Candlewood Suites Alexandria West, an IHG Hotel is located in Alexandria West, a neighborhood in Alexandria, and is in a shopping district and near the airport. Springfield Town Center and Union Station Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian Institution. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Capital One Arena or Nationals Park.