It is about 2 miles away. It has a shuttle to DLR, though. We stayed there last year through priceline. It is across the street from the "Block at Orange" so lots of Food /Entertainment options there. The rooms were fine, the beds were comfortable enough. The pool is very small. I liked it because you missed the hustle and bustle of all the DL neighbothood lodging. I understand that they completed renovation this past spring.
One thing to consider - it is not on the "ART" shuttle line, so if you miss the hourly bus, you miss the hourly bus.
It would never be my first choice, but I would not hesitate to stay there (and I am next week)