Save the Date announcements went out months ago. You’ve even selected your stylist for wedding hair and makeup in Northern Virginia. Now it’s time to address the invitations for the happiest weekend of your life. Surprise your out-of-town friends and family with this list of top hotels in VA, all renowned for pampering wedding guests.
1. Salamander Resort and Spa
Tucked away in the heart of Virginia’s horse and wine country, your guests will feel like they’re staying at a country estate. Guests can prepare for the wedding festivities with a massage, facial, or mani-pedi at the resort’s salon and spa. Visit the Gold Cup Wine Bar on Sunday afternoons for wine tasting.
2. The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection
A taste of charming Southern hospitality. Memories of colonial days long past. Your guests will appreciate both. The 24-hour fitness center appeals to the guests who want to maintain their routine. The hotel prides itself on having the only heated pool in Old Town Alexandria.
3. Lansdowne Resort and Spa
Overlooking the Potomac, a stay at this resort is guaranteed to please nature lovers and golfers. With its AAA Four Diamond status and 45-hole championship golf course, you can’t go wrong recommending this hotel. Hosting your nuptials at the Stone Tower Winery or River Creek Club? Book your guests here!
4. Ritz Carlton Pentagon City
Let guests combine wedding festivities with the DC experience. This hotel is two Metro stops from downtown, with indoor access to the Metro station. Afternoon tea is a highlight of the hotel. Guests can also enjoy connecting rooms, if available. Book a club-level room with access to the club lounge and 2 complimentary garment pressings daily. WiFi access available for an extra charge.
5. Courtyard Marriot Tysons Corner
Located between Dulles and DC’s national monuments, this property is also close to the Silver Line. Enjoy 24/7 food in The Bistro, and a workout in the hotel’s 24-hour fitness center. Premium Paul Mitchell products are complimentary in each guest room. All guests have free access to in-room high-speed internet, a feature not offered in every DC hotel.
6. Hyatt Regency Fairfax
Book your wedding guests into a luxury hotel close to George Mason University. All guestrooms feature the famous Hyatt Grand beds, separate sitting area, roomy workstation, and granite bathrooms. Rooms also include a mini fridge where guests can store snacks purchased from the hotel’s NoVa Market. The market is open daily from 6:30-10:00 pm.
7. Hilton Alexandria Old Town
Excellent for your guests with little ones, the hotel offers cribs, highchairs, and a special kid’s menu. On-site, the King Street Tavern offers a hearty dining menu and an array of beer and wine selections. The Maryland crab pot pie sounds delish. For the coffee lovers, there’s on-site Starbucks. The Hilton Alexandria enjoyed a recent makeover. Book a corner room and indulge in views of Alexandria. The King Deluxe room includes a buffet breakfast. WiFi is available for an extra charge. If you have guests flying into Reagan International, the hotel is 20 minutes from the airport.
8. Kimpton Lorien Hotel &Spa
Guests here can relax in a newly renovated room or suite. Awarded the Zebra’s Readers’ Choice Award for best hotel and spa in 2018, spa staff offer luxury facial treatments, massage, and eucalyptus steam rooms. What better way for guests to prepare for, or relax after, your big day? Hungry guests enjoy 24-hour in-room dining. Located a short Metro ride from DC, the Kimpton Lorien is the only hotel-spa in Alexandria.
9. Crystal Gateway Marriott-
With a complimentary shuttle from Reagan International, and a ride on the Crystal City Metro to downtown DC and Old Town Alexandria, there’s no competition with this property when it comes to convenience. Guests who don’t want to take a break from fitness keep up with workouts in the on-site 24/7 fitness center. The hotel recently refreshed rooms and suites, and offers Smart TVs, plush beds, and stunning city views.
10. Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
For guests who drive in for the wedding, the hotel offers complimentary on-site parking. All rooms are tastefully appointed with upgrades to bedding and includes an ergonomic workstation. Complimentary WiFi is available in the lobby. For in-room internet access, there is a charge. The hotel offers dining on-site and a market for guests who enjoy in-room snacks and drinks. The hotel is located close to the Fair Oaks Mall, George Mason University, and a range of award-winning restaurants.
Help your guests choose the best accommodations for their stay while celebrating with you. Brides and their attendants also love wedding day pampering. I love helping brides make gorgeous memories. For your big day, saving a date is made simple by requesting an appointment with me, Carla Pressley, online.
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