As a former apartment complex, the Gardens Suites offers enormous rooms, even compared with those at more expensive luxury hotels. Taking into account the various combinations involving suite size and options like terraces and patios, there are a number of different room types to choose from. However, with the exception of three two-bedroom suites, two basic options dominate at the Gardens: Junior Suites and One-Bedroom Suites. The Junior Suite, the most affordable room type, is 400 to 600 square feet. Decor throughout is neutral and contemporary, with an emphasis on functionality that's also comfy -- think dining tables that double as desks, reclining armchairs, pullout sofas, lots of electrical outlets, and hooks by the doorways.
Suites are intelligently equipped with everything required for a comfortable self-contained stay, with tech features that include large flat-screen TVs and clock radios with iPod docks, and in-room Wi-Fi is covered in the mandatory facilities fee. All suites include fully equipped kitchens which feature large fridges, gas stoves, microwaves, and cabinets, plus pots, pans, cooking implements, silverware, and Cuisinart coffeemakers. Dishware from New York's fun and eclectic Fishs Eddy home goods store add some local character. Bathrooms are modestly sized, equipped with showers and quality bulk toiletries.
Suites also feature safes, irons, ironing boards, and hairdryers. Experience and grocery kits and are also available by request, and signature Affinia beds come with a free pillow menu that lets guests choose an additional pillow made of natural buckwheat, hypo-allergenic materials, down, magnetic therapy, Swedish memory, or sound (with its own iPod-connected stereo buried in the filling). Most rooms have pleasant views of the neighborhood and are quiet.
