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| - My son and I stayed here in late April, 2014 at the Phoenix Metro location. I booked directly with them not a a third party. I got a better rate with them than online. We had a standard room with two queen beds, a small kitchenette, a sofa that pulled out. We had access to a small workout room and there is a pool and clean onsite laundry facilities. The room was clean, no odd odors and everything was in working order. I was impressed with the TV. It seems so many of the hotels I've been staying at had old TV;s with not stellar pictures. This was a new TV with basic cable. The beds were clean and I thought very comfortable. Also each bed had three fluffy pillows. Some of the cheaper hotels I've stayed at had one pillow that was thin you couldn't call it a pillow. No maid service unless you stay over one week. You just take your dirty linens to the front desk and exchange for clean each day. There was only one towel in the bathroom which I thought was strange given there are two beds. The kitchenette was short on pots and pans, cutlery, utensils and dishes. They were there but limited. I was, however, very pleased overall because the price was great 59.99 with tax. We used the kitchenette and significantly reduced the cost of eating out for all meals. Very large fridge and freezer. The location is right off a freeway so you can get anywhere fairly easy. Right next door is a great seafood restaurant with reasonable prices. It was very good and a lively environment with outdoor seating. Oh, wifi is free and average speed. You can pay more to get faster speed but I was fine with the basic.
The staff at the front desk were wonderful and friendly. I especially liked the manager, Kim. She was assertive and to the point with an attitude of getting it done now. I called the front desk because I couldn't get one of the bedside lamps to work. They sent a worker up within ten minutes to fix it.
I really liked the fact that they didn't over-advertise the grab and go breakfast they provide. I knew not to expect too much and indeed there wasn't much; just some small muffins, instant oatmeal, granola bars and apples. I have to say though, later in the day, the granola bars were actually tasty. The coffee was very good and I am picky with coffee - I like it stronger than most and it worked for me just fine.
Given the price, I thought it was a great find and will most certainly seek out Extended Day for my future trips.
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