I stay in this area a few times a year and usually just need a clean quiet room and a comfortable bed. I use Priceline and usually end up with Spring Hill Suites or the Residence Inn (in nearby Conshocken). It’s always on a weekend and this is a business area. This time – for some reason – I couldn’t get a reasonable price on a 2 star in the area so went for a one star and got this esa. I paid about 6% of their Internet price. So I didn’t expect much. I got what I expected.

Esa’s are long stay hotels. They pride themselves on saving you money. Unless you stay a week you don’t get housekeeping. You remake your own bed and you can change your towels at front desk. I wasn’t there to “do business” but I looked at the facilities from that angle. There is Wifi but it costs extra. Check in is late (3pm) and check out is early (11am). There is a kitchen with one set of pots, pans, dishes and a coffee maker. (Mine was corroded) and you get ONE bag of coffee (2 cups) and they don’t have tea or decaf (I asked). There is a Toaster Oven, Full Refrigerator/Freezer and microwave.

Bathroom is large and you get two small soaps. Don’t forget to bring shampoo (which even Motel 6 now gives you). It’s not there.

The room has a digital alarm clock. NOT a radio. But there is cable TV.

I’m assuming my room was typical (a Queen non-smoking). It was HUGE with lots of space but minimal furniture. Two small work tables but nothing the size of a desk. If you want a desk, bring your own<g>!

Better set your alarm cause you can’t call the “desk” after 11. It’s open 7am to 11pm. I came in my first (of two nights) and my key card wouldn’t work in the front door slot. There is a phone there to call the “night person” who came and let me in and had to open office to make me new card so I could get into my room. The next night I got in at 2am and the card AGAIN wouldn’t work and I went through same process.

If you like to sleep late be aware that the curtains leak light at the edges and that could wake you up.

The air conditioning worked well and the vent is far enough from the bed that it doesn’t blow on you.

As the other reviewer said, the best bet for breakfast is Starbucks next door. There are no supermarkets really close to buy things to cook if only staying one or two nights.

The carpet was really stained and quality of a moderately worn Motel 6 or Days Inn.

Would I stay here again? Yes , for $40/night or less. Otherwise I might look into the 2 star hotels in area that give you 24 hour service, and usually a breakfast included.

At RETAIL price of $85./up per night (that was the refundable Internet Only rate), I’d look elsewhere.