Great location, lousy rooms
For the price close to the National Mall, it is a good value. The lobby was clearly just updated. The beds are soft and comfortable. The location is good. We were able to walk from Air and Space with 3 kids in about 15 minutes. Only about 10 minutes from the Navy train station and the Nationals stadium. The free shuttle wasn't busy early in the AM, so he delivered us right to the door of whereever we wanted to go on the mall, saving us the $12 train ride and hassle, or walk with little people's legs. That was probably the best part of this hotel. The room isn't big, but a manageable size. Pretty safe area, and safe parking (for $25). McDonalds right across the street for cheap meals. Staff was very helpful and accommodating. BUT, you need to know what you are getting. TINY bathroom. Forget 2 people being in there at the same time, unless one is in the shower. NO coffeemaker. It is the first hotel I've been in, maybe ever, that doesn't allow you to make yourself a cup of coffee. Full size beds, not queens, which isn't good if you are sharing with your kids. No soundproofing on the windows and you are a block from a very large EMS/Fire station. A constant supply of sirens which made it hard for the kids to go to bed. Only about 8 channels to choose from on TV unless you pay-per-view. Room had a musty smell and everything felt rather damp to the touch...clearly an AC issue. We spent as little time here as possible, so it was fine, but don't expect to love this place, just its proximity to what you are really there to see. If it is just a place to drop your stuff, you'll be fine. And it was much cheaper than our other options!