I wanted to stay in Capitol Hill to be close into town. I had rented a car, and I was happy that it was easy to find parking in this neighborhood. That being said, one still needs a parking permit to park for longer than two hours. I was amazed and very grateful that Linden was able to go to the police department and get me a parking pass within a few hours of my arrival. I just needed to send her my license plate number I soon as I got my car. I was all set to rent a bike or walk to metro if I didn't need the car. The place is tiny and very clean- has everything that one needs. The only slightly negative experience I had was when I came back one day, wanting to take a nap, it was 3:30 PM and the school next-door had their marching band practicing in the adjacent field! Actually I'm kidding, not about the marching band, but the fact that it was negative as I was in my marching band in high school and it brought back pleasant memories. Ironically I was also back east for a high school reunion. Also, don't be worried about kids/traffic with the school next-door because there were no issues with parents picking up their kids, or kids hanging out in the neighborhood or anything like that for those of you who have those issues in your neighborhood at home. It was very quiet and actually at one point I wondered if the school was even open. So all good. Have a great time! Would definitely stay there again.