Thanks to all who responded to my questions in http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=206357. I plan on going early this spring. Can anyone help me decide where to stay while I'm there, or more importantly, where not to stay? I'm taking my kids down for a long weekend, so I don't need to be in the lap of luxury, but I don't want to end up in some fleabag joint either. Feel free to recommend some restaurants as well. The daily Metro passes will allow for some running around, and we don't mind going across town for a good meal.

A friend-of-a-friend recommended a place near the Federal Center SW Metro station. I like the idea of being near a Metro stop, since that'll be the primary mode of transportation. Is it a decent neighbor hood? Thanks in advance.