What is a good hotel near the sites in Washington DC?
Christmas in Washington is really the best. I suggest staying in Old Town Alexandria. Old Town is a 5 minute cab ride from DCA and the hotels are right across the street from the King Street Metro. The rates during that time may be less than your budget too! I always recommend Tripadvisor.com and search on the Alexandria Forum and hotels for specifics. My family always stays at the Residence Inn on Duke Street. The hotel has parking, breakfast and snacks and is two blocks to Metro. If you can splurge and the price is right. I recommend the Hotel Monaco at 400 King Street, its a cool boutique hotel 4 blocks from the waterfront. During that time, our streets are festive with decorations, the restaurants are not so crowded and the shopping is great! Old Town is the best place to spring from to sightsee and the best place to decompress after walking all day. Since you are planning now. Suggest you contact your local representative in Congress to obtain passes to tour the White House NOW! I
