I don't think we could have found a better hotel (...

I don't think we could have found a better hotel (especially for the price). It is located well within walking distance to all the main points of interest. And even better, there is a Metro station a block away. From there you can easily get to the Capitol Building or Arlington National Cemetery in minutes for about $3. We even took the train back to Reagan airport which we wish we would have known about when we arrived.

We only stayed for 2 nights and by the time we checked out many of the staff knew us by name. Not because we were difficult, they were just extremely professional. At night we were greeted by a turn down service (which again for this price I didn't expect).

You wont find a huge swimming pool or other amenities like that...but is that really why you are going to D.C.?