This is a cozier counterpart to the more bland and economy Extended Stay hotels. This Homestead is…read morepractically next door to Oakland University. Other nearby attractions are Great Lakes Crossing, The Village outdoor mall, and the Palace of Auburn Hills. This area is 35 minute hike to Detroit though, but Troy is a short drive down I-75. The immediate area is very safe and friendly, and the restaurants next door are Palm Palace's Arabic food, TGIF, McDonald's as well as tons in the immediate area, many of which whom deliver.
The inside has a cozy lobby and guest lounge area. It's really a no frills basic hotel, for those who want a solid notch higher than the Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, and Best Western tier. The rooms are comfortable and feel a decent amount nicer than a motel's room. The bed's mattress was one notch better than uncomfortable, so tolerable, yes! Premium comfort? Nah. One nice thing is that TVs were equipped with DVD players, so you can bring a movie! Bathroom and general floor space of the room was spacious, clean and tidy. Also, a feature I have often appreciated at Homesteads and Extended Stays is the included kitchen with a big fridge, sink, microwave, and stove. Honestly, the kitchenette looks like the kitchen at a basic apartment.
All in all, if you're traveling and want to feel like you're somewhere special, romantic, trendy, or modern - this may not be your place. However, if you are the frugal traveler that wants a place to set up camp that plays the functions of home living with the kitchen offering, then this would be a good place for you. People that only eat out or rely on room service would find the kitchenette useless. Therefore, places like this appeal to many business trips where folks stay for several nights in a row. No pool, no in-house restaurant, etc. Just basic needs. There is a cheap in house laundry room though, which again appeals to extended stays.
The room is a great value at the price I paid via Hotwire; below $40 to the night! Sweet! I would rate it a 2.5 star hotel, but with a 4-star Yelp rating for what it is.