We are located in the Old Town section of Alexandria, Virginia, which is a mid-size city very close-in to Washington, DC. (Drive time from our office to downtown DC is 20 minutes.)
Old Town is an historic district with loads of restaurants, shopping, historical sites and access to tours and transportation on the Potomac River.
We are three blocks from the main intersection of King and Washington Streets and one mile from the King Street Metro Train station, which has a taxi stand.
A new free trolley runs along King Street, between the King Street Metro Train station and the riverfront, from 10 AM to 10 PM. The Yellow and Blue Metro lines stop at National Airport (DCA) and continue on to the District.
Remediation and Training Institute
604 Wolfe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-7795
604 Wolfe Street is an old three-story historic brick school house. The street number, which is on the lamp post near the sidewalk, is easy to miss, but there are only three buildings on that side. We are set back from the street in the middle. Use the walkway next to our neighbor, The Little Theater of Alexandria, to reach our white front door with the black knocker.
Old Town Alexandria interactive map (plot hotels)
Metro map (King Street Station is closest - Blue or Yellow lines)
Driving distances and routes to Alexandria: driving overview.
There is two hour non-metered street parking in the neighborhood.
From Route 1 South (Richmond Highway) click here
From downtown Washington DC
Head south on 14th Street NW.
Cross over 14th Street Bridge/Route 1 South.
Take the Exit toward George Washington Memorial Parkway SOUTH and Reagan Airport/Mount Vernon.
Drive about 5 miles on G.W. Parkway South into Alexandria.
(G.W. Parkway is called Washington Street through Alexandria. Wolfe Street is three streets after going through the main intersection of Washington and King Streets.)
Turn left onto Wolfe Street to #604.
From the North West
I-270 to 495 South/Capital Beltway.
495 South/Capital Beltway to George Washington Memorial Parkway South.
(Stay on this pretty parkway drive for several miles. Eventually, Washington DC monuments will be visible on the opposite side of the Potomac River. Keep ALERT to make sure you stay on G.W. Parkway South heading towards Reagan National Airport. Continue and pass Reagan Airport.)
Continue on G.W. Parkway into Alexandria.
(G.W. Parkway is called Washington Street through Alexandria. Wolfe Street is three streets after going through the main intersection of Washington and King Streets.)
Turn left onto Wolfe Street to #604.
From the North
I-95 South to 95 South/Capital Beltway towards Richmond.
Continue on Beltway.
Cross over Potomac River on drawbridge, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Get in right lane once on bridge (not before).
Take Route 1 NORTH exit.
Go to first lights and turn right onto Franklin Street.
Turn Left off Franklin onto St. Asaph Street.
Go 4 blocks and turn left onto Wolfe Street to #604.
Overview airport information.
By far the most convenient is Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is minutes away by free hotel shuttle, or taxi, or Metro Train two stops to King Street Station (near hotels, about 20 minute walk to our office.).
Alternates are Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI), each about 35 miles away. (Note! Allow extra time for the Washington Metro area's notorious Beltway traffic. You might get clear sailing, but there's a very good chance that you'll run into a traffic jam, especially using BWI.)
The Alexandria's Amtrak station is adjacent to the Metro Train station, about 1 mile from our office. We are also about a 20 cab ride from Washington DC's Union Station.
Alexandria visitor site on Alexandria hotels http://visitalexandriava.com/
(See Trip Advisor for ratings.)
(Tip! Hotels on Van Dorn Street, Reynolds Street, and near Landmark require car travel through VERY heavy traffic east-west corridor. Think Los Angeles traffic.)
Old Town Alexandria Hotels
General
Cons: pricePros: Convenience and savings on car rental. Free airport shuttles. Free new trolley along King Street between King Street Metro Station and Potomac River between 10 AM and 10 PM. New water taxi starting April 1, 2008 to Georgetown (in DC). Multiple restaurant and shopping choices within walking distance. Easy to get into Washington.
Closest hotel
Hotel Monaco (formerly Holiday Inn Select, now a Kimpton after extensive renovation) at 480 King Street, a short walk away. This is an upscale hotel, but they are doing some grand opening specials in 2008.
Other Areas - car or taxis recommended
Area 1 - Northern edge of Old Town
- Best Western Old Colony Inn
Area 2 - Route 1/Richmond Highway south of Alexandria city (traffic and road construction, but fairly close in):
- Red Roof Inn
- Hampton Inn - Richmond Highway (construction on property; major road construction in front)
Area 3 - Eisenhower Avenue
- Courtyard Marriott
See hotel link for more choices in Old Town and other areas.