Extended stay hotels aren’t known for luxury — they’re more likely to feature a barbeque area or a basketball court than a sauna. But I’ve always liked the flexibility of having your own apartment on the road. I’m a fan of the Marriott Residence Inn, though their beds could use a sprucing up. The units I’ve had (calling them “rooms” or “suites” doesn’t quite do them justice) have always been clean, spacious, and comfortable. (I have particularly fond memories of the Manhattan Beach Residence Inn, very close to LAX.)
Now Starwood announces that they’re getting into the extended stay market, but that they’re moving the niche upscale. The new chain will be a Westin derivative. If that’s the case, then we might see the Heavenly Bed as well.
Combine that with a breakfast buffet featuring a waffle iron, and I’m sold.
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June 2nd, 2006 at 11:38 pm
Regardless of my Hyatt, Hilton, SPG eliteness, I will almost always book a Residence Inn for stays longer than about three days if available. After about week three of a trip, I just long for the ability to *cook*, and RI gives me most of that. Salmon with blanched vegetables and linguini, here I come!
This can misfire, though. After a month and a half in the Far East, I check in and then go grocery shopping. I have an incredible craving for a Tombstone frozen pizza, so I throw it and the rest of the bags into the fridge.
OK, there’s the dishwasher. There’s the microwave. There’s the pots, pans, and four burners…oh wait. NO OVEN.
I was very sad.