Homewood vs Home2 Suites
Jan 30, 2018, 10:18 pm
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Homewood vs Home2 Suites
Im a Hilton Diamond and today was my first ever stay in a Home2 Suites property. Last night I was in a Homewood Suites
I see differences that I like in each property, but I am curious what others like or dislike comparably
Thanks for your input
I see differences that I like in each property, but I am curious what others like or dislike comparably
Thanks for your input
Jan 31, 2018, 7:20 am
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HWS are actually some of my favorite properties. IMHO, the furnishings are of better quality and design than the H2S. Breakfast is not HGI level, but better than HI or
H2S, It actually feels like the best combination of a real apartment and a hotel.
H2S, It actually feels like the best combination of a real apartment and a hotel.
Jan 31, 2018, 8:53 am
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I find the H2S studio room beats HS, as the latter are often tired properties. They're often priced with corporate wallets on mind though, so as an out of pocket guy the 5x earning is brutal on all but the cheapest rates. I prefer H2S breakfast sandwiches to HS reconstituted egg product in a large pan.
Jan 31, 2018, 10:57 am
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This is my sentiment as well.
Feb 1, 2018, 12:01 pm
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As others have mentioned, H2S are newer so better furnished or at least newer furnishings, however I certainly prefer HWS for the better breakfast, evening reception and most importantly 10 points per dollar. Can't understand why H2S only gives 5 since the prices are not that much different.
Feb 1, 2018, 2:11 pm
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There are better Homewood's than others. For longer stays, if I can't find a Hilton resort I like, I prefer Homewood over H2S given the suite nature of the place, more room to spread out and do your own food if you want to. Don't really like the weekday evening food offerings or breakfasts but having your own kitchen (as one gets in a Homewood) or going out to a local restaurant easily fixes that. Some people like the weekday Homewood food as it fills the gap (and the bill) but it's probably the only thing I don't like!
Feb 1, 2018, 4:46 pm
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I find the H2S studio room beats HS, as the latter are often tired properties. They're often priced with corporate wallets on mind though, so as an out of pocket guy the 5x earning is brutal on all but the cheapest rates. I prefer H2S breakfast sandwiches to HS reconstituted egg product in a large pan.
Are the H2S breakfast sandwiches not made with reconstituted eggs?
Feb 1, 2018, 5:18 pm
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When I say reconstituted eggs, I meant the pan of scrambled ones. I think both brands have boiled eggs, but wouldn't swear to that.
I have no problem with reheated cheese omlets.
I have no problem with reheated cheese omlets.
Feb 1, 2018, 11:03 pm
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Because on a $150 rate we’re talking points I value at $3. If the H2S is $20 cheaper out of my pocket, I will pocket the $17 in value. All things being equal I will take the points, but often they are not.
Apr 17, 2021, 9:48 pm
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Home2 Suites BNA
Some key takeaways:
- Price pointwas $50 less than a nearby Homewood Suites.
- Rooms have more personality than Homewood Suites.
- Kitchen area lacks stove.
- No nightly reception like the Homewood.
- Price pointwas $50 less than a nearby Homewood Suites.
- Rooms have more personality than Homewood Suites.
- Kitchen area lacks stove.
- No nightly reception like the Homewood.
Apr 18, 2021, 7:05 am
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Home2 Suites are pet friendly and only have studios
It is a Hilton standard that all Home2 Suites must be pet friendly. That is not the case with Homewood Suites though.
The "suites" in H2S are really just studios. Newly constructed HS have a mix of studios and one bedroom suites.
I prefer not to cope with animals, but like the extra space and evening reception at HS, so it is HS for me.
The "suites" in H2S are really just studios. Newly constructed HS have a mix of studios and one bedroom suites.
I prefer not to cope with animals, but like the extra space and evening reception at HS, so it is HS for me.