The hotel was very clean and staff very nice and helpful. This is a new hotel that opened about 5 months ago. The area is surrounded by bald blocks full of weeds.There is nothing much there.This hotel doesnt have a dinner facility only breakfast.The only way to visit the downtown area is by Metro or taxi. There is a supermarket close by, but not walking. Even though its only 10-15 minutes away, walking its about 6 blocks,is not very comfortable when you have bad knees.Taxis are not expensive. My husband and I decided to take taxis the last 3 days of our 9 days vacation, it saves time to get where you are going. Otherwise, good luck with GPS and human directions.Bring very good walking shoes! We got lost several times.