I thought I was doing my company and myself a favor by saving some money when I booked an extended stay for work at this 'hotel'. I had an assignment locally, and needed something simple for a few weeks. I had never stayed at a Homestead Studio Suite before, and from the description over the phone when I made a reservation and on their site, it looked OK. Spartan, roomy, well-located and cheap.

I arrived on a Sunday, and the check-in person was actually quite friendly and efficient. He looked like the janitor, and I never saw him again. The room - and the hotel - was completely filthy. Even though it was a non-smoking room, it didn't matter. The sour, acrid stench of cigarettes permeated the place, owing to the hordes of smokers clustered outside and in the halls. The carpet looked like it had been the scene of a crime, with dirt so trampled and ingrained that the only hope would probably be to torch it.

The bathroom, and practically every surface, was filthy. Clearly, "house keeping" had been in at some point - the thread bare towels were arranged neatly, as one would expect, and two small bars of soap were arranged in a stack. They had obviously neglected to clean the place though - a greasy ring around the bath tub, pubic hair in the sink and sticky blobs on the kitchen counter and desk made me concerned. I immediately asked if they had another room, but they didn't. I went online (on their slow internet for which they charge) to source another hotel in the area, but owing to some or other series of sporting events and conferences, everything was booked out. I was trapped in the hell that is the Homestead Suites, and decided to make the most of it.

The kitchen had odds and ends, no pots, and a few dirty dishes. I had no intention of cooking in that mess, but needed something to at least have breakfast cereal and a cup of coffee. There wasn't even a roll of paper towels or dish washing liquid in the place. I fled to the nearby supermarket, bought some cleaning supplies and disposable plates and silverware, and set about cleaning as best I could. Even after doing this, I still had trepidation about walking barefoot on that petri dish of a carpet...

The bed was equally awful. Two dirty mattress boxes on some or other scuffed base, on top of which lay a cheap, hard, worn out king mattress. Covering it was a threadbare sheet, which I pealed back to discover more hair. I was horrified but covered it up. The pillows were spongy and gross, and the "bedding" was one of those thin blankets you get on an airplane. I mean, really? THIS was what qualified as a hotel? Bed bugs came to mind and I checked, but didn't find any. This didn't put my mind at ease, as this is the kind of place where filth like that would flourish. After leaving I read one of the reviews here from 2010 which did reveal bed bugs. I wonder what steps were taken to eradicate them. Cleaning wasn't one of them.

I refused to sit on the sagging couch, as it, too, looked greasy, as if countless dirty people had made themselves at home on it over time, leaving food stains and who knows what else.

The night was mercifully short, but interrupted several times by other guests bellowing at each other down the halls, slamming doors, and screaming children running up and down the hall ways. The clientele looked threatening, and I thought better of asking them to control their spawn.

The following morning, I found a hotel that would accommodate me at twice the price, but only in four days. It was worth every cent. I packed my bags and fled as soon as I could, checking out early. I was slapped with the "daily rate", but gladly paid in order to get out of here. Those were the longest 5 days I have ever spent in a hotel.

I have spent nights in a hospital in Africa and in countless dormitories. Those were more comfortable and cleaner than this cesspit.

I would love for Extended Stay Corporate people to try and stay here sometime.They'd shut it down if they had any scruples.

The hotel is large and was full. It was pretty quiet for being so full. I think many people live there because I saw a woman bringing her laundry downstairs.

The cleaning was very spotty - rug had leftover food on it. The caulking around the shower was black with mold (just a shot of bleach would have cleaned this up). The shower itself and shower curtain/towels were very clean. The bed was very clean and crisp. The refrigerator still had spilled jelly on the racks. Again not the best cleaning job. The furnishings were getting a little tired. All I wanted was an inexpensive, clean comfortable bed to sleep in for one night. So in that regard I was satisfied. Paid around $85 - The closest rate I found to match that was $95 and they were booked.

In fairness to this hotel, the manager said they are about to undergo a massive renovation. I'll stay here again (BUT ONLY after the renovation is complete!) It was quiet and had a great location for my business needs.

Dirty, filthy, smelled like bug spray. What a poor excuse for a hotel.

this was the most inexpensive place i could find midway to capecod. the place was clean,the people at the front desk were very kind and helpful. they called as soon as i got into the room to make sure it was okay. the water pressure was excellent-had a nice warm bath! the only thing is that they only left one package of coffee and 1 bar of soap-thats alittle skimpy,i think. also they didn't have coffee 24 hrs a day like other homesteads do. other than that-it was a good stay and very economical price wise. i certainly would stay there again. suep