Candlewood Suites Melbourne/Viera

Great value for the money, especially relative to

Points positifs : The room was comfortable and clean, and having real cooking facilities was nice. TV service is better than at most hotels, which is nice when you get to the end of the day and you just want to relax and watch a movie. Having laundry facilities available for free (you pay $1 for laundry detergent but the machines are free) was a big help because I had to extend my trip by two days. The small pantry/convenience-store with payment on the honor system is efficient and helpful. Staff was very polite and helpful.

Points négatifs : There was nothing I didn't like about my stay. Some other reviewers have mentioned the lack of breakfast, but I think that's reasonable: the idea behind an extended-stay hotel is that you can cook for yourself, since you have a full-size refrigerator and microwave, two-burner stove, appropriately sized sink, and cabinets with pots, pans, and dishes. I may be biased here: I don't eat a big breakfast so I don't miss having breakfast served.

Great for saving money by not eating out all the t

Points positifs : Loved the full fridge and kitchenette! Nice space and good work surfaces! Staff was pleasant, helpful, and happy. Room was clean and well stocked with flatware, utensils, cooking pots, and cleaning materials.

Points négatifs : The walls were thin, especially to the hallway, so you could always hear people coming and going. There was a family that had rooms on either side of mine, and they happened to go between rooms frequently, slamming doors on the safety lock.