Candlewood Suites Alexandria West, AlexandriaCandlewood Suites Alexandria West in Alexandria, United States has a corrected score of 2.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 41 hotels we score in Alexandria. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 0.2. Rooms from about $196 a night (cached, not a live quote).Candlewood Suites Alexandria West is an extended-stay hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, situated near Washington, D.C. The property features suites equipped with full kitchens containing a stovetop, microwave, dishwasher, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. Guests can use the fitness centre, the garden, or the outdoor seating area. The hotel includes a business centre, an on-site minimarket, and provides pet-friendly accommodation. It suits travellers requiring longer stays or those needing self-catering facilities. While the rooms are spacious, parking requires an additional fee. The building was originally constructed in 1972 and underwent its last renovation in 2005.What stands out

Suites include full kitchens

On-site fitness centre

Pet friendly accommodation

Outdoor seating area

Watch out for

Parking incurs a surcharge

Potential noise from pets

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