Whether you've got business in Washington D.C., (less than 20 minutes away) or are visiting Alexandria to sample a slice of vintage Americana, Lorien Hotel and Spa offers a simple, beautiful, and well-crafted experience from dawn 'til dusk.
Obviously, your day begins among the soft, white and periwinkle sheets of your bed in one of 107 rooms. Your docked iPhone jingles a wake up call, and you check your email using the hotel's free WiFi. Perhaps you work the day away in D.C., or maybe you wander through local museums; whatever your schedule, make it back with time to spare for the spa - as getting rubbed down in lavender takes time. You can afford to wait a bit for dinner, as you packed a hearty lunch at the adjoining Butcher's Block Market. Olives, cheese, bread, pate, and sausage made for a filling afternoon.
But you do eventually get peckish, and the Belgian-inspired Brabo has exactly what you need: Braised pork shank paired with an icy glass of red ale.