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extended stay lodging
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Extended Stay Hotel Chain Comparison Tables
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Extended stay hotels and motels share common features that are unavailable at standard
hotels. There are currently 28 chains based in the United States with at least 6 hotels. Each extended stay chain is covered in our reviews. These chains
all have
self-serve laundry facilities and offer discounts for extended stays, beginning at 5 or 7 days, but there is never a minimum length of stay. They also have
guestrooms, i.e. "suites", with a dining table (often doubling as a work desk) and kitchen. Unless noted, the kitchens all
include at a minimum: a sink, a refrigerator (full size, except for in a few budget chains), a microwave oven and a stovetop. Some kitchens also offer dishwashers and
conventional ovens.
In addition to kitchen variations, there are other important differences among extended stay chains. They differ with respect to
the
Types of Rooms & room features,
Services & Policies, and
Amenities (including complimentary food service).
The lists below are in descending order, approximately, according to typical room rate.
There is usually a high correlation between price
and quality, but not always. Also, keep in mind that weekly rates vary significantly based on room size, length of stay, and location. Many chains
offer even lower monthly rates; and hotels are most expensive in the northeastern US and California, and in downtown locations of large cities.
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| Surveyed Chains |
Overviews & Comments |
AKA |
Launched in 2007, AKA is a collection of luxury extended-stay properties in prime urban locations. Current AKA residences are in
New York City,
Philadelphia,
Washington DC and
Arlington VA.
Features at many locations range from free garage parking to ensuite washer/dryer. Specialty suites
offer added amenities and space such as outdoor terraces, roof decks and solariums. |
Element by Westin
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Starwood's entry in the upscale extended stay tier was launched in 2008 with a hotel in
Lexington Mass. Properties boast a number of
environmentally-friendly features. All indoor spaces are 100% non-smoking. |
Hyatt House
| This upscale chain has hotels in major US
metro areas, with a strong presence in Northern New Jersey.
Known as Summerfield Suites until 2012, the chain was originally acquired from Wyndham, with 3 California hotels
converted from Woodfin Suites in 2011. In early 2012, 15 Hotel Sierra properties were also converted to Hyatt
House. all locations are 100% non-smoking and two-bedroom suites have two bathrooms. |
Residence Inn |
Marriott's upscale extended stay chain was the first (in 1975), is now the largest, and is one of the best. Marriott has done a
good job of with the older properties - either keeping them updated, or pushing them out of the chain. Hotels are found throughout the US, including
Alaska, plus 18 in Canada and newer hotels
in San Jose CR,
Edinburgh Scotland,
Munich Germany
and Bahrain. Many rooms feature fireplaces, and most of the older hotels offer bi-level
"Penthouse" suites with 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. In addition to evening socials, guests at many hotels enjoy a weekly barbecue. Marriott has upgraded bedding
at all hotels. Bedspreads have been replaced with comforters in triple sheeting. All Residence Inns in North America are 100% non-smoking. |
Homewood Suites
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Hilton's upscale chain is a close competitor of Marriott's Residence Inn. Two-bedroom suites also have two bathrooms.
The chain is expanding rapidly, with
hotels throughout the US, including Anchorage Alaska, plus 10
in eastern Canada and 1 in Torreon Mexico.
In recent customer satisfaction surveys, Homewood has performed very well.
Each suite has a clock radio with MP3 audio jack. |
Staybridge Suites |
InterContinental's (Holiday Inn) upscale chain usually matches Residence Inn & Homewood in terms of guest satisfaction, but at lower rates.
Hotels are found throughout the US, plus
Ontario and
Calgary in Canada,
Sao Paulo Brazil,
Guadalajara,
Queretaro and
Monterrey in Mexico,
Liverpool,
Newcastle and
London/Olympic Village in England,
Saint Petersburg Russia,
Cairo Egypt and
Abu Dhabi UAE. Two-bedroom suites also have two bathrooms. A bagged "On The Go!" continental breakfast is available
for guests with no time for a sit-down breakfast. Self-serve laundry facilities are free of charge. |
Sonesta ES Suites
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This upscale chain was formed in mid-2012 with former Staybridge Suites and Residence Inn hotels |
GrandStay Residential Suites
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This small chain is located in smaller cities of the Midwest, plus
Oxnard California. GrandStay hotels have received excellent guest reviews. |
Larkspur Landing
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This small chain is located in northern
California,
Oregon &
Washington. Properties feature high-quality, artistic
decor. Cordless phones & CD players are standard. One-bedroom "Executive" suites have sofabeds. One-bedroom "Boardroom" suites include a conference
table and wall-mounted presentation board. Many extras are available, such as complimentary laundry facilities, Starbucks coffee, fresh-baked
cookies, and a welcome basket. 5 of their hotels were converted from Candlewood Suites in 2004. |
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham |
Hawthorn Suites has more than 80 properties. Most feature studio, one-and-two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, and
free wired and wireless Internet access. All hotels offer complimentary hot breakfast buffet, exercise facilities, concierge and guest laundry.
Select properties allow pets. All properties in the US offer Wyndham Rewards points. |
Chase Suites
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Hotels are scattered throughout the US. Two-level penthouse suites are available at many locations. Suites often
feature fireplaces, and sometimes Jacuzzi tubs. All suites and public areas are smoke-free. |
MainStay Suites |
MainStay belongs to the Choice Hotels family. Locations are scattered throughout the US, with 2011 additions in
Edmonton and Winnipeg Canada. Some locations offer an impressive
array of services and amenities. Others less so. |
TownePlace Suites |
Marriott's midrange extended stay chain is represented throughout the US, plus
Sudbury Ontario. TownePlace (commonly misspelled "Townplace") is usually one of the
highest rated chains in its class. Some suites have sofabeds. Marriott upgraded bedding at all hotels in 2005. Bedspreads were replaced with comforters in triple
sheeting, laundered frequently. Since 2006, all TownePlace Suites have been 100% non-smoking. |
Home2 Suites
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Hilton's entry into the midpriced extended stay market was launched in 2009. Unlike other extended stay chains, Home2 Suites have no
stoves in their kitchens. However, portable hot plates are available on request, and kitchens are equipped with dishwashers. One interesting innovation: Self-serve
laundromat is combined with the fitness room, so guests can work-out while keeping an eye on their laundry. |
Candlewood Suites |
InterContinental's midpriced chain is found throught the US & Canada, and is growing rapidly. Customer satisfaction is generally quite high. All
suites are equipped with a recliner; One-bedroom suites also have sofabeds. Complimentary laundry facilities and video/DVD library are available. |
Home-Towne Suites
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Hotels are located in smaller cities of the southeastern US. Most suites have a recliner. "Family suites" have a separate
bedroom, plus a bed and pull-out sofa in the main room. |
Extended Stay Deluxe |
Extended Stay Deluxe hotels began as converted Sierra Suites & Wellesley Suites
purchased by the owner of Extended Stay America in 2005. Hotels are found throughout the US, and in
Toronto.
Extended Stay Deluxe hotels are being converted to the Extended Stay America brand. |
StudioPLUS |
Sister chain of Extended Stay America, with hotels scattered throughout the US. All suites include a
sofabed. StudioPLUS hotels are rapidly being converted to the Extended Stay America brand. |
Homestead Studios |
Hotels are located throughout the US. Several Homestead properties were formerly Mainstay Suites. These
have one-bedroom suites available. Homestead Studios hotels are currently being converted to the Extended Stay America brand. |
Extended Stay America |
Very large chain with hotels throughout the US. Launched in 1995, ESA is credited with popularizing extended stay hotels with economy
travelers. Most suites include a recliner. |
Crestwood Suites
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Hotels are mostly in the southeastern US. All suites offer a recliner, and there is a coffee bar in the lobby. In
2005, 6 Hearthside Studios were converted to Crestwood Suites - in
Las Vegas,
Colorado &
Texas. |
Suburban |
In 2005, the chain was acquired by Choice Hotels, the owner of MainStay Suites. Suburban Extended Stay Hotels are located
throughout the southeastern US, plus
Albuquerque,
Iowa City,
Northern Virginia,
Dayton Ohio,
Boston
and a 2011 addition in Manitoba.
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Affordable Suites of America
| Hotels are located in North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Virginia &
Augusta Georgia. The mininum lengh of stays is one week. Children are
not permitted. Kitchen wares are only available for an additional fee. |
Studio 6 |
Studio Six is the extended stay affiliate of Motel 6, and has locations scattered throughout the US, plus
Toronto Canada. |
Sun Suites
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Hotels are found in the southeastern US, including
Texas. |
Savannah Suites
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Hotels are in Georgia,
Colorado,
Greenville South Carolina &
Virginia. Suites have mini refrigerators (not full size). |
Crossland |
Budget sister chain of Extended Stay America, with hotels scattered throughout the US. Suites have mini
refrigerators (not full size). Some Extended Stay America hotels are being converted to Crossland. |
Value Place
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Launched in 2005 by the founder of Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites & Candlewood Suites, Value Place is designed for
extended stay travelers and also for those who wish to "minimize the upfront costs and hassles of renting." The minimum charge is the weekly rate. Kitchenware
and a coffee maker are available only for purchase.
Value Place properties first opened in the central US, but nationwide expansion is aggressive. |
InTown Suites
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InTowns are found throughout the US, concentrated in the southeast. Rates start at just
$150 per week. (The minimum charge is the weekly rate.)
In 2006 InTown acquired all SuiteOne hotels. |
For info or reservations at a particular hotel, find your destination's page in our directory:
(where you'll find a list of all suite hotel options in the area)
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Room Types & Features |
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| Upscale Chains |
Number of Properties |
Loyalty Program |
Studios |
One Bedroom |
Two Bedroom |
Hi-Speed
Internet |
Video |
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| AKA |
8 |
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most |
yes |
yes |
free |
DVD |
| Element |
10 |
Starwood Preferred Guest |
yes |
yes |
some |
free |
DVD |
| Hyatt House |
54 |
Hyatt Gold Passport |
some |
yes |
yes |
free |
DVD |
| Residence Inn |
630+ |
Marriott Rewards |
yes |
yes |
yes |
free |
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| Homewood Suites |
250+ |
Hilton HHonors |
some |
yes |
yes |
free |
yes |
| Staybridge Suites |
200+ |
InterContinental
PriorityClub |
yes |
yes |
yes |
free |
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| Sonesta ES Suites |
12 |
Travel Pass |
yes |
yes |
yes |
free |
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| GrandStay Residential Suites |
7 |
Grand Returns |
482 sf |
408 sf |
601 sf |
yes |
VCR
or DVD |
| Larkspur Landing |
11 |
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448sf |
600-700sf |
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free |
VCP/
free videos |
| Hawthorn Suites |
80+ |
Wyndham Rewards |
yes |
yes |
some |
free |
DVD/VCR |
| Mid-Range Chains |
Number of Properties |
Loyalty Program |
Studios |
One Bedroom |
Two Bedroom |
Hi-Speed
Internet |
Video |
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| TownePlace Suites |
210+ |
Marriott Rewards |
yes |
yes |
yes |
free |
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| Chase Suites |
10 |
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some |
480-540sf |
840sf |
yes |
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| MainStay Suites |
44 |
Choice
Privileges |
yes |
some |
some |
free |
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| Home2 Suites |
17 |
Hilton HHonors |
yes |
yes |
no |
free |
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| Candlewood Suites |
300+ |
InterContinental
PriorityClub |
yes |
yes |
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free |
VCR/DVD
free videos |
| Home-Towne Suites |
11 |
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yes |
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yes |
free |
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| Extended Stay Deluxe |
11 |
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yes |
most |
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free |
DVD |
| StudioPLUS |
3 |
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yes |
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free |
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| Homestead Studio Suites |
34 |
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yes |
some |
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free |
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| Extended Stay America |
625+ |
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yes |
some |
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free |
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| Economy Chains |
Number of Properties |
Loyalty Program |
Studios |
One Bedroom |
Two Bedroom |
Hi-Speed
Internet |
Video |
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| Crestwood Suites |
20 |
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yes |
yes |
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yes |
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| Suburban |
50+ |
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yes |
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yes |
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| Affordable Suites of America |
18 |
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some |
yes |
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most/
free |
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| Studio 6 |
50+ |
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yes |
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wired/wireless |
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| Sun Suites |
21 |
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280sf |
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yes |
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| Savannah Suites |
11 |
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yes |
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| Crossland |
44 |
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yes |
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free |
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| Value Place |
180+ |
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yes |
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yes |
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| InTown Suites |
130+ |
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yes |
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free |
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Services & Policies |
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| Upscale Chains |
House
Keeping |
Grocery
Shopping |
24-Hour
Front Desk |
Fax/Copies/
Printing |
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning |
Pets
Allowed |
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| AKA |
at extra charge |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Element |
daily |
no |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Hyatt House |
daily |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Residence Inn |
daily |
free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Homewood Suites |
daily |
free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Staybridge Suites |
daily |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
most |
| Sonesta ES Suites |
daily |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| GrandStay Residential Suites |
daily |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
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| Larkspur Landing |
daily |
free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
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| Hawthorn Suites |
daily |
free |
yes |
yes |
yes |
most |
| Mid-Range Chains |
House
Keeping |
Grocery
Shopping |
24-Hour
Front Desk |
Fax/Copies/
Printing |
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning |
Pets
Allowed |
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| TownePlace Suites |
daily |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Chase Suites |
daily |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
some |
| MainStay Suites |
daily |
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yes |
yes |
some |
yes |
| Home2 Suites |
every 5 days |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Candlewood Suites |
weekly |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
| Home-Towne Suites |
weekly |
free |
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yes |
| Extended Stay Deluxe |
2/week |
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yes |
yes |
yes |
| StudioPLUS |
weekly |
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yes |
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yes |
| Homestead Studio Suites |
2/week |
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yes |
most |
yes |
| Extended Stay America |
weekly |
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yes |
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yes |
| Economy Chains |
House
Keeping |
Grocery
Shopping |
24-Hour
Front Desk |
Fax/Copies/
Printing |
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning |
Pets
Allowed |
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| Crestwood Suites |
weekly |
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yes |
yes |
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yes |
| Suburban |
weekly |
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| Affordable Suites of Amercia |
weekly |
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| Studio 6 |
weekly |
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yes |
| Sun Suites |
weekly |
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| Savannah Suites |
weekly |
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yes |
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| Crossland |
weekly |
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yes |
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yes |
| Value Place |
2/week |
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| InTown Suites |
weekly |
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no |
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Food Service & Amenities |
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| Upscale Chains |
Free
Breakfast |
Evening
Social Hour |
Convenience
Store |
Fitness
Room |
Swimming
Pool |
Sport
Court |
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| AKA |
M-F, cold buffet |
no |
no |
deluxe |
some |
some |
| Element |
hot buffet |
3/week |
yes |
yes |
yes |
no |
| Hyatt House |
hot buffet |
Mon - Thur |
24 hours |
yes |
yes |
most |
| Residence Inn |
hot buffet |
3/week |
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yes |
yes |
some |
| Homewood Suites |
hot buffet |
Mon - Thur |
24 hours |
yes |
yes |
some |
| Staybridge Suites |
hot buffet |
Tue - Thur |
24 hours |
yes |
yes |
some |
| Sonesta ES Suites |
hot buffet |
Tue - Thur |
24 hours |
yes |
yes |
most |
| GrandStay Residential Suites |
cold buffet |
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24 hours |
yes |
yes |
yes |
| Larkspur Landing |
cold buffet |
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24 hours |
yes |
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| Hawthorn Suites |
hot buffet |
weekly |
most |
yes |
most |
some |
| Mid-Range Chains |
Complimentary
Breakfast |
Evening
Social Hour |
Convenience
Store |
Fitness
Room |
Swimming
Pool |
Sport
Court |
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| TownePlace Suites |
cold buffet |
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yes |
yes |
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| Chase Suites |
cold buffet |
Mon - Thur |
some |
yes |
yes |
most |
| MainStay Suites |
cold buffet |
2/week |
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yes |
yes |
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| Home2 Suites |
cold buffet |
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24 hours |
yes |
yes |
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| Candlewood Suites |
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24 hours |
yes |
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| Home-Towne Suites |
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2/week |
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off-site |
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| Extended Stay Deluxe |
cold buffet |
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yes |
most |
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| StudioPLUS |
cold |
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some |
yes |
most |
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| Homestead Studio Suites |
cold |
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most |
some |
some |
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| Extended Stay America |
cold |
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| Economy Chains |
Complimentary
Breakfast |
Evening
Social Hour |
Convenience
Store |
Fitness
Room |
Swimming
Pool |
Sport
Court |
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| Crestwood Suites |
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| Suburban |
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| Affordable Suites of America |
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| Studio 6 |
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some |
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| Sun Suites |
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| Savannah Suites |
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some |
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| Crossland |
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| Value Place |
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