Stayed for 2 nights, September 30-October 2. Reserved one room through Priceline at the nightly rate of $86 USD. I was booking a two-star hotel, so I was not surprised that we got the Extended Stay Deluxe with our bid.
Our room (202) was on the same floor as the front desk, where the free Internet terminal is located. The room had a queen bed, television, dining table, microwave, stove top with two burners, refrigerator, plates, utensils, pots and pans. Next to the television was a large air conditioning unit with a hose that plugged into the wall. The room was quite spacious with a La-Z-Boy recliner located across from the bed.
During our stay, we soon realized that there were a lack of amenities. Housekeeping was minimal, and toiletries included only one bottle of shampoo and two bars of soap. There were no pens or stationery in the room, so we took notes on city maps. During the night, we were awoken by squeaky beds through the thin walls and ceiling. Also, there were a number of hotel staff and long-term residents smoking outside in front of the hotel.
A complimentary breakfast is included at the hotel in the breakfast room across from the front desk. Among the offerings were bread, bagels, cereal, juice and coffee. It was a basic breakfast, but the room was well stocked and clean.
It is a short 20-minute walk from the hotel to downtown, but be advised that it is an uphill northbound climb to return to the hotel. There are few shops nearby, but a Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy is located just a block away (250 Lemarchant). Also close by is Bacalao Nouvelle Newfoundland Cuisine (65 Lemarchant), which is a fine dining restaurant that uses local food products. We had a fine meal there and were treated superbly.
As for the Extended Stay Deluxe, it was worth the money we paid to stay there. However, it is not very memorable and for a trip to St. John's, it is probably worth the money to stay at a nicer establishment with a better location.
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