way better than expected
I figured that this would be a typical business hotel without a lot of luxuries. I was staying for a conference so convenience was the #1 factor for me and I didn't care much about anything else. The hotel was way beyond my expectations. First off, the staff were absolutely wonderful. So polite and so helpful, and I mean everyone from the front desk to the cleaning ladies to the room service guy. I was really blown away. The room was quite big and the bathroom was so much nicer than I expected, which is always a nice surprise. Huge flat screen TV, comfy bed, large desk/work area. 
The biggest con, as a few other reviewers have mentioned, was the noisy heating/AC unit. A couple times the banging from it actually woke me up in the middle of the night (though I am a light sleeper). The other thing is the location is great for getting to the capitol, but finding something to eat after say 7pm requires a bit of a trek through a not-so-great neighborhood.
have to throw in a plug for the west wing cafe across the street for anyone attending a conference here. It gets really busy at lunch time but it was SO GOOD!!!! I am still dreaming about the sandwiches... There is also a starbucks across the street and union station with its delicious food court is only a few blocks away.