[VoodooChild]

Hey Leon. I live a couple hours north of DC. We normally just take day trips. When we do stay in the city, we stay at the Dupont Circle Renaissnace. I think it's pretty reasonably priced and it's a good safe location (although I think they charge for WiFi). There's lots of great restaurants around as it's walking distance to Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. There's a Metro station close as well. Definitely learn to take the Metro. But even so, when you do the tourist stuff, make sure to wear your most comfortable walking shoes!!! The monuments appear to be a lot closer together than they actually are. Oh yeah, don't forget sunscreen and water too, especially in July. Hope this helps.....enjoy your vacation.