My husband and I were meeting some friends from Texas for a five day vacation. I have had good luck with the Residence Inn in San Francisco, so I thought I would give this a try.
I am so happy I did.

The hotel has been recently remodeled, and they did a very nice job. I rented a two bedroom suite which was perfect. Two bedrooms, each with a nice bathroom, very comfortable bed and a flat screen TV, gave each couple privacy. The living room (with a fireplace) was perfect for relaxing, playing cards and watching TV together.

We really enjoyed having the convenience of a kitchen. While we didn't do much cooking, it was perfect for snacks and keeping food and drinks handy for a picnic.

The hotel does offer a very nice breakfast each morning. Fresh coffee, tea, waffles, cereal, eggs, sausage and lots of pastries and things. The room was bright and cheerful with a roaring fire.

The best part about this hotel (aside from the very reasonable price) was the staff. The gal who checked us in and out was so friendly and helpful, she really put extra effort into making our stay great. The same with the breakfast staff, they really helped us start the day out right.

One more thing....If you are staying at this hotel, try Rudy's BBQ just down the street. Great food and lots of fun. We sure don't have anything like that in So. Cal.

I'd give this place a 3.5-star rating. I'm very picky about hotels, so don't think I didn't like it. I just thought it could have been better. When I rate a hotel "average," I mean it's average compared to other hotels of its type. My beefs: unexciting location (slightly depressing retail in the area; no character to the neighborhood); the screen door to my faux balcony was ripped in multiple places and taped up sloppily and looked terrible; no elevator = lugging heavy suitcase upstairs to my room; no hand lotion among toiletries; uninspiring breakfasts. My cheers: truly friendly and helpful front desk staff; spotless fitness room; full kitchen; good rates; easy access to highway; fireplace in room (you have to buy the logs, though); no bedbugs!; free grocery delivery service; pleasant lobby area for breakfast.

Although I don't cook, I love the full kitchen. I keep my milk, cereal, English muffins, and snacks there. A full 12 cup coffee maker helps too. The pool is great too.

We were in Albuquerque for 11 days and was a very enjoyable eperance with room to relax. Ample room to have a normal day not stuck in a bed room. Ability to cook a noram meal with out going to a resturant was great. Staff was very helpful and managment worked hard to get us there for the Fiesta week.