Originally Posted by
LondonElite
Just stay in the hotel that best suits your taste and budget. Don't let the tail wag the dog.
Yes, this.
I was spending ~30 days a year in the DC area and found a Courtyard that's got a full health club in the same building and guests get to use it free, and had a variety of food and entertainment within walking distance, so I started staying there consistently. Other people have different priorities for picking hotels - figure out what hotels work for your travel and sign up for their programs.