Name: Candlewood Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG
Address: 8847 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, Alexandria, Virginia, US
Price range: $125–$257 per night
Rating: 6.82

What guests think

Many guests praise friendly staff and clean, comfortable, well-equipped suites at Candlewood Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir by IHG, but ongoing renovations and some service lapses affected stays, with reports of noise, limited amenities, and occasional maintenance issues.

The location works well for visiting Mount Vernon and the DC area, though one review noted concerns about the immediate area’s safety. On-site dining is minimal, and several reviews said lobby coffee or snacks were unavailable during construction. Expect an extended-stay setup with kitchens and laundry, but check renovation status and on-site offerings before booking.

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Facilities

Renovations limited on-site amenities and left the lobby under construction. One review appreciated the free guest laundry.

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Tayler

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The entire lobby was under construction. Loud sawing and due to construction they took away all dining options. Front desk staff was accommodating, but there was no notice anywhere in booking about all the construction.

6

Beth

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is under construction. No coffee/water or snacks available in lobby. Just a room. Zero amenities

6

Eric

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

PROS: The room was nice. This exrended stay had a good supply of dishes, etc. The coffee in the lobby was fresh brewed and really good for "hotel coffee". --- CONS: No housekeeping. No hotel breakfast. (Just free fruit.) The walls were paper thin so I could hear slamming doors, feet stomping above me, crying babies next door, music from across the hall, and dogs barking from a room halfway down the hall. I was surrounded the entire time by a constant barrage of noise. When I ultimately complained, the desk clerk was sympathetic and contacted the dogs' owners and the barking stopped, but there wasn't much she could do about the rest so I will NOT return to this hotel because of the noise factor due to the 'thin walls'.

6

angelique

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was good and helpful. Still undergoing renovations so microwave did not work in room and only channels 3-14 worked. Loved amenities and cleanliness. Would definitely stay again.

6

Jacquelyn

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was undergoing renovation. I wished we had known this before booking. I am sure the renovations are necessary and will make a nicer property. However, we drove nearly 10 hours to get to this property and had less than an ideal experience due to the renovations.

8

Kathleen

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Walked in and noticed that the area was being renovated. The beds were relatively comfortable. The bathroom smelled a bit of mildew. There were only two working dim lights. The kitchen light didn’t work at all. No breakfast or any snacks available at all. Had to go get extra wash clothes and towels. The worst was that when we got back from going out to have breakfast, we had been locked out of our room and hour before the check out time. All of our luggage was still in the room. No one ever showed up at the front desk, so the housekeeper let us in. Luckily, we made it to the airport on time. One good thing was that the gal at the desk was terrific when she was there.

10

Imani

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great experience and a feeling of home away from home. I felt safe, the rooms are well updated and clean. I appreciated the no extra fee for washing my clothes! Will stay here again when I return to the states!

6

Eric

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Computer problems at Check-in. Not sure if it was the Front Desk Agent's inability or not. She kept saying, "This computer hates me." Also, hot water issues. We had to notify the Front Desk of the problem. It was fixed in a timely manner.

10

Ellen E.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for visiting Mount Vernon and anything in the DC area. The rooms are very nice and have everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The local area has great restaurants. The grounds were well kept and had great space for traveling with pets.

4

Larry

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is currently remodeling the hotel, so have constant banging upstairs 24 hours per day. Until the remodeling is complete, I would NOT stay in this hotel.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe clean rooms and well-kept spaces, but a few reported issues such as ants, odors, mildew smell, and a flooded shower.

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Teri

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There were ants in the bathroom. Everything else was awesome.

6

Melissa

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was disappointing. Our room had an odor. The person who checked us in barely spoke two words. No explanation of where coffee was, etc. the back door was propped open several times. I had to hunt down clean towels on day 2 even though we had been out of the room all day it was not cleaned. Our keys stopped working on day 2 and because the front desk was mainly unattended people were left outside unable to even get in the lobby early in the morning. This hotel needs a major update, furniture was peeling and scratched. Super disappointing for an IHG property. Also I did not get any ihg points for my stay.

10

Rocco

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The concierge was amazingly friendly and helpful. The suite was exceptionally clean and in new condition.

6

Cassandra

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

never was told construction was being done. shower was broken. room flooded.

10

Betty

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was very friendly and the rooms clean

8

Kathleen

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Walked in and noticed that the area was being renovated. The beds were relatively comfortable. The bathroom smelled a bit of mildew. There were only two working dim lights. The kitchen light didn’t work at all. No breakfast or any snacks available at all. Had to go get extra wash clothes and towels. The worst was that when we got back from going out to have breakfast, we had been locked out of our room and hour before the check out time. All of our luggage was still in the room. No one ever showed up at the front desk, so the housekeeper let us in. Luckily, we made it to the airport on time. One good thing was that the gal at the desk was terrific when she was there.

10

Imani

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great experience and a feeling of home away from home. I felt safe, the rooms are well updated and clean. I appreciated the no extra fee for washing my clothes! Will stay here again when I return to the states!

10

Kelly

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

After a 13 hour drive and a heck of a scare after realizing the original hotel we book was a filthy cesspool, the clerk who greeted us at 9:30pm 5-19 was an absolute angel! She was friendly and welcoming and most definitely calmed my nerves. The rooms and property were clean, comfortable, quiet and safe! I’m sorry I didn’t catch the desk clerks name but she turned our entire trip right side up and I thank her! It was my first stay at a Candlewood Suites but not my last!

10

Ellen E.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for visiting Mount Vernon and anything in the DC area. The rooms are very nice and have everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The local area has great restaurants. The grounds were well kept and had great space for traveling with pets.

10

Sydney

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful clean stay!

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Rooms

Suites are generally comfortable, quiet, and well equipped with kitchens, with some feeling recently updated. However, multiple reviews cite noise from thin walls or construction and occasional in-room issues during renovations (e.g., nonworking microwave or lights).

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Tayler

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The entire lobby was under construction. Loud sawing and due to construction they took away all dining options. Front desk staff was accommodating, but there was no notice anywhere in booking about all the construction.

6

Eric

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

PROS: The room was nice. This exrended stay had a good supply of dishes, etc. The coffee in the lobby was fresh brewed and really good for "hotel coffee". --- CONS: No housekeeping. No hotel breakfast. (Just free fruit.) The walls were paper thin so I could hear slamming doors, feet stomping above me, crying babies next door, music from across the hall, and dogs barking from a room halfway down the hall. I was surrounded the entire time by a constant barrage of noise. When I ultimately complained, the desk clerk was sympathetic and contacted the dogs' owners and the barking stopped, but there wasn't much she could do about the rest so I will NOT return to this hotel because of the noise factor due to the 'thin walls'.

6

angelique

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was good and helpful. Still undergoing renovations so microwave did not work in room and only channels 3-14 worked. Loved amenities and cleanliness. Would definitely stay again.

10

Rocco

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The concierge was amazingly friendly and helpful. The suite was exceptionally clean and in new condition.

8

Kathleen

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Walked in and noticed that the area was being renovated. The beds were relatively comfortable. The bathroom smelled a bit of mildew. There were only two working dim lights. The kitchen light didn’t work at all. No breakfast or any snacks available at all. Had to go get extra wash clothes and towels. The worst was that when we got back from going out to have breakfast, we had been locked out of our room and hour before the check out time. All of our luggage was still in the room. No one ever showed up at the front desk, so the housekeeper let us in. Luckily, we made it to the airport on time. One good thing was that the gal at the desk was terrific when she was there.

10

Imani

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great experience and a feeling of home away from home. I felt safe, the rooms are well updated and clean. I appreciated the no extra fee for washing my clothes! Will stay here again when I return to the states!

8

Lonna

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very quiet & bed was comfortable

10

GARY

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Came to visit my son in the Army. Was here for one night. Didnt see if anything worked or didnt work. It had almost a full kitchen. Didnt need to try any of it though. Price was right.

10

Ellen E.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for visiting Mount Vernon and anything in the DC area. The rooms are very nice and have everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The local area has great restaurants. The grounds were well kept and had great space for traveling with pets.

4

Larry

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The hotel is currently remodeling the hotel, so have constant banging upstairs 24 hours per day. Until the remodeling is complete, I would NOT stay in this hotel.

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Service

Guests frequently praise friendly, helpful staff and flexible assistance. Others experienced problems including unclear check-in or billing, a rude or absent front desk, locked entrances, and computer issues.

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Richard

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very kind and friendly welcoming , offers of assistance as may be necessary .

6

Melissa

Feb 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was disappointing. Our room had an odor. The person who checked us in barely spoke two words. No explanation of where coffee was, etc. the back door was propped open several times. I had to hunt down clean towels on day 2 even though we had been out of the room all day it was not cleaned. Our keys stopped working on day 2 and because the front desk was mainly unattended people were left outside unable to even get in the lobby early in the morning. This hotel needs a major update, furniture was peeling and scratched. Super disappointing for an IHG property. Also I did not get any ihg points for my stay.

8

Justine

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thanks to the staff for letting me stay an extra hour so that I could attend my virtual meeting- at the last minute!

10

Lisabeth

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a problem with the billing. I had to call the hotel with questions about the bill that appeared on my credit card account. The general manager Oscar fixed the major problems but I still have a $5.34 charge on my bill that is unexplained. This took away what was otherwise a wonderful stay.

10

Betty

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff was very friendly and the rooms clean

6

Eric

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Computer problems at Check-in. Not sure if it was the Front Desk Agent's inability or not. She kept saying, "This computer hates me." Also, hot water issues. We had to notify the Front Desk of the problem. It was fixed in a timely manner.

10

Kelly

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

After a 13 hour drive and a heck of a scare after realizing the original hotel we book was a filthy cesspool, the clerk who greeted us at 9:30pm 5-19 was an absolute angel! She was friendly and welcoming and most definitely calmed my nerves. The rooms and property were clean, comfortable, quiet and safe! I’m sorry I didn’t catch the desk clerks name but she turned our entire trip right side up and I thank her! It was my first stay at a Candlewood Suites but not my last!

10

Ellen E.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for visiting Mount Vernon and anything in the DC area. The rooms are very nice and have everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The local area has great restaurants. The grounds were well kept and had great space for traveling with pets.

2

Taniqua

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I drove very far with reservations an wasn’t allowed to check in . The employee was very rude .she left me at the door for 5 minutes an she was looking at me trying to get in it was locked

2

Thomas

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk person couldn’t give me a straight answer when I asked why the credit card # on my reservation was different from mine. Mgr on phone said 3rd party (Expedia) does it that way. Sounded shady. I cancelled my reservation. Went to different hotel. Could not talk to a human at Expedia. Horrible.

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Location

Convenient for visiting Mount Vernon and the DC area, and some guests felt safe on property. One review raised concerns about the immediate area’s safety.

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Brandon

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had no problems with the hotel itself, but the surrounding area is definitely not safe. My first morning after checking in, I look outside to see some person strung out on some sort of substance on their knees in the grass by the road in front of the hotel screaming nonsense into the sky then curling up on the ground, over and over.

10

Imani

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had a great experience and a feeling of home away from home. I felt safe, the rooms are well updated and clean. I appreciated the no extra fee for washing my clothes! Will stay here again when I return to the states!

10

Kelly

May 27, 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

After a 13 hour drive and a heck of a scare after realizing the original hotel we book was a filthy cesspool, the clerk who greeted us at 9:30pm 5-19 was an absolute angel! She was friendly and welcoming and most definitely calmed my nerves. The rooms and property were clean, comfortable, quiet and safe! I’m sorry I didn’t catch the desk clerks name but she turned our entire trip right side up and I thank her! It was my first stay at a Candlewood Suites but not my last!

10

Ellen E.

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for visiting Mount Vernon and anything in the DC area. The rooms are very nice and have everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The local area has great restaurants. The grounds were well kept and had great space for traveling with pets.

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Dining

No breakfast is provided, and several reviews say lobby coffee or snacks were unavailable during construction. On-site dining options are very limited.

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2

Tayler

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The entire lobby was under construction. Loud sawing and due to construction they took away all dining options. Front desk staff was accommodating, but there was no notice anywhere in booking about all the construction.

6

Beth

Jun 13, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Property is under construction. No coffee/water or snacks available in lobby. Just a room. Zero amenities

6

Eric

May 30, 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

PROS: The room was nice. This exrended stay had a good supply of dishes, etc. The coffee in the lobby was fresh brewed and really good for "hotel coffee". --- CONS: No housekeeping. No hotel breakfast. (Just free fruit.) The walls were paper thin so I could hear slamming doors, feet stomping above me, crying babies next door, music from across the hall, and dogs barking from a room halfway down the hall. I was surrounded the entire time by a constant barrage of noise. When I ultimately complained, the desk clerk was sympathetic and contacted the dogs' owners and the barking stopped, but there wasn't much she could do about the rest so I will NOT return to this hotel because of the noise factor due to the 'thin walls'.

8

Kathleen

Apr 30, 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Walked in and noticed that the area was being renovated. The beds were relatively comfortable. The bathroom smelled a bit of mildew. There were only two working dim lights. The kitchen light didn’t work at all. No breakfast or any snacks available at all. Had to go get extra wash clothes and towels. The worst was that when we got back from going out to have breakfast, we had been locked out of our room and hour before the check out time. All of our luggage was still in the room. No one ever showed up at the front desk, so the housekeeper let us in. Luckily, we made it to the airport on time. One good thing was that the gal at the desk was terrific when she was there.

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Month	Average price
January	$100
February	$105
March	$134
April	$206
May	$161
June	$152
July	$138
August	$121
September	$136
October	$114
November	$106
December	$93

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $257	17 $246	18 $185	19 $185
20 $126	21 $146	22 $130	23 $146	24 $130	25 $130	26 $131
27 $130	28 $130	29 $127	30 $130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $125	2 $125	3 $134
4 $133	5 $130	6 $134	7 $138	8 $131	9 $189	10 $185
11 $130	12 $125	13 $130	14 $130	15 $136	16 $146	17 $145
18 $131	19 $135	20 $147	21 $147	22 $162	23 $170	24 $186
25 $140	26 $146	27 $155	28 $140	29 $145	30 $135	31 $149

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communcations)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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