I've always found this station easy to navigate. It is super close, walking distance to the Metro…read morestation as well. There is a few hotels within walking distance and many stores and eateries. You can totally make Alexandria your main hub to get in and out of DC. The area is quiet and peaceful at times. The station has vending machines, pew seating, bench seating, a covered area while you wait for the train. When you get off there is two ways to get to the other side of the track. One is walking across the tracks... safely. The other is the underground tunnel and stairs. There is also restrooms, and a few parking spots. I've never had any issues with staff. They run a tight ship and get travelers in and out and where they need to be. Educate yourself the best you can with process and it will help. Asking questions also helps. HOT TIP: If you're not in a rush, have someone pick you up 15-20 min after your your train arrives. Less hassle with other cars around. I just sit and watch the trains come and go while I wait. People watch too.

Rolled up late, to a late train but glad I did. Walked to…read morethe back of the train station to acces the waiting area because after 9 the front doors facing the street are locked. Waited just a few minutes, the train arrived and boom off on my weekend adventure. Remember the quiet car is for quiet. No tally talky. A new rider was telling me it was her first time and the professional and friendly staff reminded us that it was the quiet car.. hint hint. Time to sleep. Did want to note that Track 3 is the track right outside the station waiting area. My first time leaving from this location and had to ask. ‍

Train has been consistently late or tracks under repair for over two weeks. Notification today at…read more4:01am said all trains were running on time. Still standing on the platform at 5:15 and no train...no schedule update. Officially done with VRE. Several others on the platform said they are now switching to other commute options. The only consistency in the VRE schedule is that it is inconsistent and non existent. Update: 5/8/26 Yes... continuing the disappointment, VRE is late for yet another consecutive time. 20 minute delay is what is claimed, but who are they kidding. Update on the update: trains now delayed 45 minutes. Update on the updates update: trains now moving. They are 1 hour behind. The train still has not arrived, but at least it is moving. I decided to go home and take a vacation day. By the time I get to work, I am already late and need to use leave to make up the time. Might as well stay home. My prediction is next week... continued construction followed by more delays, disappointment, and riders seeking out commuter buses, van pools and slug lines. I have already made the switch. I recommend you do the same.

Nice train and the conductors are friendly BUT they are late practically EVERYDAY! Both coming and…read moregoing home...Sigh...

Amtrak/VRE/Metro - King Street Station, Old Town Alexandria VA…read more At the start of a weekend trip from Alexandria to Newport News, I was booked on one of Amtrak's Northeast Regional trains. I've lived in Alexandria for about 15 years and appreciate the reach of trains stopping in Old Town. The transit footprint includes the Blue and Yellow Metro rail lines, the VRE commuter rail, and both CSX freight and Amtrak passenger trains - making the station exceptionally versatile. The Amtrak station opens at 6 a.m. - and there's an excellent 24-hour diner a block away, near the Hilton serving Old Town King Street. One of the not-so-great features of the Amtrak side of the station is that passengers heading into D.C. may have to cross over the tracks or face a lot of steps up and down to get from one set of tracks to the other. Complicating the process is the practice of withholding information about which track incoming trains might be using, so we won't know what side of the tracks we will be boarding from. That's all going to change: the site is undergoing major construction changes that will eliminate having to cross the rails on foot. While the construction will likely take most of the year to finish, the result should be amazing. We saw a similar investment in the site two years ago when the WMATA/DASH side of the station was overhauled, greatly improving safety for all who use the station. According to the station's website, the contractor must achieve substantial completion within 756 consecutive calendar days from the Notice-To-Proceed (NTP), issued December 2025 (so figure it'll be under construction until early 2028). This is a station of historic standing, within a stone's throw from the Washington Masonic Temple monument. Once the dust clears, passenger safety will see a significant improvement, as will train traffic.

This is an above ground metro station and super convenient to Old Town Alexandria as well as…read moreNational Harbor, Maryland. To save on Uber/Lyft fees, I took the metro from DCA to this station, then took a bus to National Harbor. The bus area is right outside the metro station and fairly easy to navigate. This station is also in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. I was able to walk around and see a little of it, but if you have more time, you can take the free trolley around Old Town- it also stops here. There really isn't much you can walk to unless you have a good amount of time before your bus arrives, so my suggestion is to stay put and not try to find coffee, food, or drinks. I wish there was a convenience store or coffee shop closer!

Entire experience was nice on evening trips. Excellent sunset! Staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful. Nothing fancy but was well with it!!

Absolutely Beautiful and Relaxing!! Great for Family Special Occasions!!!! Have…read more dinner and a cocktail,,,,,!!!!! Enjoy a Beautiful evening . The Penachio's from Boston

The Old Town Amtrak station is a nod to the past. Probably little has changed since 1900. It is…read moregreat if you like the historic aesthetic, but the station does not have many modern amenities. For Old Town it is well located and despite its size is a busy station serving the northeast corridor and VIrginia Railway Express.

Clean station. Helpful staff…read more Signage everywhere so you know when the trains are coming/going Safe.

Not closed. Address is misleading. Entrance is at 1775 Diagonal Rd…read more Stupid me...lost my SmarTrip card. No problem. The Old Town Transit Shop is across the street from King St. Station. Handed the clerk a "fiver" and got a replacement card in less than a minute. Too easy, too breezy!

When the metro card decides to break in two, its nice to know that the Old Town Transit Shop is…read morejust down the street. One thing I really wish that locations like this could do - the ability to transfer the balance from your broken card to the shiny new card that you just bought. It just seems kind of pointless that after I get my card, now I have to call someone to finish the transaction. Alternative - they could let you do this online too.

There are some glitches, but overall I had to give this hotel five stars because the people are so…read morekind, helpful, and knowledgeable. The hotel is really beautiful and there is nothing I like more than a courtyard. This area is well-maintained and very relaxing. It also is a great space to wait to get into the restaurant and bar associated with the hotel. The rooms are very attractive and well laid out. The rooms are also specious and updated. The only problem is the shower which is slippery and has no bar. It also takes a few minutes for the water to warm up. One of the most wonderful aspects of the hotel is that if a room is ready you do not have to wait for the check-in time. What a great way to run a business!!! Parking is about fifty dollars a night. But if you want to leave late there is no extra charge. The hotel also gives you a twenty-five-dollar credit for Home Grown - the breakfast restaurant associated with the hotel. The people who run this hotel make you feel like you are important and they want you to stay without squeezing every penny from clients by adding extra costs. Old Town, Alexandria, is charming with several small museums, lots of boutiques and small shops, and great food. The people are not so friendly, but the service sector makes up for that. Additionally, the trolley and buses are free, and the Metro is close by.

Great stay! Our…read moreroom was lovely and had a cute balcony. I wish it was a little bigger for two people to enjoy coffee in the morning. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great location to explore Old town Alexandria for a little getaway!

Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Virginia…read more When Bruce Springsteen announced he and the E Street Band would be performing at Nationals Stadium in D.C., I reached out to family and friends to see if they could be in town for the show. When my sister responded that she could make the show I immediately looked for a hotel in Old Town Alexandria (VA). I've lived in Alexandria for 14 years and believe we're well served by the hotels operating locally. Because she would be arriving from New York on Amtrak, I looked for hotels in Alexandria that are within walking distance of the King Street Metro station. There's an Embassy Suites, a Hampton Inn, a Hilton, and a Hyatt Centric, all within a five-minute walk from the Metro station. Right from the start the experience was a good one. My reservation was quickly recognized, as was my membership in the World of Hyatt, Hyatt's loyalty program. I was able to cover the cost of two nights ($580.92, including taxes, total for the two nights) when I checked my sister into the hotel. The hotel is perfectly located for using the Metro bus and rail lines (a five minute walk to Metro's Yellow and Blue lines and bus lines) - including the bus that will take you across the river to the MGM Grand Hotel in Oxon Hill, Maryland. There's also a free bus and trolley circulator and free DASH buses that all share a bus stop directly across the street from the hotel. The bar is well stocked and staffed by friendly and courteous bar staff. There's a valet service (best to check first about the cost - I think it was $45 per night but I didn't need it so I'm not sure I have the price right). The Hyatt Centric Old Town is probably the newest of the national brand hotels located near the King Street Metro station. It's clean, reasonably priced for the area, and as far as I can tell it's a safe and secure option for visitors to the DMV (District, Maryland, and Virginia).

My stay at Hyatt Centric started off fine. The hotel was clean, in a good location, and my room was…read moreclean with no issues. I prepaid for my stay through the Capital One travel portal and was told incidentals would be $50/day. I also used valet parking at $45/day, which I had no issue paying. Unfortunately, the problems started at checkout. On Sunday, August 30, I noticed three separate charges totaling $266 on my card. I questioned the front desk because my room was already prepaid. I was told the charges should drop off and that I should call back if they didn't. I was also emailed a receipt showing the $266 as a charge, which was confusing. Two days later, the full $266 posted to my card, so I called the hotel. The employee acknowledged the issue and said a manager would need to process the refund. I was told to give it until Friday. When I still hadn't received the credit, I called again and eventually spoke with manager Felipe, who said he would pass it to the evening manager to process. The refund finally appeared on Monday, September 7, several days after I first reported the issue. What was most disappointing was having to repeatedly follow up on a charge that should never have been made in the first place. I also asked if they would consider waiving valet as a goodwill gesture for the inconvenience. I completely understood that I had used the valet and was originally willing to pay for it but after having to spend several days chasing down an incorrect charge, I thought a small concession of even one day would have been reasonable. That request was declined. This was actually my second stay at this hotel and I experienced billing issues both times. The first time, the issue was corrected quickly but this time the process was much more frustrating. The hotel itself is clean and conveniently located but accurate billing and proactive customer service are important to me. I shouldn't have to repeatedly contact a hotel to get an incorrect charge reversed. I hope management puts better processes in place to prevent these issues from happening to future guests. Unfortunately, because of my repeated billing experiences, I would not stay here again.

Despite some of these sketchy reviews we had a GREAT experience. Went on Saturday and parked all…read moreday in a mostly empty garage for free. We hid our "valuable", and had zero issue finding the car again. It was about a 25 min ride to the national mall and we got there and back with a stop at Union Station on a $10 card. Totally worth it!

Not a fan of this busy station. Simply cannot lie and say, "I can't wait to go to Huntington. The…read morearea is so so, with not a lot of what I'd seek when out and about. If you want a good laugh, the audio system here's probably from the 1980's. Even better if you can understand one word. Metro and this station, aren't going to win any awards. It used to be excellent. Now it's a dilapidated system. New York knows how to do metro, here with so many government agencies involved, not so much. If you're lucky you'll have a train show up in 15 minutes. I'm relieved I didn't take a job in town, that would have required this everyday. Huntington Station is just outdated, uncomfortable, and if half the machines work that is an accomplishment. Avoid this if possible.