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In the last few years, the hotel business is facing off "direct booking war" against online travel agencies (OTAs). Though the OTAs are continuously increasing their business services for hotels, the big to small hotels are also examining different strategies to win back share from OTAs that charge costly commission rates ranging between 10 and 30 per cent.

Hotel rooms can feel sparse as they typically just come with a bed, television and coffeemaker. Because extended stay guest rooms are intended for stays of a week or more, you’ll find more of the creature comforts that you’re used to at home. Typical amenities and features in an extended stay room include kitchens with full sized refrigerators, a dining area, sofas, and more.

When you stay at a hotel, you pay by the night, but when you book a room at an extended stay property, you pay by the week. Best of all, the weekly rates are comparable to just a night or two at an average hotel. Extended stay rooms are outfitted with kitchens meaning you can save even more money by preparing your own meals. Home cooking is also healthier than eating out all the time!

Extended Stay properties are found in most major metro areas across the country. As an added bonus, when you stay at an extended stay location, you’ll be close to major highways which means easy commuting to wherever you need to be. Near extended stay locations, you’ll find lots of restaurants, retail shops and more, so you’ll be able to easily pick up a few items to make your room feel more like home.