Budget Host Travelers Motel in Alexandria, VA

Searching for Washington motels is actually a fool's errand. Nobody has a nice house in Washington DC except for the President and his buddies. That's because everyone lives across the 'pond' in Alexandria, VA.

So when in Washington, do as Virginians do. Find yourself a cheap budget motel in Alexandria. There's plenty to choose from, but unquestionably the best of the lot is the aptly named 'Budget Host Travelers Motel.'

It's located at Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1, on 5916 Richmond Highway, just minutes away from the attractions in Washington DC, and just a 1/2 mile from the Huntington Metro Subway station.

And best part is that inspite of being relatively cheap, and centrally located, the motel is a perfectly family-friendly place, offering cribs and non-smoking rooms with free parking, complimentary newspapers, high speed internet and cable TV.

Of course, the motel is pretty old, but it's been well maintained, and it's an American family-owned motel. They even have a some books piled up for guests to read near the ice machine. Nightly rates start from around $95. Nice bed, with a reading lamp above the headboard and another one on the table stand next to the bed. Window is a bit small, but then, if you want a room with a view in Washington DC, then you go to the Hay-Adams and pay $600+ for a view of the White House.

All said and done, the Budget Host Travelers Motel, as the name suggests, will allow you to actually spend your money on the pleasures of Washington DC vacations, as opposed to lining the already fat bottonlines of a big hotelier.

Info: 5916 Richmond Highway Alexandria VA 22303; (703) 329-1310