I stayed at this hotel from January to March 2010.
1.) Location - it's right off of I-565, within 10 minutes of two malls and the two main strips. There is one restaurant within walking distance (Landry's Seafood), but otherwise, there is nothing worth doing within walking distance. I was also told by a few locals, that just 1/2 mile down the road is a not-so-nice neighborhood. I did not have any trouble while staying here though.
2.) Service - the staff was very friendly. They promptly attended to my needs when I asked. However, the cleaning service left a bit to be desired. I had to ask for toilet paper almost every week because they would not leave any, even if my roll was almost gone. They did not clean the kitchen at all one week, including removing the trash. They also did not change the bed sheets regularly. They often left excess water (or whatever) on the bathroom counter and in the bathtub.
3.) Room - It was tiny, so if you're looking for something glamorous - look elsewhere. That being said, I didn't need much so I didn't mind the size. The bed and pillows were OK. I can sleep on cardboard, so it didn't affect me. However, my family did visit for a weekend or two while I was staying here and they reported much discomfort for the bed and pillows.
4.) Cost - well at less than $50 per night, it's much cheaper than normal rates. I rate it well at cost, but as you can see that is not the only factor that I am rating on.
5.) Exterior grounds - The place looks really nice on the outside. However, it is a pet-friendly establishment and although they request that pet owners clean up after their pets, many owners do not; therefore, there is quite a bit a pet excrement in the common grassy areas around the hotel. The maintenance staff does not clean this up either.
6.) ETC - all rooms are facing outward and there is no gathering place for guests. You can sit in the main lobby, but there are maybe four chairs, so it's not really a relaxing environment. Internet access was very nice. There was no gym facility, nor a contract with a local gym, which was very displeasing.
Bottom Line - if cost were the only thing that mattered (which it did in this case), I would stay here again. However, there are so many other places to choose from that I would be inclined to try something else out next time.
- Extended Stay Huntsville
- Huntsville Extended Stay
