Venues & Event Spaces in Alexandria, VA

“My company did a team event at AR Workshop in Alexandria. We had such a great time and Stephanie was such a great host! They have such a nice variety of items to choose from. I highly recommend for a class or team event!”

“The farm is greatly improved with more grass and fantastic gardens. This month there are many sculptures throughout the gardens. If you love plants, you will love this place.”

“Confinement was a lot of fun and you have to like ciphers and codes. Now that we have done all rooms you need some new ones maybe one that rotates a few times a year?”

“We had an amazing experience with Kidcreate Art Mobile Studio at our school! They worked wonderfully with our PK3 and PK4 scholars, providing a hands-on art experience that was not only fun but also connected to the skills our students are learning in the classroom. The teachers were so impressed with how engaging, attentive, and patient the instructors were with each group. All materials were provided by the Kidcreate team, making it a seamless and enriching experience for everyone. Our little artists were fully engaged, excited, and proud of their creations! We truly appreciate the Kidcreate team for bringing creativity and learning to life for our scholars.

Mrs. Delves, ECE Team Lead”

“The Garden Alexandria was the absolute perfect venue for our cocktail hour and reception. We celebrated our wedding here in early November 2025 with 68 guests, and we could not have imagined a better place to gather and celebrate.

The aesthetic of this venue made it an easy yes for us. We were going for a very specific vibe. Rustic, winter, outdoorsy, and country. The Garden provided the perfect canvas for that vision, which allowed us to keep décor minimal while still creating a space that felt warm, intentional, and beautiful. Every detail we added felt like it belonged.

The layout of the venue is flawless, especially for a wedding our size. The space allowed the evening to flow naturally and feel relaxed without ever feeling crowded. Early guests were able to enjoy the outdoor area and play games while waiting for cocktail hour, which set a fun and welcoming tone. When the reception began, the transition was seamless and exactly what we hoped for.

The flexibility of this venue deserves special recognition. We were planning from out of town, with an eleven-hour drive, and logistics around décor and setup could have been stressful. Instead, the experience was smooth and reassuring. A huge shout-out to James, the event manager, who was incredible to work with. His flexibility, professionalism, and calm presence made a huge difference. He worked seamlessly with our day-of coordinator, and together they created a night where literally nothing went wrong. It was truly perfect.

Every detail, every space, and every moment at The Garden Alexandria exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a romantic, rustic venue with incredible flow and flexibility, stop your search and book The Garden Alexandria. We cannot recommend it highly enough.”

“Exceptional church service and everyone is super friendly. Such a calm and welcoming atmosphere. 8a.m. service was super great! Pastor Jeff was so nice and welcoming.”

“We enjoyed our visit to the Lee-Fendall House last weekend. We had a great tour guide, Beth, who showed us around the house and made our visit very interesting and educational.”

“My choice for my Staycation. Perfect location in regards to several tourist attractions in the Mount Vernon Virginia area. My room was comfortable and very clean. This hotel has been remodeled and it shows. It's beautiful. Hotel was peaceful and quiet. I slept soundly. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The Peloton bike was a great add on. Breakfast was hot and delicious with several choices. Great stay.”

“For quick night away this hotel checked all the boxes. Close to great restaurants, all within walking distance. The staff were friendly and helpful. There was an event on site but it didn’t impact our stay in fact it added energy to the evening. The Study Bar was a great place to end the evening with craft made cocktails.”

“Update After Checkout:

Though I stand by my various areas for improvement, I’m updating my review from 2-stars to 4 for a few reasons:

1) our stay improved after that first day, including having the internet working flawlessly the last two days of our stay.

2) our room, and the hotel overall, were actually very nice (though the lack of attention to the various details I highlight below still were surprising for a property of this quality).

3) the front desk manager Adam went out of his way to make up for the various issues we were having and ensured our stay improved after those first 36 hours. His responsiveness to our concerns made a big difference.

Original review: This supposed 4-star property isn’t yet ready for prime time. I’m staying here now and we’ve had a terrible experience, despite staying in one of the nicest rooms available (a one bedroom suite on the top floor).

Where to begin…perhaps with the internet that has maybe worked 2 hours out of our 36 here so far. Or how about the bait-and-switch “Autumn special” that included breakfast when we booked, but failed to mention that the restaurant isn’t yet open for breakfast so what’s included is coffee and a croissant at the coffee shop off the lobby. Add that to the terrible tv interface in the rooms that claims to allow casting from your favorite streaming service but doesn’t work, no towels or cups for water in the gym, no place to get ice or fill water bottles on the floor, only one towel hook in our enormous bathroom, meaning one of us has to leave our wet towel draped over a chair in the room, etc., and you get a hotel that looks nice, but fails at so many important details that makes a good hotel stay. Oh, and the hotel is far away from the sites and action in Alexandria. Won’t be staying here again and will be asking for a refund for our special “breakfast” package so we can use that money on a real breakfast elsewhere.”

“Tucked off of King Street with a nice quiet courtyard you find this modern boutique hotel. Interior is all new, clean and very well maintained. Staff were exceptionally welcoming, helpful, and happily accommodated my requests. Great breakfast restaurant off the lobby. Room was large and well furnished. Overall great hotel !!!!”

“I love Westin properties because they have such comfortable beds. This hotel is very nicely appointed. They have a great breakfast in the cafe (although no buffet). My room was very clean. The reason for the 4 stars is that the hallway and my room smelled of mildew. They sprayed a ton of deodorizer to mask the odor.”

“I normally take my kids to toddler jump when I can. Last few times it’s been on a holiday and even though it’s busy there’s still plenty of room for my kids to play safely

Also, Brianna is often there and I always see her doing it all by herself. I see her man the front desk, run to help someone in the back and then sprint to the front again. She always has a great attitude when I arrive which you don’t always see at a kid’s park.”

“4 blocks from the water and 10 minutes from DCA. The front desk immediately knew my room phone was broken because I called from my cell phone. They brought me ice as the 5th floor ice machine was broken. Extra friendly and helpful. Marriott should use the amazing attitude of the staff from front desk to the restaurant. Kudos. AND the perfect balcony view from room 543 during sunset. Thanks.”

“UPDATE! Once again I stayed and Lacanas and the Operations manager provided me oustanding service. I love staying here. The location is perfect, and the service is exceptional! OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE & AMAZING STAFF!! Huge shout out to LaCanas & Katrice! I found them to be professional, welcoming, friendly, funny, and serious about taking care of their guests. My every need was met with a smile and genuine care and concern. I stayed on more than one occasion and looked forward to checking in, knowing I was welcome each time. Fantastic Staff Mr. Oscar
the GM has. He fosters a welcoming, clean, and stress free atmosphere. Shout out to housekeeping! I'm very happy with my stay!”