There is a Doubletree Guest Suites in Foggy Bottom near GWU that is not bad, and with HUGE rooms and reasonable rates. The Rooms are decent sized 1 bedroom apartments with full kitchens. It's reasonably priced, and convenient to the Metro.
Few rooms in D.C. have great views, because of the bulding height restictions. The Hay Adams has some rooms that look directly at the White House, but those are pricey. Some hotels in VA have nice views.
[This message has been edited by BoSoxFan45 (edited 11-21-2000).]