I came to D.C. for a conference in one of the nearby conference hotels, but decided to stay not a the conference hotel, but rather nearby in Sarah and Jim Tom's beautiful house right across the park. Sarah and JT are wonderful hosts. They sent me a welcome letter before I arrived with a lot of helpful practical information, also about the neighborhood and restaurants etc. When I arrived I was welcomed with apples, juice, and wine (and of course tea and coffee facilities and a nice selection of tea and coffee), and fresh milk. The room is beautiful and Adams Morgan (the neighborhood) is a vibrant area with a lot of restaurants and bars. All in all I was more than satisfied and will definitely coming back. Next conference in D.C. is coming soon.