Mike was a great and responsive host! The value of this location is ultimately what you make of it. I'm a lone traveler and heavy walker: being just over a mile and quarter walk from the White House lawn and monuments is great, and the portion of town isn't as sketch as most might tell you. The bar is definitely some background noise from below, but for what this value you and if you're looking for a good DC adventure location and your own bed, this can't be beat. Plus their happy hour is amazing!