An extended stay hotel is a type of lodging that offers specific amenities, styles, and price options to accommodate guests who typically stay for several weeks or months at a time. Unlike regular hotels, extended stay hotels are prepared for guests to check in and stay for as long as they need, which provides a flexible, “home away from home” experience for long-term travelers. Some key features of extended stay hotels include:

• Living Space: Extended stay hotels offer a living space, bed, bathroom, and kitchenette in a single guest space, enabling guests to maintain a private lifestyle and environment.

• Personalized Services: Because most guests treat extended stay hotels as a second home, there are more personalized services available to make life more convenient, such as customized voicemail messages, mail services, and laundry machines.

• Flexible Rates: Extended stay discounts often take effect after just five-to-seven days, making them a cost-effective option for long-term travelers.

Extended stay hotels are also known as long-term stay hotels and are beneficial to people who need to stay for a week or longer, such as businessmen on extended trips, families on long vacations, or people who are searching for more permanent accommodations. Some popular extended stay hotel chains include Extended Stay America and WoodSpring Suites.