INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference in  Registration  Statements Nos.
333-11643,  333-11671,  333-20695, 333-64309 and 333-79961 of Suburban Lodges of
America,  Inc., on Form S-8 of our report dated February 23, 2000,  appearing in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Suburban Lodges of America, Inc. for the year
ended December 31, 1999.



/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Atlanta, Georgia
March 30, 2000