We stayed at the Embassy Suites Convention Center at 10th and New York. It's only a few blocks from the White House and Capital, convenient to transportation. I'd recommend it. Our room was comfortable and spacious. But it's a tad expensive. I think we're paying $350 per night for a king suite with a pull-out sofa. The posted rate is $500.

If you come to Washington, I think you'd be well served to get a Metro Card that lets you jump on the buses, trains and circulator buses with the flash of a card. If we ever come back for an extended time I'll purchase a Metro Card.