Extended Stay America – Denver – Lakewood South

Okay, so, I’m not really understanding why this place has such poor reviews. I’ve stayed here twice, once over Christmas and once over New Year’s, and it was just fine. I booked through Hotwire, so I didn’t know exactly where I was booking (well, the second time I did, since Hotwire’s locations are so simple to figure out), but I was glad it turned out to be here since at least we’d have the kitchenette.
Our rooms (227 & 109 respectively) were clean, did not smell like smoke (my understanding is that ALL rooms are non-​smoking), had clean towels, clean sheets, etc. Refrigerator in 109 was so clean it looked like it was brand new. No noise issues in 227, though there was someone who did a lot of stomping above us in 109. Oh well, it’s a hotel, it happens.
They offer «breakfast» but it’s not much to write home about. I never actually went, though my girlfriend did and said that one morning they actually had mini cupcakes sitting out, lol. Breakfast of champions. Otherwise it was fruit, instant oatmeal packets, and some muffins. Not fine dining, but if you’re strapped and need something, it’s at least food. There’s also a vending machine with the standard fare of junk in it, but be aware that the room (which is also the laundry room — it’s right next to the lobby) is only open from 7:00am until 11:00pm. I was sorely disappointed one night when I went down for a drink at 11:30. :(However, I survived the ordeal and made sure to go earlier the next time.
Speaking of the laundry, it was actually pretty efficient. My experience with hotel laundry facilities is that usually the washers work fine, but the dryers do little more than toss your clothes around for an hour, so they’re still good and wet (and cold) when you go to retrieve them. Such was not the case here. Our clothes were more than dry when I went back to get them.
The staff here are super friendly and professional. No complaints. I wish I could remember names, but the dude and the gal with all the tattoos were really great.
One thing that was not disclosed to me (Hotwire’s fault, not the hotel’s) when I booked is that they require either a $ 100 cash deposit or a credit card before they will even check you in (you can also use a debit card, but in that case they will run it immediately in order to ‘secure’ the $ 100… honestly, your best bet is to pay with cash). They WILL NOT budge on this, so make sure you can cover it somehow. I got the entirety of my deposit back both times — basically don’t trash your room and don’t leave a mega-​mess for them to clean up and you’ll be fine (you’re also responsible for your own trash — dumpster is in the rear parking lot).
They are pet-​friendly. I have a service dog so I didn’t catch what the pet fees are (no fees on service animals) (but there ARE pet fees). I *think* they might restrict you to two pets per room, or at least I thought I read as much. If you have animal allergies you might ask that you be placed away from rooms where animals are present (or bring Benadryl). They also give you a door magnet that indicates there’s an animal in the room (in case housekeeping comes around or whatever). You’re required to have this and can only get it by declaring you have an animal with you. There’s a very prominent sign in the lobby that states if you don’t declare you have an animal and they find out about it, you’ll lose your deposit and they will require you to leave the following day.
The grounds could be cleaner. Cig butts and dog bombs EVERYWHERE, including along the walkways at ground level right in front of the rooms. There are receptacles for both of these things, so maybe try using them.
This hotel is located across from a Denny’s and a Chicago-​something-​or-​other pizza place (which as I understand it is a tad pricey). There’s a Mexican restaurant across the main road, but I don’t really recommend crossing that road on foot, especially after dark (it’s poorly lit). I had my car totaled in that intersection (which is large) last year by a moron who ran the red light, and I’ve seen countless other accidents ranging from ‘minor’ to ‘call the morgue’. Go to Denny’s some night and just wait — it’s almost a guarantee something will happen.
Elevator (which someone somewhere declared didn’t exist) is located in the breezeway right next to the lobby/​office (it’s labeled «elevator»). No, I don’t work here. No, it’s not the Ritz. Yes, it’s safe to stay here. And yes, I’ll stay here again whenever I need a place. Also, please stop referring to those of us who live in hotels as «sketchy» or «criminals». You’re not that special… no really, you’re not.

I have booked this place through Priceline so I did not actually pick it but they were the ones that excepted my offer of $ 59 a night. I have learned that pain another $ 10 a night would have been well worth it.
The only thing this place has going for it are the people at the front desk. Very sweet girl, extremely helpful and extremely nice.
The rooms are horrible. They are non-​smoking which is what I wanted but the first room I walked into smelled of cigarettes so strongly that I thought I had received a smoking room. I stayed the night in that room because it had already been a very long day. The next day I complained about the smell they move me to another room which did not smell like smoke but actually smelled like dog urine.
I hate complaining and I hate confrontation. I decided I was the one to cheap out on my hotel so I decided to buy two bottles of the breeze and a couple of cinnamon candles. That helped.
I will never stay at another extended-​stay place ever and it really makes it hard to want to use Priceline again as well.

This hotel is horrible if you plan to bring children or just hate the smell of cigarettes and weed. When arriving here, My first room smelled so badly of smoke that you would of thought it was a smoking room. I told the front desk (who are very nice btw) and they apologized, said that the smoking room and non were all mixed in next to each other and that it could be since the doors are outside, from someone smoking out there. I said ok and checked the new room. It smelt way better so I moved everything over. On my second morning, i woke up to the strongest smell of cigarettes and weed, i assumed it was someone outside and just rolled my eyes knowing there was nothing i could do. I went to go to the bathroom and realized that was where the smell was coming from! It was pumping through the vent in there i’m assuming from the room next door or below! It was a horrible thick and strong musk, like if someone had been sitting in there chain smoking cigarettes and getting high for hours! Knowing that the front desk probably wouldn’t be able to do anything, I googled the companies customer service phone number which they are not open on weekends. I will be calling them first thing Monday morning because this is gross especially since i’m traveling with my 6 month old son!!! If you have children, please try others hotels around here cause this will be one you regret!!!

Well this place took a turn for the worst. I wish I could give no stars at all. I stayed at this location 2years ago… The staff kept the property tip top… Now its ran down… Rusted stairs… Bugs everywhere on the outside of the building… The new staff that took over a week before I got there where lazy… I did the survey online the 2^nd day we where there. And surprise surprise… The survey created more work for the lazy staff so they treated me horribly until I left… I was booked for a month and gave it a go for 2 weeks. I complained about the windows… No screens on the windows… When they did put a screen on the window it didn’t even fit… In the survey I said the drain in the bathtub wouldn’t drain… The exterior of the building was disgusting due to the webs everywhere… So they fixed the drain but they were not very happy about the way I made my complaint… They started to spray the the exterior of the building but didn’t notify anyone staying there… So all the cars got sprayed with nasty bug water… And when we asked the man doing the spraying why he didn’t notify us he told us we can leave if we didn’t like it… So the next day we left… I can’t believe that they charge 580 a week for that dump…

This is the dirtiest ESA that I have ever stayed. The carpet was horribly filthy. My non smoking room smelled of alcohol and cigarettes. The door did not close correctly with gaps and I could not sleep well in anticipation of one of the questionable characters lurking the grounds would be kicking in my door. Also, the 2 beds in the room were TWIN BEDS. Me being 6’4″ felt as if I was sleeping in a log in the middle of a pond. You do not want to stay here at any cost. I wish I could rate negative stars. #gross

This was one of the worst places we stayed on our Colorado vacation. The fire alarm In the next room kept going off every hour making it impossible to sleep. When we first checked, we found some trash trash left behind on the cabinets. Definitely over priced for what you get. The carpets were very stained and furniture damaged. We couldn’t use the restroom sink because the sink plug wouldn’t open to drain the sink. We definitely won’t be staying at extended stay anymore.

I’ve stayed at several extended stays and this by far is the best one I’ve stayed at staff are great David jennifer and Danielle are the best room are clean and spacious and the rates are great and affordable it’s a great location restaurant shopping transportation all within walking distance I love it here

The manager David runs a great property I’ve stayed at several extended stay properties and this one is the nicest I’ve been to.

Move on. This place is one of the rudest places I’ve ever stayed at. Sh. hole… I have been in many, many low end hotels. This place has set the bar. Broken restroom. Dirty ironing board and iron. (ruined my church shirt) extremely RUDE desk staff. David was nice. I’d suggest getting a room in a Crack house, befor here. o and remember to take your dirty towels to the clerk so you can get new ones… not sure what the incidental deposit is for if they don’t trust you with a $ 2.00 towel… F This place… I will be sure to never give a dime to this place. If I could give this place a –star I would…

Would I stay here again? NO! I agree with Heather, the fire alarm went off every other night while my wife and I were staying there. What a pain! We were told by one of the female desk clerks that this hotel was smoke free. Yeah right! We complained to the male desk clerk and he gave us a can of Febreeze. He said that if you are in room 300, for example and the person in room 100 is a smoker, the smoke goes through the exhaust pipes and comes into your room. Breakfast was pitiful. They call it Breakfast On the Go. Packaged muffins or granola bars and coffee. Fruit if you are lucky. Poor reception on Wi-​Fi. Do not recommend.

I stayed here for 3 weeks while relocating to Denver. I actually needed a place for 6 weeks, but I moved to a Days Inn so I could get out of this place. First impression: 1 luggage cart for the entire place, and it goes missing for days at a time. Front desk staff unwilling to retrieve it. Breakfast: a couple of crappy granola bars. Fully stocked kitchen: 2 plates, 2 forks, 3 spoons, 3 knives. You’ll end up washing dishes twice a day! Next, the smokers: everyone smokes here. They stand right outside your door and smoke, and it’s really disgusting. Also, this is a popular spot for marijuana tourists, so be prepared to inhale that horrible skunky smell all day and night. The fire alarm, which is the most painfully piercing sound I’ve ever experienced, went off about 4 times for no reason. It can’t be turned off until the fire truck arrives, so be ready for some hearing damage. «Premium channels»? Try ESPN, ESPN U, ESPN classic, Fox News, and HLN. My room wasn’t terribly clean. They tell you that you can bring down your sheets and towels to exchange for clean ones, but don’t believe them; they rarely have clean linens available. The kicker for me was the creeper next door who had a prostitute over one night (she kept him entertained ALL NIGHT LONG), and then a woman sobbing and wailing about wanting to go home the next night. WTF? I don’t want to be around that sort of activity.

I found this place to be quite honestly nice and quiet. Safe area and easily accessible to public transportation and eating establishments. The front desk clerks and those who work in the office were nothing but courteous and polite. The room was nice and clean and comfortable only reason I gave 4 stars is the kitchenette could have used an oven. I would recommend to others.

If I could give this place a –5 review, I would. We asked for late check in and were told until midnight was ok. 10:45pm, no one there. Waited 45 minutes and 2 people showed up. We were tired after a 14 hour drive and were given a room on the 3^rd floor. No elevator. Bed was like sleeping on a rock. Terrible. Found through