This is a very well organized stay with every thing you need to make a little homey space for yourself in your room and your kitchen. There's even a spacw for free odds and ends in the kitchen. The staff do a great job but are very busy so you wont be greeted with warm smiles. Its fun to meet other travelers but if conversation is what you're looking forward to- know that many of the people are here linger term and want their quiet personal space. Making food to share is helpful 😉. I stayed to see the cherry blossoms (was planning to walk but its over an hour and weather was cold and windy) you can get there by a $5.00 Uber/Lyft, walking a few blocks and taking free bus to Union station then transfer across street to free National Park Bus (process takes easily over an hour in light traffic and appx 2 during rush hour). The transportation system is confusing-thank you to all the helpful bus drivers!!! D.C. is not a super nice or safe area so I made sure I was back 'home' before dark. If you're making food during your stay, I'd suggest finding a cheap store and taking a Lyft. The place by the bus route is organic but expensive. I would stay here again.