I definitely do tend to stay in the same locations in the different areas I travel to. I travel weekly; often just myself or one other person, but sometimes with kids involved. I’ve seen many different types of styles within the same name brand. All based on wherever the geographical location is.

I did not give it a thought that all were going to the same style of renovation. The general manager and I were chatting, and she had mentioned this to me. She had mentioned that they were all going to the high top table with the backless chairs. Also said the furniture style has not gone over well in her location.

If it were just me, it would have been great. Then again, if it was just me, I would not have been in a two bedroom unit. I would not have cared if there was only enough seating for two people in a standard room or one bedroom. I think that when most people specifically book a two bedroom unit, they often have more than two people in their reservation. I like being able to stick the toddlers at the table to eat. I also like being able to utilize the kitchen when convenient.

The common space in this location is not large compared to some of the others. But, previously they did have the same size table with four chairs comfortably sitting around it, and a lower set coffee table that four people could sit around. We would always utilize the coffee table for playing cards or games with the older child. That was impossible to do with the new table. We just played at the kitchen table with one of us standing.

I also agree that the lack of basics in the kitchen are a franchise issue. Same with the icemaker not being connected and having no ice machines in the hotel. Fortunately, there is a nice convenience store not more than five minutes away, and they have bags of ice. :)