Hotel chains that serve supper/snacks?

[missyrcrews]

I am on my way to Missouri, which means I am in the midst of the four nights a year that I stay in hotels. (Two nights going...two nights coming home.) Stopped tonight in a suburb of Columbus, OH. I usually stay at Residence Inns/Homewood Suites...something with a kitchen. But tonight, the Residence Inn here was crazy expensive. I decided to check out Drury Inn. When I checked in, the lady at the desk tried to give me drink coupons. I thanked her and told her that I don't drink, so I wouldn't need the coupons. "Well...that's okay! Don't forget to join us for supper at 5:30!" WHAT? SUPPER? Sure enough, at 5:30 sharp, the lights in the food service area came on. The bartender showed up. The food came out. We had tacos, nachos, tortilla soup, all the fixings, and hot dogs. Not fine dining, but it was enough that I could make a meal for sure. Took myself out for ice cream after. I know that Staybridge Suites does something similar, but only a couple of nights a week, if memory serves. Any other places serve supper? I could get used to this! Curious to see what breakfast is like!

 

[Pennytx]

Embassy suites does an amazing breakfast and a evening snack happy hour fyi
Safe travels

 

[missyrcrews]

Embassy suites does an amazing breakfast and a evening snack happy hour fyi
Safe travels

Thank you! For so many years, I've been stuck with chains that did either two bedroom suites, or had the capacity to sleep 6. That and a kitchen were my needs. Times have changed, since I'm now traveling alone much of the time. I'll have to broaden my horizons!

 

[Pennytx]

Thank you! For so many years, I've been stuck with chains that did either two bedroom suites, or had the capacity to sleep 6. That and a kitchen were my needs. Times have changed, since I'm now traveling alone much of the time. I'll have to broaden my horizons!

I used to travel with my kids
Now grown adults
We still love embassy suites

 

[jp10558]

I am on my way to Missouri, which means I am in the midst of the four nights a year that I stay in hotels. (Two nights going...two nights coming home.) Stopped tonight in a suburb of Columbus, OH. I usually stay at Residence Inns/Homewood Suites...something with a kitchen. But tonight, the Residence Inn here was crazy expensive. I decided to check out Drury Inn. When I checked in, the lady at the desk tried to give me drink coupons. I thanked her and told her that I don't drink, so I wouldn't need the coupons. "Well...that's okay! Don't forget to join us for supper at 5:30!" WHAT? SUPPER? Sure enough, at 5:30 sharp, the lights in the food service area came on. The bartender showed up. The food came out. We had tacos, nachos, tortilla soup, all the fixings, and hot dogs. Not fine dining, but it was enough that I could make a meal for sure. Took myself out for ice cream after. I know that Staybridge Suites does something similar, but only a couple of nights a week, if memory serves. Any other places serve supper? I could get used to this! Curious to see what breakfast is like!

Oh wow, this August/September I think I'm going to Branson. I was thinking about doing some non-hilton locations and might try and remember to try one of these.

 

[jrb916]

Love the Drury in ‘Nola. Right on the St Charles Line a few blocks from French Quarter. We won’t visit it now we have our TS’s but it served our purpose traveling w/ the kids. Drury now has a location in Disney Spring and the supper/evening drinks are a huge plus for the chain.

 

[Pennytx]

La Quinta has nice breakfast also fyi

 

[Pennytx]

Love the Drury in ‘Nola. Right on the St Charles Line a few blocks from French Quarter. We won’t visit it now we have our TS’s but it served our purpose traveling w/ the kids. Drury now has a location in Disney Spring and the supper/evening drinks are a huge plus for the chain.

I’ve stayed there and they do a great job

 

[CanuckTravlr]

Most Hilton Garden Inns have a bar/dining area which serves breakfast (generally non-free) and also offers bar/cocktail/snack service and a full evening meal menu (also non-free). As a Hilton Diamond member you do get a food credit, which can help). I have found the meals in some locations are actually excellent. The front desk also usually has snacks, candies, drinks, etc., for purchase to take up to the room. Like you, now that I'm widowed and mostly travelling single, I am much less interested in a full kitchen when on the road. An in-room mini-fridge and a microwave for leftovers, a quick snack or cold drink, are all I need. So a dining room is very convenient.

 

[missyrcrews]

And breakfast is also very good. I think I've found a new place to stay on this trip. Supper last night saved me a little bit of money and aggravation, and breakfast was enough that I won't need to eat until lunchtime. The hotel seems full, and I can see why. The room was immaculate, the staff was friendly, and the food was the proverbial icing on the cake.

After the thread we had earlier this month about chains discontinuing breakfast, I'm happy to see that there are some chains not only keeping breakfast, but serving free food in the evening as well.

 

[WinniWoman]

I am on my way to Missouri, which means I am in the midst of the four nights a year that I stay in hotels. (Two nights going...two nights coming home.) Stopped tonight in a suburb of Columbus, OH. I usually stay at Residence Inns/Homewood Suites...something with a kitchen. But tonight, the Residence Inn here was crazy expensive. I decided to check out Drury Inn. When I checked in, the lady at the desk tried to give me drink coupons. I thanked her and told her that I don't drink, so I wouldn't need the coupons. "Well...that's okay! Don't forget to join us for supper at 5:30!" WHAT? SUPPER? Sure enough, at 5:30 sharp, the lights in the food service area came on. The bartender showed up. The food came out. We had tacos, nachos, tortilla soup, all the fixings, and hot dogs. Not fine dining, but it was enough that I could make a meal for sure. Took myself out for ice cream after. I know that Staybridge Suites does something similar, but only a couple of nights a week, if memory serves. Any other places serve supper? I could get used to this! Curious to see what breakfast is like!

I never heard of this! Free Breakfast yes- almost a given. But not supper! But then again I only rarely stay in a hotel! Awesome!

 

[jp10558]

Most Hilton Garden Inns have a bar/dining area which serves breakfast (generally non-free) and also offers bar/cocktail/snack service and a full evening meal menu. I have found the meals in some locations are actually excellent. The front desk also usually has snacks, candies, drinks, etc., for purchase to take up to the room. Like you, now that I'm widowed and mostly travelling single, I am much less interested in a full kitchen when on the road. An in-room mini-fridge and a microwave for leftovers, a quick snack or cold drink, are all I need. So a dining room is very convenient.

It's inspiring to read about people traveling single - I always figured it'd be intimidating and maybe a little boring. Then again, it probably would work better for my photography if I wanted to get more better images.

 

[WinniWoman]

The only real reservation I’d have traveling alone is my car breaking down or getting into a small accident. Something like that. I feel better with someone else with me.

But I have no issues with staying in a hotel or resort, sightseeing, going to a movie or other venue, or eating out in a restaurant by myself, etc.

 

[missyrcrews]

It's inspiring to read about people traveling single - I always figured it'd be intimidating and maybe a little boring. Then again, it probably would work better for my photography if I wanted to get more better images.

I either go by myself or I don't go. I just drove from Maine to Missouri. Around 1400 miles. Unpacking the car as we speak. This trip is to see my mom, so I won't be alone for most of the time that I'm here. But my little New England trips are completely on my own. I am never bored! Always something new to see!

And Mary Ann, I was pretty shocked to see evening food...but seemed like all the other hotel guests knew about it. They lined up like hogs at the trough when 5:30 hit. And I was right there with them!

 

[WorldT]

Drury inn does breakfast plus supper plus alcoholic drinks (3 max) every day of the week at all locations.
Staybridge and Residence Inn does breakfast all days of the week and supper on Mondays to Wednesdays and they both have units with kitchenette.
Never stayed at Embassy Suites or Homewood although I have heard they do have supper on some days.

 

[austdav]

i always stayed at embassy suites next to my daughters place. They always had a great breakfast and evening snack time. (not supper). The last time i went in the evening they gave me a sandwich bag with a few celery & carrot sticks and small bag of chips, with small drink. Nothing was set out. All this while the price went up. Not worth the price to me anymore.

 

[pedro47]

The Residence Inn in Charlotte, NC. It was near the banking area and an up scale shopping area .

The Marriott’s Hotel in the Short Pump area, Richmond, VA.
I do not know if they still serve breakfast and dinner.

So much have changed because of the Covid-19 outbreak .
This gave hotels a reason to reduce staff and other hotel amenities. IMHO.

 

[Superchief]

Prior to Covid, many of the Marriott Concierge Lounges had evening 'snacks' that were enough for a meal. The Mayflower CL had substantial breakfasts and evening buffets that were available to all platinum and titanium members, even those staying in the timeshare section. In my recent experiences at Marriott hotels in the US, breakfasts have been cut back and the evening snacks consist of some raw vegetables and frozen appetizers, and items aren't restocked if they run out.

 

[2rebecca]

Embassy suites does an amazing breakfast and a evening snack happy hour fyi
Safe travels

This! We normally stay at Marriott, but we stayed at Embassy Suites this week when our connecting flight in ATL was canceled and we got stuck for 2 days. They gave both adults 2 drinks/night. They also provided snacks (veggies, dip, hummus, cheese, crackers, chips, salsa, etc) each evening and breakfast buffet for everyone in the room. It was the best “free” breakfast I’ve seen…made-to-order omelettes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, potatoes, gritts, oatmeal, cereal, biscuits & gravy, waffles, fruit, cereals, toasts, pastries, and more. I was shocked given the price of the room. We had a 1 bedroom suite (2 queens + pullout sofa) for 5 of us. I think it was $350 for both nights.

 

[ABCTravels]

We often "live" in these types of hotels for weeks at a time when we move and Staybridge is my favorite. They have typically had supper three nights a week Tue/Wed/Thurs. with things like baked potato bars/ pasta bars/ etc. Embassy Suites does "snacks" that are substantial enough. Residence Inn had "socials" a couple times a week and one had food truck Mondays with a different rotating food truck showing up. It's been many years since staying at a Drury, but it was wonderful when we did. Staybridge also has free laundry facilities!!

 

[PcflEZFlng]

We often "live" in these types of hotels for weeks at a time when we move and Staybridge is my favorite. They have typically had supper three nights a week Tue/Wed/Thurs. with things like baked potato bars/ pasta bars/ etc. Embassy Suites does "snacks" that are substantial enough. Residence Inn had "socials" a couple times a week and one had food truck Mondays with a different rotating food truck showing up. It's been many years since staying at a Drury, but it was wonderful when we did. Staybridge also has free laundry facilities!!

For our transition period when we moved in 2021, we stayed at a Staybridge for four weeks. Between the pool, the free laundry, and all the included meals, it was great, like being on an extended resort vacation.

 

[Snazzylass]

Drury Inn is a privately-owned family company based in St. Louis. I've yet to stay in one, but all I ever hear is rave reviews. They were a customer of mine years and years ago when they only had a few locations. Clearly, they have grown tremendously since then. Nice people!

I have cousins near Cape Girardeau who I hope to visit. There's one there where I will likely stay.

 

[missyrcrews]

We're back at Drury Inn on the way back to Maine. Tonight's supper was equally good...pulled pork sliders, mac/cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, spring mix salad, chili, nachos and hot dogs. Again, not fine dining...but enough that we made our meal. And we got Graeter's Ice Cream again...because if we didn't have to pay for supper, then we deserved ice cream, right? Laney will stay here when she heads back to Southern Illinois University. They are a chain that she can stay at on her own...their minimum check in age is 18, which is important when you're a college kiddo traveling by yourself. Glad we found this place!

 

[WinniWoman]

We're back at Drury Inn on the way back to Maine. Tonight's supper was equally good...pulled pork sliders, mac/cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, spring mix salad, chili, nachos and hot dogs. Again, not fine dining...but enough that we made our meal. And we got Graeter's Ice Cream again...because if we didn't have to pay for supper, then we deserved ice cream, right? Laney will stay here when she heads back to Southern Illinois University. They are a chain that she can stay at on her own...their minimum check in age is 18, which is important when you're a college kiddo traveling by yourself. Glad we found this place!

That’s awesome! Game changer with supper included!

 

[easyrider]

We do a lot of road trips with a night or two for stop overs and what I look for other than bonus time in one of our timeshares are truck stops with hotels close to them. There are usually restaurants and stores at a truck stop. Most of the restaurants are fast food but some areas have nice dinner type restaurants.

Bill