Best Western Old Colony Inn

Perfect location, request for first floor accommodated and I don’t think I’ve ever had a smoother check in. The beds were comfortable and I felt safe. Ample free parking which is a plus since lots of other spots in the DMV have paid lots at $ 20 and up. Breakfast today was cream chipped beef and biscuit (bleh) waffles and a variety of hot and cold cereals, breads, bagels, mini muffins and yogurt. Passed on breakfast but the coffee was good. The only negatives: worn chairs in room and carpet on stairs needs cleaning. I would return before flights or just for price and location. No elevator; request first floor if you need to when making reservations

WiFi Internet not working. Called and front desk said has been out for awhile. Kept saying I just arrived so don’t know yet said out two nights ago too. Ridiculous

Great hotel! I would come here again! Excellent location for visiting D.C.!! Very close to D.C. This hotel places you right in Old Town… you could walk down the street to shops and restaurants. Nice, attentive staff. Free shuttle around Alexandria… very convenient for going to the Metro to head into DC and not having to worry about where to park your car. Clean room. Cable TV. Garage parking. Surprisingly quiet at night being so close to traffic.
No mini fridge… that was my only negative, since we wanted to bring restaurant leftovers back to the room but had no way to refrigerate.

Two stars because I didn’t see any vermin. Dated, dingy and creepy motel feel. First room; no a/​c, second room, a/​c worked, but room smelled funky. My company travel service booked this, not a hotel I would ever choose. Stay here if you have no other choice.

Great mid-​level hotel that is close to everything D.C. has to offer, with friendly staff and offers exceptional value! The rooms are nothing fancy but are clean, functional and offer some of the most comfortable beds we’ve experienced – better than some 4 star establishments. In terms of convenience, this hotel is close to everything without the higher D.C. hotel rates.
We loved the free parking, free wifi and complimentary breakfast! There were fresh scrambled eggs and sausage one morning and biscuits and gravy the second day. In addition, my girls loved the self-​service waffle iron and large selection of breads, cereals and yogurt. The hotel also had hot coffee and an ice water dispenser in the lobby, as well as free cookies which we enjoyed after a long day of sightseeing.
The hotel is older, but the décor fits right in with the charm of Old Town Alexandria. If you do plan to stay here, I would suggest bringing your own shampoo /​body wash since the ones they provide are itty bitty. The hotel is two stories and does not have an elevator, so if this is a potential problem, I suggest calling ahead to secure a room on the first floor.
Overall, we had a very nice experience and would stay here again if visiting D.C.

This hotel refused to honor a prepaid non refundable reservation. No attempt was made to contact us until we arrived that evening. They had trouble finding us a room – hello, it’s Spring Break, that’s why we booked ahead! Their solution was a stinky room in a fleabag motel a $ 27 cab ride away.
The poor clerk was embarrassed. Obviously the manager had approved the large group that had bumped us, then left the clerk to deal with it. The manager had left and wouldn’t return the clerk’s call.
Don’t trust this place!

This hotel was dingy and dark. The free breakfast was inedible. The eggs didn’t taste anything like eggs and even the English muffins tasted weird. Not a lot of cleaning of my bathroom happened. And, the shuttle bus driver was surly and refused to take me to the Braddock Rd metro stop, even though that is clearly listed as one of the stops they make. Finally, I would recommend bringing your own body wash and shampoo/​conditioner since the ones they offer aren’t good.
The one bonus is that the Wifi is free.