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Extended stay hotels and motels share common features that are unavailable at standard hotels. There are currently 30 chains in North America (USA, Canada & Mexico) 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. 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.


 
 
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, White Plains NY, Arlington VA and Herndon 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
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 Summerfield Suites
Two-bedroom suites also have two bathrooms. This upscale chain has 19 hotels in major US metro areas, with a strong presence in Northern New Jersey. Summerfield Suites has been acquired by Hyatt (from Wyndham). All properties are being upgraded and converted to the Hyatt brand.

Hotel Sierra
(Formerly Sierra Suites) In 2005, Sierra sold 16 hotels to the owners of Extended Stay America. The current Sierra hotels are in northern New Jersey, Alpharetta Georgia, northern California, Green Bay WI, near Dulles Airport VA and near Poughkeepsie NY. These hotels are Sierra's finest, which the company considers an "extended-stay version of Westin". The oldest was built in 1999. Lobbies feature complimentary gourmet coffee bars. The free breakfast buffet includes made-to-order omelets. All hotels are 100% smoke-free and pets are not allowed.

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 keeping the older properties updated. Hotels are found throughout the US, including Alaska, plus 18 in Canada and one in San Jose CR. Many rooms feature fireplaces, and many 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 are 100% non-smoking.

Homewood Suites
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 4 in eastern Canada. 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 Canada, Calgary, Sao Paulo Brazil, Guadalajara Mexico, Monterrey Mexico, Liverpool England, Newcastle England, 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 complimentary.

GrandStay Residential Suites
This small chain is located in smaller cities of the Midwest, plus Oxnard California. GrandStay hotels have received excellent guest reviews.

Larkspur Landing
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.

Woodfin Suites
Woodfins are affiliated with Chase Suites, and are all found in California. Suites include double French-door entries to the separate bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings, high-quality furniture, and often have wood-burning fireplaces. All suites and public areas are smoke-free.

Chase Suites
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. Some offer an impressive array of services and amenities. Others less so.

TownePlace Suites
Marriott's midrange extended stay chain is represented throughout the US. 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. As of October 2006, all TownePlace Suites are 100% non-smoking.

Extended Stay Deluxe
Extended Stay Deluxe hotels began as converted Sierra Suites & Wellesley Suites purchased by the owner of Extended Stay America in 2005. Several StudioPLUS and Extended Stay America hotels have also been converted. Ongoing enhancements include adding amenities such as pillowtop mattresses, DVD players, DVDs for rent in the lobby, and continental breakfast. Extended Stay Deluxe hotels are found throught the US (including 3 in Alaska: Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau) and in Ottawa, Toronto and St. John's NF.

Bradford Homesuites
Hotels are in major cities of Texas and Colorado. Quality of furniture & fixtures is typically comparable to the best upscale chains. All suites are equipped with a recliner and sofabed. Studio suites feature walk-in closets for extra storage space. One-bedroom suites have double French doors. As of early 2008, most Bradford Homesuites hotels had converted to Hyatt Summerfield Suites.

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
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.

StudioPLUS
"Deluxe" sister chain of Extended Stay America, with hotels scattered throughout the US. All suites offer a sofabed. StudioPLUS hotels with eventually be converted to Extended Stay Deluxe.

Homestead Studios
Hotels are located throughout the US. 17 Homestead properties were formerly Mainstay Suites. These offer a manager's reception, free continental breakfast, and have one-bedroom suites available.

Extended Stay America
Very large chain with hotels throughout the US. Launched in 1995, ESA is credited with popularizing extended stay hotels with budget travelers. All suites offer a recliner.

Crestwood Suites
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
Suburban extended stay hotels are located throughout the southeastern US, plus Albuquerque, Iowa, Northern Virginia, Dayton, Los Angeles and Boston. In 2005, the chain was acquired by Choice Hotels, the owner of MainStay Suites.

Affordable Suites of America
Hotels are located in North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia. 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
Hotels are found in the southeastern US, including Texas.

Savannah Suites
Hotels are in Georgia, Orlando, 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). Crossland properties are gradually being converted to the "Extended Stay America Economy" brand.

Value Place
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
InTowns are found throughout the US, concentrated in the southeast. Rates start at just $160 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)

  

Room Types & Features
Upscale Chains Number of Properties Loyalty Program Studios One Bedroom Two Bedroom Hi-Speed
Internet
Video
AKA 9   most yes yes free DVD
Element 7 Starwood Preferred Guest yes yes some free DVD
Hyatt Summerfield Suites 19 Hyatt Gold Passport   yes yes yes VCR
video rental
Hotel Sierra 9   yes yes   yes  
Residence Inn 565+ Marriott Rewards yes yes yes free  
Homewood Suites 250+ Hilton HHonors some yes yes free VCP
Staybridge Suites 155+ InterContinental
PriorityClub
yes yes yes free  
GrandStay Residential Suites 7 Grand Returns 482 sf 408 sf 601 sf yes VCR
or DVD
Larkspur Landing 11   448sf 600-700sf   free VCP/
free videos
Hawthorn Suites 80+ Wyndham Rewards yes yes some free DVD/VCR
Woodfin Suites 3     576sf 846sf yes VCR/
free videos
Mid-Range Chains Number of Properties Loyalty Program Studios One Bedroom Two Bedroom Hi-Speed
Internet
Video
Chase Suites 13   some 480-540sf 840sf yes  
MainStay Suites 34 Choice
Privileges
yes some some free  
TownePlace Suites 160+ Marriott Rewards yes yes yes free  
Extended Stay Deluxe 100+   yes most   yes DVD
Bradford Homesuites 4   yes yes   yes VCP
Candlewood Suites 250+ InterContinental
PriorityClub
yes yes   free VCR/DVD
free videos
Home-Towne Suites 8   yes   yes free  
StudioPLUS 60+   yes     wireless  
Homestead Studio Suites 130+   yes some   wireless  
Economy Chains Number of Properties Loyalty Program Studios One Bedroom Two Bedroom Hi-Speed
Internet
Video
Extended Stay America 360+   yes some   wireless  
Crestwood Suites 20   yes yes   yes  
Suburban 50+   yes     yes  
Affordable Suites of America 16   some yes   most/
free
 
Studio 6 50+   yes     wired/wireless  
Sun Suites 21   280sf     yes  
Savannah Suites 11   yes        
Crossland 34   yes     wireless  
Value Place 130+   yes     yes  
InTown Suites 135+   yes     free  

For info or reservations at a particular hotel, find your destination's page in our directory:
(where you'll find a list of all extended stay options in the area)

  

Services & Policies
Upscale Chains House
Keeping
Grocery
Shopping
24-Hour
Front Desk
Fax/Copies/
Printing
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning
Pets
Allowed
AKA at extra charge yes yes yes yes yes
Element daily no yes yes yes yes
Summerfield Suites daily yes yes yes yes no
Hotel Sierra daily   yes yes yes no
Residence Inn daily free yes yes yes yes
Homewood Suites daily free yes yes yes yes
Staybridge Suites daily   yes yes yes most
GrandStay Residential Suites daily   yes yes yes  
Larkspur Landing daily free yes yes yes  
Hawthorn Suites daily free yes yes yes most
Woodfin Suites daily yes yes yes yes some
Mid-Range Chains House
Keeping
Grocery
Shopping
24-Hour
Front Desk
Fax/Copies/
Printing
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning
Pets
Allowed
Chase Suites daily yes yes yes yes some
MainStay Suites daily   yes yes some yes
TownePlace Suites every 2 days   yes yes yes yes
Extended Stay Deluxe 2/week     yes yes yes
Bradford Homesuites 2/week   some yes yes  
Candlewood Suites weekly     yes yes yes
Home-Towne Suites weekly free       yes
StudioPLUS weekly     yes   yes
Homestead Studio Suites 2/week     yes most yes
Economy Chains House
Keeping
Grocery
Shopping
24-Hour
Front Desk
Fax/Copies/
Printing
Laundry/
Dry Cleaning
Pets
Allowed
Extended Stay America weekly     yes   yes
Crestwood Suites weekly   yes yes   yes
Suburban weekly          
Affordable Suites of Amercia weekly          
Studio 6 weekly         yes
Sun Suites weekly          
Savannah Suites weekly     yes    
Crossland weekly     yes   yes
Value Place 2/week          
InTown Suites weekly         no

For info or reservations at a particular hotel, find your destination's page in our directory:
(where you'll find a list of all extended stay options in the area)

  

Food Service & Amenities
Upscale Chains Complimentary
Breakfast
Evening
Social Hour
Convenience
Store
Fitness
Room
Swimming
Pool
Sport
Court
AKA M-F, cold buffet no no deluxe some some
Element hot buffet 3/week yes yes yes no
Summerfield Suites hot buffet Mon - Thur 24 hours yes yes yes
Hotel Sierra hot buffet Mon - Thur   yes yes  
Residence Inn hot buffet 2/week   yes yes yes
Homewood Suites hot buffet Mon - Thur 24 hours yes yes yes
Staybridge Suites hot buffet Tue - Thur 24 hours yes yes yes
GrandStay Residential Suites cold buffet   24 hours yes yes yes
Larkspur Landing cold buffet   24 hours yes    
Hawthorn Suites hot buffet weekly most yes most some
Woodfin Suites hot buffet Mon - Thur some yes yes  
Mid-Range Chains Complimentary
Breakfast
Evening
Social Hour
Convenience
Store
Fitness
Room
Swimming
Pool
Sport
Court
Chase Suites cold buffet Mon - Thur some yes yes most
MainStay Suites cold buffet 2/week   yes yes  
TownePlace Suites cold buffet     yes yes  
Extended Stay Deluxe cold buffet     yes most  
Bradford Homesuites cold buffet weekly most yes yes  
Candlewood Suites     24 hours yes    
Home-Towne Suites   2/week   off-site    
StudioPLUS     some yes most  
Homestead Studio Suites some have
cold buffet M-F
  most some some  
Economy Chains Complimentary
Breakfast
Evening
Social Hour
Convenience
Store
Fitness
Room
Swimming
Pool
Sport
Court
Extended Stay America            
Crestwood Suites            
Suburban            
Affordable Suites of America            
Studio 6         some  
Sun Suites            
Savannah Suites       some    
Crossland            
Value Place            
InTown Suites            
 
For info or reservations at a particular hotel, find your destination's page in our directory:
(where you'll find a list of all extended stay options in the area)

  
 

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