Alexandria, VirginiaOld Town
Hotel Heron Alexandria Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton
Colonial Revival conversion
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
HiltonColonial Revival conversion
A restored 1926 landmark pairs period brickwork with neighborhood dining, centering its community life around a wood-burning hearth.
What it’s good at
Notable
Tented ceilings, amber lighting, and burnished brass anchor intimate cocktail den Francis Hall.
Notable
The restored 1926 Colonial Revival structure originally housed the historic George Mason Hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
King Street shops sit two blocks away, and the Potomac waterfront is an easy stroll down Prince Street.
The rooms
Rooms are split between the original 1926 building and a modern wing, offering simple, comfortable spaces to recharge.
Restaurant
KILN
Chesapeake oysters and Mid-Atlantic dishes come from an open kitchen tiled in gold, and red leather barstools line the counter.
At the table
Rooftop tables overlook Old Town church spires at dusk, and cocktail bar Francis Hall serves drinks downstairs along a stone counter.
How it began
The building opened in 1926 as the George Mason Hotel and spent decades as offices before returning to hospitality.
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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.