With a stay at Sonder The Grace in Alexandria (Old Town Alexandria), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of MGM National Harbor Casino and National Mall. .This aparthotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Arlington National Cemetery and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Smithsonian Institution.
George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 17 min walk
MGM National Harbor Casino - 8 min drive
Potomac River Waterfront Park - 13 min drive
Getting around
King Street Station - 13 min walk
Alexandria Station - 15 min walk
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Misha's - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 3 min walk
Murphy S Grand Ir - 1 min walk
Jeni S Splendid I - 2 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 3 min walk
About this property
Sonder The Grace
Colonial aparthotel in Alexandria
Sonder The Grace offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with stovetops and microwaves. 42-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include electric kettles and irons/ironing boards, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Kitchen
Fridge (mini)
Stovetop
Microwave
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Free toiletries
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
Work spaces
Laptop workspace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 91
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board
Virtual front desk
Location highlights
Near a metro station
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
15 rooms
1 building
Colonial architecture
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sonder | The Grace
Sonder The Grace Aparthotel
Sonder The Grace Alexandria
Sonder The Grace Aparthotel Alexandria
Sonder The Grace Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
I really liked the keyless code for entry to the building and my unit. The building was an older building with lots of character, but I felt safe and the food options were amazing!
Thais
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lesley
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cute loft in the heart of Alexandria
Great place for a solo or couple. The studio was very clean and very comfortable. The bed was great. I appreciated the community from the property prior to my arrival. Entrance to the unit was very easy. I will happily book here again.
I had no problems with this being a self service property. I felt safe at all times and the space was clean and stylish. The location and price were excellent.
The public areas on the upper floors could use a little refresh (carpet and paint) and the room could have used a bath mat and a hand towel but those are my only quibbles. Would definitely stay again.
Bronwyn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Frank
18 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
no support
No water pressure in bathroom sink. Contacted Sonder several times, nothing done.
This place was a true gym needle in the haystack it was decorated amazingly the location was perfect we will be staying there every chance we get when we come back to Alexandria Old town. And one surprise we found is that the bathroom floors are heated that was awesome
Great stay, loved the room (301).The one thing I would suggest is replacing the full-length mirror near the kitchenette with a drop-down table and have a couple of small/folding chairs instead of the single large chair. That would make the space more workable of couples. Otherwise, awesome stay, would do it again!
Overall this was a nice hotel. We had a studio. The bathroom felt oddly conspicuous, just frosted glass walls separating that part of the room from the rest, but otherwise it was nice. It did feel a little disconcerting being fully self-service but we knew that was the arrangement when we reserved the room so I can't really complain about that. All in all, it was a very clean, adequate space at a good price. Would stay there again.
This Sonder location has a lot of work that needs to be done. Paint was chipping off the ceiling and the window seals. There were no hand or face towels. I had to go over to the Ross to purchase so faced so I can wash my face and body. The television streaming apps did not work. And because the building is so old the smell. There really needs to be some really deep cleaning done. And probably the worst of it all is that all of the linen were in totes Along the walls in the hallway. It was just not a well kept space. The perks however, are that the community is walkable. You can get good dining options and shopping options and it’s not far From a waterway that has other dining options, as well.
This place is right in the heart of where you want to be in Old Town. Really nice and efficient floor plan. I would highly recommend it.
Brian
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Brennan
12 Jun 2024
Brennan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Timothy
Travelled with group
2 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Gary
Business traveller
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Be Prepared!
I thought that I had pre-registered my details on the Sonder app. I hadn't completed it fully before my arrival, as a condequence, I never received the email with access codes to get into the building and with no reception or staff on site that was an issue! I managed to resolve this after about an hour and was pleasantly surprised by the appartment, which was spacious and clean, perfect for a couple, however it would start to feel quite cosy for 4 adults. Great location for shops restuarants and bars. Would I stay there again - yes!
Gary
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Helen
14 May 2024
Helen
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cool little efficiency apartment on King Street.
This is a really fun location right on King street. Highly recommend. The room is like an efficiency apartment, very cool.
We just used the fridge but there is cookware and glass cups. It is a homey kind of feel. We used the dishes and used the sink for daily washing.
This apartment is right in the middle of a busy street. So it is pretty lively until after midnight. Just know that going in. I loved it, some may not.
OK Sonder the booking experience. I have read reddit reviews. This is a model where there is no front desk.
So, it is very critical that you read the check in e-mail very carefully. Do your check in as soon as you book your room. I cannot stress this enough.
check in requires uploads and verifications. Once complete you will get a conformation e-mail.
Two days prior to our visit we received our door codes.
For us everything went very smoothly.
Love the location, super fun town center. Very easy to the National Mall - 15 minutes MAX. We did 4 museums in 3 days and still had time to got out in the evening on King street.
Murphy Irish pub is basically right next door. Super fun with live music great Irish pub fare and super convienent.
I parked at 418 Cameron St - Tavern Sq. Overnight parking - $11 during the week, $5 on the weekend.
We liked the location, shopping, restaurants, public transportation. Kitchen area was great. Bathroom was a great size. Bathroom door was a slider but didn’t always stay shut.
This properly is in a great location. It is clean and spacious and it has a nice kitchen.
There are lots of dining and shopping options nearby. There is a free trolley that runs up and down King Street. We woul definitely stay here again.
We went during spring break. We had not stayed at a property like this before but we were pleasantly surprised. Check in was seamless. You could tell people were about but the halls and rooms were quiet. A white noise machine and earbuds were provided since it is in a busy area -- we didn't need them) When you step outside, King street is at your feet with loads of options. Kitchenette was great for snacks and light breakfast (we mostly made use of the mini fridge and glassware) Great location and value. Would book again.