Excellent renovated rooms and great location
Please note that this review is based on the renovated rooms. I realize not all rooms have been renovated. 
This hotel was great. First, the lobby and check-in: The lobby is really quite neat and trendy, yet also comfortable. The music isn't too loud, which is nice. The WiFi is free down here. The check-in staff is fantastic and friendly.
The renovated room was very nice, with a comfortable firm bed, massive TV with plenty of (HD) channels, a large bathroom with a nice shower, and excellent decor that reflects Washington DC. There is renovation being done still, and construction across the street (which we had a view of), but neither bothered us in any way. 
The location is great - 20 minutes walk from the White House or Mall, 3 minutes from Gallery Place Metro Station, and plenty of bars and restaurants around. There are always plenty of taxis outside. 
Didn't try any food or drink here, but the bar areas looked quite busy and fun. 
We did get an amazing rate of $99/night on a weekend, so it's hard to complain...but even had it been more expensive, I would highly recommend the Renaissance.