In one word "Perfect"!
Yes therer was construction but hotels cannot be renovated/updated without construction and there is no GOOD time to do it. Hotels run 24 hours a day. Not to mention the hotel is in Washington, DC. If you want a hotel for rest and relaxation, go to the Bahamas. It was closed off as much as possible and other than the noise during breakfast, we were there to sight see, not hang out at the hotel. 
The Staff was courteous and friendly. There was complimentary drinks and snacks from 5:30-7:30pm nightly. Breakfast for everyone was free as well. It was a hot breakfast with made to order omelets, pancakes, eggs, and the rest of the normal stuff. Absolutely not what you would expect for free. Normally free breakfasts are continental style, bread, cereal, fruit and drinks. 
The room was spotless. The linens were updated, bathrooms were very clean, and having a mini kitchen was a huge help having traveled with 2 kids, 10 and 13. We were able to keep drinks in the refrigerator, snacks, microwave for popcorn we brought and the living room pull out couch for them made our stay enjoyable as we were not cramped in one room. They watched TV and we watched our own in the bedroom. 
The Cheesecake Factory was in the Hotel and great for dinner. It was literally on the outskirts of the city with a beautiful residental area to the west and stores, restaurants, etc to the East. The Metro was directly across the street and was soooo convenient to go see the sights. It was a safe, family friendly part of town. No worries walking around whatsoever. 
I cannot say enough about this hotel. I have stayed at many hotels and this would definitely be one that I return to for any future trips to DC. Why look anywhere else!!! We paid $161/night with AAA plus tax. Parking was $24/night with unlimited in/out access. I just hope prices/service stay the same after the renovation is complete because I will definitely be staying there again.