Extended Stay America Orange County - Huntington Beach - Huntington Beach

Was great bar the noisy dogs when trying to sleep.

This worked well for an overnight stay to just sleep after a near by soccer tournament. It was a bit further than I had hoped and not much surrounding it, not walking distance to any restaurants or shops. Clean rooms and a comfortable bed. A little beat up and the hall ways were very warm. But all in all it worked fine. Not much of a continental breakfast, but it helped since we were running late and didn't have time to stop for coffee.

The hotel was more like a neglected college dorm with very little amenities or service. Check-in was complicated by lack of service at the front desk for 20 minutes after we locked our cards in the room. The bathroom sink was broken and would not drain until we figured out the next day how to empty it from underneath. The night front desk representative, Bree, was concerned and sympathetic, ultimately obtaining a comped night for our troubles. There was no evidence of any repair staff or effort to fix the sink problem. We were offered a room change, but we opted to stay and manage because we had brought so much stuff with us. The breakfast was the most minimal I have ever experienced at a hotel: nice coffee, oranges, bagged muffins, and granola bars, placed right in front of the front desk and the front door, something to grab before you seek out actual sustenance in the real world. All in all, nothing tragic but a reminder of how much service you actually get from a hotel that has staff working 24/7.

Compared to other local extended stay americas, this location seems a little cleaner, a little more cheary compared to the depressing dreary mood that pervades most of this chain's hotels, and the staff a but friendlier than most of stiffs hired by extended stay america. Its nice that they dont require a deposit and check in is usually quick and hassle-free, but the price for the room is high considering what you get. Its often only $50 more for residence inn and yet they are worlds apart in terms of amenmeties, proffessionalism of staff, size and comfort of room etc. Often for considerably less money you can book either the Santa Ana or Irvine La Quinta and while not technically extended stay type accomodations you do get a decent size fridge, pull out bed, microwave and sink. Both are fully pet friendly taking dogs of any size with no fee at all for your pet. They also dont require a deposit and their staff is always helpful and friendly. These extended stay america's are generic and cheap feeling with employees that range from aloof and unconcerned to down right awful. There are plenty of better options in area.

Overall a good hotel. Clean and well kept with friendly staff. Would return.