Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - overview.- Situated just off historic King Street amid 200-year-old brick rowhouses and quaint cobblestone streets, Morrison House puts guests in the heart of Old Town Alexandria’s restaurant and shopping district.
- The 45 guestrooms are individually appointed, with themes drawn from Alexandria’s colonial history. Some include fireplaces or Baccarat crystal chandeliers, and all have large, custom-built armoires and luxurious down comforters.
- A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux group of luxury hotels and restaurants, Morrison House pampers guests with 24-hour butler service and consultations with the hotel chef about custom-cooked meals—all in a meticulous replica of a Federal-style mansion.
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Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Room detailsMorrison House has 45 individually appointed guestrooms that include large, custom-built armoires, two- or four-poster beds, and Frette bed linens with down comforters and European-style sheeting. Rooms have multiple phones and are decorated in a variety of fabrics, and some have fireplaces and Baccarat crystal chandeliers. Bathrooms have marble floors and thoughtful amenities such as a makeup mirror, scale, and designer toiletries. - Suite - One-bedroom suites with a two-poster king bed, separate formal parlor with a second television. One phone line and a data port for a laptop computer. Connecting rooms are available upon request.
- Deluxe room - One queen or king four-poster/canopy bed. Italian marble baths, sitting area with a loveseat or armchairs, and a mahogany armoire. Some rooms have decorative fireplaces with a mantel, or crystal chandeliers.
- Superior room - Two-poster queen bed or two twin beds. Italian marble bathroom, writing table and two chairs, and a mahogany armoire.
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Property informationWhat to expect: A luxurious retreat just across the Potomac from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Morrison House attracts a discerning clientele of business travelers looking for unique accommodations and leisure guests seeking a romantic getaway. The hotel is a perfect reproduction of a Federal-style mansion, complete with a parlor and library, luxurious silk wallpaper, Italian marble floors, and period engravings on the walls. - Amenity highlights: Guestrooms evoke Alexandria’s colonial past, with references to nautical and international trade and local history. Each room is individually furnished: Some rooms have two-poster beds, others four-posters. Some include fireplaces, some crystal chandeliers. The hotel’s public areas have neoclassical moldings and pediments, and antique furnishings. With only 45 guestrooms, Morrison House is small enough to pamper each guest.
- Insider tip: Morrison House’s Old Town Alexandria neighborhood has a fascinating history dating from before the American Revolution. The concierge can arrange for guided walking tours of this historic area. Especially popular are the ghost tours—offered only after dark on Fridays and Saturdays—that illuminate secret infamies and the restless spirits of Old Town’s gaslit streets.
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Dining information- Elysium Dining Room - This intimate restaurant has no menu. Instead, a chef comes to each table before the meal to explain the day’s fresh ingredients and to ask diners about their food preferences. The chef then creates an original meal for each guest, and a skilled sommelier helps find the perfect wine.
- The Grille - This wood-paneled and leather-upholstered space turns into a piano bar in the evening. Food specialties are steak, chops, and wild game fish.
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Policy information- Extra person charges may apply depending on hotel policy.
- There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
- Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
- Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
- All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 12 PM
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Amenities- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Cable/satellite TV
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Modem Internet access
- Multi-line phone
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay movies/movie rental
- Premium bedding
- Wheelchair accessible
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - Attractions- Old Town Alexandria - Adjacent
- Torpedo Factory Art Center - 7 blocks
- Potomac waterfront - 8 blocks
- George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 12 blocks
- Pentagon - 5 miles
- Arlington National Cemetery - 6 miles
- Jefferson Memorial - 7 miles
- Washington Monument - 7 miles
- Lincoln Memorial - 7 miles
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial - 7.5 miles
- The National Mall - 7.5 miles
- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum - 7.5 miles
- White House - 7.5 miles
- The Capitol - 8 miles
- Korean War Veterans Memorial - 8 miles
- Ford's Theatre National Historic Site - 8 miles
- Dupont Circle - 8.5 miles
- Georgetown - 8 miles
Reagan National Airport (DCA): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 4.5 miles. Driving directions from Reagan National Airport: Take Rte 1 south approximately 4 miles into Old Town Alexandria. Turn left onto King St. After two blocks, turn right onto S Alfred St. Morrison House is on the left.
Relais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel - AddressRelais & Chateaux Morrison House Hotel 116 S Alfred St Alexandria
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