This is a great place! There is a lot of hustle and bustle just right outside and there are two subway/metro stops near by (6min for orange, 10min for red) and buses all around. Do not let google maps (if you use it) discourage you from taking the subway, we noticed it often increased travel time by at least 10 minutes (perhaps with transferring), but in all honestly it never felt very long. We felt like it was more efficient than taking the bus (which is what google maps often suggested).