When life (and a plane) took me to Old Town Alexandria in Virginia (USA), I didn’t know what to expect. As of today, I have visited Old Town Alexandria twice, and the second visit was even better than the first. A constant between the two trips, though, was the place where I stayed. Hotel Indigo in Old Town Alexandria met business and leisure requirements both times, which is why I decided to write about one of the best accommodation options in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Read MoreAfter archaeologists found a centuries-old ship during Hotel Indigo’s construction in 2015, many suspected they might find historic artifacts at the future Robinson Landing site... the lobby of Hotel Indigo now features an archaeological blueprint of the ship that was excavated at the site prior to the hotel’s construction.
Read MoreThe Set Sail Package at the Hotel Indigo:
Virginia’s Hotel Indigo offers private sailing lessons with their “Set Sail” package. Keeping up with in-room nautical themes, the only waterfront hotel in Alexandria will include a private sailing lesson at the Belle Haven Marina. After sailing all afternoon, guests can enjoy local wine and oysters on the half shell from chef Cathal Armstrong’s seafood restaurant Hummingbird. There is also the option for an overnight stay with a complimentary upgrade in a King water view guest room, complete with a maritime-themed amenity. Bookings must be made two weeks in advance and are available now through September 28th.
Read MoreWe check out Hotel Indigo in Old Town Alexandria and get a taste of their specialty, fresh oysters.
Read MoreAlexandria, just 15 minutes from D.C., is a colonial-era town known for its cobbled streets and historic mansions, and the recently opened Hotel Indigo is in a prime location down by the harbor. Many rooms feature water views, and Hummingbird restaurant, from celebrity chef Cathal Armstrong, is already a hotspot. Plus, it's just a few minutes' walk to other top dining spots Vermilion and Virtue Feed & Grain — there's even a speakeasy at the back of Sugar Shack Donuts.
Read MoreSet sail from DC: Looking for the perfect summertime staycation? The Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria has a special ‘Set Sail’ package that includes a private sailing lesson at Belle Haven Marina on the Potomac River. The package also includes local oysters and wine from Cathal Armstrong’s Hummingbird restaurant in Alexandria and a nautical themed gift at check-in.
Read MoreLocated just a few miles southeast of our nation’s capital, Alexandria, Va., offers a pleasant respite from the busy political hustle of Washington, D.C. Hotel Indigo Alexandria offers a wonderful mix of culture, cuisine and local flare for those out-of-towners who want all the history of our young country but without the congestion, politics and huge city-feel of next door.
Read MoreThe 18th-century ship found at the site of Hotel Indigo in 2015 has gotten the attention of the National Park Service. The historic ship was the first of four 18th-century vessels of the kind to be uncovered on Alexandria’s waterfront.
Read MoreSet your sites on a stay in a King River View Room, welcome amenity and two hour sailing lesson on the Potomac. The Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria (Va.) has created the overnight Set Sail package, valid on bookings through Sept. 28
Read MoreThe perfect pairing for your fresh-caught seafood? Stunning views of the Potomac River, of course. Sit under the lights on the patio at Hummingbird, located at the chic Hotel Indigo, complete with Potomac River views that are a perfect pairing for locally-sourced seafood and creative cocktails.
Read MoreThe only waterfront hotel in Old Town, the Indigo has decor that’s nautically inspired, with great offers this May! The “Set Sail” package includes overnight accommodations in a king water-view room, a two-hour private sailing lesson at nearby Belle Haven Marina and more.
Read MoreThere’s a new player in Old Town, the Hotel Indigo, the first and only waterfront hotel in Old Town, Alexandria. From now until March 31, the hotel is offering the “Refresh + Recharge” weekend package for two.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a fun East Coast road trip, you can't go wrong with Alexandria, Virginia. Its Old Town is lined with graceful colonial-era buildings, and its dining scene is nationally recognized. The (free) Smithsonian museums in D.C. are just 20 minutes away, as is George Washington's Mount Vernon estate.
Read MoreYou know I’m a sucker for a good boutique hotel, and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria fit the bill. I loved that it was right on the waterfront, and steps away from amazing shops, restaurants, and attractions. There’s an amazing restaurant on-site, Hummingbird, it’s pet-friendly, and it has a darling little courtyard that would be perfect to relax in during warmer months.
Read MoreThere’s a new player in Old Town, the Hotel Indigo, the first and only waterfront hotel in Old Town, Alexandria.
Read MoreCheck out page 11 to see the snip-it about INDIGO HOTEL ALEXANDRIA!
This establishment, which opened its doors in spring 2016 is the first to establish itself on
banks of the Potomac. Great location in the old town, this boutique hotel houses a restaurant, the Hummingbird, which serves delicious local cuisine whose menu changes according to the
seasons!
To lobby or not to lobby, that is no longer the question for D.C.'s newer hotels.
Read MoreOnce we arrived in D.C., we took a less than 15 minute cab ride to the Hotel Indigo. This very comfortable and centrally located boutique hotel is a recent addition to Alexandria, and we were told that it provided the town’s only waterfront accommodations.
Read MoreOnce we arrived in D.C., we took a less than 15 minute cab ride to the Hotel Indigo. This very comfortable and centrally located boutique hotel is a recent addition to Alexandria, and we were told that it provided the town’s only waterfront accommodations. The rooms are designed to have a loft-like, warehouse inspired feel.
Read MoreCradled between the charming cobblestone streets of Old Town Alexandria, Va. and the busy shorelines of the Potomac sits a quaint yet centrally located seaside oasis, is Hotel Indigo Alexandria and the delicious Humming Bird Restaurant.
Read MoreThis stunning port city is full of historic architecture, cobblestone streets, and unbelievable waterfront views. Holly Haujan from Petite Flower Presents wanted her Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandra clothing picks to be just as classic as the cityscape. Naturally, a crisp white blouse ticks that box, while a red velvet clutch gives the look some big-time personality.
Read MoreThere are so many cute hotels in Old Town Alexandria but none with a view quite like Hotel Indigo’s. Located at 220 South Union Street, Alexandria, Virginia, the hotel will be Alexandria’s first waterfront hotel, delivering a stylish, local experience informed by the city’s picturesque waterfront and paying homage to its maritime roots.
Read MoreHotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria just opened in the spring of this year complete with an authentic, unassuming style right on the waterfront. Since it’s Alexandria’s first waterfront hotel, you can expect to see nautical themes running throughout the hotel in the rooms. Note the room walls in the photo below. It feels like you’re in a ship. Looking out the window, to water views, is calming.
Read MoreI was immediately charmed by the fact that my suitcase (yes, I brought a suitcase for an overnight stay) bopped along the cobblestone street before entering the minimalistic lobby at Hotel Indigo. The colonial style hotel is only a few blocks from the bustling King Street, but feels like a hidden gem situated on the waterfront that makes Old Town such a popular destination.
Read MoreThere’s Northern Virginia – an easy jaunt from Dulles Airport OR a good diversion from the long drive to Florida. It’s here where you discover a strong entrepreneurial ethos of mom and pop shops, quaint family-run establishments, and incredible natural attractions that boast some kind of superlative.
Read MoreWhatever stigma once existed about hotel restaurants seems to be long gone. Some of the biggest restaurant openings of the year are in hotels: Mike Isabella‘s Arroz, Robert Wiedmaier‘s Siren, Eric and Ian Hilton‘s Crimson Diner, Erik Bruner-Yang‘s Brothers and Sisters, and Spike Gjerde‘s A Rake’s Progress.
Read MoreWashington, D.C., may be the prototypical long weekend for New Yorkers. But not even 10 miles south of the nation’s capital, across the Potomac River, lies Alexandria, Virginia, which draws visitors for its 18th-century architecture, unique boutiques, waterfront views and growing restaurant scene. If you’re looking for a low-key escape filled with history, good food and charming streets, here’s your guide.
Read MoreRevel in both the old and new in Old Town, where you can survey Revolutionary War history by day and toss back a few drinks with friends at a see-and-be-seen spot by night. New to the scene are the waterfront’s first hotel (Hotel Indigo), handcrafted ice cream parlor Nicecream and cuisine-bending Meggrolls.
Read MoreTaking up half a city block on the waterfront of the Potomac, just two blocks off the main strip of King Street, sits Old Town Alexandria’s first waterfront hotel, Hotel Indigo.
Read MoreWith views like this, it’s no wonder the design of the hotel is understated. The Hotel Indigo, Alexandria’s newest hospitality option, opens Wednesday, bringing with it a warehouse-inspired exterior with a modern, mildly nautical interior.
Read MoreThe City of Alexandria has awarded Texas A&M University’s Conservation Research Laboratory in College Station, Texas the contract to conserve the 18th century ship discovered by archaeologists during construction of the Hotel Indigo on the City’s historic waterfront.
Read MoreALEXANDRIA, VA -- George Washington frequently made the trip from his Mount Vernon estate to Old Town Alexandria, a roughly eight mile journey. Every spring, individuals have the chance to walk (or run) in his footsteps.
Read MoreThere’s no better way to usher in the warm weather than dining al fresco. Here in Alexandria, located just minutes from Washington, D.C. and with a vibrant culinary scene, we’re pretty much pros at dining outdoors. From waterfront seating to courtyard patios to street-side eats, options abound.
Read MoreChef and restaurateur (Eve, Society Fair), Cathal Armstrong takes his first endeavor in opening up a restaurant in a hotel. Hummingbird, the restaurant, is coming to Hotel Indigo in Alexandria, VA. A nice balance of “pretty and feminine”, 120-seat restaurant will serve modern and regional focused food items such as...
Read MoreALEXANDRIA—River Bend Bistro’s new spring menu features smoked salmon and goat cheese flatbread, crab flan with lobster roe beurre blanc, applewood-smoked bacon dip, and rainbow trout with an oyster and sage stuffing. Desserts added to the menu include a savory rosemary- and olive oil cake, as well as chocolate cherry chess pie.
Read More“I must be out of my mind,” laughs Cathal Armstrong, as he prepares to open a 120-seat restaurant inside the Hotel Indigo in less than two months’ time. Armstrong, the award-winning chef and owner of Restaurant Eve, also runs a handful of Alexandria restaurants (and one speakeasy) and has two D.C. openings planned for The Wharf...
Read MoreInterContinental Hotels Group has plans to open a location of Hotel Indigo in Old Town Alexandria. The hotel will be Alexandria’s first waterfront hotel, boasting modern and nautical design elements. The space will encompass five stories, 120 rooms, and a 5,000 square foot terrace overlooking the river.
Read MoreThe Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria property will be LEED Silver certified, featuring five stories, 120 rooms, and a 5,000 square foot terrace overlooking the river. Designed by Dash Design, the aesthetic was inspired by Alexandria’s historic wharves and warehouses.
Read MoreThe developers of a luxurious waterfront hotel in Alexandria, VA, put construction on hold for several months last year after their shovels struck the wooden hull of a ship. The city’s team of archaeologists sprang into action, unearthing part of a 50-foot vessel scuttled into place around 200 years ago that contained...
Read MoreAlexandria is buzzing with more than bees this spring, and this historic city just ouside Washington, D.C. offers endless opportunities to explore the wonders of springtime with new niche tours, restaurant and boutique openings and more ways than ever to see the cherry blossoms. Spring is the perfect time to get outside...
Read MoreThe booming dining scene in the historic waterfront city of Alexandria, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C., continues to flourish with world champion barbecue, historic recipe beer, and chef-driven concepts with Asian flavors. Increasing trends in creative comfort food and in dessert and sweets spots wind through...
Read MoreALEXANDRIA, VA -- Just in time for the area's beautiful spring weather, the Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria will begin accepting reservations May 3, according to information posted on the hotel's Web site.
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