At first it looks like the hotel is in some industrial non-neighborhood space. BUT.... cross the street and go around the corner and you are in a vibrant shopping/restaurant/ movie theater area called Assembly Square. It's just that the hotel is on the loading dock side for a row of stores, including Trader Joe's and T J Maxx/Homegoods.
It is La Quinta, so it is basic. Front desk staff was wonderful, especially Eddie who went above and beyond to solve an AC problem. The only complaint is the "fitness center" - 2 treadmills, 2 ellipticals that were both out of service, and a universal. No free weights, no floor space to work out.
The hotel is clean and basic.