Biggest plus for us is they take pets at $75 additional. We traveled w/ small 5 pound chihuahua, no problems but be sure you have your dog's paperwork.

Candlewood has carved out a brand in low cost, clean and basic, but full featured hotel rooms geared to longer staying travelers. I have stayed at several and they have all been very much the same. I have stayed at the Wheeling location over Xmas 4 times, 10 days each time. Paid 69/night last year, nothing else compared to what you get for that money.

Room is large with full kitchen (no oven - microwave, elec burners, large fridge w/ ice maker, basic pots/pans/silverware, dishwasher, sink, etc) TV/VHS, free internet. The only do full maid service once a week, which is fine by us (esp w/ dog); you can change towels etc in lobby if necessary. Queen size bed comfortable but no fancy duvet covers or such. The have honor system pantry will some basic foods (snack, microwave frozen meals, etc) and beverage (most not of the healthy kind). However several supermarkets are a short drive away.

They have small gym/workout room, free washer & dryers next door. No Pool. Also small VHS Library of movies all free- but mostly older stuff, they don't seem to put any money or time into the movie idea- movies were the same every year i was there.

If you like something more upscale this is prob not the place for you.They don't nickle and dime you here, there are no additional charges other than for pets and food you buy from the pantry. I don;t think this is best place if you only need a hotel for a night or two and will not use kitchen/cooking stuff. You could probably find place w/ Pool and better decor for short term stay, although still tough to do at $70 price point.

Our room was always clean, no problems with staff, easy parking, tucked away in a small corporate area.

Overall for this class of hotel, basic, extended stay, I'd give it 4-5 stars, 5 for value.