Hotels for riders in DC?

I'm going to be riding into Washington, DC via the C&O Canal trail, then
catching Amtrak back home. The train leaves at 4:30 PM from Union
Station. I'd like to catch a hotel and shower to clean-up before the
train, without spending big bucks. I can't find a hotel anywhere near
DC for less than $100 a night.

It could be 20 miles from Union Station, anywhere near the 495 loop
would be fine.

There's a Hostelling International right downtown. Has anyone had
experience here? Or do you have any hotel recommendations? I just
can't picture myself taking my bicycle up the elevator in the Watergate
Hotel.

Thanks for your help.

I'm going to be riding into Washington, DC via the C&O Canal trail, then
catching Amtrak back home. The train leaves at 4:30 PM from Union
Station. I'd like to catch a hotel and shower to clean-up before the
train, without spending big bucks.

How about looking into the YMCAs in DC?

Pat in TX