Originally Posted by pinniped

(3) Element. Pros: Very new Starwood extended-stay brand. Modern look/feel, much more interesting breakfast than the standard RI or Homewood fare. Cons: Very few of them. Most of the rooms aren't true 1-bedroom suites. Kitchen is a little more limited than either RI or Homewood...I've never cooked my own meals at Element like I have at HW and RI. But if you plan to eat most dinners out, might not be a big deal...