the accomodations are fair, but don't expect to make many friends here.
i completed an extended stay of several weeks in october/november. the place draws a decidedly mixed crowd, with many borderline and low-budget types. some here do kinda like to talk. to...you or um... whoever. loudly. a good percentage of the guests bring their kids here hoping to get by on the cheap. there are some unruly children, screeching, slamming doors and so on.
and the noise, the noise, the noise! be aware, the atrium can get quite rowdy at times. they do try to keep it quiet late at nite, though i was awoken late sat/early sun am by a room party somewhere nearby. later, around five am, all guests were roused by the fire alarm, forcing a full evacuation into a very cold nite. there is often a loud conversation right outside your door. a wedding in the atrium during my stay was the worst; heavy noise went on till well after midnite, including a drunken argument. my room had an adjoining room door, and when someone was talking (normal tone), i could hear them LIKE THEY WERE IN THE ROOM WITH ME. every word, footstep, etc. opposite side was the same story.
with the noise and other issues, note that there is a huge difference between normal and full occupancy here --- and it can be peaceful here --- just because it is pleasant the day you arrive, doesn't mean it will stay that way.
there is the usual ES setup, with all rooms opening up into the five story atrium type center. they have some sort of mud pond in the atrium, with two ducks. also another pond with scumwater. the free breakfast here is not bad, as you can get your omelette made to order if you don't mind waiting for it. otherwise the usual scrambled eggs. there is a free happy hour in the evening with domestic drafts, basic booze and pretzels. a guy named robin will come around and talk to you. front desk staff is very good. shower pressure is poor, cleanliness is fair. elevators are slow and crowded; you will spend a good deal of your time waiting for them. suites are large, bed is fine. there is a laundry room, however i did have a major problem with the equipment which left me with a filthy ball of detergent-soaked clothing and nowhere to wash it. huge mess!
location is out by the airport alongside other hotels, so rates are lower and you won't get hit too hard for parking (which can be iffy during high occupancy times). there is nowhere to walk to and absolutely nothing to see or even eat here, so you will definitely want a car. there is also a train station just a few blocks away and the ES will run you there in the shuttle if you ask. there are ten similar properties at this location. this seems a fair deal for the price, compared to downtown options.
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