A complimentary hot breakfast buffet an evening manager's reception and modern suites with full kitchens set the Residence Inn Monroe above the crowd. The low-rise non-smoking hotel provides 66 suites designed for extended-stay guests. Fully equipped kitchens with everything from pots and pans to dishwashers and stoves offer the option of eating in; separate areas for work and play include well-lit desks and 37-inch flat-panel TVs with premium cable and free HBO. A free hot breakfast is served daily; when the 5 o'clock whistle blows guests gather over a light supper and refreshments for the complimentary manager's reception held select days of the week. Outdoor dining in the picnic area replete with barbecue grills is an option when the weather cooperates; ditto for the outdoor pool and hot tub. Folks who keep active can do so in the exercise room or on the sports court. Additional amenities include a business center and a coin laundry. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Monroe Regional Airport. Pets are welcome with an additional fee. Located two miles from Monroe Regional Airport and the Chennault Park Golf Course the Residence Inn is 10 minutes by car to the Monroe Civic Center and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. It's a 10-minute walk to Pecanland Mall featuring over 100 retailers and a 10-plex movie theater.