[daisyd]

Welcome to DC!

I can tell you about the Candy Cane, but it's been a long time (1995?) since I stayed at Desert Inn, so I'll leave that out.

As Dopey said, you can easily walk to DL from the CC. It takes my family about 7 minutes from room to security (that is with 3 kids). Yes, it's about the length of DCA, but it's no problem at all--and not creepy at night--well lit and landscaped. There is also a free shuttle the hotel runs as an option.

The rooms are nicely decorated, comfey beds, pillows and sheets. The plantation shutters add a homey feel to the room opposed to gross old motel drapes. Bathroom is nothing special, but clean and in good condition.

The staff are great. Very nice, and housekeeing and gardners are seen but not heard (no blowers--and I didn't hear the housekeepers chatting outside my room).

The grounds of this little motel (park outside your door, open breezeways and no elevator to get to the second story, only stairs) are beautiful. It is a small space, but there is a lot of pride taken in making it not feel like just another parking lot. The pool is small, but adequate, there is a hot tub and a toddler pool. Lots of flowering plants!

The breakfast is good, some people rave about it, but I don't. Small muffins and small croissants that are sort of taseless IMO, but the bagel with cream cheese, cereal and fruit are great (grab an apple for the park). Simple, but nice to have.

There is an ABC (convience store) adjacent to the property, and a 7-11 next to that and I think a Subway across the street. Lots of dining options.

We are going in August for 3 nights. Good luck!!!