About Suburban Studios South Bend
Conveniently located just off I-90, Suburban Studios South Bend is less than ten minutes drive from South Bend city centre. Along with its handy setting, this modern, all-suite hotel boasts a heated indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Unpretentious suites with homely decor and carpeted floors provide flat-screen televisions and work desks as standard. All accommodations feature kitchens with microwaves, coffee-makers, and refrigerators as well.
Amenities include a modest lobby lounge, a coin-operated laundry, and a terrace with a barbecue. Parking and Wi-Fi are both free. Well-behaved pets can stay for an additional fee.
Along with the Farmhouse restaurant just across the street, numerous chain eateries and fast food outlets can be found within five minutes' walk of the hotel. The nearest supermarket, ALDI, is a ten-minute drive away.
Suburban Studios South Bend is just over three kilometres from the University of Notre Dame, and around seven kilometres from the renowned motor history of the Studebaker National Museum. Leafy Potawatomi Park is a 15-minute drive away.
Positive Reviews
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A Handy Location
Guests loved being so close to The University of Notre Dame when staying here, and appreciated how the property is close to places to eat and shop. Even if you're not familiar with the area, you won't have to go too far away to find things to do.
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The Staff Are Friendly
Generally, guests thought the staff members at this property were pleasant and easy to deal with. They commented that the employees had good attitudes and made them feel welcome from the time they arrived and beyond.
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A Better Value Than Alternatives
Most guests felt that staying here offered them a better value for money than staying in a traditional hotel. They especially liked how the units have kitchen areas, and are quite spacious overall, which led to convenient and comfortable stays.
Negative Reviews
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Cleanliness is Poor
Guests often arrived to rooms that were not thoroughly cleaned. The problems cited ranged from crumbs on the floor, to trash left in the rooms, to stained shower curtains. These shortcomings often caused guests to second guess why they had chosen to stay here.
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Housekeeping Only Occurs Once a Week
Guests were surprised to discover that their rooms were not serviced each day, as is the standard at most hotels. When they inquired about it, staff members told them that housekeeping only happens once a week since this is an extended stay property. They were upset by that and felt the lack of daily housekeeping was a cheap practice.
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Thin Building Materials
The materials used to construct this building don't seem to be very appropriate for blocking sounds. Guests said they could clearly hear occupants of nearby rooms, and some were also disturbed by the sounds of people walking above them.