We recently had a big gymnastics meet for our older daughter down in Providence, Rhode Island. It’s not a super long distance, but it’s long enough that it’s exhausting for me to drive there and back in a day, and when you add in the time spent getting ready for, attending/competing at an Invitational Meet, and then waiting on awards, plus getting a meal, it’s a very long day and staying at a hotel for a night is much preferred to driving both ways in a day.
The folks at Extended Stay America actually reached out for us to come on down to visit them at the recently renovated and redesigned hotel in Providence just when the schedules for which levels were competing on which days, and all of the stars aligned, so we Martin girls had ourselves a mini weekend getaway. Thank you to Extended Stay America for sponsoring our stay and this post!
One of my favorite things about this particular location is that it just about a 10 minute ride to the Convention Center, where this meet is held each year (and my younger daughter will likely be competing along with her big sister next year), and I will definitely be staying here again for that. It’s got an easy in and out parking lot, and so many things right around in terms of food, stores to pick up anything we maybe forgot, movie theaters, the highway, and more. Awesome location just a few minutes ride from downtown Providence- we can go enjoy the busy city and go just a short ride away for a little quieter place to visit.
The folks at Extended Stay America have decided to make some updates to their design and we LOVE it. Simple, clean, streamlined, but with comfort in mind. The Providence location is the new test design for a new branch of Extended Stay America hotels to come in 2018. Scroll down for a video tour of one of the newly redone rooms. Pretty sweet, right? Lots of space, and with a tucked away bed at the back, feels more like a bedroom and gives a bit of privacy.
Front bed area:
The rear bedroom area:
The hallway between the beds- you can see the nice divider partition for some privacy. This was awesome so the kids could get to bed and I could be up working as needed. We could also easily reverse beds and the kids could have access to the main room and fridge, kitchenette, but I like to be closer to the door than they are. Just in case- especially when I’m traveling with any or all of the kids solo.
AMENITIES
Fully equipped kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes, and cutlery
All suites at this property are non-smoking”
Wireless internet access available in all rooms.
On-premise coin-operated laundry facility open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free grab-and-go breakfasts
Pet-friendly rooms available.
They even have a small cookbook so you can cook for yourself if you’d like!
Bathroom – surprisingly roomy and some great upgrades!
Spacious shower with wonderful water pressure, temp gets where you want it quickly
There’s a grab-n-go breakfast offered which I somehow forgot to snap a single photo of, but we were up and out the door super early and had decided we’d stop partway home to eat. Grab-n-go is a great option for when you can’t plan to stop or just don’t want to!
Here’s a video tour of our room- isn’t it great?
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Lynndee says
That hotel looks really nice! Will keep that hotel in mind the next time we travel. I love that it has a little kitchenette. We’ve never stayed in a hotel with that feature.
Amy H says
I love how the beds are set in, to give a “bedroom” atmosphere. I really love staying some place where there is a little kitchenette.
Ada says
The room looks so nice and modern! I love it.
Up Run for Life Healthy Lifestyle Blog says
This room is beautiful. I love the setup too. It has been a long time since I had stayed at an extended stay hotel. I like hotels that have kitchens so that you can cook meals.
Alysia Bear says
Oh my goodness, I’m so happy I came here today. This post and the room is absolutely GORGEOUS- looks like a condo- but so is your whole freakin’ blog! lol
I’m all over the place. Love it! #inspo
Do you mind me asking what theme you use? It’s so clean!
Cindy Gordon says
They have really nice hotels. I have never had an issue with them.
Dr. K. Lee Banks says
I don’t travel, yet anyway, so I had no idea this type of accommodation was available. It looks so simple and practical, yet has great features. Looks more like an apartment than a hotel unit! Love that some are pet-friendly, too!
1stopmom says
I had no idea that Extended Stay was so nice. We love doing road trips and weekend getaways. I am going to have to check them out. I love how clean their rooms look.
Marysa says
What a nice hotel! The rooms are so simple and modern, and I love that there is breakfast there too. When we travel with the kids, it is so helpful to be able to have breakfast in the morning so that we can get going without the hassle of trying to find food.
steph parrell says
I have never been to this hotel, but I can see from your photos that they are clean and simple just the way I like it. If I am ever in an area that has this hotel I will stay here for sure!
Joely Smith says
I love how basic yet well designed these rooms are! They look SO clean and that is THE most important thing to be in a hotel!
Audrey says
The hotel looks spacious and comfortable, with great amenities! It will make sense to look into Extended Stay America when we book our next travel destination.
Nancy says
I love how neat and tidy everything is in this hotel. Everything seems to have its place and there’s lots of room while still fitting all of the essentials.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Extended Stay America is the exact kind of place I look for when I travel either with the family or alone. I detest staying in a hotel that is just a bed and a crappy little coffee maker.
Terri Beavers says
I’m all for comfort and amenities when I travel. This would be a place I know I would enjoy and I love the look of it too.