I definitely recommend this place. Great value. For me, it was a perfect location about a block and a half away from my office. Yes, it is noisy. It is on the corner of a big, well-traveled street and in the heart of the city. I purposefully chose a top-floor unit to have more privacy and less noise. There is no elevator, btw, so just know you have to carry your luggage up the three flights of stairs. Hosts were very responsive to email and not only provided me with a coffee machine when asked, but I was able to extend my stay by one night at the last minute. I am going back to DC next month and have already booked this same unit.