What is an "extended stay" hotel?

What is an "extended stay" hotel?

Catharine Hamm (Travel Editor, LA Times) gives expert video advice on: How should I pick a hotel?; What are the most common types of rooms offered by hotels? and more...

An extended stay hotel is one that's really intended for somebody who's going to be there, just as it sounds, for an extended period of time. They're really good for business travellers who are on assignment and have to be in a certain place for maybe one or two weeks. They have small kitchen facilities; there's a little bit more room. They have a more home-like quality than a regular hotel room.