Positive Reviews
positive:
Metro Shuttle a Winner
Guests remarked that they enjoyed the shuttle that takes them to the Metro, which, in turn, can take you to popular attractions around DC. Travelers mentioned that they like the idea of being able to park at the hotel without fighting for spots in the city. However, if you would like to drive, guests mentioned you're only 20 minutes away by car.
positive:
Freebies Are Super
Guests seem to love all the free stuff offered by the hotel - free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast. According to guests, it made for an economical stay in the DC area.
positive:
Updated, Clean Rooms
A number of guests mentioned that the rooms are very cleanly and appear to be up-to-date. So if you're searching for a fresh, modern-ish room around the DC area, visitors say you'll find it here.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Neighborhood Can Be Scary
Some guests mentioned that the barred windows of nearby establishments do very little to provide a feeling of safety. Although guests didn't report any issues, the neighborhood seems sketchy to some travelers.
negative:
Lack of Nearby Amenities
Some visitors suggested you bring your drinks, snacks, meals, etc. because there's very little in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Plus, some visitors claim the hotel vending machines offer very little. According to guests, they do have chain restaurants and fast food joints, but most of them are approximately 10 minutes away by car.
negative:
Not Close Enough for Some
For some travelers said that they expected the hotel to be closer to Washington. While the hotel does offer the free shuttle to the Metro, some visitors stated they wanted a location closer to the city. Overall, most travelers did have a problem with the location.