
Axel’s take
A practical longer-stay pick, with useful kitchens and a few service trade-offs.
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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · a no-frills 2-star extended-stay hotel with in-room kitchens
This is a no-frills, all-suite extended-stay hotel, and we'd consider it for a work assignment or a longer visit to Plano. Kitchens, free guest laundry and free parking make it useful for travelers keeping everyday costs down. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable rooms and cleanliness. IHG calls the hotel newly renovated, although it does not give a completion date.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations: housekeeping is weekly, breakfast isn't included, and the highway-side setting suits drivers better than travelers wanting a walkable base. Noise appears in reviews across sources, so light sleepers should request a room away from the road. It's a sensible self-catering option, but we'd skip it for daily hotel service or a leisure-focused stay.
- Rooms
- Functional suites with equipped kitchens; recent guests praise comfort, but road-facing rooms can be noisy.
- Cleanliness
- Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive, though the broader review history is less consistent.
- Service
- Friendly staff are a recurring strength; some broader feedback raises concerns about problem handling.
- Amenities
- Free guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, grills and a small provisions shop.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking is free; pets cost extra, and Expedia lists a breakage deposit. Confirm pet terms directly because listings differ.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Kayak · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
2401 E George Bush Highway, Plano
Convenient highway access for Plano and Richardson offices; better with a car.
Amenities and check-in
Free guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, grills and a small provisions shop.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
- Bar
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation
- Parking
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $20 per guest per stay
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Candlewood Suites Dallas Plano East Richardson by IHG — Richardson, Texas, United States
Candlewood Suites Dallas Plano East Richardson by IHG is a no-frills 2-star extended-stay hotel with in-room kitchens in Richardson, Texas, United States.
Address: 2401 E George Bush Highway, Plano. Property ID: 1358462.
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $117 | $147 on Booking.com | $30 less (20%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $177 USD
2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $64 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $86 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $139 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $61 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $71 for 1 night · 2 nights $143 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $119 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $118 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $59 for 1 night · 2 nights $129 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $145 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $75 for 1 night · 2 nights $139 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $64 for 1 night · 2 nights $131 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $137 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $128 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $58 for 1 night · 2 nights $134 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $82 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $65 for 1 night · 2 nights $133 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $136 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $135 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $60 for 1 night · 2 nights $117 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 7.8/10
A practical longer-stay pick, with useful kitchens and a few service trade-offs. a no-frills 2-star extended-stay hotel with in-room kitchens, scored for what it is.
This is a no-frills, all-suite extended-stay hotel, and we'd consider it for a work assignment or a longer visit to Plano. Kitchens, free guest laundry and free parking make it useful for travelers keeping everyday costs down. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise friendly staff, comfortable rooms and cleanliness. IHG calls the hotel newly renovated, although it does not give a completion date.
The trade-offs are mostly about expectations: housekeeping is weekly, breakfast isn't included, and the highway-side setting suits drivers better than travelers wanting a walkable base. Noise appears in reviews across sources, so light sleepers should request a room away from the road. It's a sensible self-catering option, but we'd skip it for daily hotel service or a leisure-focused stay.
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Best for: longer business stays; budget-conscious travelers who cook; drivers visiting Plano and Richardson
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Watch out for: highway noise in some rooms; weekly rather than daily housekeeping; no included breakfast
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Location: Convenient highway access for Plano and Richardson offices; better with a car.
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Rooms: Functional suites with equipped kitchens; recent guests praise comfort, but road-facing rooms can be noisy.
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Cleanliness: Recent Expedia feedback is largely positive, though the broader review history is less consistent.
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Service: Friendly staff are a recurring strength; some broader feedback raises concerns about problem handling.
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Amenities: Free guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, grills and a small provisions shop.
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Fees and surprises: Parking is free; pets cost extra, and Expedia lists a breakage deposit. Confirm pet terms directly because listings differ.
Axel's opinion of Candlewood Suites Dallas Plano East Richardson by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Kayak · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Candlewood Suites Dallas Plano East Richardson by IHG
- Property type: Hotel
- 2-star hotel
- Candlewood Suites
- 2401 E George Bush Highway, Plano
- Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 456 reviews (location 4.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dallas Fort Worth International Airport: 32 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Deposit: $100 per room per stay; Pets: $20 per guest per stay
- Amenities: Playroom, Babysitting and childcare, Bar, Fitness facilities, Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Richardson, Texas
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)
- Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
- Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom) — room photo 1
Economy room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy room — room photo 1
Economy Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Single room — room photo 1
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard room — room photo 1
- Standard room — room photo 2
- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Family room — room photo 1
- Standard Family room — room photo 2
- Standard Family room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Family room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Family room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Triple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Triple room — room photo 1
- Standard Triple room — room photo 2
- Standard Triple room — room photo 3
Superior room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Superior Family room
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Suite
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite — room photo 1
- Suite — room photo 2
- Suite — room photo 3
Suite with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite with view — room photo 1
- Suite with view — room photo 2
- Suite with view — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 3
Single Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Single Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Single Suite — room photo 1
Triple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Family Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Family Suite — room photo 1
1 Bedroom Family Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Family Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Suite (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Suite — room photo 1
- Triple Suite — room photo 2
- Triple Suite — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Triple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- 1 Bedroom Triple Suite — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Triple Suite — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Triple Suite — room photo 3
Quadruple Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 1
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 2
- Quadruple Suite — room photo 3
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 2
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 3
Economy Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Economy Suite — room photo 1
Standard Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Suite — room photo 1
Grand Suite
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
1 Bedroom Grand Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Apartment
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Studio
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio — room photo 1
- Studio — room photo 2
- Studio — room photo 3
Studio with view
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Studio with view — room photo 1
- Studio with view — room photo 2
- Studio with view — room photo 3
Single Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio — room photo 1
Triple Studio
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Single Studio (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 1
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 2
- Single Studio (single bed) — room photo 3
Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Kitchen; Kitchen stuff; Microwave
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Family Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Double Family Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Family Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Family Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Triple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Triple Studio — room photo 1
- Triple Studio — room photo 2
- Triple Studio — room photo 3
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 1
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 2
- Quadruple Studio — room photo 3
Standard Studio
- Room features: Fridge
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Studio — room photo 1
- Standard Studio — room photo 2
- Standard Studio — room photo 3
Standard Double Studio (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Studio (full double bed) — room photo 3
Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Single Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Triple Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
Family Cottage
- Bathroom: Private bathroom
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