Although near Dulles airport, the sound of the jets taking off was barely noticeable. The room was quiet. The nearest restaurant is 9 minutes walking on a sidewalk alongside a highway. Someone mentioned the Expo center was within walking distance. It's 52 minutes (2.3 miles) away, so it's not someplace you want to walk to, especially with the highway traffic. The location isn't ideal, but the view of the woods around the hotel was pleasant.