There is 24 hour staff and everyone is so friendly. There are 2 coded doors to get into the building, cameras around the premise, and everyone has to show ID when they check in. Breakfast is served in the morning by staff and you take your shoes off at the door. It is a very comforting atmosphere. They also have a place to keep your luggage after check out if you want to leave it to explore around DC (they let you back in to come and get it).