We just got back from ESA Amherst. Good location. Close to freeway, Boulevard Mall, many restaurants, Target, and grocery stores. We did our research before going. We knew there would be no shampoo in rooms, etc. We only stayed 1 night - so we didn't care about the "once a week maid service."
The room was clean, bathroom clean (but super small), heater/a/c were working fine. There is a full size fridge, microwave and a stove top in the room. This was great, because we were able to buy food at the grocery store and cook, instead of going out for dinner. Plus, the beer stayed nice and cold in the fridge.
The hotel was quiet at night. Just heard the water when someone used it. Bed was comfortable, not enough pillows for me, but I like a lot. :)
TV wasn't working properly, picture was blurry. We don't really care to watch tv too much though, so we didn't complain.
Lots of parking, staff @ check in and out were quite friendly.

For a short stay, expecially if you're here to shop, or just need a place to sleep this place is perfect. If you have spoiled hotel standards, and expect top notch everything... don't be cheap - and spend money to get what you want. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. $35/night on priceline is getting you a clean room at ESA.

Got this hotel cheap on Priceline and stayed with another adult and 2 babies. Room was average, not large but big enough for 2 pack n' plays. The kitchenette was handy for baby food etc, although, it would have been nice if there was some dish detergent as there are a few dishes you can use. There was nothing "wow" about the place or the service, but it served its purpose of a cheap place to stay.

Not sure why this place is called a "Hotel." 2Star? WOW, what would a 1 star look like?? The entranceway was FILTHY. We were not even in the door and already were disappointed. No newspapers, not even a newspaper box. No ice machines, just dirty ice cube trays in the dirty freezer full of crumbs and hair. 19" tube tv with few channels. A pubic hair stuck to the shower wall. Worst bed ever, very thin sheets and blanket. Most "Hotels have some kind of continental breakfast if they do not have a restaurant, not here. Maid service is once a week unless you pay more. Internet service is $5/day. No stationary in room, not even a pen. No little shampoos, just a bar of soap. The towels felt like SOS pads. The outside looks okay from afar, but the inside looks like 1980. The one parking lot around the back is FULL of junk. Quite poorly lit parking lot at the end of a dead end street. I could go on and on, but you get the idea now I am sure.

Thankfully we checked in at 8pm and were gone by 4 the next morning. Don't be so cheap, go somewhere else for $20 more.

As a business traveler, I use ESA hotels a lot.
They are usually very reasonable rates,nice & clean.
This place was the highest rate I have ever paid (because its close to Niagara Falls area
Im guessing)
The room its self was clean enough, not great. The public areas such as hallways,elavator & stairwells were FILTHY!
The window in my room had a large crack.

I dont think the cleaning staff ever works at cleaning anything but theyre own vehicles.
which I saw going on downstairs in the back parking lot during the mid-morning work hours. I wanted to say to the employee..."why dont you go wash the walls in the hallway
that have trash splashed on them and gum on the stairs instead of your SUV!"