Our guests know how to dream big. At Lorien Hotel & Spa, we love to dream big too, taking in the excitement and adventure of travel, so we want to make sure you have everything you need,
even the items you can't really pack. With Kimpton Kids, we provide these practical items, plus our recommendations for kid-oriented activities and services.
Outdoor Fun
Alexandria features loads of activities for kids. Find out what's coming up from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
Indoor Fun
The Alexandria Archeology Museum at the Torpedo Factory offers great fun for kids of all ages. Learn more »
Kimpton Kids Package
Let yourself dream of the perfect family destination—the Lorien Hotel & Spa in Alexandria. Families will love all the family-friendly amenities of our hotel as well as this package, which includes:
- Continental breakfast for four at our adjacent restaurant
- A Kimpton Kids Travel Activity Bag
- Bedtime snack of milk and cookies
Lorien Hotel & Spa offers the following amenities and services to help make your family vacation stress-free:
For All Kids:
Our concierge or front desk staff can make arrangements for these services:
- Accredited babysitting services
- Local car rental company offering child safety seats
- Rental of additional items such as strollers
For Kids:
- Each child is greeted with a special Kimpton Kids welcome gift
- We offer a list of kid-friendly activities in the area, including parks, restaurants and enriching classes
- Comment cards just for kids are provided to tell us what they liked about their stay
For Babies:
- Cribs or Playards are available for complimentary loan (please request this when you make your reservation)
- Our restaurant offers high chairs and booster seats, or you can have one delivered to your room for in-room dining
- In-room child safety kits include outlet covers, toilet latches and nightlights
Here are some family-friendly activities around Alexandria, Virginia:
- Alexandria Waterfront, shopping on King Street or accessing the Smithsonian Museums and the Monuments via the Metro, you are merely steps away from a great time.
- Local performers can be found on the waterfront on weekends — themes include magicians, parrot keepers and individual music acts.
- Use our bikes to ride through Old Town — we have adult and children's bicycles available, please see the concierge to reserve bikes for each of you, we can also pack a gourmet picnic lunch!
- Take a Boat Cruise to Washington, DC — The Potomac River Boat Company offers various tours that are kid friendly, including a Pirate Cruise, a cruise into DC to see the monuments from the water and you can travel to Mount Vernon. They also offer a water taxi service to the National Harbor. potomacriverboatco.com
- Rent your own small watercraft — sunfish sailboats and other boats are available to rent by the public in nearby Belle Haven. saildc.com
- Metro down to Washington and see the museums and feel the power! gosmithsonian.com
- See some local art — The Torpedo Factory located down on the waterfront features local artists. torpedofactory.com
- Visit George Washington's home — Mount Vernon — which is located down the beautiful George Washington Parkway approximately 8 miles away. Relive history! mountvernon.org
- From ghost tours to self guided scavenger hunts to historical tours, Alexandria Colonial Tours is a great place to get to know our city and is perfect for kids of all ages! alexcolonialtours.com
