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The so-called dreamy guestrooms were designed by Vicente Wolf and are painted robin's egg blue, gray, and white. The look is classic meets modern--in other words, claw-foot bathtubs and rainfall showers in suites.

But our favorite part is the Terrace Suites, which are, uh, suites that have huge terraces (up to 700 square feet) stocked with couches and seating perfect for stargazing and party-hosting. The hotel’s “Terrace Menu” includes options ranging from wine tastings and alfresco dining to dance lessons, sleeping bags, and telescopes.

Plus, the Lorien will be Old Town Alexandria’s first full-service spa, with five treatment rooms, two steam rooms, and a dream-inspired treatment menu that features organic and paraben-free Kerstin Florian products. A foodie trifecta by chef Robert Wiedmaier includes a 105-seat Belgian-American restaurant, 43-seat European-style tasting room, and a wine and cheese shop.

Rates start at $329. No word yet on whether any special introductory rates will be available, or, for that matter, how solid that opening date is.