Ogden's BEST Extended Stay? West Haven's Hidden Gem Revealed!
Ogden's BEST Extended Stay: West Haven's Hidden Gem? Maybe… Let's Dive In! (SEO-Packed, Naturally)
Alright, so you’re thinking about Ogden's BEST Extended Stay in West Haven, huh? Smart move. Finding a good extended stay option is like finding a five-dollar bill in your old jeans. It can be a lifesaver! I just spent a week there, mostly because my apartment's plumbing decided to channel Niagara Falls. So, let's get brutally honest. I'm going to break it down, spill the tea (or, you know, the lukewarm coffee from the complimentary in-room sachets), and give you the real deal. This isn't a glossy brochure; this is me talking.
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First Impressions & The "Wow" Factor (or Lack Thereof!)
Pulling up, it's… well, it's a building. A perfectly functional building. Don't expect the Ritz. It has an exterior corridor, which, depending on your preference, is either a charming old-school vibe or a slightly intimidating "walk by and hope you don't get mugged" kinda feel. (No mugging incidents witnessed, thankfully. Just a lot of folks shuffling to and from their rooms.) They do have a decent-sized car park [free of charge], so that’s a plus. No valet parking here, but hey, who needs that when you're living out of a suitcase?
Accessibility: Blessedly Considered (Mostly)
Okay, big shoutout to Ogden's BEST for actually caring about accessibility. This is a huge win for anyone with mobility issues. They clearly understand that a ramp isn't just a courtesy; it's a necessity. They have Facilities for disabled guests, which I didn't directly use myself, but seeing them made me feel good about the commitment. Wheelchair accessible spaces and elevators are a must. Elevator is critical when you are living on a high floor. Rooms: Home Away From… Well, Home (Kinda)
Alright, let's talk rooms. My room – and I'd assume most of them are similar – was comfortable. Not luxurious, but comfortable. Let's hit those "Available in all rooms" details, 'cause honestly, they're what you need:
- Air conditioning: Praise the air conditioning gods! Utah summers are brutal.
- Free Wi-Fi: And it actually works! (See below for more juicy internet details.)
- Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. – ALL present and accounted for. I did like the "desk", plenty of room to work at. Having a fridge is KEY for an extended stay.
Room Perfection! I have to call out an amusing experience here: I found what I initially thought was a dead fly on a pillow. When I went to remove it, it moved. I had a quick panic/gag moment: was it alive, and would it bite? Then it wiggled off, and I realized it was a tiny black thread. I'm sure it was just that one room, but I had to check every pillow after that.
Cleanliness & Safety: Not Bad (But Still…)
The Rooms are sanitized between stays, which is important. The Daily disinfection in common areas - they do a decent job. I witnessed the staff disinfecting a shared area with a professional-grade sanitizing service. They have Hand sanitizer stations scattered around and do have Anti-viral cleaning products. It's not hospital-clean, but it's definitely better than some places I've stayed. The Staff trained in safety protocol, at least give the impression of competence. However, the room wasn't sterile, I'm not sure if there were any Sterilizing equipment.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Survival Guide)
Okay, let's be real. When you're living extended-stay, food becomes… an issue. Here's what Ogden's BEST offers, and my take:
- Breakfast [buffet/grab-and-go]: Standard. They have the usual suspects: cereal, pastries, instant oatmeal, toast. Breakfast takeaway service, is available. It's fuel, and it's free. Don't expect gourmet. Just don't.
- Snack bar: Yep. For those late-night munchies. Convenience store is near.
- Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in restaurant, and Complimentary tea: They've really covered the caffeine bases.
- Restaurants, A la carte in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Western cuisine in restaurant: The restaurants are great in the area, even though I never went to one within the hotel.
- Room service [24-hour]: This is a lifesaver when you're jet-lagged or just plain exhausted.
- Bottle of water: Not sure if that counts to the category, but you get it.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Which is nice.
Gym/Fitness
They have a Fitness center. I spent all my time working. I didn't have time, maybe I should've.
Internet Chaos (Because, Let's Be Honest, That's Life)
Alright, the internet. This is where things get… interesting. They promise Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! and they deliver. Mostly. Sometimes it's blazing fast, letting you stream all the cat videos your heart desires. Other times… it's a dial-up flashback. I’m talking buffering nightmares. Internet access – wireless in the rooms, is there. Internet access – LAN is also available (thank god). They really should test the speed of Internet. It is probably fine.
Services & Conveniences: The Extras
- Concierge: I didn't need this, but they’re there.
- Daily housekeeping: They do a good job.
- Laundry service: Gotta wash those socks.
- Luggage storage: For those airport transfers.
- Cashless payment service: Good for COVID times.
- Contactless check-in/out: Smooth!
- 24-hour front desk: Always appreciated.
- Invoice provided: Helpful for business travelers.
For the Kids
They mention some amenities for children. Kids facilities, Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, and Kids meal I did not use any of it, so I can't give you a reliable opinion.
Getting Around
- Car park [free of charge]: Big plus.
- Airport transfer: Available.
- Taxi service: Also available.
The Verdict: Ogden's BEST Extended Stay - Worth It?
Look, it's not the Four Seasons. But for an Extended Stay, especially on a budget, it's a solid choice. It’s clean enough, the staff is friendly (more or less), and the location is convenient. The Wi-Fi can be a gamble, but hey, that's life, right?
Here's the REAL offer:
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- Guaranteed free Wi-Fi (we promise – mostly!)
- A surprisingly comfortable room (and a good night's sleep)
- Free breakfast (because, let's face it, you need it)
- Convenient access to everything Ogden has to offer (restaurants, shopping, etc.).
- A place to call home (for a little while, at least).
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(Plus, if you see a grumpy guy in the elevator, that might be me. Don't say I didn't warn you!)
Unbelievable Luxury Awaits: Rezen Select Hotel, Urumqi!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this "itinerary" ain't gonna be your perfectly-organized, color-coded spreadsheet. This is my Extended Stay America Select Suites - Ogden West Haven (UT) diary, folks. Prepare for a bumpy ride. Also, I take no responsibility for the impulse buys, questionable food choices, or existential crises that may result. Let's do this.
Day 1: Arrival and the Utter Chaos That Is Unpacking (and Maybe Mild Panic)
- 4:00 PM: Arrive at… well, arrive. I’m pretty sure I took a wrong turn somewhere near the I-84, but hey, we made it. Extended Stay. Ogden. West Haven. Select Suites. The sign doesn't exactly scream "luxury," but hey, it's a roof over my head, right?
- 4:15 PM: Front desk lady is… nice. Actually, she’s too nice. Like, suspiciously nice. Are they trying to distract me from the industrial-grade carpet? She hands me the key, and I swear, I saw her subtly check the lock on her own door after I left. Maybe I'm just paranoid.
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Unpacking. Oh sweet heavens, unpacking. It's like a physical embodiment of my life: a messy, scattered collection of things I somehow managed to drag across state lines. The bags are… a disaster. I swear I packed all my essentials. Where's the charger for my phone?! Ah, found it. Sort of. Underneath the entire contents of a luggage. That's going better than expected. Oh, and the closet? Tiny. My shoes are judging me.
- 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: The fridge. The glorious, albeit slightly-smelling-of-emptiness, fridge. Time to raid the local grocery store and procure the essentials. Chips. Salsa. Wine. Don't judge.
- 7:00 PM: Food shopping. The local supermarket is a minefield. So many choices! So much… sodium. Found a bag of chips. Confirmed it's actually from a brand that I know. Salsa also secured. Success! Managed to avoid impulse-buying ten different kinds of frozen pizza (a personal victory!).
- 7:30 PM: Back at the extended stay: settling in. Got the chips and salsa. Found the wine opener. This is the life. That bed looks comfy. I'm already thinking about not getting out of it tomorrow. Maybe.
- 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Netflix. Binge-watching. The glorious, mindless escape into a world of fictional drama is precisely what I needed. And, oh my god, those chips are addictive. Maybe I should have purchased two bags.
Day 2: Ogden, The Mountains, and The Existential Dread of the Microwave
- 9:00 AM: Woke up, feeling like the walking dead. Forgot to set an alarm (of course). The bed was comfy. Coffee, STAT. I’m pretty sure the coffee maker in this place is older than I am. It smells… interesting.
- 9:30 AM: Coffee achieved. It tastes like burnt dirt, but hey, caffeine is caffeine. Staring out the window at the… landscape. Mountains! Big ones. Apparently, Ogden is nestled right up against them. Who knew?
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Okay, actual sightseeing time. I'm thinking a drive. Let's see what's in the area. The research may need to be conducted in between snacking, of course. Planning is hard work.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch! The eternal question. Should I attempt cooking in the tiny, ancient microwave? The thought of a frozen burrito staring back at me for 6 minutes fills me with a strange, melancholic dread. Maybe the local diner? Yeah. Diner. Always a good idea.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Diner. Oh, the diner. Greasy spoon heaven. Chicken fried steak the size of my head, and the coffee flowed like a mountain stream. The waitress, bless her heart, probably saw a thousand tourists just like me. Gave me the kind of knowing smile that said, "Honey, you'll survive." I love her.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Exploring. I feel like I should go to a museum. I've heard there are some good ones in Ogden. But I'm also really tempted to just drive around and look at more mountains. Decisions, decisions…
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The Great Mountain Dilemma. I had the perfect idea of taking a drive and enjoying the scenery. But then I got lost. I ended up on a dirt road for at least half an hour, questioning my life choices. Finally find my way out. The mountains are pretty, though. Definitely worth the near-meltdown.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at the hotel room, with the chips and salsa. And wine. Watching TV. Feeling strangely comfortable. Perhaps this extended stay isn't so bad after all.
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Watching the sunset. It was beautiful, and the mountains were all different shades of orange. Had a moment of actual peace. Then I spilled salsa down my front. Back to Netflix.
Day 3: Departure and the Lingering Smell of Microwave Regret
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Ugh. The end is near. Time to pack (again). The bags are even more of a mess than before. How is that even possible?
- 9:00 AM: Morning snack. Last bag of chips and salsa. This is it, the end of an era.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Final walk. One last look at the mountains. Feeling a weird mix of relief and… nostalgia? For a place I've only been for three days? Weird. I really should have done some laundry.
- 11:00 AM: Check-out. The front desk lady is still nice. Maybe I should have asked her for more information about the area. Oh well. Goodbye, Extended Stay. You were… a place.
- 11:30 AM: On the road again. I miss the mountains already. Did I really enjoy my time here? Did I actually start to relax? This mess of a trip was surprisingly memorable. And the chips were really good.
- 12:00 PM: Looking back at my stay, I realize that the imperfections were actually what made the trip memorable. The slightly-burnt coffee, the dirty carpets, the mountain drive where I got lost and almost cried… all of it was uniquely "me". And hey, at least I survived.
Okay, that's it. My Ogden adventure. Back to reality (and figuring out how to organize my life). Until next time, folks.
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Ogden's BEST Extended Stay: FAQ (and a Whole Lotta Feelings)
Okay, seriously, what even IS Ogden's BEST Extended Stay? Is it... you know... *good*?
Alright, buckle up, buttercup. Let's get REAL. Ogden's BEST? "BEST" is doing a LOT of heavy lifting. Look, it's a glorified apartment, right? Think of it as a slightly sad, slightly cozy haven for the perpetually displaced, the contract workers, the people between houses... and, yeah, *me*. I spent three months there last year. "Good"? Well, it's not the Ritz. It's not even a particularly *clean* Motel 6. But is it survivable? Absolutely. And, dare I say... sometimes, even *kinda* charming in its own, slightly broken way.
There was this one time, I locked myself out at... like... 1 AM. The front desk was locked up tight. I wandered around like a zombie for a good thirty minutes before I found a window that was *slightly* open. Not by design, mind you, but because the latch was wonky. Scared the bejeezus out of my neighbor, but hey, I had a bed again! Good times!
What kind of amenities are we talking about? Do they even have a pool? (Please say they have a pool!)
Oh, the pool. The *mythical* pool. Nope. No pool. Let's just rip that band-aid off now. And the gym? Well, let's just say "cardio" involved mostly walking to the Dollar General. They do have... the basics? A tiny fridge. A microwave. A sad, but functional, stove. The real amenity is the in-room internet... which, let's be honest, was the lifeline of my sanity! And the best part? the front desk staff (more on them later)... always willing to try to help you. They weren't always successful (remember the internet?), but they *cared*!
I remember once, my fridge was on the fritz. Stuff spoiled. Heartbreak! I filed a maintenance ticket which was answered... immediately. However the fridge was still dead as doornail when i came back from work. The next morning I saw one of the maintenance guys carrying a new fridge to my suite. That was not a perfect day, but it was a great moment.
Are the rooms clean? (Be honest, this is important.)
Okay, honesty time. "Clean" depends on your definition. Like, institutional clean? No. Sparkling? Definitely not. "Lived-in clean"? More like it. Let's just say, keep the Clorox wipes handy. But, hey, for the price, you can't complain *too* much. And on the plus side, there were usually *enough* towels. Always a win when you're traveling light, right? Right? Just be mindful of anything that might linger *cough* smells *cough*.
What's the deal with the staff? Are they friendly? Are they... sane?
THE STAFF!! This is where things get interesting. The front desk people... they're the unsung heroes of this whole operation. Honestly, they're probably the ONLY reason I didn't lose my marbles entirely during those three months. They were, on balance, incredibly helpful (fixing stuff, accepting packages – which I got A LOT of), and – crucially – mostly friendly. There was one guy who seemed perpetually exhausted, and another who always wore a slightly-too-tight polo shirt. Still, they were *there*. And they put up with a LOT. Me, included.
I actually got to know them a bit after a few weeks. Mostly because I was ALWAYS forgetting my key and having to go back down to ask to be let in. One night, I was exhausted after a long shift. I got back to the Best, dragged myself to my door and *BAM!* I didn't have my keycard. I went to the desk and I started talking to the front desk guy. After giving the reason for coming down, he just chuckled and said: "Not again!" He knew my name, too. That was the moment I realized I was part of the Best Extented stay family. It was surprisingly heartwarming.
Is it noisy? I *need* my sleep!
Noise is absolutely a gamble. It *can* be noisy. It's a temporary lodging, so you're dealing with a whole lot of different people. Think construction workers rising early. Late-night revelers stumbling home. Dogs barking. Teenagers... well, being teenagers. My advice? Invest in earplugs or a white noise machine. Seriously. It'll save your sanity. And maybe, just maybe, a little patience with your neighbors. They're probably just as stressed as you are.
Is the location convenient?
Location, location, location! Actually it's pretty decent. You're not *in* the heart of all the action, but you're close enough to everything that matters. Grocery stores are nearby. Restaurants, too. And it's pretty easy to get to the highway. Depends on your actual definition of "convenient". If you have a car, you're golden. If you're relying on public transport... well, pack a book and a lot of patience. Google Maps is your friend, and even then, there are the rare "WTF?" moments; I think i got lost looking for the nearest burger joint once... it was probably my fault though!
The Kitchenettes! Tell me more!
Oh, the kitchenettes! Mini-fridges, a microwave, the stove I already mentioned. They're... functional! Don't expect to host a Michelin star chef, but you can definitely get your dinner going. Just remember, it's a BUDGET kitchenette. Mine had a weirdly slanted counter. Cook with caution! And cleaning... it is *your* responsibility. They do not clean it for you. The microwave looked like something from a horror movie the first time i opened it. I bought a bottle of special cleaning spray the same day. But for the price? You can't beat the convenience of being able to whip up a quick meal, especially if you get tired of eating take-out. Believe me, you *will* get tired of eating take-out.
Do you have any tips for surviving a long stay there?
Surviving? Okay, here's the distilled truth. First: get to know the staff. Seriously. They can make your life SO much easier. Second: Bring a few small comforts from home. A favorite pillow. A good book. A picture of your dog (if you have one). Third: Set realistic expectations. This ain't a five-Findelicious Hotels
