First-They could actually comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by having a…read moreworking elevator. Their elevator has not worked in over a month. So you if you want to take anything from the 4 story building, you literally have to carry it down the steep stairs, 18 steps per flight.

HORRIFIC EXPERIENCE…read more The only nice thing I can say about this place is that the lady on the phone taking reservations and collecting the money was personable, and the staff are doing their best with a bad situation. Everything else was subpar. I reserved three units in advance to store all of my belongings, and since it was highly rated on Google, I didn't think to go to visit. When I arrived with full moving trucks and crew of movers being paid by the hour, I was disappointed to find that SecureSpace was entirely unsuitable to store anything of value. First, it was blazing hot inside. There was no climate control, which made me very concerned about potential damage to electronics. More alarmingly, the single elevator took nearly 10 minutes to ascend three floors to my units (more than one group was trying to use it). Even if I had arrived when they first opened at 9AM, it would have been impossible for me to unload everything before their 6PM closing time, (which are pretty limited hours for a storage facility). I had to come up with an alternative quickly (see my review for Mini U Storage on Swann Ave) and cancel my leases with SecureStorage. Since I never occupied the units and the office staff explained I would see a refund in a few business days, I thought my business with them was over. However, three weeks later, I still hadn't received my money back. I had to go back down there in person, where the staff explained that they had other priorities with their facility, and they hadn't gotten around to their admin tasks yet. This is a wild, but understandable explanation given the condition of their facilities and how convoluted their systems are (it took me more than 10 minutes to sign one lease after going through their biometric signature process!!!). To their credit, they did process the refund after that visit. All said, I am grateful that I didn't end up storing anything there. Also, I think I've solved the mystery of the high Google ratings -- they seem to be under new management, but got to keep the ratings from the old owners and previous condition of the building. Hope this gives a more current idea of what you can expect if you ignore my warning and rent there anyway.

So disappointed with this facility. I'm giving 2 stars because when I have reached employees by…read morephone they have been kind and helpful. On my move in day, I was told I could arrive at 9:30am to register and get into the storage unit. No one was at the facility when I arrived (and no sign saying they stepped away), and after calling multiple times and leaving messages I was unable to get in touch anyone at the store. It has been over 40 minutes of trying to access the store, and now the movers are waiting (and I'm paying them by the hour). I had to send the movers to a different drop off point so that I didn't have to pay them to wait for someone at CubeSmart to show up. This made an already stressful move even more stressful.

CubeSmart has turned out to be outrageously expensive. After only 6 months, they raised my rate by…read more$53 a month. The rate I was originally quoted was their "regular " rate -- not a teaser rate. Apparently they do employ "teaser rates". There are better, less costly storage options in the area.

In all honesty, if I could give this place negative stars, I would. Our unit, which had absolutely…read moreZERO food items, has been ravaged with mouse activity. Mattress ruined, couch ruined, clothing ruined, furniture ruined, boxes ruined, etc. Mouse droppings are literally EVERYWHERE. On top of that, the elevator hardly works, and the climate control piece is a myth. Just yesterday it was well above 80 degrees inside the unit. This has just been a flat out traumatic experience and we're now forced to start from scratch with everything being ruined just before we move into a townhouse. Also, to top it off, vermin coverage is only a measly 200 dollars or less. So all in all, PLEASE STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

Two stars only because of the staff that was at the front when I checked in. The person who came…read morerunning when the elevator power shut off while I was in it on my first day in the facility. This location advertises that it is climate controlled. Boy that is not true. It is so cold in this facility that your fingers will be freezing before you even reach your storage. I chose this because it was close to where I was going to be temporarily staying and regret it every time I come over because the weather is not warm and the space is even colder. The doors do not open easily. There's no lighting above the storage, so it's completely dark in the storage space. Definitely not worth it for anyone who needs to come and go and get things when they need them. Also, when I checked in, I had all the intentions of giving this place a good review, but that went out the window when I came back the second and third time and the temperature in the building was still not at least 65 or 70. You can't work and move things around without your hands freezing. I will be working to find another storage facility.

Rent elsewhere. Extra Space Storage is overpriced. If you do happen to find a reasonable rate, you…read morecan be guaranteed that it will increase after 4 months. Not a minimal increase either. Don't say you weren't warned. Scroll down and look at the other reviews. In some cases, you can expect an increase of 75-100%.Yes, after your 4th month. They have onsite parking, which is great. The manager told me that if I was ever in the area that I could park there and run my errands. Great perk, right? Not so much when you get back to your car and they called and had it towed. $135 to get it back. The tow company confirmed that it was indeed an employee of Extra Space Storage who called and had the car towed. Thanks! There are a lot of other storage options in the area. Do yourself a favor and explore them and rent any of them.

This place is a circus…read more I waited in a dirty, empty reception area for 20 minutes before "Store Manager" Selam Giday walked through the front door carrying a plate of take out food, wearing yoga pants, no uniform or name tag, and angrily began to 'assist' me from behind the desk. Perhaps I interrupted her break? She seemed really irritated by the one question I asked in response to her asking me if I had any questions, rolling her eyes and mumbling under her breath openly throughout our entire interaction. In the middle of the process of me renting a storage space, she literally ran out of the store to yell at someone that she thought was about to park nearby. I thought about ducking out right then but honestly I was afraid she'd chase me down yelling too. Predictably, when the charges hit my card 2 days later it was a different price than I was quoted by Selam. I returned to the store with my contract and the paperwork printed and signed in that very location showing the discrepancy, only to be told by a large bearded kid behind the desk that he "was only a part-time employee" and that he "couldn't help me." Wild!

Very efficient and friendly, I would highly recommend. Process was simple and easy and the area was…read morevery clean.

Horrible. Charged for insurance though I didn't want it. Raised rates from $132 to $173 after 5th…read moremonth (31%)! Said credit card expired and charged late fee though I didn't change anything and it worked fine when I paid online! No one ever answers the phone!!

Definitely use Alexandria Movers! They are professional and hassle-free. They were clear with their…read morefees and we knew exactly what to expect. We were behind schedule and they helped pack our home. We received our boxes and furniture on time with nothing broken. We highly recommend using them!

Alexandria Movers were AWESOME !!! There Customer Service was Exemplary, there work ethic was Top…read moreNotch, With A sense of Humor, I could tell they were Professionals, when they exited the Truck. They were about there Business!!! You can tell they weren't there JUST for the Money..... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!!

Helping someone get organized with their storage unit. Elevator is out of service for well over 2…read moremonths. How are people supposed to get heavier items upstairs without the elevator and without the dolleys? I suppose by manually carrying them up the staircase!!?? Competitive intro prices, but elevator does not work and there is only one.

I rented a unit here first & after my good experience my mom also rented a unit here!…read more Anytime we needed assistance with our unit, we were always helped right away! Their storage prices are great compared to other storages in the area. I would definitely recommend the place:)

After going through a pretty traumatic break up and having to move unexpectedly, I immediately…read morecontacted Bookstore Movers through Yelp. I had had a great experience with them just last year when I last moved and knew they'd be able to get the job done again. My project was immediately responded to and they were able to help me move two weeks later on their soonest available date. The three movers, Pat, Renaldo, and Kevin were incredible. Communication leading up to the move and theday of was great. They were able to move all my large furniture within 2 hours. Everything was wrapped carefully and efficiently. They were kind and thoughtful, helping me make adjustments to the furniture layout once we got to the destination. Their positivity through one of the hardest situations I've ever gone through was much-needed and made me feel confident in entering this next chapter. I even had a last minute change to the destination (originally everything was going into storage but I ended up finding an apartment just in time), and the professionalism and patience from the entire Bookstore team through this change was excellent. Pricing was reasonable yet again and came out to about $500 (excluding tip) for the truck fee and moving of 16 large items. Thank you Bookstore Movers for helping me when I needed it most!

We were disappointed with our recent experience with Bookstore Movers. The crew was polite, but the…read moremove felt much slower and less efficient than it should have been. We had a dedicated elevator, yet workers often brought items down only one or two at a time. I also saw team members on their phones or standing around in rooms and hallways instead of actively moving things. These delays added up quickly. The crew also misplaced parts of our bed frame, and the pieces had to be found before it could be reassembled. That alone added nearly an hour to the move. Because the move took much longer than expected, the final cost was significantly higher than the estimate we received. We were also charged based on an arrival time that was recorded as ten minutes earlier than when the crew actually arrived. The team was courteous, but given the inefficiency, added time, and higher final price, we would not use Bookstore Movers again. This is unfortunate, because we had been happy with them in previous moves.

The area/location is super convenient and the staff manager Drea is THE BEST! She's friendly,…read morepatient, and exceeds the standard customer service you'd expect and want. Moving can be daunting and stressful but Drea has been a literal god send in making my move so much easier!

Monique is a gem. Very professiona, always has a big smile, and thanks you for being a customer. If…read moreyou're looking for storage options in the DMV area, check out this location and sign up, Monique will take care of you!