Having had some ok but not remarkable stays at HIEX in Frankfurt and across the US in some smaller towns... I only book those when I do not have much other choice.

Well, this time I was really happy that there was no alternative to the HIEX in El Dorado Hills, CA, USA! A really great place... got upgraded to their largest room as a Platinum... huge flat screen TV in the room, excellent bed, nice ambience and good pool as well.

I think I will have a rather open mind in the future and check out some of the details about the properties in the future.