The benefit is that you don't need to return to the hotel every single day. I did what was suggested and the hotel managed to extend my 1 night reservation to 7 nights. I wonder if they're doing spot checks of the room in the evenings to make sure the guest is actually gone.

Honestly I have very little purpose or interest to hang out during the day in a hotel room near my home. I'll check out the hotel, maybe visit the lounge if allowed to and then get the heck out. No point of using the pool either because my own at home is much better.