In a dilemma, need some advice from friends - Page 3

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@VaBelle35 wrote:
@Drythe wrote:
@mintedrose

A concern with taking a pet to an extended stay is that housekeeping comes in daily and may let the pet out, of course you could crate a cat, and put a notice on the door “do not let the cat out.” Or you could lock the crate.

We have done that. Stayed in one for six weeks.

With extended-stay type places, you control housekeeping. It's a little different than staying in a hotel.

With Extended Stay and Marriott Residence Inns, you let them know if you want housekeeping.

I stay at Residence Inns for work a lot and I decline housekeeping unless I am staying more than 4 nights. And then I have them come in after the 2nd day to change towels and vacuum, etc.

@VaBelle35

My experience is only with one facility. Somehow, I was unable to stop housekeeping from bringing in daily clean linens, despite my request to pick them up myself from the service desk. We were there for six weeks. But that was only one place, I should not have assumed that it was widespread.

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

I would also suggest that if you do go to an extended stay/residence inn type of place that you get a unit on the top floor and at the end of the hall. This way you will have nothing above you and only have to deal with one side and less hallway noise.

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september · ‎03-09-2010

I can sympathize with the situation, since I may also likely be moving out of state sometime this year. I’ll move my household items into storage and stay in an extended stay type of hotel until my home is finished.

However I won’t have a pet to worry about. That’s the part that is the most difficult, I’m sure

Drythe · ‎07-09-2011

@VaBelle35

Had to laugh, that’s exactly what we did. Wish I had had this forum back then.

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I would also suggest that if you do go to an extended stay/residence inn type of place that you get a unit on the top floor and at the end of the hall. This way you will have nothing above you and only have to deal with one side and less hallway noise.

"Animals are not my whole world, but they have made my world whole" ~ Roger Caras

VaBelle35 · ‎03-10-2010

I've traveled so much for business that I have learned to put this type of info in my profiles so that I usually get my room of choice.

I also have a white noise machine that really helps level out the hallway noise.

For business travel, people start showering at 4:30 in the morning, and leaving for the airport at 5 with doors slamming and luggage rolling.

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GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

I would probably try the air BNB first and see if you can find something g suitable. Best of luck to you!

BirkiLady · ‎02-22-2015

When we were moving every 12-15 months, we often had our furniture placed in storage with the moving company. We lived in Marriott's in several different Cities . . . along with our toddler son, beloved feline and houseplants!

I did have an extra large dog cage for our cat and would leave her in there, with her litter box, if we were going to be gone in the morning while Housekeeping would be in our suite. Never had any problems.

Marriott's were understanding of our transfers and knew we had purchased another home in each case, but didn't take possession for 90 days.

Stuff happens; you cannot sweat the little stuff. It all worked out well in the long run. We always felt "Home is were the heart is." Meaning family belongs together. I sold our previous homes by-owner (within a week each time) and joined my husband in the new location ASAP.

We were most comfortable in each new business position with new people to meet, exploring the new community together and parenting as a team. There were always things he needed to talk about after the first few days. We were a good team.

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mintedrose · ‎03-04-2017

Wow, i see everyone suggests leaving this place and staying in extended stay. I love it! We're also thinking about looking into corporate suites in the city which may be short term leases and furnished as well. It would be super close to dh work. This way we pack up all our items and can put in storage until we find a place out of state. We've always lived in the burbs and wondered what city living would be like. I guess this would be the best time for us to try it as an adventure and really enjoy the city before we have kids.

Just talking about this and receiving advice from all of you makes me feel a lot better. I wanna say thank you to all of you! I had been extremely stressed about this because this is going to be our 5th move in 5 years. Not fun! Also its so last minute and i dont have that much time to find a place. DH does take the blame for this because it has to do with his work. The most worry i have is about the stress it may add for my kitty since she has her favorite spots in the house. But im sure she'll find new ones.

Also thanks for being so kind about giving me the advice. Tomorrow ill be making lots of calls and keeping my fingers crossed. Sending you lots of

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