Find Meeting spaces for rent in Alexandria, VA

About Alexandria

Alexandra Virginia is a city that is uniquely situated near the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. This makes it a great stop whether you’re traveling through the New England states or the Mid-Atlantic region. You’ll find a ton of history and culture, including the iconic Old Town, where buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries are remarkably well preserved. You’ll also find a ton of museums and boutique shops for your intellectual and shopping needs.

The climate in Alexandria is somewhat mild, still being far enough south so as to not get quite as cold as some of the more northern coastal states. There is the possibility for snow though, so it’s important to remember that when picking out your meeting space.

Meeting Options in Alexandria

• Putting on a meeting is not all board rooms and coffee cups, there’s a lot more to a successful meeting than that and without the right preparation, a meeting can go from smashing success, to potential disaster. That’s where using the local services and amenities comes in. Alexandria has everything you need to make sure your meeting goes well and can help take some of the pressure off the planning process as well.
  
  
• Transportation
  Getting around in a new city is no fun. Neither is helping a bunch of meeting guests from different places get around fun either. In those cases, it may be hard to tell if public transportation is a good idea, whether folks should drive their own vehicles, or if another option is best. That’s why, instead, hiring private transportation may be the best option overall. A transportation company can meet the needs of your meeting guests and take the burden of getting to and fro off the table.
  
  
• Catering
  No matter what they’re doing, people will eventually get hungry. That means that they need to be fed. You can’t settle for just coffee and snacks though, especially if the meeting is one that lasts for a long time or even one that runs for several days. Since the meeting space you rent is not likely to provide food, hiring a catering company is a good choice. They can meet the needs of everyone in attendance and serve excellent food in the process.
  
  
• Photography
  You’ll likely also want pictures of the important parts of the meeting, whether it’s a big training seminar with influential members of your businesses, or just a luncheon to explain a new product, having photos of the event help the business and serve as a reminder of a successful meeting. You don’t want to leave this up to chance though and that’s why hiring a professional photographer is the right way to go.

Meeting Companies in Alexandria

Putting together an Alexandria meeting space is bound to get hectic, especially if you have a lot of other details to tend to. Let the experts in town give a hand.

• Fleet Transportation LLC
  Getting everyone to their destination shouldn’t take a lot of effort, but depending on the situation it can be a lot more difficult than simply setting up the meeting space and providing a date and time. Fleet Transportation LLC has a wide array of vehicle and transportation options for whether you’re transporting just a few important guests or everyone at the meeting. An award-winning company with a large and capable team, Fleet is ready to take on any transport needs.
  
  
• La Prima Catering
  Getting everyone fed at the meeting is important, but that doesn’t mean you should cut corners. While there are many options available, going with high-quality catering will make sure that the food aspect of the day is top-notch. La Prima Catering offers a fresh food approach to catering so that everything they serve is locally sourced and of high quality. Boxed meals, platters and entrées are all possible – to your liking is what La Prima provides.
  
  
• Portraits by Spencer
  Getting the right shots at the meeting of the important things you want to capture often takes a special talent. That’s why you shouldn’t rely on someone with a phone to do the job. Portraits by Spencer is a professional photography business with years of experience and the expertise to know how to navigate your business meeting to capture the moments you want to save. Personal branding, event photojournalism and portraiture are just a few of the offerings.

Pros and Cons of Meetings in Alexandria

A city as rich in history as Alexandria is bound to have a lot to offer both residents and visitors alike. From city entertainment and shopping, to educational opportunities. However, with all that it has to offer, a meeting space in Alexandria is not without its downsides as well.

Advantages

• Location
  Being situated in a central location for both Washington D.C. and much of the Eastern Seaboard makes Alexandria a great place to commute from. You’ll be within driving distance of several major cities.
  
  
• Public transit
  Unlike most major cities that have yet to grow into their size, Alexandria boasts a robust public transit system and excellent walkability factor in parts of the city that it make easier to get to your meeting if you don’t drive your own vehicle.
  
  
• Diversity
  You’ll find that thanks to its location, Alexandria has some of the most diverse cultural areas in the region, from food and shopping, to who you meet on the street, Alexandria has people from all walks of life.

Disadvantages

• Cost of living
  All the history and culture of Alexandria as well as the location come with a high cost. The cost of living in Alexandria is well above the national average, in part thanks to the high median income of the area. This makes paying for your meeting potentially more expensive so be sure to have a budget.
  
  
• Traffic
  While public transportation may be good, driving in Alexandria is not. This means that if you own a car and hope to get around, you may find it a frustrating experience and one that you’d rather avoid. Try to pick a centrally located meeting space to cut down on travel.
  
  
• Congestion
  Along with the traffic comes general congestion. While much of the city is walkable, being a commuter hub so close to D.C. means that Alexandria can just feel crowded. That’s why being able to get where you’re going in a timely manner is so important, because the crowds can be overwhelming.

Famous Locations in Alexandria

• King Street Mile
  If you’re in the mood for history and shopping all in one place, then you simply must take a stroll down the famous King Street Mile. The mile is a historic road through Alexandria’s Old Town that is lined with one of a kind boutique shops with a little bit of everything on offer.
  
  
• Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
  If you like history and taverns, then Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is the perfect place to visit. A former watering hole for the likes of George Washington, this once tavern now museum is home to a glimpse of what colonial life would have been like for some of America’s founding citizens.
  
  
• Alexandria Farmers Market
  If you like your history in a more edible form, then visiting the Alexandria Farmers Market might be more your thing. As a regular event in Alexandria, this farmers’ market has been around for over 260 years!