We stayed here two nights prior to the Inauguration. We were coming from home to take the Auto Train to Florida. Arrived a day early (concerns about the weather) and booked on the phone from the car. Clean, clean, clean. All of the staff is very cosmopolitan, friendly and great at answering questions about getting around. The beds were very comfy, with lots of pillows. The breakfast was pretty good. Two waffle makers, good coffee and fresh fruits. The location wasn't bad either. Not far from the interstate, easy to get on/off. I hate driving the beltway, but the staff told us the best times to come and go.

We ended up staying here during the 2013 Inauguration. It was a decent cab ride from Reagan Airport (about 40 dollars). It was also about a 10 dollar cab ride away from the closest metro station. You cannot walk to the metro from this location. If you have business in the area, it's just fine and very clean. The staff was helpful, but didn't seem terribly friendly. It was strictly utilitarian.

I have stayed at the Best Western Falls Church Inn in suburban Virginia a number of times to know it is a real gem, very close to Washington, DC. Its location is very convenient on Route 50, just minutes west of the pressure cooker of DC. The parking lot is conveniently located in front of the inn, no multi-level parking so common in the area. The staff is wonderful and there is a sense of airiness in the hotel from the lobby to the "breakfast room." One thing I hate about mid-range hotels is that the breakfast room is tiny and you wind up with families and groups all vying for the same small area, and in the morning, to be honest it is a tedious way to start the day. People regard these common areas for breakfast as if it were their own kitchens standing in the way tasting their coffee, fixing their muffins etc. Instead of just getting out of the way they stay "in the way". The BW Falls Church Inn is just a super comfortable place to stay.