I spend a week in Cleveland every month. I like as much space as possible especially in winter since I don't like cold weather and spend a lot of time in the room. I like to shop at the grocery store and prepare food in my room. In the past 9 months, I have switched from a Marriott Residence Inn to an Embassy Suites to a Homewood Suites. I have also stayed at a Hilton but I felt claustrophobic and spent too much eating out.

Verdict:

Residence Inn - Cleanliness challenged. I like the concept, but the execution was lacking. Stayed 40 nights last year and got no recognition beyond Marriott Silver status. Left multiple compaints in suggestion box and got no response whatsoever.

Embassy Suites - Best breakfast of the 3. Got a letter welcoming me back every time after the first visit. Got 2 bottles of water each stay. Treated exceptionally well by the front desk - they bought my dinner at the Hilton next door one Sunday night when room service wasn't available. Only downside is kitchen is limited to small refrigerator (with no freezer) and a microwave. No dishes or utensils unless I nicked them from breakfast (I did).

Homewood Suites - Brand new facility. Nice furniture, Pergo floor in the kitchen, indoor pool (same as ES), clean bathroom. Room seems smaller than RI and ES. Kitchen if fully supplied, if cramped. Roll of paper towels is a nice touch. Either no one has discovered this hotel or no one else was travelling Easter weekend. There were about 20 guests last night. I know this because the fire alarm sounded at 5:30 am and all the guests were gathered in the dining room. Took an hour to isolate an electrical problem and get the darn thing turned off.

Decision: Unless something goes seriously wrong at Homewood this week, I will be back next month. And I will try them anywhere else I find them