There were some great aspects to the 2bed/2bath apartment that we rented. The location is great in terms of being close to shopping/dining areas (driving distance) in Alexandria as well as providing easy access to DC. Very quiet and safe. There is a parking garage that has affordable parking for around $13/day. The building amenities were good; conference rooms for working, a walkable track on the roof, a gym and a self-serve espresso station. The apartment itself was spacious with 2bed/2bathrooms, a living room and a small kitchen. Laundry in the unit was nice as were large walk in closets for both bedrooms. The beds were very comfortable. The virtual concierge was convenient.
A few things that detracted from our stay…the apartment was not well cleaned and could use a deep clean and paint refresh. There were stains on the window shades and walls, and on the sofa. The tub did not drain well while showering, there was masking tape covering the fire alarm, a switch plate fell off the wall when it was brushed by setting a bag down next to it. The pans in the kitchen are poor quality and difficult to cook with. One of the bathroom doors was difficult to close completely. The living room wasn’t a space where we could sit and fully relax in when at the apartment in the evening. The apartment felt a bit worn overall.
In the end, the apartment did the trick and the price was right, but it did not meet our expectations in terms of cleanliness, condition and atmosphere.