I was in DC for a conference at the Washington Hilton. This location was perfect for getting to and from the conference. It was a short 15 min walk. I always felt safe in the neighborhood. There is a grocery store a block away. The host is friendly and easy to talk to, but there is no obligation if you would rather just head to your room and close the door. She was very accommodating and let me borrow a phone charger when I had lost mine, as well as items such as a hair dryer and straightener. She has two cats (FYI, in case you have allergies) that were friendly, but kept to themselves. The bedroom is very close to the bathroom and the bed was comfortable. I would highly recommend!