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What Is An Extended Stay Hotel?

What Is An Extended Stay Hotel?

If you’ve never booked an extended stay hotel, the features of these efficiency-style accommodations may surprise and delight you. Whether you’re looking for temporary housing, a long-term rental, or an apartment alternative, don’t overlook the value that long-term stay hotels provide. Let’s dive in and learn more about what you can expect during your stay at InTown Suites Extended Stay Hotels.

Why Do People Stay at Extended Stay Hotels?

We pride ourselves in being a comfortable, affordable place for our guests, which is a reason many people choose extended stay hotels as alternatives to apartments. Because the extended stay suites are furnished, move-in day is easy, allowing you to focus on what’s most important.

What Is the Purpose of Extended Stay Hotels?

An extended stay hotel is a property that provides long-term accommodations with discounted rates that are typically supplied in weekly and monthly increments. These extended stay hotels are designed for one purpose—to provide affordable lodging that’s suitable for any length of stay. That’s why extended stay suites tend to resemble a studio apartment more closely than they do a standard hotel room. While each extended stay brand is different, InTown Suites’ 196 properties feature apartment-style suites with basic comforts anyone staying for a week or longer will appreciate. Every fully furnished room includes an in-room kitchen with a full-size fridge, a two-burner stovetop, and a microwave, a large HDTV, a kitchen table and chairs, a built-in closet, and lots of storage space. The properties offer Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, and free parking. These in-room and on-site amenities make every guest’s stay more enjoyable and easy, and with three suite styles to choose from, the price is right, too.

Why Are Extended Stay Hotels So Cheap?

While the price of an extended stay hotel isn’t automatically cheaper than other lodging options, many find the reasonable rates and value that the room amenities and utilities provide reduce costs typically associated with traveling or relocating. The in-room kitchen offers adequate space to store food and prepare meals within your budget. When you do eat out, there’s plenty of room for leftovers in the full-size refrigerator to cut down on waste. Utilities are included in the extended stay’s monthly or weekly rate to simplify managing these miscellaneous expenses, reducing late fees and costly deposits.

When looking for a hotel that rents by the month, keep in mind that the price tag on an extended stay suite includes many practical amenities that most traditional hotel rooms can’t match. If you’re flexible, InTown Suites’ rotating weekly deals make affording an extended stay suite even easier.

What’s the Difference Between a Hotel and an Extended Stay Hotel?

Long-term stay hotels are designed with guest comfort and convenience in mind while traditional properties cater to vacationers looking for less practical perks that suffice for a night or two. Unpacking in a hotel can be a challenge because storage is sparse, and preparing meals is often a no-go because appliances aren’t standard features. Extended stay hotel suites provide an in-room kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, two-burner stovetop, microwave, and cupboard space, and the suite’s built-in closet and shelves give everything a place.

How Do Extended Stay Hotels Work?

Extended stay hotels work similarly to standard hotels in that you can browse property locations and book your accommodations online, but at InTown Suites, guests pay up front for their initial length of stay, rather than receiving a big bill after the fact. This simple difference offers peace of mind to our guests, and when lodging and utilities are taken care of through a specific date, they can focus on other tasks, like job hunting or moving. Because InTown Suites offers flexible payment terms and accepts reservation extensions mid-stay, travelers in a pinch can confidently change their plans.

What Is It Called When You Stay at a Hotel for Over a Month?

Occupants staying in a hotel for a month or longer to complete a work project, to undergo a job transfer, or while they’re between permanent housing arrangements are sometimes called ‘extended stay guests’ in the hospitality world, to differentiate these visitors from by-the-night patrons. They weren’t given the moniker ‘extended stay guest’ by chance—it’s derived from the lodging style best suited for their needs.

Why Choose an Extended Stay Hotel Over an Apartment?

Apartments require leases, hefty deposits, and credit checks, which are not prerequisites of extended stay hotels. For anyone with a less-than-perfect credit score, these distinctions can mean the difference between having a place to stay and not. Breaking or extending an apartment lease can be an arduous process, especially compared to the ease of InTown Suites’ extended stay living. The online renewal system at InTown puts you in control of your lodging, without fearing fees or fines associated with an adjusted lease agreement. If you want to learn more, check out these 5 great reasons to choose an extended stay hotel over an apartment.

How Long Can You Stay in an Extended Stay Hotel?

Extended stay hotels are applauded for their flexibility because guests are welcome to stay as long as they need and reservations can be extended online anytime. With advantages like fully furnished rooms, easy online payments, and convenient city-center locations, extended stay living entices business travelers and snowbirds alike. Thanks to our reasonable rates, InTown Suites is an affordable temporary housing option for however long “temporary” lasts.

Which Extended Stay Suite Type Should I Choose?

Another perk of extended stay living is getting to choose the right accommodations style and price range to enjoy the features you need most while staying within your budget. As you begin your hunt for an extended stay hotel, you’ll notice that InTown offers three suite styles—a factor that makes this brand stand out from the crowd.

Here’s a quick rundown of the accommodations we offer to help you decide which is the right fit for your long-term stay in any of our hotels.

premium suites at intownPremium Suites

Our renovated Premium Suite has been completely refreshed from top to bottom. These renovations make our accommodations feel more like home:

  • New in-room kitchen: The Premium suite kitchen offers all new appliances (full-size fridge, two-burner stovetop, and microwave), cabinetry, countertop, tiled backsplash, plus modern furnishings like a drop leaf table with two stylish upholstered chairs.
  • New bathrooms: Enjoy an extra functional bathroom in the Premium Suite, which includes a vanity, shelving, wall hooks, and a medicine cabinet for convenient storage.

Added comfort & better living: New flooring, new furnishings, and added storage make settling in simple. Snuggle up on a brand-new custom mattress with comfy bedding, or get work done using the lift-top table, and take advantage of improved storage throughout thanks to a built-in closet, organizers, and wall hooks.

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upgraded suites at intown Upgraded Suites

Our Upgraded Suites have been partially renovated to add comfort with updated bedding and more storage space. These suites offer guests all the standard furnishings, including the in-room kitchen, dinette set, and a large HDTV. The storage bed frame, built-in closet, and additional bathroom storage make it easy to find a spot for the essentials.

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Traditional suites at InTown are the most budget friendly.Traditional Suites

Our Traditional Suites offer the basic amenities at the best price for any budget-conscious traveler. Even though these are standard accommodations, the perks of extended stay living weren’t left out. Enjoy a fully furnished suite with an in-room kitchen and a large HDTV.

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All suites include:

  • Access to the property amenities
  • High-speed Wi-Fi
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • On-site laundry facility
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