The 1st floor lobby for this Courtyard is small and busy. Check in is on the 2nd floor. Despite this, concierge Marquette is the BEST! He is welcoming and helpful with a great attitude. He also has beautiful handwriting. This hotel is very conveniently located next to the NoMa Gallaudet metro stop and one stop from Union Station. On the other hand, being so close to the tracks, both metro and Amtrak, you will hear train horns at random times. We didn’t eat in the restaurant but it looked nice. Across the street are Subway, Five Guys, a birria taco place, and a 7-11 next door. A 5-10 minute walk away, depending on your pace, are Trader Joe’s, restaurants, and Union Square with funky eateries and a rooftop patio. If recycling is important to you, I don’t remember seeing any recycling containers in the lobby or near the elevators. They have some in the rooms but the cleaning ladies, not their fault, did not have separate bags for recycling. Overall our stay was great. Just remember to pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper!