Part of the inherent beauty and diversity of D.C. is the fact that so many people are from “somewhere else.” It has made the District a melting pot in the truest sense, with people like me coming from around the world to build a new life here.

But with hotel rates in the District more expensive than ever before, it is becoming even harder for my family to come visit me. Traditional lodging offerings are prohibitively expensive for a weeklong visit.