Hey folks, I'm trying to book the Hampton Inn Convention Center in D.C. for the week of the 2009 Presidential inaugural (roughly Jan 18-23, 2009). For obvious reasons, I need to book early.

However, looks like not many hotels are accepting reservations yet. Would it help to call a travel agent? Or should I just cool my jets and wait a few more weeks?

(I'm also a member of SPG, Priority Club, etc., but I've heard good things about this HI and would like to stay there, given its proximity to the downtown action that week.)