Its interesting... in the larger DC area locations, I have never checked in at the front desk, unless I needed something. Just reserved a desk in the app, arrived, sat down, coffee, whatever, mvoed above. The only time in DC area was 1875K Street, which is a smaller lobby/entry way where you almost have to smile ans say hello.. and actually, to the front desk staff credit, they seem to know all the "regulars" there, and even started to recognize me and I maybe have been there 5-6 times in the last 6/7 months?