Read all the reviews posted and thought I'd add my two cents since I'm still staying at the ESA. IMO, they get all types at this facility. There are people who're basically living there, long-term business travelers like myself and overnighters. If you're there long-term, the staff is very friendly and helpful. For example, the digital tv switchover was a problem over this past weekend, some of the tvs had been adjusted and others not. I checked in after 8pm on a Sunday night and the desk clerk was dealing with several irate customers who'd just checked in only to find they could not view the local channels (there was a playoff game on ABC that night). My tv was fixed within an hour of my check-in so I was happy. Other guests may not have had the same experience, depending on how nice they were to the clerk. As far as cleanliness and maintenance goes, I haven't had any issues that were not quickly resolved. For the price, I would say you shouldn't expect more. It's like anything else, you get what you pay for.
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