I believe that this chain was acquired by Choice back in the late '00s - an existing chain. It was not a collection of unrelated/or other mutt extended stay hotels that Choice cobbled together.

I've only stayed at one, one night. Richmond, VA, 2013.

Definitely you will not mistake it for the Ritz (you knew that!) It had a limited desk, closed early (10pm) open late (8am). Overnight problems - they have a # for you to call. If you arrive late, after close, it's like some properties in Europe, they will leave a key for you. You'll have to settle the financials in advance in those cases. It appeared to me to be a lesser economic class clientele (<$.) There were non-smoking rooms but the place reeked of stale smoke-infused hallways. This was only for this property - so I can't speak for the chain. Some of their hotels seem to get not-so-bad reviews - in the right circumstances ($, lack of better options) I would give them a go in the future. For Choice Privileges I believe the points awarded are less than at the more mainstream Choice brands - and may not qualify for the Stay Twice Promotions - read the fine print.