Location, location, location! What a great home base spot to stay for exploring everything along the Mall! We could keep our car parked along the street very close with the pass, and walk or take public transit all the places we wanted to go.
The neighborhood, with tree-lined streets, rowhouses full of character, and families walking their kids to school, was was such a comfortable place to stay.
The bed was comfortable, and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed.
We never saw a thermostat, but kept comfortable with the little fan at night.
It's a big city, so expect some congested areas and uneven sidewalks, but the bonus is being a short walk to groceries at Trader Joe's.