Originally Posted by mcgahat

Lots of travel to DC during July so that will likely impact the rates. Keep an eye on rates, they will fluctuate quite a bit so I would not settle too quickly. You might also consider some hotels that are nears stations on the Yellow and Blue metro lines as you can take the metro right to the airport. For that same reason, I am partial to the Westin and the two Marriott properties in Crystal City as I have the option of just taking the metro instead of a shuttle as the walk is a only a couple of blocks away. I think the Crystal City properties tend to be a little pricier during the week versus weekends which can be pretty cheap. For your purpose, about any of the Crystal City properties that meet your budget on cash ore points should be fine. It is a little risky but you could also consider staying near Dulles and taking a Uber/Cab direct to DCA. Traffic will be your enemy if it is during the work week. I have found Dulles properties to be cheaper typically though.