West End Travel Guide
Alexandria
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Top hotels in West End
Washington Plaza Hotel
"The staff at check in were less than welcoming. Much better staff at check out. Róom was clean but smelled a bit dingy/stale."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
"This hotel was an excellent place to stay! It was so clean, and the beds were so comfortable! The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would definitely stay here again!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza College Park - Washington DC by IHG
"Breakfast was perfect and stuff excellent 👍"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel
"Hotel was great. Food, at least for breakfast/brunch, was disappointing"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
"Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Moxy Washington DC Downtown
"Moxy provides small basic rooms which are not for everyone, but they were ok for a short stay. We were initially in Room 810 which felt too small, and 2 of the 3 lights in the bedroom weren’t working. We were switched to 808, which was better."
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West End
Old Town Alexandria
Take time in Old Town Alexandria to visit attractions like Athenaeum and Alexandria City Hall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.
Old Town West
While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Museum and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.
Potomac West
While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Birchmere and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.
Del Ray
If you're spending some time in Del Ray, Del Ray Farmers Market and Mt Vernon Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Southwest Quadrant
Southwest Quadrant might not have many top sights, but United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Athenaeum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
