metro rail will be a good

way for the transportation. You can take the metro rail directly to hope street. For this important thing, you can book a expensive hotel in downtown area. I booked one just 2 blocks aways from the consulate. about 5 min work. It is a 4 stars and not too much. 220 something for 2 night. It can save you money on rental car if you are not going any where else. You can book ticket through priceline.com. Won't be too much. I think 300USD will be plenty.
Good luck.