Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a well-rated base on King Street close to shops, restaurants and the metro. If you plan to spend most days at the Washington memorials, remember they are a ride away.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This 4-star is our Luxury pick for Alexandria. It suits couples and families who want to stay in Old Town, eat out on foot and use the metro for day trips. Listed facilities include a spa, gym, restaurant, family rooms, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. The listing is also tagged as pet friendly, though terms are not confirmed.
Skip it if you want a 5-star experience; none made our cut in this city and this is a 4-star fallback. Also skip it if you want to walk to the National Mall, since the listed memorials are more than 100 minutes away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is 1600 King Street, and the location score is 9.6. Guests describe a central spot on King Street close to shops, restaurants and the metro station.
The listed sights are all far. The Jefferson Memorial and Nationals Park are each about 8.5 km away, around 106 minutes on foot as straight-line estimates. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is about 9 km, roughly 113 minutes. You will need public transport or a taxi for all three.
Parking is not listed in the data. If you drive, ask about parking and its cost before you book.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 338 reviews. Guests like the King Street location and the walk to shops, restaurants and the metro. They also describe rooms as consistently clean and well maintained.
The criticism concerns problem handling. Staff are called friendly and professional, but some guests report poor communication when something went wrong.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put the Archer at about €188 a night, so €376 for two nights. The sample median was €185.74 a night, so the price sat right at the middle of the market. These are not live quotes.
Our Best Value pick, The Westin Alexandria Old Town, scored the same 8.8 and was about €8 cheaper at €180.10 a night. Our Budget pick, Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South, was €136.05 a night with a score of 8.4. Since the Westin matches the score for a little less, compare both for your dates and pick by location and facilities.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible properties in Alexandria. The Archer was joint first on guest score. No 5-star qualified, so our rule allowed a 4-star scoring at least 8.5, and at 8.8 this one clears that bar.
Before you book
Breakfast information is not confirmed in our data. Check whether your rate includes it or plan to eat out.
Pet terms, spa hours and any fees are not confirmed. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed.
Check today's price for your dates, since the numbers above are reference prices from November 2026.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can I walk from Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria to the National Mall?
No. The Jefferson Memorial is about 8.5 km away, over 100 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Use public transport or a taxi.
Is the Archer close to the metro?
Guests say the hotel is near the metro station on King Street. Check the walk on a map for your exact route.
Does Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria include breakfast?
Breakfast details are not confirmed in our data. Check the rate before you book.
Is the Archer pet friendly?
The listing is tagged as pet friendly, but the terms are not confirmed. Ask the hotel about fees and size limits.
How does the Archer compare with The Westin Alexandria Old Town?
Both scored 8.8. The Westin was about €8 a night cheaper on the reference dates, so compare both for your dates.