Austere...don't know what kind of property the other reviwer is used to staying at...but my wife and I found ex stay to be a cut above most red roof/ramada/holiday inn type properties we have used in the past, and you have the added convinience of the in room fridge, sink, microwave and a full size stove. These ammenities make travel far less stressful (to us) not having to mess around with fast food or dressing up to go out, being able to cook and so forth in the room is a great time, stress and $$$ saver. We will absolutley return to this hotel...if only they allowed pets they would be perfect.