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What Value Place Guests are Saying

Posted by vpfsnews on November 29, 2009 at 8:20 AM

Value Place guests are not shy about sharing their feedback about their stay.  We receive oodles of comments everyday through this blog and on ValuePlace.com.  Some recent ones include:

 

"My wife, 2 children & I were recently relocated from FL to Asheville, NC.  However, we had a little over a month before our house was ready so we stayed at the Value Place & are so happy that we did!! Not only was the hotel very clean & accommodating, but the staff made us feel like we were part of the "family". And whenever we needed anything from towels to directions, Tallmadge was right there to get what we needed or direct us where to go!! This has been our most pleasant experience at a hotel!!  Thanks to the Asheville Value Place staff --  U ROCK!!!!!   -  Greg and Melodie I., Miami FL

 

"The fact you don't accept pets is a big NO NO!  I will be moving to the Tallahassee area soon and was thinking of staying at Value Place for at least a month during my transition. You just lost a customer because of your pet policy."  - Debbie L.

 

Hundreds of pleased guests just like Greg and Melodie are currently staying with us while they are waiting on the completion of their new homes.  We are happy to provide a home away from home for them.  Others, like Debbie, are not pleased with our no pet policy; however, that policy is in place for the protection and wellbeing of our guests and property.

 

What do you have to say about Value Place?  Please leave a comment and share your feedback.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Say No to the Couch & Stay at a Value Place!

Posted by vpfsnews on November 12, 2009 at 9:26 PM

Traveling for Thanksgiving?  Say No to the Couch & Stay at a Value Place!

 

"Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go!"  You know that old folk song, right?  It always comes to mind when I think about Thanksgiving, as well as pumpkin pie, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, turkey and football. 

 

But, I also think about something else (and am starting to dread it already).  We have a really big family, and we typically all try to stay together in the same house for Thanksgiving.  But, every year there is a squabble over who gets to sleep in the beds and who has to sleep on the couches and air mattresses - ugh!  Can you relate?

 

This year, my family will be gathering in Des Moines, IA, and several of us have decided to say NO to the couch and stay at a Value Place!  We know we'll enjoy Thanksgiving and each other's company even more this year (our aching backs will thank us, and it's easy on the wallet, too!). 

 

Are you thinking about staying in a hotel vs. sleeping on Grandma's couch this year?  Here are five reasons to make your reservation at a Value Place today:

 

Top 5 Reasons to Stay at Value Place this Thanksgiving:

 

5.  Relatives' smoking has you choking:  Don't expose yourself and kids to harmful second hand smoke.  Sleep in a smoke-free environment.

 

4.  Cook in an un-crowded kitchen, and have extra fridge space for leftovers:  There's no need to fight over cooking space while preparing your feast.  Every Value Place room is equipped with a kitchen that features a stove, microwave and full-size refrigerator.  Just think... you can make the mashed potatoes in the morning in your room and bring them to your gathering.  Then, bring all the other leftovers that won't fit in grandma's fridge back to your room.

 

3.  Control the remote:  Don't care to watch football all day long?  Escape to your room for some channel surfing and a nap. 

 

2.  Have your own bathroom and shower:  No more waiting in line or running out of hot water!

 

1.  Sleep in a bed:  Enough said!

 

 

To find a Value Place near your Thanksgiving travel destination and to make a reservation, visit ValuePlace.com or call 800-ValuePlace.

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Why Did You Stay at Value Place?

Posted by vpfsnews on November 9, 2009 at 9:57 AM

Thousands of people stay in Value Places across the country every night.  Some stay with us for business, some for vacation and others because they are in the middle of a move and need a temporary place to stay before settling into their new home or community. 

 

We are privileged to have the opportunity to meet and hear the stories of so many interesting people. 

 

We'd like to hear your story, too.  If you've ever stayed at a Value Place, leave a comment and tell us why you stayed with us and the city where you stayed.  

Cleaner, Safer, Simpler... and Successful!

Posted by vpfsnews on November 4, 2009 at 2:07 PM

Fancy robes, whirlpool tubs, a state-of-the art fitness center and pool... why pay for things you don't use!?  At Value Place, you only pay for what you want.

 

As recently reported in Lodging Hospitality and DailyFranchiseNews.com, our budget lodging concept has turned traditional hotel thinking upside down and focuses on nuts and bolts instead of bells and whistles.

 

This nuts and bolts philosophy combined with our stringent safety and cleanliness standards has enabled Value Place to thrive, while the rest of the hotel industry is struggling through one of its deepest downturns. 

 

At Value Place occupancy is up, tipping 80 percent, and development has continued despite the financial-market meltdown.  In fact, we just opened our 160 property in Midland, TX, last week.  Our open property count should reach 170 by year's end.

 

Click here to read the full feature in Lodging Hospitality.  For more information on Value Place, visit ValuePlace.com.

 

Have you ever stayed at a Value Place?  Please leave a comment and let us know what you think about our "nuts and bolts" approach to lodging. 

What is Your Favorite Value Place Location?

Posted by vpfsnews on November 2, 2009 at 7:13 AM

Value Place now has 160 open properties across the U.S., and several more will be opening soon. 

 

Are you staying or have you stayed at one or more of our extended stay properties? 

 

We'd like to hear which location was your favorite and why.  Please leave a comment and let us know.