't often mention that aspect in my reviews! They also seemed to host a wonderful wedding reception there. In speaking with those guests attending it, they thoroughly enjoyed.

My stay at the Kimpton was wonderful. The room was excellent, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the on site restaurant served delicious food. I would gladly stay here again.

Great staff. Very comfortable hotel stay. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. The staff was courteous and attentive to my needs as a guest.

Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. We were very comfortable and felt welcome. Walking distance to may things including the metro. Would definitely stay here again.

Staff very nice and friendly. My room was great. My only complaint was that the food ok. Not bad, just ok. For the higher priced room I expected better.

They have an lovely spa and excellent massage service. Also the Tasting room makes the best brisket I have ever tasted on their in house bread. The customer service is amazing.

The hotel was gorgeous and comfortable. The staff were friendly but not overly accommodating. The manager was amazing, guy with black hair and black framed glasses. I had a few issues. The drive-up situation was unclear. No sign saying park/pull-up here. It just looked like you were guessing this was where you should park. The restaurant to get breakfast was delicious, but the walk there was annoying because of the rain. Had to get an umbrella out just to walk 50 feet or so get breakfast. Also wish there were more places to sit and study. The day I was there, there was some sort of conference happening in the study area and I couldn't find a place to set up my laptop to work (I don't really like being cooped up in the room all day). Otherwise, it really was a wonderful stay. I would definitely recommend it and stay again.

One of the most beautiful hotels I've stayed in. It might sound weird but they have the softest carpeting in the hallways. Its like walking on a cloud. The King Deluxe room we stayes in was on the small side. Parking is horrible. The ajoined restaurant is fantastic. Staff is not that knowledgeable and I was charged for services I did not receive. Had to call several times to have them removed. King Street is amazing and the selection of eateries are top notch. Not so great for families with young children or anyone not looking to spend a little extra. Not a very diverse area either but hey, it happens.

Great little hotel! Service was good, location and rooms are lovely. Certainly worth consider if you are visiting old Town. Metro is walkable and the waterfront is a 20 minutes walk or a 5 minute free trolly ride away.

Stayed at the lorien while our apartment was renovated. Nice modern design in the room. Although it has some quirks. Shower while nice and modern doesn't have anywhere to put things. The one shelf in the shower is full from the full size amenity bottels of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The room is a little small but it's old Town. The staff has been very nice but they move very slowly if you request anything.

No rooms with bathtubs were available. The agent checking me in said that I would be able to get a rain shower room instead, but didn't and u didn't discover this until I got up to my room. The light in the bathroom flickered on and off. Otherwise my stay was nice and the premises was clean.

Stopped in for Sunday brunch for two. I had the corned beef hash which was excellent, large pieces of meat. My wife had the waffles with smoked salmon which was also delicious. Our waiter was excellent, we never felt like he was hovering over us but he checked on us frequently. Overall I would recommend, we will be going back.

What an amazing spa! I loved it there, Kristin at the front desk was so nice and helpful and got me all set up. They have everything you need, the ribs are so comfy. Anastasia was an incredible masseuse, she worked out all sorts of knots. The glass of champagne at the end was the perfect touch. I would definitely go again and would recommend it to anyone!

My last visit to The Lorien was only for dinner and drinks, but I've stayed and eaten there many times. Kimpton properties are generally excellent, but this location exceeds even that high standard. Try the Brabo Tasting Room for a really unique experience.

When I checked in, there was some confusion as to which room I booked. I thought I booked the room with a bathtub - turns out it was the one with the shower despite the description stating there was a separate bathtub. Started off frustrated right away with the lack of empathy from their front desk staff.

When I did get in my room, the dog beds and litter box were waiting as requested. That was a plus. I immediately noticed how run down the room was though. This was an upgrade from the basic king room, yet the furniture was dinged, scratched, and the leather chair was peeling and cracked. I felt like I was staying at a motel, not a four star hotel. The mirror in the bathroom was coming out of the wall and hanging off the tile. The Lamp by the bed was hanging crooked. The bed frame was cracked.

Needless to say I was not impressed.

Fantastic hotel, very modern. Clean newly updated rooms. Great restaurant attached.

This was our 3rd visit to the hotel. Wonderful accommodations. Very clean, very friendly and helpful staff. Food was delish.

Not satisfied. The service, the facility and the overall experience was nothing like I was expecting. The sauna was moldy. Staff kept walking through the relaxation room and I got to hear more than a couple clients complaining over the phone about unfilled requests. The hotel seems nice tho.

Lovely hotel just outside old town Alexandria marred by a disaster of a restaurant (overpriced and overcooked. Used to be associated with Robert Wiedermeyer but really just bad now)

I liked this place as the staff was friendly and that place well kept. Overnight parking will run you 32 which is reasonable for the area. They allow pets.

Awesome hotel right on king street in old town. Got to see inside when i had family in from out of town. Great location near the metro and has a king street shuttle stop out front. Very walkable to the best shops and resturaunts old town has to offer. The rooms themselves were also very nice and spacious.

I really liked this place. Nice rooms with great ambience. Located in Old Alexandria and close to many other hotels and restaurants. Only two blocks to the Metro train station. Well worth the price and I highly recommend.

The Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa was a beautiful hotel to visit. I attended a wedding in at the hotel over the weekend and a had a pleasant experience. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and were a pleasure to deal with. The event rooms were small but cozy and personal and the food was decent.

Best booking decision I've ever made! Beautiful accommodations and rooms. Complimentary coffee in the am and a glass of wine to welcome you back after a long day of sightseeing. My husband and I enjoyed dinner at their Brabo Tasting Room and is was AMAZING. To top it off when the hotel found out we were celebrating our anniversary, they surprised us with strawberries and champagne! A truly Class A hotel! I can't recommend it more!!

This hotel is comfortable, like really comfortable. I spend over 100 days a year in hotels across the country and I slept better in the Lorien then anywhere else I've been; including my own bed! They also have an amazing restaurant. I cant speak to the spa though as I'm not a spa guy.

This isn't a hotel for business travelers, as much as it is for leasure and relaxation travelers. Great energy. If I ever actually get a girlfriend, I'm planning on bringing her here.

Very friendly staff, great location, really took extra care of us during our meeting. Nice touch with wine tasting

Nice hotel but no frills really. The bathroom doors are barn doors which make going to the bathroom pretty uncomfortable but that's a personal opinion. The hotel also doesn't have a pool which i found strange but if your in Alexandria I suppose you're notbspending much time in the room anyway.

Not for the hotel, but for the patio of Brabo Tasting Room, which is in the hotel's courtyard. Good place for happy hour. The happy hour wines are always good, and reasonably priced. Food is good too. I've had all of the flstbreads, and they're all good. The charcuterie plates are very good. Mussels are delicious. Bread is amazing. The happy hour punch is hit or miss. But usually tasty. Overall a very nice place to eat, drink and talk.

I was here on business and for a retirement dinner recently. It is set back off of the street and can be a little hard to find the entrance at first. Which actually is a nice thing as it is off a busy street. Once inside it was cozy and quaint. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner here as well as a cocktail hour and everything was delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and the spaces were all very comfortable. I didn't get a chance to stay in a room but I'd go back again for a night if the chance came up.

Great restaurant, the octopus was delicious and service couldn't be better.

I loved my experience here. Although they may have been extra attentive because it was my first visit, I really doubt it after seeing them interact with every other guest. They've helped me with any request I have made and even did things I didn't think to ask to make my stay more special. I hope I get the chance to book with them again.

This hotel was very clean and the staff was very attentive. However in my opinion the place is overpriced. Compared to other hotels in the area and location it is overpriced and the hotel isn't as nice as the pictures make it out to look.

Nice hotel in a great location with a friendly staff. Wine hour at night is a great touch. Complimentary coffee in the am was delicious. Will stay here again.

We are planning our wedding at this hotel, and we love it. It is beautiful and the staff are so friendly and helpful. The associated restaurant, Brabo, has a new chef - and he is gracious and talented. The Lorien has a lovely, warm atmosphere that is both chic and cozy.

My husband and I stayed here with a group of friends, we found the location convenient and parking was easy for this neighborhood. We felt the rooms were a little dark but otherwise loved everything about the place, lobby and rooms were clean...we never made it to the bar/restaurant but hope to next time we're in town.

Visited kimpton for the first time for our anniversary. The staff where extremely friendly and made us feel like royalty. Upgraded suite, complimentary drinks and desserts, champagne it was amazing! The resteraunts were excellent and the staff, food and cocktails were perfection. The price and proximity to the metro is great for DC visitors.

Great service. Very friendly staff

Love
We requested a crib and it came with a baby shower kit. Won my heart over. See pic
Wine hour. Delicious wine and great atmosphere.
Raid the bar. Got a 10 dollar gift card. Great !
Bikes to use. Didn't use it but it's a neat idea.

Valet parking. You can do street parking. Valet is 30. Street is 1 buck and change a hour. Think about it.

We had a nice, romantic night at Lorien for my wife's birthday. It started off worrisome, as our room wasn't ready, but it turned into an upgrade to a beautiful suite. We nixed our plans to hit up one of the restaurants on King Street, and decided to order room service from Brabo. Food came quickly and in perfect order, and was quite tasty. All of the staff were very polite, friendly and attentive to our needs. We will stay again soon.

Staff are very helpful and decor is nice. Doors for bathrooms are a little weird and don't allow much privacy (something to keep in mind for families, etc). Would stay again.

I've stayed at this location six or seven times now and each time, it is the same level of Kimpton excellence. Cozy lobby, and excellent affiliate dining spaces. This last time, we checked in a little bit after the complimentary happy hour and the front desk staff provided us with a coupon for wine at the bar. It's little things like this that make me always look for a Kimpton wherever I go!

The best place to stay, right in old town, quality food and service. Has to be one of the nicest hotels around. The general manager served wine at the social hour, Stephan was a very interesting and kind person. We enjoyed the stay every much.

Lush rooms with rainfall showers. Very comfortable bed and solid staff.. was only a guest for a night but it was delightful.

I love staying at the Lorien when I'm in Alexandria. I have an office on King Street just a short walk from the Lorien, so it's really convenient. The evening greeting with a glass of wine, the wood oven baked muscles and AM coffee out the door in the morning set you up just right!

Check in staff weren't competent. They could not locate our reservation. The issue was eventually resolved after about 30 minutes. The room was nice though. Great bed and bathroom. Valet service was excellent.

I went to their restaurant, Brabo, for restaurant week. They had a three course meal option for $35 that was plated beautifully and tasted great. The service was excellent and very much like I was more important than I actually am. Overall I would go again, but bear in mind a normal meal would be closer to $55 a person.

Visited the spa. The staff were very nice and accommodating, and the spa service was great.

Very hospitable for our baby shower. We made some day of schedule changes and they rolled with it. Very well versed.

Excellent room and service

I was there for a work related dinner. We hung out by the patio and had drinks and snacks. The snacks were good and the bartender was great. Dinner was well paced. The endive salad was very good. The salmon was tasty. The risotto looked good but not filling. It would be a good place to host a small more intimate gathering.

Great boutique hotel with great service.

This review is for the Lorien Spa only. As a treat to ourselves, my boyfriend and I decided to get facials and massages this weekend. Since we live in Old Town, we walked over to the spa and booked an appointment with the staff onsite. The staff are all very friendly and accommodating. We asked to see the shower rooms prior to making an appointment, which they allowed. They also took the time to explain the packages. We were hoping for a couples' massage but ultimately decided to get separate packages since a couples' massage for 50 minutes is $310. I chose the Sweet Dreams package, which includes a massage, facial, and scalp massage (115 minutes for $250). My boyfriend opted for the Gentlemen's Dream package, which includes a deep therapeutic massage and a facial (100 minutes for $220). Even though we couldn't be in the same room together for the massage, the staff made a note to have both our facials start at the same time and assured us that we would have time together in the relaxation room.

Come Sunday, we headed back to Lorien. One of the ladies handed us keys to our lockers and a binder with a small pamphlet to fill out. She led me to the ladies' shower room and explained everything in there. My locker contained a robe, flip flops, and an extra large fluffy towel. The shower room has a vanity with seats where you can blow-dry and style your hair. There are large containers on an adjacent bookshelf that have makeup remover wipes, combs, and exfoliating pads. There's a steam room and a large sink with cleanser, body lotion, mouthwash, and facial mist.

Across from the shower room is the relaxation room. There's a table with teas and cucumber water. Seats 8 with chairs and benches backed with huge pillows and surrounded with candles, diffuser scented sticks, and orchids. There are magazines for pleasure reading as well. We waited in the relaxation room before our facial specialists. Ludmila did my facial and she was very gentle. She cleansed, exfoliated, and steamed my face first before doing the extractions. I've never had a professional do extractions on my face before, so there was certainly more pressure and pain but that's to be expected. Ludmila advised me to use certain products for my acne-prone skin and said she will bring some recommended Kerstin Florian products to the front desk. Afterwards, she did a natural enzyme peel, a deep cleansing facial massage, hand and arm massage, and a scalp massage with lavender oils. The facial was wonderful and my skin felt so smooth and clean afterwards. Jason did my massage. He was very gentle and targeted my problem areas (neck, shoulders).

All in all, it was a very, very relaxing afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed both my facial and massage. It's a bit on the pricey end, with both our packages and tip coming out to be over $600. The specialists are all fantastic and staff are wonderful. Great little pick-me-up!

My wife and stayed at the Lorien on 9/27/14 for a quick date night get away in Alexandria. The hotel was clean and staff was efficient and helpful. I am still not quite convinced it was worth the price, but I can't complain too much.

Stayed at the Lorien for a business meeting for the Lancaster Chamber.

Things I enjoyed. Very clean, super nice staff, free wifi, Dunkin Donuts around the corner, and everything is walking distance or take the free trolly that runs you to the other end of town.

My recommendations. Have your vehicle valeted, these guys are the best. I forgot my phone charger in the car, front desk called the valet and they went to retrieve it for me, no questions asked. They asked me what I was looking to do during my down time, when I told them antiques, they googled all the local shops walking distance from the hotel. They went above and beyond their job description.

I would stay here again.