California Suites You? Extended Stay Lodging in San Diego

That's the California Suites Hotel in San Diego, which offers budget rooms at prices comparable to any of the other San Diego motels, has extended stay options on a weekly and monthly pricing structure, and, as the name implies, offers suites and amenities good enough to compare against any decent hotel.

Basically, the California Suites is whatever type of lodging you want it to be, as long as you append the word 'cheap' to all shapes and sizes of accomodations offered. Standard rates from $59. If you stay for 2 nights, you get a 15% discount, so it becomes $50, and if you book in for 3 nights, you get a 20% discount, so you end up paying $47 per night for the standard room. If you want a standard room with 2 double beds, then the rate varies from $51 to $64, depending on how long you stay. For extended stay options, the rates are even lower.

The standard room with one queen bed comes kitted out with internet access (surcharge), premium TV channels, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), complimentary newspaper, cable/satellite TV, air conditioning, housekeeping (daily), cribs and rollaway beds (on request), and hair dryer. All rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, table and chairs.

Amenities offered include outdoor swimming pool, air-conditioned public areas, complimentary newspaper in lobby, spa tub, laundry facilities, complimentary breakfast, and safe-deposit box. The rooms overlook a neat and flourishing courtyard garden in the center, next to the pool, with a fountain and statues and all.

Breakfast buffet includes cereal, breads, Danish, muffins, bagels, cream cheese, fruit spreads, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea, espresso or hot chocolate.

Best of all, the California Suites offers a good central location as a base for your vacations in San Diego. It's only 15 minutes away from San Diego International Airport, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, major shopping centers, and San Diego's white sandy beaches.

Info: 5415 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA 92117; (858) 560-0545; www.californiasuiteshotel.com/