I stayed at Elijah's place with co-workers for a conference in the area. The place was very clean and the rooms were spacious. The kitchen had everything you would need if you wanted to cook, and there was also Keurig cups to make coffee in the morning! There were towels, soap, and shampoo also provided. The free DC StreetCar is not too far away, which can bring you to Union Station, and the metro is about a 20 minute walk. There are also a few bus stops very close by, so I would make sure to have a MetroCard or pass. The area seemed relatively safe, and it was quiet at night.