By Isabel Prontes
Dandy Restaurant
cruises is located in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, D.C. It is a dinner boat on the Potomac River that offers gourmet cuisine, dancing and views of the
United States capital's most important landmarks and monuments. For those who are interested in taking these cruises but who do not live in the D.C. area, there are many hotels nearby.
Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
The Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria is a comfortable hotel in the heart of historic Alexandria. It is three minutes away from Dandy Restaurant Cruises, and is close to many museums, shops, restaurants and monuments. The hotel has many features, such as a lounge, a full-service restaurant, an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, high-speed wireless Internet access and an exercise center. The guest rooms are spacious and bright, and come equipped with a flat-panel television, work desk, microwave, refrigerator and sofa bed (pull-out).
Sheraton Suites Old Town Alexandria
801 N. Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 836-4700
http://www.starwoodhotels.com
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
The Hilton Alexandria Old Town is an entirely non-smoking accommodation just a four-minute drive to Dandy Restaurant Cruises. It is also merely minutes away from Washington, D.C. This hotel has a central Alexandria location and a comfortable and attractive atmosphere. Some of the features available include a 24-hour business facility, indoor swimming pool, exercise center, high-speed wireless Internet access throughout the whole hotel, and Starbucks coffee available in the lobby.
Hilton Alexandria Old Town
1767 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-0440
http://www1.hilton.com
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
The Hotel Monaco Alexandria is a Kimpton accommodation with a luxurious and historic ambiance, two minutes away from Dandy Restaurant Cruises.This four-star, pet-friendly Old Town hotel has a convenient King Street location and consists of 241 guest rooms in total. The hotel has many modern comforts, such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, a meeting center (more than 5,000 square feet), an indoor pool, an exercise center, a full-service restaurant, a 24-hour business facility (with printer service), laundry/dry cleaning and guest parking.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
480 King St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 549-6080
http://www.monaco-alexandria.com
Morrison House Hotel
Morrison House Hotel is a rustic and elegant boutique accommodation in the heart of Alexandria's Old Town. It is three minutes to Dandy Restaurant Cruises.This classic hotel consists of 45 guest rooms and suites, and has two relaxing sitting areas, the Library and the Parlor. There are three meeting spaces at this hotel that can be used for events and workshops. The guest rooms are all non-smoking and come with cordless telephones (including speakerphone and voice mail), free wireless high-speed Internet access and L'Occitane luxury toiletries.
Morrison House Hotel
116 S. Alfred St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-8000
http://www.morrisonhouse.com
New Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria
The New Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria is a pleasant hotel close to the Alexandria waterfront, as well as many restaurants, shops and entertainment options. It is a two-minute walk to Dandy Restaurant Cruises.The hotel has a sophisticated and regal atmosphere, and includes features such as a 24-hour exercise facility, a 24-hour business center, a full-service restaurant called Chequers, 8 meeting rooms, high-speed wireless Internet access and room service. There are 254 rooms and suites available at this hotel.
New Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria
901 N. Fairfax
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-6000
http://www.cpoldtownalexandriahotel.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
