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Hotel Heron

699 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA, USA, 22314
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About us

Welcome home to Hotel Heron, where Old Town Alexandria’s history and sophistication mingles with youthful charm and modern enticements. Nestled mere blocks from the Potomac with views that have captivated visitors since 1926, we’ve reimagined this landmark building as your perfect vantage point — not just for seeing Alexandria differently, but for experiencing it like a local. From intimate gatherings to important meetings, our event spaces at Hotel Heron are the perfect dynamic space to spend quality time and create meaningful experiences. Over 7,000 sq. ft that includes the Heron Ballroom, Good Fortune rooftop space, Francis Hall cocktail bar and Assembly Rooms, offering ample spaces to accommodate any and all event needs. 134 guest rooms with well-appointed amenities and comfortable settings allow each guest to refresh and reset before during and after events and meetings.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built6/20/2024
Renovated2024
Total meeting space7,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms134
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
AAA

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 16, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Sep 01 - Oct 30Apr 01 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 30Nov 09 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
7,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
3,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
2,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
7,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
3,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,500 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
2,355 sq. ft.
59 x 38 sq. ft.
17.9 ft.
150
51
120
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150
75
-
70
950 sq. ft.
19.6 x 43 sq. ft.
14 ft.
70
35
56
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70
25
30
26
2,500 sq. ft.
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125
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125
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500 sq. ft.
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16 ft.
30
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30
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2,500 sq. ft.
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9 ft.
75
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650 sq. ft.
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85
25
50
75
85
60
25
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350 sq. ft.
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17
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17
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150 sq. ft.
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10
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10
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2,500 sq. ft.
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85
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50
80
85
80
20
20

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
134
Single (1 bed)
120
Single (1 bed) rate
$139.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
14
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $499.00
Tax rate
6%
Occupancy rate
5%

Location

Getting Here

Corner of Prince and Washington in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.
Distance from airport 2.5 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $25.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Port City Brewing Co.
The longest-operating brewery in metropolitan Washington, D.C., Port City offers regular tastings, tours, and events at the state-of-the-art facility, located in the historic PORT CITY of Alexandria, Virginia.
Torpedo Factory Art Center
The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s modern-industrial and versatile space lends itself to an array of special events from weddings, to reunions, corporate events, reunions, bar/bat mitzvahs, live performances, trade expos, and more! With quaint Old Town Alexandria and the Potomac waterfront as your backdrop, you can host an unforgettable special event.
Alexandria Colonial Tours
Bring the whole family along for Alexandria’s Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour. Follow an 18th-century costumed guide by lantern light through the charming streets of Alexandria’s historic district, Old Town. On this entertaining tour you’ll hear ghost stories, legends and folklore
Hollensbury Spite House
The bright blue house, about 7 ft. wide, is famous for being one of the narrowest homes in the world. It’s also famous for supposedly being built out of spite by John Hollensbury, who was tired of horse-drawn carriages flying down the alley and hitting the walls of his house

Preferred vendors

Lip Smacking Foodie Tours
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Alexandria, multi-city
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours hosts award-winning dining experiences for individuals and groups up to 500. Experience top restaurants with VIP seating, chef greetings, signature dishes and cocktails while attendees network and sit next to a different person at every stop. VIDEOS: https://linktr.ee/VegasFoodieTours https://www.lipsmackingfoodietours.com/news/blog/corporate-event-planning-how-to-host-the-ultimate-event-with-lip-smacking-foodie-tours Lip Smacking Foodie Tours are both an entertaining activity and unique dining experience melded into one, that are sure to add new vitality to meeting events, from conferences to team building.   All-Inclusive Group Dining When meeting planners book a corporate group event through Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, the entire group is assured a top-notch dining experience with three to four signature dishes at each restaurant. Our affordable tours are priced per person with tax and gratuities included. The only thing not included are drinks. However, a beverage package upgrade is available, which provides guests a signature cocktail at various stops.   Build Your Network Our exclusive experiences provide the ultimate networking opportunities. At a typical sit-down dinner, you’re lucky to engage the person to the left and right of you. Because our tours take place at multiple restaurants, with walking in between, there are countless opportunities to interact with different people when you sit down at each venue and as you traverse along the way. Our experiences not only provide more ways to network, but a more convivial way to do so.   Large Groups Welcome Lip Smacking Foodie Tours is ideal for groups, small or large. Our experiences can accommodate groups from as few as 1 to as many as 500 guests, making us an ideal choice for any corporate group event.   Stress-Free Booking Process Booking a tour is stress-free and allows you to enjoy the company of your guests more easily. You’ll take comfort knowing that everything is taken care of from the moment the tour is booked to the minute it concludes. Since the menu is already set, you have nothing to worry about. Just remember to submit ahead of the tour date any dietary restrictions and food allergies for anyone in your group.   Feel Like a VIP at Each Stop With Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, you and your group members never have to worry about waiting in line to get into a top restaurant or being shown to a less than desirable table. On our tours, everyone is treated like a VIP with immediate seating upon arrival. What’s more, your group may receive a special warm welcome personally from the restaurant chef. Menus can be printed featuring your logo, too, which can be an added bonus for all those Instagram moments you share. For added ease, we can even arrange transportation pick-up and drop-off, as well as an event photographer. And for groups that desire an extra luxe experience, we can also arrange for an evening helicopter ride over the glittering lights of The Strip.   A Memorable Experience for All Lip Smacking Foodie Tours offers a way to gather and dine that few have experienced, and all are sure to remember. Our one-of-a-kind tours are special, from the first stop to the last. It’s an experience that attendees will reminisce about long after they leave.   Location, Location, Location One of the best reasons to book is the convenient and efficient way the experience is designed. All restaurants are within an easy walking distance of each other. The short stroll allows your group members a chance to engage in prime networking opportunities before heading to the next place on your tour itinerary.   You Get a Dinner and a Show Our tours offer an exquisite feast plus entertainment. All tours include a knowledgeable, professional guide who leads the group on a walking tour, offering engaging tidbits and fascinating stories. Several other interactive experiences are included along the way exclusively to our tours, ensuring there is never a dull moment.   Different Types of Cuisine Our experiences offer the ability to enjoy several renowned restaurants in one convenient outing, including ones you and your guests might not have discovered otherwise on your own or at a typical corporate dinner. We offer a way to try some of the finest spots in the city and dive into various cuisines and dishes. All the pre-selected dishes are curated to our high standards to ensure they will delight any palate.   Tours Available from Day to Night With any corporate group experience, booking flexibility is key. Whether you desire a tour during business hours or early evening right after work, we can coordinate with you to provide options that fit your needs.   Go for as Long or as Short as You Like Along with flexible scheduling, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours also provides a range of tour durations. Our shortest tour is about 2.5 hours; our longest is about 5 hours, with optional add-ons and incentives. We can host a Lip Smacking Foodie Tour in Chicago: Video 1: https://youtube.com/shorts/wvDQm-sPdX8 Video 2: https://youtu.be/odOEFAvVOR0 When planning a corporate event that knocks it out of the park for important clients or prospective ones, there’s only one clear choice for delivering guaranteed success – award-winning Lip Smacking Foodie Tours. The originator of the high-end, high-touch, custom dining experience, it has grown into the go-to for discriminating business groups that want to provide clients with a polished and unforgettable epicurean experience with complete VIP service at the most distinguished restaurants. Since its founding a decade ago in Las Vegas, it has expanded its reach far and wide beyond the Entertainment Capital of The World to provide unique tours in a myriad of cities, including Seattle, Denver, Chicago, San Jose, Scottsdale, and Vancouver, BC. In fact, its seasoned hospitality professionals can design a tour tailored to any needs in any city. Lip Smacking Foodie Tours does all the work to set up everything in advance, so that you and your clients are not inconvenienced in any way, shape or form. We can secure the best tables in the house at even the most in-demand restaurants that turn most others away. You don't even have to worry about transportation. We take care of it all with full transparency, as the price you see is all-inclusive with gratuities. There’s a reason why we’ve grown into the brand trusted by corporate groups, and why our tours have been highlighted in the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and New York Times. It’s because we don’t just meet expectations; we exceed them time and time again. We understand that your clients’ time is precious, that every moment counts and must be meaningful. We take your clients to not one, not two, but three renowned restaurants in one experience that flows effortlessly from one to the next. It’s a rare chance for them to get out of their hotels during their jam-packed schedule, to explore a vibrant part of the city they’re visiting, and to enjoy a dining experience bar none at the most in-demand restaurants. That's why our events always garner the highest attendance RSVPs. At each restaurant, they’ll be escorted immediately to the best tables in the house, where they will be served a wide array of curated signature dishes, including decadent desserts at the last venue. It’s a true abundant feast in every sense of the word, with clients assured to leave happy and full, and with the lasting memory of this fun and unique time. An optional beverage package also can be arranged so that clients are served a craft cocktail or premium wine at each stop with no wait. Any dietary allergies or restrictions can easily be accommodated, too. There are no interruptions by servers wanting to take your order, as the menu has already been curated to feature each restaurant’s most special dishes. Indeed, while most sit-down affairs are hampered by the fact that clients can converse only with those seated on either side of them, our experiences allow them greater flexibility to sit next to different people at each restaurant. It provides a more natural, free-flowing exchange between more people when they’re most at ease over fabulous food and drink. Clients can even strike up conversations naturally with one another as they stroll from one venue to the next. Consider it the ultimate organic networking experience. This is an elevated, white-glove experience like no other by a company that is the recognized leading specialist in providing distinctive culinary tours for groups of 10 to 250. While the experiences typically last from 2 ½ to 3 hours, their duration, as well as their start times, whether daytime or prime-time evening, can be tailored to your exact needs. Getting a group from one point to another can be a job in itself. That’s why we provide deluxe shuttle transportation to pick up your group to take them comfortably to the restaurants, and back. There are numerous opportunities for company or sponsorship branding. Moreover, our experiences are led by professional guides with a keen eye for detail who are accustomed to working with C-suite executives in all industries.
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Landry's Dining Brands
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Alexandria, multi-city
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Artistry Catering
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Alexandria, multi-city
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Farmers Restaurant Group
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King of Prussia, multi-city
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AV Universal LLC
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We are a company based in Northern Virginia that has been providing modern audiovisual rental services for a while now. We have a rich variety of screens, microphones, speakers, projectors, and wireless microphones to serve all kinds of needs our customers have for events they want to host. Our goal is to provide the equipment that you may need to host any successful event. It may be a conference, office meeting, wedding ceremony, church event, or an event at a restaurant. AV universal continuously upgrading our equipment to go beyond the expectations of customers.
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Seven Reasons Group
Seven Reasons Group
Arlington, multi-city
We are an award winning Restaurant Group founded in 2019. Our Restaurants have been awarded Best New Restaurants in the Americas by Esquire Magazine (Seven Reasons, 2019 & Imperfecto, 2020), highlighted as the Best Restaurants in DC by the Washington Post (Seven Reasons, 2019), and Awarded with a Michelin Star (Imperfecto, 2022). Our concepts reflect a fusion of our Latin American background with a global inspiration and Enrique Limardo’s bold approach to a creative cuisine.
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SMERFEvents LLC
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

No Smoking allowed

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation must be done by 3pm EST 24 hours prior to day of arrival or you will be charged for a 1 night stay.

Additional details

You won’t find a more beautiful ballroom in Alexandria, with double height ceilings, wood floors, and generous windows on both sides, the Heritage Ballroom offers timeless charm and elegant design to transform your event into a one-of-a-kind experience. Other spaces include the Assemble Rooms, Francis Hall, Good Fortune Rooftop Bar. Kiln is a thoughtful & locally sourced restaurant from the team behind Hotel Heron. Our menus represent the best ingredients the mid-Atlantic has to offer. Francis Hall is a sophisticated cocktail bar hidden in plain sight. Sip on perfected classics or dive into our reimagined ones with your favorite local bar keeps. Good Fortune is the ONLY rooftop bar in Alexandria, VA offering dynamic programming and a new vantage point perfect for seasonal cocktails and sips in the sun. Also included are the best D.C. views in the city. Our rooms offer an opportunity to experience Old Town Alexandria from a new perspective. Choose from one of our guest rooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and style. Stay with us and immerse yourself in Alexandria’s rich legacy. Thoughtful Comforts include: - 65″ Television - In Room Streaming Available - Desk - Locally Curated Private Bar - Grown Alchemist Bath Amenities - Bathrobes & Slippers - Iron & Ironing Board - Hairdryer - Bluetooth Speaker - Safe Reagan National Airport, DCA, is less than a 15-minute drive from the front doors of Hotel Heron. Check-in is at 3 PM and check-out is at 11 AM.

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Hotel Heron Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Heron's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Statement for Sustainability At Aparium Hotel Group, we are deeply committed to promoting sustainability and responsible business practices across all aspects of our operations. Our dedication to environmental stewardship is reflected in our comprehensive sustainability initiatives designed to minimize our ecological footprint while enhancing the well-being of our guests, employees, and the communities we serve. Key Sustainability Efforts: Energy Efficiency: • We have implemented energy-efficient technologies across our properties, including LED lighting, smart thermostats, and high-efficiency HVAC systems. Water Conservation: • Use of low-consumption plumbing fixtures. Waste Reduction and Recycling: • Thoughtful consideration to cross utilization of food products, as well as recycling, composting, and donation programs are utilized to reduce landfill waste. • Our partnership with open water minimizes use of single-use plastics on property to reduce waste. Sustainable Sourcing: • We prioritize sourcing environmentally friendly and ethically produced goods, including organic and locally sourced food and beverage options. • Our restaurants prioritize sourcing ingredients locally to reduce transportation emissions and support local farms and producers. • Our seasonal menus prioritize locally available produce to reduce energy consumption associated with importing out-of-season ingredients. • Whenever possible, we gravitate toward organic ingredients to support environmentally friendly farming and reduce pesticide use. Community Engagement and Support: • We actively engage with local communities through an employee Volunteer Time Off policy. Employee Education and Involvement: • Consistent education with our associates and guests about sustainable practices and encourages them to adopt eco-friendly behaviors. Our commitment to sustainability is an ongoing journey, and we continuously seek innovative ways to enhance our environmental performance. At Aparium Hotel Group, we believe that responsible tourism is not only about providing exceptional experiences but also about making a positive impact on the world around us.
Does Hotel Heron have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Hotel Heron and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Heron's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Heron developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No
Does Hotel Heron clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No new measures
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