As nice and polite as the staff was, i can not justify the $199.99 a night price tag on this hotel.
I have stayed at econo-lodge hotels that had better rooms. All the Suites are located right next to the elevator shafts, so you are hearing noises all night. I booked the room so my daughter and grandson could come visit and go swimming, but guess what? The pool is only open from 6:30pm-10:30pm.Gonna check out and try http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-dumfries-virginia-VA355

This hotel recently joined the Choice Hotel chain and is going through some upgrades. There were some minor inconveniences during these upgrades, but they were all well taken care of by a staff that is super gracious, smiling, a used my name a lot.

For the business traveler you are only one block from the Beltway and 30 minutes to DCA airport. Restaurant/bar on site and several fast food and nice restaurants nearby.

Friendly staff, excellent bar area, comfortable beds, clean rooms

I stayed at the Clarion for 5 nights. On the whole it was clean with a very friendly staff for a great value in the greater DC area. If you want to be close to the major DC sights, this is may not be the most convenient place for you. The metro is not convenient. However, if you have your own transportation and are interested in a clean and inexpensive by DC standards place to stay, this should be considered. As someone who likes to exercise, the "gym" left quite a bit to be desired (outdated and marginally functional equipment). But again, clean, friendly and *very* budget friendly.