Alexandria, VirginiaOld Town
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
Red-brick spa inn
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
ArcherRed-brick spa inn
The property runs like a neighborhood inn, pairing full-service spa treatments with evening cocktails and brick-oven pizza.
What it’s good at
Listed
Understated modern interiors sit behind a traditional red-brick Old Town street facade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
King Street's brick sidewalks lead past local boutiques toward the Potomac, and the Metro sits just two blocks away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have plush mattresses with down duvets, and select suites open onto private furnished terraces.
The spa
A candlelit relaxation lounge with tea sits beside four private treatment rooms and a nail salon.
The gym
The lower-level fitness room has Peloton bikes, cardio equipment, and free weights up to 50 pounds.
AKB (Archer's Kitchen & Bar)
Double-height windows look out onto King Street beneath exposed steel beams, with leather booths for cocktails and shareable plates.
Alexandria
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.