I usually opt for a Staybridge Inn or Homewood Suites. All rooms have kitchenettes regardless of size with a full size fridge, oven, stove, etc. They have studios at regular hotel prices and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites for not much more. Complimentary breakfast and dinner as well as two free drinks per night (at least at Staybridge). Onsite laundry, gym, and usually a pool as well. These places were Lifesavers when I used to travel for work.
To me, it’s simple.
Crash out in the evening, be gone in the morning? A bed in a dormitory will do fine.
Stay for a few nights, go out every day to see the city/hike/etc? Gimme a cheap hotel room with a shared bathroom.
A longer stay for a workation/etc? Get a cheap apartment (at least a studio with a bathroom and a kitchen), because going out to eat fucking sucks.
I usually opt for a Staybridge Inn or Homewood Suites. All rooms have kitchenettes regardless of size with a full size fridge, oven, stove, etc. They have studios at regular hotel prices and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites for not much more. Complimentary breakfast and dinner as well as two free drinks per night (at least at Staybridge). Onsite laundry, gym, and usually a pool as well. These places were Lifesavers when I used to travel for work.