About Extended Stay America Select Suites - Jacksonville - Southside - St. Johns Towne Ctr.
Extended Stay America-Jacksonville-Southside-St Johns Towne Ctr, formerly Homestead Studio Suites Jacksonville-Southside-St Johns Towne Center, is located close to I-295 and the University of North Florida.
This extended stay hotel has all studio suite rooms. The units have fully-equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, coffee makers, and utensils and dishes. There is free WiFi and flat screen TVs.
Extended Stay America-Jacksonville-Southside-St Johns Towne Ctr features a 24-hour coin-operated laundry. There are both business and housekeeping services available. Those staying eight nights or longer receive full service, while those staying for a shorter time receive a linen exchange. The hotel is pet friendly and there is free parking.
A free grab-and-go breakfast is offered. Nearby restaurants are Bono's Bar-B-Q, Pollo Tropical, and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse.
The hotel is close to touring companies, nightlife, spas, theater, and shopping at St. Johns Town Center.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Good for longer stays
The hotel is great for those who need an extended stay. The units are more like a home than a motel room and the spacious rooms can accommodate many needs, from work to relaxation. The full kitchens also provide convenience and added value.
positive:
Prices are a great value
The prices here are a great value and are much cheaper than a standard hotel stay. There are also cheaper rates offered for longer stays. The added amenity of an onsite pool adds to that value in the Florida heat.
positive:
Convenience in location
The location has a lot of convenience for those on extended trips. The onsite laundry is a real bonus as well. This hotel is a close drive to the university campus and is close to many shops and restaurants. For those who want a full shopping experience, St. Johns Town Center is very popular in the area and has many name-brand stores.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The cleaning is questionable
The units and property have a lot of cleanliness issues. The units are rarely thoroughly cleaned and the spot cleaning doesn't provide a standard that is comfortable. The common areas are also dirty and trashy.
negative:
There are bigger issues
With the cleanliness aside, the units have larger problems to deal with. Many issues in the units are not fixed on a regular basis and the property feels abandoned. There are stains on carpet, cabinets broken and literally rotting away, and appliances that don't work at all.
negative:
Not the usual standard
This hotel is not up to the usual Extended Stay America standard. The utensils, dishes, pots, and pans are not kept in the units, but have to be checked out and reserved. Also, the stated eight-night full housekeeping service doesn't always occur.