Central location/Good service, but could use updating...
This is the 2nd time my family of 4 has stayed in this hotel while visiting DC. 
Advantages: Centrally located & near a Metro-station. Within easy walking distance to the White House, Washington Memorial, as well as those war memorials at that end of the National Mall, Ford's Theater, the Spy Museum, Treasury Dept, and several other tourist points of interest. The Metro is at the end of the block & fairly easy to use for those not used to taking a subway system. Lots of restaurants nearby. 
Bell Staff, Guest Services & Housekeeping at the hotel was friendly & helpful. There is a Starbucks in the hotel, but they don't open before 6am so be mindful of hours if you're getting out earlier. The rooms were clean. Valet service and Bell service was quick, less than 10 mins for both to retrieve our vehicle and luggage. 
Disadvantages: The rooms are small & in need of some updating. The beds were only double-size, rather than queen. We had some issue getting our room to stay cooled off as well. It wasn't uncomfortable, but, we found that housekeeping would turn it off so that it wasn't cooled down when we came back. Wi-fi is only free in the lobby, which isn't uncommon these days, but still an added expense & an inconvenience. Parking is also expensive but does include in/out privileges. There was no safe in our room - a BIG issue given the amount of electronics people travel with these days! We had no issue with security, but we ended up carrying much of our stuff & burying what we couldn't carry in our suitcases. No mini-fridge - also a BIG issue for family travelers! I suggest they make them available at no-cost for guests upon request. Omni Hotels do.
Our stay was good, but, I'm not sure I would stay again until some updating is done AND I can confirm there are safes in the rooms. If you can work around that issue & don't mind paying for the extras, its a great location w/friendly staff for a few-day trip to DC.