Originally Posted by
Karlson
Anything in SE of DC is bad, NE is starting to get better, but I still wouldn't stay there. Best choice would be Crystal City, tons of hotels and quick access to DC.
This is all personal preference, better suited for discussion in the DC Destination forum. If one is interested in walking anywhere other than a mall and perhaps enjoying what the city has to offer, Crystal City is a terrible choice. Downtown, Logan Circle, and Dupont Circle/West End all have tons of hotels, and are no "sketchier" or "dangerous" than any other major city.