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.

My family and I come to Huntsville atleast once a month and we decided to stay somewhere new that had a kitchen in it. So we booked a Signature Suite. I figured the kitchen would be a little more upgraded than what it was. The room was nice and the beds were nice but the kitchen was disgusting it has a basic wipe over but there was plenty of left overs on the cooking hood and under the cabinent from the last couple of people who stayed in this room. The refrigerator has mold all over the seal. Other than that it was a great stay; nice and quiet and the rooms were pretty spacious not huge, it had two double beds and you get your own personal phone number and voicemail. It is less than five minuted from the Space Center, the mall and less than one minute from the Longhorn Reasturant. I would stay here again just not a Signature Suite it's not worth the extra 12 dollars. This is a great place to stay if you need a good buisness orientated hotel.

This hotel is in a great location right off I-565. For the price, the room was acceptable with very basic furnishings. Having a microwave and full-size refrigerator was nice.

However, the public areas were disgusting. There was trash and cigarette butts everywhere: outside the rooms, on the stairs and in the parking lot. It looked like no one had cleaned up outside in many months.

Stayed here for a convention in the Von Braun Center downtown (was an exhibitor). For the dollars ($65 per night), it was a good value but it was no way perfect.

Pluses: Incredibly easy 7 minute commute into downtown (5 lanes on Interstate 565 and probably only 2 are needed even at rush hour). Staff was friendly. Water pressure was best I have ever had!

Cons: Tired rooms, not really comfortable beds and pillows, entry from the exterior (vs interior hallway), very thin walls (room next door literally left their TV on all night which could be heard when AC kicked off), outside noise could be heard clearly in rooms, no central gathering area so you can get out of your room/ box (ie no lobby, pool, etc).

Tips: Use exit 15 to get to hotel, there is a Walmart off of exit 8 to stock up. Brew House downtown had great sandwiches, draft beer aand outside seating. Museum downtown had an incredible exhibit of silver animals by an Italian silversmith - take 30 minutes to see it (they close at 5:00 weekdays)!