HotelChatter - Stories about Lorien Hotel and Spa

Washington: The Five Best Hotels Just Outside of Washington, D.C.

KatieK — 2009-11-13T16:00:19-05:00

<![CDATA[In many cities, a suburban stay equals hours on the train each morning and night. But Washington D.C. is small enough that its closest suburbs are often destinations in their own rights from Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, to downtown Bethesda, Maryland. Throw in D.C.s crime-ridden rap, combined with the suburbs-serving Metro, and suddenly it makes sense why so many D.C. tourists actually spend the night in a neighboring city (where, ahem, the residents have the right to vote). Of course, this is hardly a secret; so if youre looking to the suburbs for a no-frills deal, stick to family-friendly classics. Otherwise, here are our picks for five convenient suburban DC hotels that offer more than just a free (stale)

Get Late Check-Outs Without the Haggling at Kimpton Hotels

juliana — 2009-04-30T17:01:53-05:00

It's like Kimpton Hotels is peering into our lives lately or maybe they've just been reading our constantly updated Twitter feed. Either way, they seem to know exactly what we we're into these days.

First, they started offering us the choice of continental breakfast or cocktails for only a $1. Now, in honor of something called "Better Sleep Month," they are giving guests who check-out on Sundays a late check-out of 2pm automatically. No hagggling, hassling, begging, pleading or crying necessary.

Alexandria : Kimpton's Newest Hotel, The Lorien Hotel and Spa

KatieK — 2009-02-20T10:00:40-05:00

Yesterday we hopped down to Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, to tour the just-opened Lorien Hotel and Spa. We’ll have full coverage Monday, but for now, here are a few photos and our initial reactions of the Kimpton space.

The Lorien radiates a sleek, contemporary, moneyed feel that’s right on target in Alexandria. Like, you wouldn’t feel weird about coming back here after an afternoon strolling through Old Town’s antiques shops and bakeries, but you’re not going to drown in schmaltz either. The palette is all about soft grays, robin’s egg blues, and whites; old brick meets new slate.

Alexandria : The Lorien Hotel Will Start Making Dreams Come True Today

KatieK — 2009-02-12T12:31:03-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/17697/lorien.jpg" class="top"> Proof that the recession hasnt yet hijacked the hotel industry: Kimptons newest property, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Lorien+Hotel+and+Spa/local/1394">Lorien Hotel and Spa</a> in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, opens today and right on schedule, we might add. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the $50-million Lorien is Kimptons <a href="http://www.kimptonhotels.com/hotels/hotels-washingtondc.aspx">11th outpost</a> in the area and has been coronated the crown jewel. The 107-room boutique hotel is marketed to celebrate the story of dreams. For starters, that includes a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/12/154546/470/hotels/Skip_Inauguration_and_Hit_Lorien_Outside_D_C_in_February">Grand Opening package</a> through June 30th, boasting 20 percent off room rates, guaranteed room upgrades, $20 hotel credit for each nights stay (to be applied towards spa treatments, dining, or retail at the on-site gourmet food shop), and a welcome amenity from

Alexandria: Skip Inauguration and Hit Lorien Outside D.C. in February

Jenna — 2009-01-12T16:21:00-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/lorienhotelspa.jpg" class="top"> <img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/hc_reader_deals.jpg" class="imgborder">We've been <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/12/1/7175/93588/hotels/The_Dreamy_Lorien_Hotel_From_Kimpton_is_Opening_in_February">anticipating</a> the opening of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Kimpton%20Hotels">Kimpton's</a> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Lorien+Hotel+and+Spa/local/1394">Lorien Hotel & Spa</a> in Old Town Alexandria, VA (right outside of D.C.) for a while now, and it looks like the dreamy-looking "crown jewel" of the D.C. area is set to open up on February 12th (long after the smoke has cleared from all the inauguration chaos). To celebrate, the 107-room Lorien will feature Old Town Alexandria's first full-service spa, as well as a classic-meets-modern theme in all the rooms (which are decorated in robin's egg blue, gray, and white). The place is supposed to "celebrate the story of dreams" which, in practice, means goodies like concierges who help dreams come true,