But not any more. The suites are two or three times larger than traditional hotel rooms and often cost less per night, especially if rented for a longer business trip. As with most extended-stay properties, rates often get better the longer you stay.
Many properties provide only limited housekeeping and food services.
Some require a minimum stay of several days, weeks or months. To illustrate the broad range of properties and services now available, we've looked around, and zeroed in on the sweetest suites in five key business destinations. This month marks the Canadian debut of Holiday Inn's year-old Staybridge brand. Full maid service is limited to once a week. Located in the heart of New York's Financial District, the hotel anchors a huge entertainment complex that includes shops, cinemas and a fitness club.