Overall Experience
Overall, my one‑month stay at this Residence Inn in Austin was disappointing. Several basic services that are expected from an extended‑stay hotel were either inconsistent or not properly provided, which caused repeated inconvenience during my stay.
1. Water & Amenities
Daily complimentary bottled water was not provided consistently.
For a long‑term stay, this was inconvenient and not aligned with expectations for this brand.
2. Breakfast Service
On some days, breakfast was not prepared at all without any prior notice.
On several specific days, some breakfast items had an extremely unpleasant smell and taste, to the point that they were inedible.
This raised concerns not only about quality but also about food safety.
3. Laundry Facilities
The coin‑operated washers and dryers frequently malfunctioned.
Due to these issues, I had to spend additional money and still experienced cases where laundry was not properly cleaned or dried.
This is especially problematic for long‑term guests who rely heavily on these facilities.
4. Housekeeping
Room cleaning was performed even though I did not request housekeeping.
This was inconvenient and unexpected, especially when personal belongings were left in the room.
5. Kitchenware & Supplies
Kitchen utensils and dishware were not adequately stocked for an extended‑stay room.
Basic items were missing, making it difficult to use the kitchen as intended.
6. Bathroom Supplies
Extra toilet paper was not provided.
I was given only three rolls of toilet paper for an entire month, which is clearly insufficient.
7. Power Outage & Communication
There was a sudden power outage during my stay, which caused significant disruption to my work.
There was no communication or notice about the outage or information on when power would be restored.
This lack of communication was very frustrating, especially for guests working remotely.
[Final Comment]
While the staff was generally polite, the repeated service and facility issues significantly impacted my long‑term stay. For a Residence Inn designed for extended stays, consistency in basic amenities, cleanliness, communication, and facility maintenance needs substantial improvement.