Needs a major remodel
I spent 6 nights at this hotel in Sept 2012 while working a business meeting. This hotel is in desperate need for a remodel. Everything in the hotel is old (and not old in a good way) and appears worn out. Carpets, pop corn ceiling, wallpaper, fixtures, furniture are all in need of replacement. Furthermore, while the hotel is average in cleanliness, there were numerous stains on the carpets, furnishings and even the ceiling that should be cleaned. For example, where the AC vent is near the pop corn ceiling, there is a large black stain from the years of dust and soot coming out of the vent. Also, the hotels location is in a somewhat odd place. While it is relatively close to the National Mall, which is a good thing if you are going to spend a lot of time visiting the that, its location is somewhat removed from the fun and interesting vib of DC. There are no good restaurants, bars or anything else close by like you will find if you stay in other areas like Georgetown. Bottom line, I would only stay here if everything else was booked up and it was a last resort.
The Pros:
Somewhat quiet location
Close to National Mall
Close to Metro station and cheap Metro food court
The Cons:
In need of major renovation
Poor location for experiencing the nightlife of DC
No good restaurants or bars nearby
They charge $11/day for internet