We had a wonderful 7 night stay in the Kalorama suite. It was conveniently located to our activities. We used Lyft for most of our transportation needs to the White House, monuments, museums, etc. Most rides were 10-15 minutes and cost about $8-$15.
The suite was functional for 4 people, but the kitchen/living area is small. It has two full bathrooms, but one bathroom is very small, especially the sink! Mattresses were comfortable, linens/towels are good quality. Bedrooms are a nice size for DC. Kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, etc. Our group definitely did not like the small (& slow) Keurig coffee maker! All four people in our group were big coffee drinkers and usually drank two cups each in the morning. Not only was this a slow process for 4 people, but it also became quite expensive. As requested, they added a few extra pods before we arrived, but that was gone by day three of our stay. We ended up having to buy small boxes at the convenience store across the street which became quite pricey. It would be nice for guests that have an extended stay, to restock the coffee, shampoo, fresh linens,etc. We cooked a few meals in the kitchen after a busy day of sightseeing. The kitchen is fully functional, but only large enough for one person at a time. Suite has recently been remodeled, but building is definitely historic. For some reason, the floor was not leveled during the remodel process and it has a definite slope. Furnishing are IKEA type furniture, which were not very comfortable, nor do I think will last very long. We watched the World Series games several nights, which was enjoyable, but not comfortable with the layout of the living area. We had to rearrange chairs, etc for 4 people to see the TV. Potential guests need to be aware of the fact that this suite is located on the 4th floor and there is no elevator. With large heavy suitcases, this might be a problem for some people. All four in our group were able to carry our suitcases up and down the steep stairs, but we were definitely breathing a little hard.
The area can be very noisy at night, but we brought a fan and also used the provided sound machine.
It was convenient to have a Rite-aid store right across the street. There are many restaurants within walking distance, as well. We also walked through the neighborhood and looked at the many beautiful embassies in the area. Area is congested, but safe and secure.
We rented a car for one day and drove to Gettysburg. We rented from a nearby Enterprise location a few miles away and returned it that evening, therefore, I don’t know anything about parking in the area.
Overall, I would say this is a great place for a vacation to DC.