This post brought to you by TownePlace Suites by Marriott®. All opinions are 100% mine.
Have you ever been to Grapevine, Texas? No? Well, neither had I until I received an invitation to check out the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott® in Grapevine. TownePlace Suites® has recently partnered with The Container Store to bring their amazing elfa® closet systems to weary travelers, so I brought Angeline along with me for a little pre-birthday weekend getaway and off we went to Texas to check it out for ourselves!
Let's chat about the TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, shall we? The location was fantastic, with the hotel situated just a few miles from the airport, a large mall with a movie theater and aquarium, as well as just minutes away from Historic Downtown Grapevine, where we spent our day on Saturday.
We were booked in a two Queen Bed Studio Suite, which was really nice! Angeline loved that we had a full kitchen and dining room table, along with a sitting area. The room was spacious and nicely decorated, and I could really see being comfortable in one of these rooms for an extended stay.
We were only there for a two-day weekend, but it was nice to have lots of room to stretch out and relax.
Speaking of beds: did I mention that the beds were super comfortable? One of the most important things, as far as hotel quality goes, is a nice, soft mattress and comfy, squishy pillows. The TownePlace Suites® had their bases covered, and we both slept like babies!
While this trip was carefree and unstructured, most of my travels are work-related and I have to actually DO WORK while traveling. Have you ever tried to sit down and concentrate on work while in a cramped hotel room without a desk or table? It's not easy! Traveling is so much easier when you're able to get a little work done at the end of the day.
When I was younger, I never gave a lot of thought to the amenities available at the hotels we booked for our travels. As I've grown older, I've realized that I enjoy my travels a lot more when I have a nice, comfortable and organized hotel room. In my younger days, I checked into a hotel, ran out into the city to explore, enjoyed the night life and crawled into bed in the wee hours of the morning...only to do it all again the following day. My traveling style is much different these days; working from home and being able to take my work along with me while I travel means that my trips are longer and I now put a lot of thought into where I lay my head at the end of a fun day. Things like a comfortable lounging area for unwinding after a long day, a kitchen to store healthy snacks and drinks, and a nice work space make a huge difference in the quality of my travels.
TownePlace Suites® caters to travelers like myself, who often have extended stays away from home. Did you know that a trip is usually considered an extended stay when it is 5 nights or more? Most of the extended stays at TownePlace Suites® is 4 nights, which is about the average that I stay in a hotel while traveling for work. With a longer stay, it is vital to have a space that feels like home, gives you space to stretch out, get comfy and get some work done too!
With a free continental breakfast in the lobby, a strong wifi signal that enables you to work during your stay, as well as a great Bistro downstairs and a lovely pool area for lounging, this hotel was perfect for our little family getaway but would have also been the perfect place to stay on a work trip!
Oh, and The Container Store® elfa® closet system? It was perfect for keeping our belongings organized! There was so much space!
I normally only see a few hangers in a hotel closet, but the elfa® closet system not only had plenty of hangers, but actual shelves and a basket that acted like a drawer. Seriously? It was nicer than my closets at home...I've already started measuring our closets to find out how much it would cost to install the elfa® closet system in our house!
TownePlace Suites® Amenities Include:
Spacious studios one and two bedroom hotel suites with free WiFi
Full kitchens as well as a free daily breakfast (they even had scrambled eggs and potatoes)
A modern fitness center
A zero-entry outdoor swimming pool with a lounge area
17,000 square feet of venue space for events
TowneMap® to connect to the neighborhood
On-site laundry facilities
Home OfficeTM Suites (ergonomic in-room work space)
Win a $100 Gift Card from TownePlace Suites®
TownePlace Suites® has a simple mission: to give their guests the tools they need to be happy, put together and productive on longer stays. TownePlace Suites® believes that haping the space to organize and the tools to get things done makes for a happy traveler - and Angeline and I agree!
TownePlace Suites® is giving away a $100 gift card to put towards your next stay. Must be 21+, U.S. residents only. Ends December 14, 2014. Read the official rules for full details.
To enter, comment below by answering the following question: What would you use the most in the elfa® closet to stay organized while traveling?
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{Running} Rachel
This looks like a great place to stay! I need to check to see if they have this in KC!
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent)
That bin for sure! I love going to Grapevine, I live in the next city over from it and we go shopping and go to the restaurants in Grapevine all the time. It's a great little city 🙂
Kiwi
You look like you had a comfortable stay! I would totally lounge by that pretty pool!
Debbie L
Looks like a very nice place to stay. When I travel I am a big believer in staying in nice places - so much more comfortable
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
That seems like an awesome place to stay - and that closet system rocks.
Jen Temcio @ Dapperhouse
Grapevine looks like a cool town. I love the colors and the old style feel of it. That shelving system is really nice, too.
deb
I would use those bins to keep my gadgets all in one location while traveling. The closet looks like the perfect addition to the TownePlace suites.
Jeanine
Wow looks like a great place to stay! Those bins look really neat and practical. Very great use of space in a small area too!
Jennifer
That's a cozy little room. It feels very homey. I love that they have TowneMap.
Melissa Pezza
Grapevine looks like a great place to visit. It's got a such an old-school look about it.
Amanda Acuna
Wow what a great place to stay. love the room and the closet is great! It is great for anyone staying more than a night. I will have to find a Townplace next time I am looking for a hotel to sty at.
Libby's Library
If we have a choice, we always stay at a Marriott. Just spend 11 days at one in Colorado.
Love this new shelving system. I haven't seen one yet.
Stacey - Craft Blogger
That's a really cool amenity! I love that they offer a customizable closet. I can't count the times I've had to get creative with my clothes storage at a hotel.
Catherine S
Looks like. a great place to stay and a great location too. I would use the extra shelves to store my luggage.
Dawn
How cool! Grapevine looks like something straight out of the old west. The architecture is awesome.
Liz Mays
It looks like they have it figured out what makes a stay comfortable for guests. It's nice how organized they help you be.
Pam
When my husband traveled a lot for work, we often stayed in Townplace Suites. I have never had a bad experience with them!
Christie
I like the sliding drawer too! My family would love making the closet space perfect for us
Meagan Ivie
Looks like such a comfortable and relaxing getaway! What a fun little town and amazing looking pool!
Kristin
Looks like a great stay. I agree on amenities. A fridge and coffee are a must when I travel with our kids.
Dee Mauser
Very nice and roomy. I think after checking out the room, my next stop would be that awesome pool. hehee!
Dawn
The town is really calling my name. I absolutely love the way the buildings line the streets. Very cool.
Angela S
Having a good work space is important for me, and that closet is fantastic! I wish all hotels were like this.
Debbie Denny
What a fantastic place. Looks so comfy and guest friendly.
Jennifer Williams
I have never been to a Marriot that was not absolutely perfect. This one looks awesome, I would love to visit there one day.
Shauna
I am so noting this as a place to stay on our next vacation... even the closet is awesome... Thanks for the heads up
Stefany
That looks like a really nice hotel! I love the closet! Being able to use the drawer to keep my sock and other undergarments in is really great. The hangers are perfect for those clothes I don't want to get wrinkled!
Dawn McAlexander
I really like that chair in the corner. It looks so comfy right about now.
Aimee Smith
Okay that closet is so cool! I might actually unpack at this hotel!
Beth@FrugalFroggie
That looks like a great hotel. I would love that closet in my own house.
Autumn @MamaChallenge
I live here and didn't know about this place! I'm in Grapevine all the time, so I can't wait to check it out!
laura
That's definitely a great closet to have in a hotel. I like unpacking, but don't always do it in hotel rooms.
Tammilee Tillison
I love the Elfa System. I would use the shelves to hold everything that I needed to reach easily. I tend to spread out in a hotel room so this is a great way to keep organized.
Billie Rowell
Looks like a great place to relax and have fun!
Chrystal @ YUM eating
Grapevine looks like a really cute town. I love towns with a great downtown area. It's so cute and has that old-fashioned feeling.
Amy
What an impressive place! I love the closet and the pool is just gorgeous!
Rosey
Even when it's just an overnight or a two-day weekend like you had, you do want it to be relaxing, clean and vacation-y. Seems like all that was met here, and hurrah for it too. 🙂
Dawn
The suite looks really nice! I love all the closet space!
Amy Desrosiers
i think it is so cool that they had such complex closet systems. Most places just have one rack to hang clothes on and that is it.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
Love that the hotel chain is working so hard for the comfort of its guests. That elfa system is awesome!
Ty
Looks like a wondrous place to stay and I love how roomy it looks!
Angela
The Elfa closet system looks great. I need that in my closet.
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
I do have closet envy... and just plain "you got to get away" envy. $100 towards my next vacation sure would be great!
Shell
I love the bin! That would be a great place to store my shoes or accessories so they don't get lost!
Clarissa Laskey
I would definitely use the basket that acted like a drawer! Wow! So many cool innovations in a small space.
Kim nelson
This looks really nice! I would most use the shelves in the closet for sure! The look like they sit just high enough for me to live out of my suitcase!
melinda
I can't remember staying in a hotel more than just a couple days in recent years. That storage is key to keep yourself organized and sane
Deb Cohen
i would use the basket systems ans of course adjustable shelving would be great in the kids closet for the shorter kids to have at easy reach
Laura B.
I have never seen the shelves and a basket that acted like a drawer at any other hotel. What a great amenity.
Sheila
Love this! I love Marriott and that is the only place we stay if there is one where we are. I would hang my clothes as I like to be able to easily see what I have with me.
Alexa Cohen
I would use those bins to keep my stuff all in one location while traveling. This is awesome! Thanks for the opportunity!
Adrienne gordon
the containers would be used for sure.
Tricia Galbraith
I would use it to keep all of my gadgets and their charging cords together!
LaTanya
I would use the bins
Emily
We had that at our Townplace too when we stayed a month in Denver! IT was wonderful!
Michele Cupp
I would definitely use the basket/bin the most in that fantastic elfa closet system. I always have lots of loose miscellaneous items that I need a place for. Thanks so much for this review. I'll be looking for Townplace Suites for my next hotel stay.
wendi watson
the bin believe it or not somewhere to put all those little things that you dont want to lose! I love that! thank you
Natalie
I would use the bins to place toiletries and other items I have packed. This looks like a pretty place to stay.
Kelly D
I would use the clothing rack to keep my clothes organized in the Elfa closet.
Ali
The clothes hangers.
Patrick Coleman
I would use the shelving
Kimberly M.
I would love to use the bin. So many times when vacationing or on road trips hotels/motels don't have storage for my "essentials" like curling iron, laptop, make-up/perfume/beauty needs bag, etc. The bin would be the ideal place to keep all those things. Of course after the curling iron has cooled down.
Krista
Marriott is by far my most favorite hotel chain to stay at. They are always so nice and clean!
Charlotte Winters
The hangers look nice. I've never stayed at a place that had such a nice closet. I'd like to get that system in my tiny home closet!
Yvette Figueroa
I would use the bin for sure!
Jayne
I think the bin would be the handiest feature.
harold
I would use the hangers the most, I always pack a lot of clothes!!
Wehaf
I always need somewhere to set my suitcase, and separate areas for clean and dirty clothes.
Daniel G.
Those bins look useful
jberry
When I travel it always looks like a bomb has gone off in my suitcase. No matter how nice the hotel, I'm iffy about placing my clothes in dark drawers or wardrobes(sometimes they smell odd). The elfa closet would allow things to breathe & maybe even avoid the slightest bit of ironing. Great concept.
ELIZABETH C.
I would use the hangers to hang all my clothing & keep it organized.
Dana
the bins-I usually just put my stuff on the floor or on top of the tv
Kelly Nicholson
What would you use the most in the elfa® closet to stay organized while traveling?
on my last trip i forgot me business suits...so whatever....
Linda G.
I would put my personal items in the drawer and overnight bag on shelf
Jessica Gengler
I would use the bins to hold all my small items
al
Hangars.
Blake Kaplan
I would use it for my electronic devices and their cords
Ashley Morrissey
Probably diapers, wipes, my toddler's clothes and other small things!
sandra
the bin to keep smaller items
sharon hankins
I would use the bin to keep my kids stuffed animals in when the hotel staff make the beds.
Renski
I'd use the many hangars to stay organized.
Lindsey C.
The shelves and baskets that act like a drawer, what a neat idea! I always need more organization space while traveling.
Camesha
I was looking into this system for our master closet. We need to do something to organize it better.
Adina Weinstein
different hangers for different clothes
Tamara
We've stayed in a TON of TownePlace Suites over the years, but haven't yet seen those closets. They look great! We tend to stay in more Residence Inn's these days, but have some favorite TownePlace locations we always go back to when in town for business. There's one in Hawthorne, CA we've seen grown and change over time. It always feels like coming home when we're there. Our longest stay at a Marriott was 62 days last year for work. Good to see Marriott recognize the value of working with travel bloggers too. Glad you had a good stay!
Rodney Thomas
I would really use and enjoy the fact you can adjust the shelves for the size of your bags and no longer have to leave the extra back partially packed and on the floor. I also like the elfa Closet System because unlike solid dresser drawers, you can see what is in them and no longer have to fear leaving something behind as you quickly check out of your hotel stay!
Cindy Loo
The bin looks perfect for a place to toss dirty clothes!
Jessica M.
the bin drawers are awesome. I normally dont use hotel closets, but I would use this one.
Weekends Count
Our toddlee-centric family will definitely utilize the Elfa bin! Great feature for toy storage on the go! #seizethespace #iloveMarriott
kyl neusch
use for my luggage
Annalisa K
I would most use the closet basket
Missy bates
The hangers are awesome to keep clothes from wrinkling! And the bin drawer would be great for socks and undies!!
Brenda Loewy
I would use the bucket drawer most - what a neat way to store things while traveling
Lana Bradstream
The bins look very convenient. I would definitely use those.
Andrew
The extra hangers, the rooms I stay in never seem to have enough.
Maria Ivie
I would use those extra shelves. That bin is great for bathroom stuff to which you want quick access.
Nancy
I like the big tote basket in the elfa closet. That would be a great place to toss lose things and not lose anything or leave it behind.
liz l
Hangers for clothes, bins for socks
Gina
When we travel as a family, we have a ton of shoes! I'd use the bin for that.
Paula Hafner
I would use the bin. I like to lay out our outfits for the next day and this would be perfect to keep them organized.
Annmarie W.
I would definitely like putting my shoes in order on the shoe shelf!
Megan Filzen
I love how you can hang the bucket on the shelf and remove it when you want!
ken ohl
I would love to give the bins to my wife for all her little clutter items
Kathryn C
I like the smaller shelves in the closet. I would use them to store my smaller bags, like cosmetic bag and smaller luggage
KC
steven weber
I would use those bins to keep all my expensive things in.. awesome giveaway! would love to be able to win so I can travel next summer.
saralynns2
I like that the closet has a pull out drawer/bin. I would definitely use that the most since I do not like to take the time to hang up my clothing some days...
elfette
would find a use for all of it
DebbyM
I would definitely use the hangers...that usually the first thing I do is unpack and hang up clothes so I don't have to iron much...and love the bin drawer. Great to place alll those little things....accessories, socks, etc.
Carolyn Daley
I would use the hangers so my clothes do not get wrinkled.
Brittney House
I like the elfa system and all the many hangers they offer.
Michelle S
I would most definitely use the bins! Love them, and they make for great storage and keeping clothes "hidden away".
Tyneisha Fondren
The adjustable shelves are great!!
Elizabeth Newsome
I like the bin - easy to dump stuff into but still see it and not forget it's in there (like a dresser drawer)
stacy
I would use the bins because we always have stuff besides clothes to store.
Susan Smith
I would use those bins to keep my gadgets all in one location while traveling.
David Balkin
I really dig the pull-out shelving baskets. It's great way to maximize space.
Brittany Millsaps
The bins
Necta Nelson
I love The Container Store® elfa® closet system that really is closet envy lol. i want that in my closet i would use all the space from the bin to the racks. It looks like its helpful so you can see everything instead of stuffing draws with your clothes, no ironing and everything is visual. Im a very visual person. I love your review and your photos looks like a comfy place to stay, with many amenaties.
Denise L
I like the shelves and the drawers in the elfa closets. I really love that they are wire so that you can easily see if you left something behind!
Jackie
We JUST stayed at a TownePlace Suite recently and were also amazed at how awesome the desk set up was! I think it's converted me from the Residence Inns, despite the lack of a hot breakfast at ours. Even the continental breakfast was an impressive variety so that was awesome. We didn't get an elfa system in our room but it would have be awesome to store our stuff and the dog's stuff in conveniently clear shelving. Next time!
Nancy Reid
I would use the baskets to store all the fun stuff I travel with like my snorkeling gear, hiking shoes and poles and sometimes even my bike with helmet, lock and air pump when on a road trip. The possibilities are endless!
Tammera Widell
I would enjoy having everything Organized! Easy to find, nice to feel I have it under control.
Ivete C.
The ventilated drawers and shelves.
Kristin Goodson
I would use the shelves and the basket the most! I love how they have those now!
Kurt Hoffmann
I'd use the containers to put my toiletries in that stay at home
readwritered
i'd use the drawer basket to collect all of the misc items that don't easily work on hangers or shelves
Donna George
I'd use the basket to catch all those assorted items the kids have
Elena
I would use shelves the most
sdadolf
I would use every one of the hangers...I hang up everything.
Rona Berry-Morin
We would definitely utilize the bins, shelves and hangers.
Capucine
I would use the storage bins! Love it
Lauren
I would use the gliding drawers and the shelves to organize my clothes and of course all the hanging space.
I love the shelf for luggage too it is easy to use so you don't have to bend over.
MUSINGSFROMME/JILL
I would use the shelf for my suitcase. I don't like putting my suitcase on the floor.
tina m
That seems like an awesome place to stay. i got a little one,i could use those bins for his clothes
ELIZABETH P
I would use the shelving...that seems so nice to have all that room to organize
Ashley
I would use the closest and shelving system, it would be so nice to put my clothes away and not have my suitcase on the floor.
Carolsue
I thought I commented earlier, but I sure don't see it. So please delete if this is a dupe.
I would use the shoe racks the most! They would help keep me organized!
Tabathia B
I would use it for my electronics and my youngest daughter's suitcase and toys
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
Gale
While I would use the hangers, and maybe the bin for dirty clothes, honestly most stuff doesn't come out of the suitcase when traveling, except when I put it on. I've never used the drawers in our hotels, and rarely used shelfs.
natasha
It would be nice to have my nicer clothes hung and not crammed in my luggage or a drawer
JenniferAnne
To stay organized, I pack clothing items I will need first on top. Then I would unpack and place the things like shirts, etc. in the glide out drawer. Very handy! I would find the shoe rack very help helpful to keep shoes organized.
Marcia Goss
I love the shelves and drawer in the closet. I like having all my things in one place instead of in dresser drawers and a separate small closet.
Nancy Reid
A note of thanks! So happy to have won and have already received the $100 Gift Card for TownePlace Suites® Thanks again and very many and happy travels!
ILona
I would actually take my clothes out of my suit case!
alexandra
The first thing I do is unpack when I travel, I keep all my toiletries out and put then away so the maid service can clean, I love the plastic container! I would is it for the toiletries and keep the counter top open...great idea:)