We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler – reviews, photos

2.0 of 5
14245 S. 50th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Hotel amenities
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Ranked #105 of 177 hotels in Phoenix
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

8 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    1
    2
    1
    2
    2
Date Rating
NC
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Checked out early”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Having stayed at other properties in the same chain I checked-in with reasonable expectations. Unfortunately this property is a notch below other ESA locations. I booked 5 nights, but bailed after 4 nights.

Cleanliness was a mixed bag. The hallway carpeting on the 2nd floor was seriously stained and dirty. The elevator floor always seemed to be in need of a sweep and mop and littered with papers, gum wrappers, etc. Other common areas also needed attention. I was already concerned before I even walked into the room. Thankfully, the room interior was adequately clean, however, and the bathroom was immaculate, but there was a strong chemical smell which bothered us throughout the visit.

Maintenance and room mechanics left a lot to be desired. The room could use more lighting and one of the lamps in our room was problematic - you had to fiddle the switch several times to find the exact right spot that would cause the lamp to light (accompanied, one time, by a spark). The security latch on the door was badly misaligned - it took quite a bit of force to engage it and doing so lifted the door a quarter-inch on its hinges causing quite a bit of stress on the frame (see photo). The AC/Heat unit was wonky and seemed to have a mind of its own. It was impossible to run the fan and let in fresh air. The thermostat also seemed to make no difference - the unit cycled on and off seemingly on its own whim.

The queen bed in our room was acceptably comfortable, if a little dated. Don't expect fancy bedding that is becoming more common these days. Certainly not the best sleep I've had, but I've certainly encountered worse in some hotels. I didn't encounter any linen fit problems that other reviewers mentioned. The stuffed chair and ottoman were comfortable enough to sleep on in a pinch (and clean, too). The drapes closed without a gap (yay!) and blocked the rising sun nicely if you get a room that faces east.

On my first night, at 5:00 am the smoke alarm in our room went off for unexplained reasons (we were in a non-smoking wing). It was VERY loud (as it is supposed to be). I dialed "0" on the phone and got a groggy attendant that I had obviously woke up (the front desk is not open yet at that time). She was unable to provide any guidance on how to make the alarm stop or what I should do, but it stopped by itself during our conversation. This experience did not repeat the other nights thank goodness, but was almost a deal-breaker for us.

The room has a full-size refrigerator and a 2-burner stove top. The refrigerator worked great - I did not have the opportunity to use the stop. The room includes basic service for two people (e.g. 2 spoons, 2 plates, 2 bowls, etc). The dishes and pots were in good shape. There is also a microwave, toaster, and coffee maker.

The room includes ONE bar of soap for the sink and none for the shower. As is typical for Extended Stay America, you don't get the usual complement of toiletries as you would in a full-service hotel. Also typical for extended stay properties, housekeeping is a once-per-week visit.

We didn't watch TV, but I doubt it would have been pleasant. It was a square 21-inch Maganvox unit that was typical when Dallas and The Cosby Show were popular in the 80s.

The location right off I-10 is very handy but it is difficult to find. A GPS will get you there, but if you try to follow the signs when coming from Phoenix (the airport, for example) you might miss it. Travelers coming up from Tucson will probably have an easier time since you can see the hotel from the freeway from that way. Even though the property is right on the freeway, I didn't notice any traffic noise.

After 4 nights, we wanted to move on to a better property, so we checked out a day early. If it wasn't for the fact that the room was pre-paid through a popular bidding site we probably would have moved-on sooner.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask keithwnc about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Kettering, Ohio
Top Contributor
180 reviews 180 reviews
Reviews in 141 cities Reviews in 141 cities
110 helpful votes 110 helpful votes
“Quiet Thanksgiving vacation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2008

Drove by Hotel before turning around and finding entrance. Look for a low level dark green sign amid bushes on the east (left) side of the road just behind the Shopping center on Ray Road. Drive down a pretty but rather long drive back to the hotel. If you see the Alaska Airlines office park, you've gone to far.

I got there early, got right in. The staff was less than exciting, but functional. the hallway carpets dirty, but the room fresh and clean. For a place next to the freeway it is really quiet. Bed in good condition, kitchen well stocked, my view not so great.

I walked to meals. A large cineplex with dining across the street. A lot of shopping and other places nearby. A large park on 50th just north of Ray behind JCPenny gave me a place to walk my 5 miles each day.

Great location, good place, ok staff. I'd stay here again. Especially at $29 a night.

  • Liked — Price
  • Disliked — View
  • Stayed November 2008, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask SenseIntoDollars about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
NM
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Poor service Poor value”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2008

I made a reservation for East Chandler location thru 800 number and called to confirm the day before we left. When we arrived they did not have our reservation. Turns out they had booked us into another location without telling us because this one was booked. Since it was only 1 mile away we said fine. At the Chandler location (off Ray Rd) they checked us into a smoking room although we had reserved a non-smoking room. When we said that was not acceptable the manger Jason Dean repeatedly quoted “company policy” that they do not guarantee non-smoking reservations – they take them only as preferences. Jason said they had no non-smoking rooms available and we could take the smoking room or leave. After much discussion Jason reluctantly called and found us a non-smoking at another location 10 miles in the wrong direction. We had no real choice but to take it meaning we drove 20 miles out of our way.
Room is just a basic motel room with a small kitchenette squeezed in the corner. They charge extra for internet access, coffee for the coffee maker, dishwashing soap, shampoo. The place is much smaller, with less amenities then other long term stay places we have stayed. Overall a very poor value.

  • Stayed February 2008, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask Travelez1234 about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers are raving about these Phoenix hotels

Windmill Suites at Chandler Fashion Center
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d74911?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Holiday Inn Express Chandler - Phoenix
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d118778?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d73943?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Arizona Grand Resort
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d112178?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Phoenix
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d223860?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
chicago
1 review
“An average hotel with decent location”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2007

I stayed from 10/23-10/29. This was a hotel I recieved with by bidding though priceline.com, and really wasnt sure what to expect when I arrived. Although the hotel website says that check in is at 3pm, I arrived early into phoenix (9 am) and was at the hotel by 10am thinking I would have 5 hours to burn before I could check in, but there was no problems, questions, extra charges or nothing and they put me in early!!

so far, so good right? Well....

Upon arriving in my room, there was something not right. Handle on one of the kitchen cabnits was broken. Bathroom counter was not clean. One of the bedsheets had ciggerate burns and hair on it, and to top it all off, when I went to make coffee, old grounds were never removed and moldy!! YUCK!!!!

I called up the hotel manager (Damen) and he came up to the room and checked it all out and he even agreed that is was not cleaned and unnaceptable. He promptly moved me to another room (which was very clean) and gave me a voucher for a free night at any ESA location.

After being moved to another room, all was well. But honestly, dont expect high quality from this hotel. The bed is not the most comfortable, TV is kinda small and the view out your window isnt really that good, and housekeeping does not come unless you request them, and there is a fee ($5-10, i believer) ....but the one thing this hotel has going for them is location. They are very close (less then 5 min) away from the I-10, which takes you anywhere you need to get to in the phoenix area. They have the kitchen, which has cups, pots, pans, silverware, plates, toaster, microwave, fridge etc etc etc which was nice to have being there for a week. Had more then one desk/table in my room, and plenty of lights. The staff was very nice and friendly, no problems with them whatsoever. I paid $5 to have wireless internet for the week.

Movie theather, stores, shopping, bars, restraunts all a 5 min drive from this hotel, and the area really isnt that bad.....didnt see shady people hanging around in the parking lot or have any problems with noise or even worried about my car one bit, the area is fine.

All-in-all, I was happy with what I got for the amount I paid. Dont expect a luxury hotel. My advice would be to check out your room first when you arrive to make sure its clean BEFORE you unpack all your stuff! I woud prob stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2007, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask nokicka about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Florida
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
“Scary”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2007

My son (age 3) and I travelled to Phx to visit friends. We had booked this hotel through Hotwire.

The rooms are dimly lit. There were stains on the carpet and the room was dirty. The sheets would not stay on the bed and often I woke up sleeping directly on the mattress, YUCK!! Every night I had to call the front desk because there were people playing an electric guitar hooked up to an amplifier. This went on for several hours until they finally turned it off.

In addition, there were people outside drinking all hours of the night. I certainly did not feel safe here and will NEVER stay at an Extended Stay America again.

  • Liked — the price
  • Disliked — it was filthy
  • Stayed May 2007, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask msw34145 about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler also viewed

Extended StayAmerica Phoenix - E. Chandler Blvd.
3.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Phoenix, Central Arizona
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d223039?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix Chandler Fashion Center
5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Chandler, Central Arizona
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1554711?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Super 8 Motel - Chandler / Phoenix
4 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Chandler, Central Arizona
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d73273?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 177 hotels in Phoenix, ranked by popularity »

Been to Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler

  • Extended Stay America Phoenix
  • Phoenix Extended Stay
  • Extended Stay Phoenix
Address: 14245 S. 50th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Price range (per night):* INR3,288 - 4,235

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Extended StayAmerica Phoenix-Chandler
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices