No frills, but no problems; big room
I stayed here in late February 2012 for one night in a 5th-floor room. It was very spacious being a suite, with very new-looking furniture and TVs. The bathroom however was very small, especially the vanity/sink area, where there were no outlets.
The service was average, and the staff were kind although mildly difficult to understand through their accent. I forgot toothpaste and asked the front desk to send some up. I actually waited to go to bed so I could brush my teeth, but after 30 minutes, I gave up and went to bed. That being said, the next day when I called they brought some up immediately.
The location is very convenient to the Foggy Bottom metro station and there's a 7-11 just a block away. 
I wasn't there very long, but my impression of the immediate area was that it is safe and fairly quiet.