This is a "cheap" hotel. Construction is cheap with much noise room-to-room and from the halls. Smell from cooking is bad because no kitchen exhaust fans and poor hall air movement. Tried to charge a higher rate than on-line reservation (this was fixed with a credit back to the credit card). No staff on duty at night results in low security and no one availabe to get loud guests to be quiet, or address other problems. Did not feel secure. Rooms too small for the intended long stay purpose.

The idea is a good one - kitchen and working space at a good rate for extended stays. But trying to convert a cheap property with small rooms does not work. And, lack of security is a major drawback.

This was my first time staying at an "ESA" hotel/studio. I had recently relocated to the Seattle area and needed affordable accomadations while I found an apartment. When I called to confirm my reservations the front desk clerk was a bit of an "airhead," and could not give me directions. Luckily it was pretty easy to find, right off of the highway. I checked in, and there must of been a shift change, b/c the clerk was articulate and accomadating. She could not of been the same girl I had spoken with previously who couldn't give me one single landmark. The room seemed like a good deal once I saw it. Things quickly changed. What I thought was a King bed was actually 2 twins pushed together. There was very little water pressure in the sinks. There is no dishwashing soap provided. The toilets are only 1.5 gallon tanks so unless you are a small woman or little kid you will have to flush 2-3 times per dump. The bathtub was pretty clogged up and I finished each shower ankle deep in water. They will only clean your room if you stay longer than a week, and then only once per week, and don't do a very good job even then. The housekeeping lady I overheard talking with a co-employee seemed to have a bad attitude. They don't isolate the smoking floors on the top level. So, you could be in a non smoking room and there might be a smoking room right below you, as was the case for me, and I noticed the lingering smell of cigarette smoke most of my stay. In conclusion, if you can make other arrangements do so. This place worked for me in a pinch, but I am very glad I only had to stay there one week. I don't think this company is going for repeat business...too bad, it's a good business concept otherwise. Good luck.