Beautiful venue in a great location! We had our wedding reception here and Laure and her team were amazing to work with. We had an intimate destination wedding, which was followed by a home reception the weekend after. Hence, it was a crazy, few weeks leading up to our event. Laure herself got in touch with all our vendors and made sure everyone was set for the event. We really appreciate her and all that she did for us and accommodating our requests. The ballroom was nice and spacious and the hallway right outside the ballroom was a beautiful setting to host the cocktail. We also set up our photo booth in the hallway which attracted many guests. The guestrooms are also very nice and comfortable. Overall, we were very pleased with our event and stay at the Westin. We knew we were in good hands working with Laure and definitely would recommend the Westin!

We got engaged during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. When we were ready to start planning, picking a venue was one of our first big decisions. We live in San Diego, CA and were planning our wedding in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area. We looked at dozens of venues in the area but were quite smitten right away with the Westin in Alexandria. Unable to fly out to Virginia to physically view the venue before booking it, we were offered a Zoom session with Laure. Laure went out of her way to show us the lobby, hospitality suite, ceremony and reception areas and all other areas that guests would see. We loved it so much we booked it shortly after. We traveled out to Virginia in January 2022 and saw the venue and met with one of Laure's colleagues (Laure was out sick but still coordinated in her absence) and we loved it even more in person! We had our tasting in March 2022 and the staff made it such a lovely and fun experience that we were able to have with our families. As we arrived for the week of our wedding, we were wowed by the staff in so many ways:
Overall Hospitality of staff: from greeting us as we came down the lobby, in the hallways etc. all of the staff was warm and helpful and we did not have one negative experience. Kudos to the front desk staff and valet staff who were very courteous not only to us but all of our guests as they entered and exited the hotel.
- Attentiveness: Staff were kind and ensured that all of our needs were met. The shuttle driver and other staff also noted that we were the bride and groom and were very kind and offered many congratulatory wishes.
- Charcuterie boards & wine to VIPs: Laure arranged for my father, mother and husband's immediate family to receive amenities which was such a wonderful gesture. They are still talking about how special this made them feel.
- VIP upgrades: My mother has visual impairments so typically likes lower floors and at first could not understand why she was being placed on a higher floor than she initially wanted. However, after the front desk let her know they were informed not to change her room and she went to her room and saw the lovely upgraded room, she was so thrilled. My parents are in their mid 70s and the joy and happiness on their faces as the Westin made them feel so special was a moment I will never forget.
-Bartenders and servers during cocktail hour and reception: INCREDIBLE! We keep hearing how kind and lively the bartenders were during the reception and cocktail hour. My husband and I knew that we wanted a great venue but also great music and drinks all night and the Westin bartenders were amazing!!! Plus the servers during the reception were incredible.
-Location, cleanliness and ambiance: All of our guests kept raving about the location, cleanliness and ambiance of the hotel. It was truly wonderful that our guests enjoyed their travels and the hotel while celebrating our love.
-Assistance with guest reservations: Laure graciously and patiently assisted with troubleshooting booking issues before the wedding and ensuring all of our guests and VIPs were booked and had what they needed.
-Communication: We truly appreciated the prompt and clear communication from Laure on what we needed to do and any outstanding information.

Overall we were very pleased with the wedding venue and how everything came together so beautifully. It exceeded our expectations in every way and solidified that we made the right choice in entrusting the Westin Alexandria and you to be the face of our big day. Laure truly went above and beyond in every way and we are so thankful for her! Chris and I and our guests literally are STILL talking about the wedding DAILY and how everything was so amazing. It was a dream come true and we will definitely be recommending the venue to other loved ones looking for a wedding venue in the area.

Would absolutely recommend working with Laure and having a wedding at the Westin Old Town to any couple. Laure and the whole staff were welcoming and professional. During the planning process, she was extremely responsive and I appreciated her handling questions not only from me but our vendors (and my mother haha). Having the hotel handle set up and clean up, the bar, menu (you do a tasting in advance to select your appetizers and dinner), etc., was a huge benefit to getting married at the Westin. We also used several vendors that the hotel recommended and they were all great. The hotel itself is really nice – all the rooms were great and the event space is really well kept. Laure, and the whole staff, made our event weekend wonderful from when guests checked in through our brunch in the restaurant the next morning.

We hired the Westin back in October to host our May 2021 Wedding Reception and we know that we made the BEST decision. To start, Laure Politzer is a gem! She was our hotel coordinator from the start of this process to the end and we couldn't be happier. Because of Indoor capacity covid restrictions in the DMV area, we had to make SEVERAL changes through the planning process and at every unexpected turn, Laure was willing and able to make it work. In the end we had TWO (Yes, two!!) back to back 50 person receptions in the same evening and Laure made it work with military precision! It was an INCREDIBLE feat. Both groups had a lot of fun and the spaces were beautiful (florals and decor done by Tilbury Floral). Laure's attention to detail and communication is also second to none. If I emailed Laure so would respond lightning fast! And even if she didn't have a complete answer she would reply to acknowledge receipt and then follow up with me.

There are so many things that happened at the Westin to make our celebrations comfortable and special. Our parents were upgraded to lovely rooms, we had the presidential wedding suite to dress and stay in, we had a custom monogram projected in the lobby, and the staff was so nice (we were always greeted hospitably and every wedding guest that mentioned the hotel said how lovely and luxurious their stay was!).

The hotel also has impeccable Covid standards and is extremely clean. We felt completely safe all weekend.

Shout out to Chef Joe who created a delicious menu for us. At our tasting he walked us through every dish and was open to and food requests. He was so nice and really made us feel like we were valued friends or family members.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would recommend the Westin to any bride and groom who want a hotel wedding. Thank you Westin Team!!

The Westin really made us feel like VIPs all weekend and going with this hotel was one of the best decisions we could have made.

We did not go with the Westin Alexandria as our wedding venue, but we had such a wonderful experience with their Catering Sales Manager, David Magsumbol, that felt it necessary to comment on his manner and professionalism. David went out of his way just to meet us (on a Sunday afternoon) because of our busy schedules during the week. He took us through every nook and cranny of the Westin Alexandria, highlighting all the things he could do for US and all the things he could help US with. The entire focus of the tour was how he could help us and all the great things that the Westin had to offer for our specific tastes. His experience, professionalism and desire to ensure that the quality of what he was selling was top notch was so obvious that it was quite a hard choice not going with the Westin. If anyone has been looking at venues in the area and haven't been satisfied with the people you've worked with, look no further for the idea of quality than David at the Westin in Alexandria.

If I could give more stars I would. We had our reception at the Westin and we could not be more satisfied with the service we received here. David, the catering director, is absolutely wonderful. We didn't have to worry about anything all weekend because we knew our party was in his very capable hands. I would 100% recommend David, his team and the Westin for your wedding.

We had a cocktail party at the Westin the night before my daughter's wedding. I have never had such a good experience planning anything as i did here at the Westin. David was the planner and he is the best. He chose the Hopkins Room which is really three rooms that have beautiful natural lighting with wall to wall windows and a good view. He gave such great guidance choosing the appetizers, how they would be presented and every other aspect of the event. He is so knowledgeable and made himself available all the time. The party was absolutely lovely. The purpose was for all the wedding guests from all over the country to meet ahead of the wedding and get to know each other. The food was absolutely delicious and the bartender was friendly and fabulous. David is a real gem. He takes the worry right out of any event. I was able to completely enjoy the night along with my guests. He checked with me many times during the planning and also after the event and helped me out with anything I needed and was flexible about any changes as well. I highly recommend this venue for any event.

I hired The Westin Alexandria within 6 weeks of my wedding date to plan the reception and dinner for my guests. My now husband and I worked directly with David Magsumbol at The Westin, and I can’t say enough good things about David. He was totally awesome to work with and he really knows his stuff, not to mention he had the best way of calming the bride down when she got flustered. ;) But seriously, I (the bride) planned my own wedding, but I couldn’t have done it without the help and dedication of David. He was instrumental in making my wedding reception a success. Not only is he very personable, but he is extremely professional as well. I can’t say enough good things about him. I will always be grateful for his help throughout the process; he was awesome to work with! And he made the reception area look beautiful. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend The Westin Alexandria for any bride and groom’s wedding/reception venue.

For our wedding weekend this past March, we used the Westin Alexandria for our wedding hotel block, a welcome reception, and as a backup for our wedding reception venue.

Although we did not end up having our wedding reception here, during a crisis with our actual reception venue we worked with David to prepare a back-up reception plan at the Westin. This was during the final few weeks before our wedding! David is WONDERFUL. We cannot thank him enough for his friendliness and patience during a very stressful time. His professionalism and fast communication in helping us make a contingency plan was perfect and we were very grateful for his flexibility.

As noted, we also had our wedding hotel block set up with the Westin, and hosted our guests at a welcome-happy hour in the Westin's restaurant, Trademark, the night before the wedding, which is a unique and classy space. The happy hour was excellent, and the food and drink delicious. Service for the wedding block during the wedding weekend was great. They even left us champagne and strawberries in the bridal suite the night of our wedding!

Overall we highly recommend using David's services for wedding or other events at the Westin, as well as use of the Westin for your wedding block and its restaurant Trademark.

Love, Love, Love!!! Deciding to have my wedding at the Westin Alexandria was the best decision I could have ever made. They made my dream wedding come true! Working with David was amazing....he is truly a gem. I highly recommend this location.