I was looking for an inexpensive version of a Residence Inn to try to save money on this trip by utilizing the kitchenette and preparing dinners during my stay. However, the kitchenette is NOT stocked (no pans, no dishes, no silverware, dish soap, etc.). These were all available for an additional fee, but this was not made obvious during the booking process nor description on the Expedia site. In the end, I ended up not saving money having going out to eat and the experience was no better than staying in a budget hotel (and perhaps a bit worse).
A number of items in the initial room did not work, so the very friendly manager tried her best to accommodate me as best she could in a different room, which I appreciated her efforts for.
This experience has probably turned me off from any ESA stays in the future. I'll gladly spend extra to get a higher quality budget hotel and be happier about it.