The Candlewood Suites in Sierra Vista has been one of the most enjoyable hotel stays I have ever…read moreexperienced. Listen yelpers, ignore what the old negative reviews say for this hotel because it is definitely not that place! I stayed here with a group so I was able to see multiple rooms within the hotel. I was quite impressed with everything and was extremely satisfied with my experience. From the outside it may appear simple, especially being adjacent to its sister hotel, Holiday Inn Express, but inside the Candlewood Suites you get so much more! Read on, then have a look at my photos and see for yourself!
ROOMS: All of the rooms are oversized suites with a very large amount of floor space so you don't need to navigate around furniture or squeeze against a wall to move around. The suites are extremely clean and comfortable, laid out well, and have very clean carpets in the living area. The suite smelled fresh and every amenity you would need for any length of stay is included. The furniture and décor is modern and each suite has a full kitchen, oversized bathroom, 32" HD TV with DVD player, work desk/dining table, clothing drawers, reclining lounge chair, a king or two queen beds, bedside night stands, and a full closet with clothes hangers, an iron, ironing board, and laundry basket. Laundry service is also available. The beds and linins are soft, premium quality, and very comfortable, with an assortment of comfortable pillows. I slept very good!
KITCHEN: The kitchen has everything you would need to prepare and cook your meals within your suite. It is modern and updated with spacious granite counter tops and a nice hardwood floor. It includes a full size refrigerator and freezer with icemaker, two-burner electric stove, microwave oven, dishwasher, double sink with garbage disposal, toaster, a coffee maker, pots/pans, food storage containers, dishes, utensils, paper towels, and plenty of cabinet and drawer space for your grocery items.
BATHROOM: The bathroom is very large with a granite countertop sink, tile floor, and shower tub with curved curtain bar for extra shower space. It was one of the cleanest bathrooms I have seen in a hotel. Shampoo, body soap, and a facial bar are provided. There is a variety of premium quality large bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, a floor mat, and even a shoe shine towel. Each bathroom has a hair drier and there are cabinets and drawers under the sink for additional storage.
FOOD/BEVERAGE/TOILETRIES: The hotel offers a large variety of food, snacks, and beverages in a room called the Candlewood Cupboard. All of the items are reasonably priced for purchase on the honor system. There are frozen food items to cook in your room as well as miscellaneous toiletries and travel items. Items are available 24 hours a day and you can drop your payment into a box or fill out a card and bill to your room. Coffee and tea is complementary.
AMENITIES: The pool area has a covered gazebo, tables, chairs, and barbeques. The pool is heated and the Jacuzzi is hot. There is a gym that offers a variety of modern equipment including treadmills, a bike machine, a cable weight machine, exercise balls, foam rollers, and floor mats, as well as towels and water. A laundry room is adjacent to the gym so you can workout while you do your laundry! There are both top-loading and front loading washers and driers, all free of charge! There is a complementary business center with computer, printer, and fax machine. Additional complementary items can be checked out during your stay including a crock pot, rice cooker, pizza oven, blender, toaster oven, waffle maker, electric griddle, humidifier, neck massager, board games, pool toys, and a large selection of movies.
LOCATION: The hotel is located in a nice area with many great restaurants and shops nearby. A gas station, convenience store, and an IHOP restaurant are in the same parking lot of the hotel. The parking area is well lit, spacious, and feels safe and secure. You could easily maneuver and park an RV or trailer in the lot. A shopping mall and movie theater are an easy walking distance away.
STAFF: The hotel staff is amazing and they always greet you upon every arrival and departure from the property. Housekeeping service is provided on a weekly basis, although additional service can be requested anytime. The staff is quick to respond and accommodate any request immediately to the best of their ability. The manager, Norma Jean, is very friendly and the front desk staff, Ray, Adario, Maria, and Brenda are all great. Ray especially went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect for my group's stay. Thank you Ray!
Overall, the Candlewood Suites in Sierra Vista is amazing. It is so much more than a hotel, it is truly is a home away from home with staff that welcomes you and treats you like family. I recommend this hotel to anyone traveling in the area. You will not be disappointed!