Studios & Suites 4 Less is the most affordable and accommodating stay I've experienced in Virginia.
They offer nightly and weekly stays and the weekly cost has been under $300 since I arrived in Virginia in May 2017.
I've stayed at three out of their four locations: Western Branch, Portsmouth Blvd., and Gum Road. Where I've stayed there is definitely consistency in great service and clean, comfy rooms. It is better than any apartment or roommate offer I've seen for this area, considering I have the comforts and privacy of my own place while not having to pay extra for utilities and toiletries. Bonus: you can stay as long as you like; no one can reserve the room out from under you unless you don't pay!
Portsmouth Blvd Location:
Pros: King bed suite had a soft and comfortable bed, clean sheets, and the room had plenty of the usual essentials. The bathroom was SO CLEAN (not a common thing for many small hotels) and the towels always smell freshly laundered. The kitchenette has a two-burner stove, a microwave, a large fridge (it works great!), a 12-cup coffeemaker, and a sink to wash your dishes. There's plenty of cabinet space as well for dry groceries. Carpet and tile were clean and the room also smelled clean despite the summer humidity. AC was perfectly functional and, again, smelled clean! If you're a weekly guest like me, they change your sheets once a week but they'll gladly accommodate daily towel-changes/vacuuming if you need it.
Cons: My ONLY complaint is that the door to the room doesn't fit the doorframe very well so the space allows little bugs to get inside. I've squished way too many brown spiders and crickets for comfort and the flies seem to love the AC too. Plus the door doesn't have a spring hinge so it'll stay open if you don't make sure to close it.
This chain is always working to improve their guests' experiences during their stay (much appreciated) so I hope they read this and take time to work on the one issue above.
I will definitely be a long-term guest of Studios and Suites 4 Less! read more